How much does a building permit cost in Telluride, Colorado, CO?

The minimum permit fee is $51.50. Fees are calculated as: valuation based schedule; published table starts at $1.00 to $500.00 for $51.50, with increasing valuation tiers thereafter.

How do I apply for a building permit in Telluride, Colorado, CO?

1. Create a SmartGov account. 2. Submit the building permit application online, including electrical and plumbing where applicable. 3. Upload plans and required documents. 4. Staff reviews the application, including construction plans, water conservation regulations, and construction mitigation requirements. 5. Complete revisions if staff requests changes. 6. Permit is issued once code and ordinance review is complete. 7. Request inspections through SmartGov.

What work is exempt from building permits in Telluride, Colorado, CO?

The following work is generally exempt: Published resources do not give a clean one-line exempt work list in the accessible text I reviewed..

How do I schedule a building inspection in Telluride, Colorado, CO?

Inspections can be scheduled via: SmartGov inspection requests.

City Building Permits

Telluride, Colorado, CO - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Telluride, Colorado, Colorado. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Colorado San Miguel County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Town of Telluride city limits

Department: Planning and Building Department, Building Division
Address: 113 W. Columbia Ave, Telluride, CO 81435
Phone: 970-728-2170 (Planning and Building Department), 970-728-2175 (planning/building coordinator), 970-728-2143 (Building Official), 970-708-2464 (Building Inspector)
Email: planningandbuilding@telluride.gov is referenced on town materials and records pages , Tammy Brand is the contact for portal assistance in the building department page
Website: https://telluride-co.gov/230/Building-Department

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: SmartGov • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Create a SmartGov account.
Submit the building permit application online, including electrical and plumbing where applicable.
Upload plans and required documents.
Staff reviews the application, including construction plans, water conservation regulations, and construction mitigation requirements.
Complete revisions if staff requests changes.
Permit is issued once code and ordinance review is complete.
Request inspections through SmartGov.

Source: Planning and Building Department, Building Division

General Requirements

Telluride Building Division performs all plan reviews and inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, adopted building codes, and town ordinances.

Required Documents

online application, plans, and project-specific supplements listed on the resources page, including certificate of high altitude, construction mitigation manual, construction hours, geohazard permit authority supplement, floodplain/geohazard information, and affordable housing mitigation worksheets when applicable.

Permit validity: the Telluride land use code states certain permits are valid for two years after issuance in the permit authority section of the code. For building permit expiration specifically, the accessible sources did not provide a concise summary page. Thin data.
Building code: town building code is regulated through Town of Telluride Municipal Code Chapter 15, with current codes and updates posted by the town. The town also publishes wind 70, snow load 75, exposure B.
Contractor requirements: town administers electrical and plumbing permits on SmartGov; fire code is administered by the Telluride Fire District; town materials note code updates and energy code compliance for new construction, additions, and remodels.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $51.50
Permit fee formula: valuation based schedule; published table starts at $1.00 to $500.00 for $51.50, with increasing valuation tiers thereafter

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Published resources do not give a clean one-line exempt work list in the accessible text I reviewed.

Inspections

How to Schedule

SmartGov inspection requests (online)

Typical inspection sequence: application, plan submission, staff review, corrections if needed, issuance, then inspection requests through SmartGov

not clearly summarized in the accessible building page. Thin data.

Additional Resources

Building code: town building code is regulated through Town of Telluride Municipal Code Chapter 15, with current codes and updates posted by the town. The town also publishes wind 70, snow load 75, exposure B.
Zoning / land use
Public records
Energy codes
Floodplain / geohazard resources
Construction mitigation / hours
License lookup guide: Colorado Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Colorado Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Colorado hub: Colorado Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Planning and Building Department, Building Division before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Telluride, Colorado Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Telluride, Colorado, CO?: Telluride Building Division performs all plan reviews and inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, adopted building codes, and town ordinances.
How much does a building permit cost in Telluride, Colorado, CO?: The minimum permit fee is $51.50. Fees are calculated as: valuation based schedule; published table starts at $1.00 to $500.00 for $51.50, with increasing valuation tiers thereafter.
How do I apply for a building permit in Telluride, Colorado, CO?: 1. Create a SmartGov account. 2. Submit the building permit application online, including electrical and plumbing where applicable. 3. Upload plans and required documents. 4. Staff reviews the application, including construction plans, water conservation regulations, and construction mitigation requirements. 5. Complete revisions if staff requests changes. 6. Permit is issued once code and ordinance review is complete. 7. Request inspections through SmartGov.
What work is exempt from building permits in Telluride, Colorado, CO?: The following work is generally exempt: Published resources do not give a clean one-line exempt work list in the accessible text I reviewed..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Telluride, Colorado, CO?: Inspections can be scheduled via: SmartGov inspection requests.

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