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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Telluride, Colorado
Telluride Building Division performs all plan reviews and inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, adopted building codes, and town ordinances.
Published resources do not give a clean one-line exempt work list in the accessible text I reviewed.
- Exempt Published resources do not give a clean one-line exempt work list in the accessible text I reviewed.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Create a SmartGov account.
- 02 Submit the building permit application online, including electrical and plumbing where applicable.
- 03 Upload plans and required documents.
- 04 Staff reviews the application, including construction plans, water conservation regulations, and construction mitigation requirements.
- 05 Complete revisions if staff requests changes.
- 06 Permit is issued once code and ordinance review is complete.
- 07 Request inspections through SmartGov.
Source: Planning and Building Department, Building Division ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Telluride, Colorado building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$51.50
02
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 periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- SmartGov inspection requests (online)
Typical 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.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Telluride, Colorado permits
01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Telluride, Colorado, CO? ▸
Building permit fees in Telluride, Colorado, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Telluride, Colorado, CO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Telluride, Colorado, CO, follow these steps: 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.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Telluride, Colorado, CO? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit 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.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Telluride, Colorado, CO? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Telluride, Colorado, CO via: SmartGov inspection requests.
last verified April 2026
source Planning and Building Department, Building Division ↗
entry id permits/colorado/san-miguel/telluride
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Planning and Building Department, Building Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.