Silverthorne, CO - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Town of Silverthorne town limits

Department

Town of Silverthorne Community Development, Building Division

Address

Town Hall, 601 Center Circle, P.O. Box 1309, Silverthorne, CO 80498

Phone

970-262-7300

Email

buildinginfo@silverthorne.org , general town info at info@silverthorne.org

Website

https://www.silverthorne.org/town-government/community-development/building-copy/permit-process

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

General Requirements

The town has many permit types, including new construction, additions, remodeling, deck repairs / replacements, demo, plumbing / mechanical, retaining walls, window and door replacements, and bedroom verification.

Required Documents

• Examples include site plan or survey, landowner authorization, warranty deed when ownership changed, HOA approval if applicable, soils report, exterior lighting sheet, structural drawings stamped by a Colorado architect or engineer, foundation plans, and framing plans depending on permit type.

Building code

The public pages reviewed show Summit County Building Department reviews plans per building code for Silverthorne permits. A code adoption summary page was not surfaced in the limited review, so the exact current adopted code should be confirmed directly if needed.

Contractor requirements

Structural drawings must be stamped by a Colorado architect / engineer, including design loads and code versions. Trade work likely follows state licensing requirements when applicable.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$65 permit fee appears on the permit process page for some permit types.

Plan check fee

65 percent of the building permit fee.

Permit fee formula

Plan review fee equals 65 percent of the building permit fee, plus excise tax fee where applicable.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Silverthorne Community Development, Building Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• SmartGov portal, plus email at buildinginfo@silverthorne.org for certain final requests. (online)

Typical inspection sequence: Obtain approvals, print plans and cards in color, request inspection in SmartGov, then request CO / completion by email once all required inspections pass and documents are uploaded.

Stop work order corrective inspection carries a $65 fee.

Additional Resources

• Building code: The public pages reviewed show Summit County Building Department reviews plans per building code for Silverthorne permits. A code adoption summary page was not surfaced in the limited review, so the exact current adopted code should be confirmed directly if needed.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Permit process
• Inspections
• Town code and key documents
• License lookup guide: Colorado Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Colorado Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Colorado hub: Colorado Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Silverthorne Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Silverthorne, CO?

The town has many permit types, including new construction, additions, remodeling, deck repairs / replacements, demo, plumbing / mechanical, retaining walls, window and door replacements, and bedroom verification.

How much does a building permit cost in Silverthorne, CO?

The minimum permit fee is $65 permit fee appears on the permit process page for some permit types.. Fees are calculated as: Plan review fee equals 65 percent of the building permit fee, plus excise tax fee where applicable.. Plan check fee: 65 percent of the building permit fee..

How do I schedule a building inspection in Silverthorne, CO?

Inspections can be scheduled via: SmartGov portal, plus email at buildinginfo@silverthorne.org for certain final requests..

Other cities in Summit County