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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Yuma County
Yuma County states to apply before you build, modify, or expand on land.
Home occupations meeting county standards do not require a land use permit.
Other statutory exemptions from subdivision review are listed in county materials.
- Exempt Home occupations meeting county standards do not require a land use permit.
- Exempt Other statutory exemptions from subdivision review are listed in county materials.
Required documents
- completed application, site plan, and for Activity Notices, the county form requests parcel information, intended use, structure dimensions, cost, septic and well status, floodplain status, and a floor plan when applicable.
- Building code
- current 2025 Yuma County Land Use Code is published; the county also references compliance with the adopted land use regulations. A separate county building code edition is not clearly published on the land-use pages reviewed.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Schedule a pre-application meeting with the Land Use Administrator.
- 02 Determine which land-use permit or notice applies.
- 03 Submit the completed application, fee, site plan, and supporting documents.
- 04 County staff review the application for compliance with the land use code.
- 05 If additional information is needed, staff contacts the applicant.
- 06 After completeness and review, the permit or notice proceeds through the county process and any required notices or hearings.
Source: Yuma County Land Use ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Yuma County building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Residential Activity Notice fee is $100.00
02
Permit fee formula
for land-use items, fees vary by class. The fee schedule lists residential including ag improvements at $100.00 and commercial at $300.00, with administrative, minor, and major land use permit fees, plus some special project formulas.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Inspection hours
- county office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 5:00
Typical sequence: county land-use review is tied to completeness, staff review, and any required public notice or hearing
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Yuma County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Yuma County, CO? ▸
Yuma County states to apply before you build, modify, or expand on land.
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Yuma County, CO? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Yuma County, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential Activity Notice fee is $100.00. Fees are calculated as: for land-use items, fees vary by class. The fee schedule lists residential including ag improvements at $100.00 and commercial at $300.00, with administrative, minor, and major land use permit fees, plus some special project formulas..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Yuma County, CO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Yuma County, CO, follow these steps: 1. Schedule a pre-application meeting with the Land Use Administrator. 2. Determine which land-use permit or notice applies. 3. Submit the completed application, fee, site plan, and supporting documents. 4. County staff review the application for compliance with the land use code. 5. If additional information is needed, staff contacts the applicant. 6. After completeness and review, the permit or notice proceeds through the county process and any required notices or hearings.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Yuma County, CO? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Yuma County, CO. The following work is generally exempt: Home occupations meeting county standards do not require a land use permit.; Other statutory exemptions from subdivision review are listed in county materials.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026
source Yuma County Land Use ↗
entry id permits/colorado/yuma/unincorporated
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Yuma County Land Use before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.