Wray, CO - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

within City of Wray limits

Department

Building Department

Address

245 W 4th Street, Wray, CO 80758

Phone

970-332-4431

Email

building@cityofwray.org

Website

https://cityofwray.org/371/Building-Department

Application Process

1. Download the building permit application from the city site.
2. Prepare the permit packet with plat or map, square footage, property line location, and proximity to property lines.
3. Submit by email or in person.
4. City staff review the application and issue the permit after approval.
5. Work cannot start until the approved permit is signed.

Source: Building Department

General Requirements

the building permit application covers new construction, renewal, activity permits, and related building work; the city also publishes flood plain permit applications.

Required Documents

• the form says to include a plat or map of the proposed construction, square footage of additions, location of legal property lines, and proximity to property lines; incomplete applications are returned.

Permit validity

the application states the permit is valid for no more than one year from approval.

Building code

the Building Department page lists International Building Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Fire Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Residential Code, and Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. Ordinance 646 is listed on the same page.

Contractor requirements

the form asks for applicant, construction contractor, electrical contractor, plumbing contractor, and materials vendor details.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$15.00 for valuation $1 to $500

Plan check fee

65 percent of the total permit fee when plan review is required

Permit fee formula

valuation-based schedule, including $15.00 for $1 to $500; $15.00 plus $2.00 per $1,000 for $501 to $2,000; $45.00 plus $9.00 per $1,000 for $2,001 to $25,000; and higher tiers through $1,000,001 and above

Reinspection fee

reinspection fee is $30.00 per hour; inspection outside normal business hours is $50.00 per hour; working without a permit is fined not less than $25.00, in addition to permit cost

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours

office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: permit application, city approval, then inspections as work progresses

reinspection fees are explicitly published in the fee schedule at $30.00 per hour

Additional Resources

• Building code: the Building Department page lists International Building Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Fire Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Residential Code, and Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. Ordinance 646 is listed on the same page.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Forms and applications
• Building permit application
• 2025 fee schedule
• License lookup guide: Colorado Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Colorado Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Colorado hub: Colorado Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Wray Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Wray, CO?

the building permit application covers new construction, renewal, activity permits, and related building work; the city also publishes flood plain permit applications.

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

The minimum permit fee is $15.00 for valuation $1 to $500. Fees are calculated as: valuation-based schedule, including $15.00 for $1 to $500; $15.00 plus $2.00 per $1,000 for $501 to $2,000; $45.00 plus $9.00 per $1,000 for $2,001 to $25,000; and higher tiers through $1,000,001 and above. Plan check fee: 65 percent of the total permit fee when plan review is required.

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

1. Download the building permit application from the city site. 2. Prepare the permit packet with plat or map, square footage, property line location, and proximity to property lines. 3. Submit by email or in person. 4. City staff review the application and issue the permit after approval. 5. Work cannot start until the approved permit is signed.

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