Wray, CO — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Department

Street address

245 W 4th Street, Wray, CO 80758

Phone

970-332-4431

building@cityofwray.org

Coverage

within City of Wray limits

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Wray

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.

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.
Permit validity: the application states the permit is valid for no more than one year from approval.
Contractor requirements: the form asks for applicant, construction contractor, electrical contractor, plumbing contractor, and materials vendor details.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Download the building permit application from the city site.
02

Prepare the permit packet with plat or map, square footage, property line location, and proximity to property lines.
03

Submit by email or in person.
04

City staff review the application and issue the permit after approval.
05

Work cannot start until the approved permit is signed.

Source: Building Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Wray building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

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 periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

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

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

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

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Wray permits

01 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.

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

Building permit fees in Wray, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.

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

To apply for a building permit in Wray, CO, follow these steps: 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.

last verified April 2026 source Building Department ↗ entry id permits/colorado/yuma/wray

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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