Yuma, CO — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Yuma, building and permit information handled through City Hall

Street address

320 South Main Street, Yuma, CO 80759

Phone

970-848-3878

Coverage

within City of Yuma limits

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Yuma

the published application covers new work, additions, alterations, repairs, moves, removals, and demolition; the form also addresses roofing.

Required documents

building permit application, project cost, sketch or plan if required, and inspection information. The city page also references roofing, windows, and siding requirements.

Building code: the permit form references compliance with the Uniform Building Code and all applicable City of Yuma ordinances. The city also publishes municipal codes and permit guidance, but the specific edition was not clearly stated on the public page reviewed.
Permit validity: the form states the permit becomes invalid if work does not commence within six months of issue or if suspended or abandoned for one year.
Contractor requirements: the form asks for contractor name and license number.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Obtain the building permit application from the city website or City Hall.
02

Prepare the application with project description, site information, contractor details, and project cost.
03

Submit the application to City Hall for review and approval.
04

Required inspections are scheduled during the work.

Source: City of Yuma, building and permit information handled through City Hall ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Yuma building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

building permit minimum is $100.00

Permit fee formula

$1 to $500 is $100.00; $501 and up is $100.00 for the first $500 plus $2.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof

Reinspection fee

if work starts before permit issuance, penalty is $150.00; the citywide fee schedule also references building re-inspection fee by the building department, but the public PDF excerpt reviewed did not show a numeric amount for that line

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

the permit form says required inspections shall be requested one working day in advance (online)

Inspection hours: inspections or information can be requested by calling 970-848-3878; office hours on the city site are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: permit approval first, then work, then inspections during construction

the citywide fee schedule includes a building re-inspection fee line item, but the numeric amount was not visible in the lines reviewed

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Yuma permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Yuma, CO? ▸

the published application covers new work, additions, alterations, repairs, moves, removals, and demolition; the form also addresses roofing.

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

Building permit fees in Yuma, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is building permit minimum is $100.00. Fees are calculated as: $1 to $500 is $100.00; $501 and up is $100.00 for the first $500 plus $2.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof.

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

To apply for a building permit in Yuma, CO, follow these steps: 1. Obtain the building permit application from the city website or City Hall. 2. Prepare the application with project description, site information, contractor details, and project cost. 3. Submit the application to City Hall for review and approval. 4. Required inspections are scheduled during the work.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Yuma, CO? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Yuma, CO via: the permit form says required inspections shall be requested one working day in advance.

last verified April 2026 source City of Yuma, building and permit information handled through City Hall ↗ entry id permits/colorado/yuma/yuma-city

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Yuma, building and permit information handled through City Hall before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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