City of Colo

The posted building permit form covers erection, reconstruction, or alteration of a building or other structure within city boundaries; a separate fence permit is also posted.

Note: No public exemption list was identified on the reviewed Colo permit materials. Separate fence and building permit forms suggest common exterior improvements are not treated as exempt by default.

Building code

Not publicly summarized on the reviewed city website pages.

Permit validity

Not publicly posted on the reviewed forms.

Owner-builder

The owner signs the verified statement on the posted forms.

Contractor requirements

The form asks who the work will be done by, but no separate city licensing rule was posted on the reviewed materials.

Source: City of Colo ↗

1. 01
   Download the city building permit form from the Government section of the city website.
2. 02
   Complete the owner statement and plot plan, including lot dimensions, location of existing buildings, location of proposed improvement, abutting streets or alleys, and distances from lot lines.
3. 03
   Submit the completed form to City Hall and pay the filing fee.
4. 04
   Wait for city approval before starting work.
5. 05
   For fence work, use the separate fence permit form and return it to City Hall prior to the start of any work.

Typical processing time: Not publicly posted on the reviewed city materials.

Source: City of Colo ↗

Permit filing fee is paid through City Hall

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