Town of Windsor (Weld County portion), COLORADO Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Windsor spans Larimer and Weld counties. This section is for properties inside Windsor town limits that lie in Weld County. Permit administration is handled by the Town of Windsor rather than Weld County for those in-town properties.

Department

Town of Windsor Community Development Department, Building Permits

Address

200 N 11th Street, Windsor, CO 80550

Phone

970-674-2436

Email

Building Permit Desk email (see website for instructions)

Website

https://www.windsorgov.com/137/Building-Permits

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Determine permit type and gather the applicable town checklist and permit handouts.
2. Email the Building Permit Desk to request online access if you do not already have a Community Core login.
3. Receive the personalized login instructions from the town and access Community Core.
4. Submit the application and upload required documents, plans, and any energy code or design criteria materials.
5. Pay the required fees after town review and invoice.
6. Receive the permit, keep approved documents on site, and request inspections online.
7. Complete required inspections and final approvals before project closeout.

Typical processing time: No general review turnaround was clearly published on the main public page reviewed.

Source: Town of Windsor Community Development Department, Building Permits

General Requirements

Windsor accepts project permits for items such as re-roofing, siding, windows, furnace work, new homes, commercial projects, and industrial permits. The permit handouts and checklists govern project-specific thresholds.

Required Documents

• Application
• Project-specific checklist
• Plans
• Design criteria documents
• Energy code submissions
• Master plans
• Setback certifications

Permit validity

Not clearly stated on the main public permit page reviewed.

Building code

Windsor states the 2024 I-Codes were adopted effective January 1, 2026. The page also references the 2023 NEC adoption letter.

Owner-builder

Not clearly summarized on the main public page reviewed.

Contractor requirements

Contractor licensing information is maintained by the town, but the main building permit page reviewed does not publish one short consolidated rule statement. Applicants should confirm licensing status before permit issuance.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Not clearly stated on the public page reviewed

Plan check fee

Not clearly stated on the main page reviewed

Permit fee formula

Project-specific fee schedules and estimate request forms are used; the public page does not provide one simple universal formula

Reinspection fee

Not clearly stated on the main page reviewed

Payment note

Building permit fees may be paid by credit card online with a 3 percent service fee, or by check mailed or dropped off at Town Hall

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Not specified).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Windsor Community Development Department, Building Permits to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Community Core (online)

Inspection hours

Permit Desk hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; online services are available on Fridays

Typical inspection sequence: Project dependent; Windsor publishes separate online instructions for inspection requests and uses project-specific checklists and handouts.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Windsor states the 2024 I-Codes were adopted effective January 1, 2026. The page also references the 2023 NEC adoption letter.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Planning and Development
• License lookup guide: Colorado Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Colorado Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Colorado hub: Colorado Contractor License & Permit Hub

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