Building
Effective 02/01/23 Contractor Licensing is required for all new permit applications.
Please visit the contractor tab on the left side for more information.
For all Building related questions please email us at buildingdepartment@elbertcounty-co.gov
For questions on zoning and allowable uses please email Community and Development Services at cds@elbertcounty-co.gov .
All building permits must be designed to meet 2018 I Codes. Please review the design criteria table for more information.
Ground Snow Load=Roof Snow Load : 35#
Windspeed : 115 mph
It shall be the sole responsibility of the property owner and/or permit holder to verify the all utilities and easements including water, sewer, well, septic, electric, phone, cable, fiber optic, and gas prior to excavation or construction of any structure.
Effective August 1st 2022
All radon installation must be done by a State Certified Installer. Please use the link below for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contemporaneous Review
ICC Building Guides
Search International Code Council Building Guides online.
Building Permit Applications
Accessory Structures
Group U permits include all accessory structures such as barns, sheds, decks, garages, greenhouses, and more.
- Group U (PDF) (structures not intended for human occupancy/residency and modified storage containers)
- Group U Remodel/Finish (PDF)
- Swimming Pool (PDF) (includes all below-ground pools and above-ground pools exceeding 24 inches in depth and 1000 gallon water capacity)
All un-modified storage containers require registration through the Community and Development Services Department; call 303-621-3136 for more information.
Accessory Dwelling (ADU)
- ADU Non-Integrated Conversion of Existing Non Residential Structure (PDF)
- Integrated ADU (Finish of Existing Residential Space) (PDF)
- Integrated ADU as an Addition (PDF)
- Non-Integrated ADU (New Build) (PDF)
Primary Residential
- Addition to Residence (PDF)
- Basement Finish (PDF)
- Fire Repair (PDF)
- Modular / Manufactured House (PDF)
- New Residence (PDF)
- New Residence-Conversion of Existing Non Residential Structure (PDF)
- Remodel (PDF)
- Tiny House (PDF)
Commercial
Simple Permits
- Amendment to Existing Permit (PDF)
- County Demo (PDF)
- Foundation Only (PDF)
- Foundation Repair (PDF)
- Gas (PDF)
- HVAC, Furnace, AC (PDF)
- Plumbing (PDF)
- Re-Roof (PDF)
- Siding/Stucco (PDF)
- Solar (PDF)
- Solid Fuel (Wood-Burning Stoves / Pellet Stoves) (PDF)
- Windows/Door Replacement (PDF)
Compliance Permit
Submit by Email
Appropriate Emails are listed on the front page of the application.
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Building
Physical Address
215 Comanche Street
Kiowa, CO 80117
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 7
Kiowa, CO 80117
Phone: : 720-595-3619