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Poncha Springs building permits
VerifiedPoncha Springs, Colorado — as published 2026-07-06.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
2021 International Building Code (IBC) — enforced county-wide by the Chaffee County Building Safety Department per the County's own Adopted Codes & Design Criteria page; the Town of Poncha Springs' own Land Use Code (Section 6.13.5.9) explicitly confirms IBC compliance is 'administered by the Chaffee County Building Department' for construction within Town limits2021 International Residential Code (IRC)2021 International Fire Code (IFC)2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC)2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC)2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)2023 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70 / NEC) — per Chaffee County Building Safety Department's Adopted Codes & Design Criteria page, the agency that actually issues and enforces electrical permits county-wide including Poncha Springs2017 ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities — Chaffee County Adopted Codes & Design Criteria pageColorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (effective July 1, 2026) — Chaffee County Adopted Codes & Design Criteria page, BOCC Ordinance 2026-02 with local amendmentsColorado Model Electric Ready & Solar Ready Code — Chaffee County Adopted Codes & Design Criteria pageTown of Poncha Springs Land Use Code (adopted December 9, 2013, amended on an ongoing basis, most recently by Ordinance No. 2025-04) — governs zoning districts, setbacks, dimensional standards, ADU eligibility/design standards (Section 6.13), home occupations (Section 6.12), lighting standards (Section 5.15), and site work required before Certificate of Occupancy; reviewed by Town Staff (John Armstrong, Town Planner, per the Town's own Building Permit Coversheet) as the mandatory first step before the County's building-permit review beginsTown of Poncha Springs Ordinance #2008-11 (Building Construction Materials Use Tax) and CRS 29-2-105 — imposes a 2% Town use tax on building materials for any building-permit project, collected as part of the Town's own permit intake process, verified verbatim on the Town's own Exemption Certificate / Use Tax acknowledgment form
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Single-Family, ADU, Additions)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family construction, additions, remodels, accessory structures, and ADUs in Poncha Springs. Two-step process: the Town of Poncha Springs first reviews the application via its own Building Permit Coversheet for Town Zoning Criteria compliance, collects its own Land Use Application Fee and 2% Building Construction Materials Use Tax, and confirms Salida sewer payment; only after the Town completes this review does the application go to the Chaffee County Building Safety Department, which performs the I-Code plan review, issues the permit, collects the county fee, and performs all inspections.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- STEP 1: Submit the Town of Poncha Springs Building Permit Coversheet (333 Burnett Avenue) with applicant/property/contractor info, Town Zoning Criteria data (zone, frontage, proposed setbacks, building type, number of floors, proposed height, lot coverage %, parking spaces), a Warrantee Deed, and all site plans/architectural/structural drawings
- Pay the Town's Land Use Application Fee: 20% of the Chaffee County building permit fee, minimum $50 (residential), per the Town's own Land Use Application Fees schedule
- Pay the Town of Poncha Springs Building Construction Materials Use Tax: 2% of the amount allocated for materials (50% of Total Valuation), per Town Ordinance #2008-11 and CRS 29-2-105 — either via Exemption Certificate at time of material purchase or reimbursement claim within 30 days of Certificate of Occupancy
- Confirm Salida Sewer Paid and obtain a Cost-Breakdown signed by both the Applicant and the City of Salida (Poncha Springs contracts sewer service from Salida)
- STEP 2 (after Town review/forward): Submit the Chaffee County Residential Building Permit Application as one electronic plan set (PDF or Dropbox link, no hand-drawn plans), including foundation plan, floor plans, framing plans, elevations, sections/details, and IECC compliance documentation
- Pay the Chaffee County Building Permit Fee: Total Valuation x 0.007, plus a Plan Review Fee of 10% of that amount; $110.00 minimum (includes plan review)
- Both a Final Inspection (County) AND the Town Staff's pre-CO site review (road cuts patched, sidewalks/infrastructure repaired, exterior finishes complete, driveway surfaced, final grading/drainage established, exterior lighting compliant, street tree planted) are required before a Certificate of Occupancy will issue
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Poncha Springs Building Permit CoversheetSingle-page Town intake form covering applicant/owner/contractor info, a document/fee checklist (Coversheet, County Application, Warrantee Deed, plans, Town fees, Salida Sewer payment, Use Tax payment, Cost-Breakdown sign-off), and Town Zoning Criteria (zone, frontage, setbacks, building type, floors, height, lot coverage, parking); signed by the applicant and by John Armstrong, Town Planner
- RequiredTown of Poncha Springs Building Construction Materials Use Tax Exemption Certificate / AcknowledgmentEstablishes the 2% use-tax basis (50% of Total Valuation) and requires applicant signature acknowledging the 30-day post-CO reimbursement deadline if sales tax was paid instead of using the exemption certificate
- RequiredChaffee County Residential Building Permit ApplicationIncludes the Certificate of Zoning Compliance (note: does not apply within Poncha Springs — the Town's own zoning review substitutes for this section), the Building Permit Fee Schedule worksheet, and full plan/IECC submittal requirements
- RequiredWarrantee Deed
- RequiredSite Plan, Architectural, and Structural DrawingsRequired by both the Town (dimensional/zoning compliance) and County (structural/architectural plan review)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Poncha Springs Land Use Application Fee (residential) | 20% of the Chaffee County building permit fee, minimum $50.00 | Town of Poncha Springs Land Use Application Fees schedule |
| Town of Poncha Springs Building Construction Materials Use Tax | 2% of the amount allocated for materials (fixed at 50% of Total Valuation on the Town's own worksheet) | Town Ordinance #2008-11 and CRS 29-2-105; serves as a credit against local sales tax otherwise owed on construction materials, refundable/exemptible per the Town's own Exemption Certificate procedure |
| Chaffee County Building Permit Fee | Total project valuation x 0.007 | Valuation from ICC Building Valuation Data: 1st floor/upper floors/finished basement $167.37/sq ft (VB/R3 construction); unfinished basement/decks/porches/entries $31.50/sq ft; garage/carport $66.48/sq ft. Chaffee County Residential Building Application, Revised October 2024 (county-wide, applies identically in Poncha Springs). |
| Chaffee County Plan Review Fee | 10% of the Building Permit Fee | Building Permit Fee + Plan Review Fee = Total due to Chaffee County; $110.00 minimum fee inclusive of plan review |
| Salida Sewer connection/service payment | Not published as a fixed figure on either the Town's Coversheet or Salida's own fee schedule; verified only that payment and a signed Cost-Breakdown are required prior to Town Coversheet sign-off | GAP: no numeric Salida sewer tap/service fee specific to Poncha Springs properties was found published on either ponchasprings.us or cityofsalida.com in this session; the Coversheet requires proof of payment but does not itself state the amount |
| Credit Card Transaction Fee (County) | 2.5% | Chaffee County Building Department; credit card info must be submitted separately from the application |
Residential Addition / Remodel Building Permit
VerifiedCovers additions, remodels, and accessory structures to existing single-family residences in Poncha Springs. Same two-step Town-then-County process as new construction, using the same Town Building Permit Coversheet (which has an explicit 'Remodel' checkbox under Building Type) and the same Chaffee County Residential Building Application.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- STEP 1: Town of Poncha Springs Building Permit Coversheet, checking 'Remodel' or 'Accessory Structure' under Building Type, with Town Zoning Criteria data matched to the proposed site/floor plans
- Pay the Town's Land Use Application Fee (20% of county fee, minimum $50) and the 2% Building Construction Materials Use Tax
- STEP 2: Chaffee County Building Permit Application and plan set; valuation for remodels/alterations must include all materials, labor, architectural, engineering, structural, electrical, plumbing, excavation, and mechanical work, per the County's own fee instructions
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Poncha Springs Building Permit CoversheetSame form used for new construction; check 'Remodel' or 'Accessory Structure' under Building Type
- RequiredChaffee County Residential Building ApplicationSame form and fee worksheet used for new construction, applied to the remodel/addition valuation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Poncha Springs Land Use Application Fee | 20% of the county permit fee, minimum $50.00 | Same formula as new construction, per the Town's own Land Use Application Fees schedule |
| Town of Poncha Springs Building Construction Materials Use Tax | 2% of the amount allocated for materials (50% of Total Valuation) | Same formula as new construction, per Ordinance #2008-11 |
| Chaffee County Building Permit Fee (remodels/alterations) | Total valuation (materials, labor, architectural, engineering, structural, electrical, plumbing, excavation, mechanical) x 0.007 | Chaffee County Residential Building Application; Plan Review Fee = 10% of the Building Permit Fee; $110 minimum |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration, or repair in Poncha Springs. Issued and inspected by the Chaffee County Building Safety Department under CRS 12-23-117, using the same county-wide fee schedule verified for Salida elsewhere in this corpus. A Town of Poncha Springs zoning sign-off is required first only when the electrical work is part of a broader project that itself triggers the Town's Building Permit Coversheet review (e.g., new construction, addition, solar).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Confirm with the Town of Poncha Springs (mail@ponchasprings.us) whether standalone electrical work needs a Town Coversheet sign-off, or whether it can go directly to the County as a standalone trade permit
- Submit the Chaffee County Electrical Permit Application; residential wiring fees are computed by square footage of enclosed living space per CRS 12-23-117; all other installations are computed from total installation cost
- Colorado's homeowner clause allows an owner-occupant to self-perform electrical work on their sole residence if not for sale/resale/rental
Required documents
- RequiredChaffee County Electrical Permit ApplicationCovers residential/commercial/industrial/agricultural installation types, new/remodel/addition class of work, and solar mounting system details; identical county-wide form, not Poncha-Springs-specific
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential wiring — not more than 1,000 sq ft | $135.00 | Chaffee County Electrical Permit Application, CRS 12-23-117 fee schedule (county-wide, applies identically in Poncha Springs) |
| Residential wiring — 1,001 to 1,500 sq ft | $202.00 | — |
| Residential wiring — 1,501 to 2,000 sq ft | $270.00 | — |
| Residential wiring — per 100 sq ft over 2,000 sq ft | $13.50 per 100 sq ft (or fraction), added to the $270.00 base | — |
| All other installations — valuation up to $2,000.00 | $135.00 | — |
| All other installations — valuation $2,001.00 and above | $135.00 + $13.50 per $1,000 (or fraction thereof) | — |
| Solar panel permit | Valuation at $4.00/watt, then $10.00 per $1,000 of that valuation plus a $65.00 base fee; residential fee capped at $500.00, commercial capped at $1,000.00 | — |
| Re-inspection Fee | $100.00 | — |
| Partial Inspection Fee or Extra Inspection Fee | $100.00 | — |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of plumbing fixtures, fuel gas piping, and related work in Poncha Springs. Issued and inspected by the Chaffee County Building Safety Department under the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) and International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), using the same county-wide fee schedule verified for Salida.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Submit the Chaffee County Plumbing Permit Application; residential fixture fees are per-fixture, commercial work is valuation-based
- Colorado's homeowner clause allows an owner-occupant to self-perform plumbing work on their sole residence if not for sale/resale/rental
Required documents
- RequiredChaffee County Plumbing Permit Application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential — per plumbing fixture (tub, shower, toilet, sink, bidet, clothes washer, dishwasher) | $20.00 per fixture | Chaffee County Plumbing Permit Application fee schedule (county-wide, applies identically in Poncha Springs) |
| Residential — fuel gas piping system, per outlet | $20.00 per outlet | — |
| Residential — fuel gas pressure regulator | $30.00 each | — |
| Residential base fee | $65.00 | Added to the itemized fixture/outlet total |
| Water Heater Replacement (special inspection) | $50.00 (no base fee required) | — |
| Commercial installation | Valuation (rounded up to next $1,000) x $20.00, plus $65.00 base fee | — |
| Re-inspection Fee | $100.00 | — |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of furnaces, boilers, evaporative coolers, and related heating/cooling equipment in Poncha Springs. Issued and inspected by the Chaffee County Building Safety Department under the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC), using the same county-wide fee schedule verified for Salida.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Submit the Chaffee County Mechanical Permit Application, specifying equipment make/model/size and fuel type
- Carbon monoxide detectors required in any dwelling with a fuel-fired heater/appliance, fireplace, or attached garage per Colorado state statute
Required documents
- RequiredChaffee County Mechanical Permit Application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Base fee (residential) | $25.00 | Chaffee County Mechanical Permit Application fee schedule (county-wide, applies identically in Poncha Springs) |
| Furnace/burner install or relocation, up to 100,000 Btu/h | $75.00 | — |
| Furnace/burner install or relocation, over 100,000 Btu/h | $95.00 | — |
| Boiler, water heater, gas fireplace, or compressor up to 3 HP / 100,000 Btu/h absorption system | $45.00 | — |
| Evaporative cooler (non-portable) | $30.00 | — |
| Commercial installation | Valuation (rounded up to next $1,000) x $20.00, plus $25.00 base fee | — |
| Re-inspection Fee | $50.00 | — |
Roofing Permit
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing or roof repair on any structure in Poncha Springs. Issued and inspected by the Chaffee County Building Safety Department under the 2021 IRC roofing provisions (R905). A separate permit is required for each structure.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR EACH STRUCTURE, per the County's own Roofing Permit Application
- A mid-roof (in-progress) inspection is required for all re-roof permits — do not install shingles past the ice/water barrier until this inspection is complete
- Underlayment, ice/water barrier, shingle attachment, and drip edge must comply with 2021 IRC R905.1.1, R905.1.2, R905.2.6, and R905.2.8.5 respectively
- Applicant/permit holder is responsible for providing safe roof access for inspection
Required documents
- RequiredChaffee County Application for Roofing PermitCovers property/contractor info, square footage, re-roof vs. repair, existing/new roofing material, tear-off status, roof pitch, valleys, and ventilation changes
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roofing Permit Fee | $100.00 minimum | Chaffee County Application for Roofing Permit; fee is valuation-based with a stated $100.00 minimum (county-wide, applies identically in Poncha Springs) |
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for construction of a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit in Poncha Springs. Governed by the Town of Poncha Springs Land Use Code Section 6.13 (zoning eligibility, size caps 350-800 sq ft, setbacks, design standards), reviewed by the Town first (with its own flat $200 ADU application fee), then the same two-step Building Permit process as new construction for the actual construction, which the Town's own code confirms is 'administered by the Chaffee County Building Department.'
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- ADU permitted only in zone districts where it is a listed permitted use per Table 12/12a of the Poncha Springs Land Use Code
- No more than one ADU per primary residence; an ADU may not be accessory to another ADU
- ADU must contain between 350 and 800 square feet of habitable area, excluding parking (Section 5.7.2.1)
- ADU must be DETACHED from the primary residence (an ADU above a garage/storage building qualifies as detached; any interior connection disqualifies it)
- Rear setback minimum 5 feet from rear lot line/alley/lane easement
- ADU must have a separately accessible exterior entrance, separately accessible utilities (no additional tap fee unless service-line upsizing is required), a kitchen (oven, 2-burner stove, sink, 6-cu-ft-minimum refrigerator with freezer), and a bathroom (sink, toilet, shower)
- One dedicated, non-tandem on-site parking space required for the ADU
- Finished floor height must be entirely above natural finished grade on all sides
- Roof design must prevent snow/ice shedding onto the ADU entrance
- ADU leases restricted to a minimum 30-day term
- ADU construction must independently meet IBC requirements 'administered by the Chaffee County Building Department' per the Town's own Land Use Code Section 6.13.5.9
- Submit the Town's Land Use Application (for the ADU zoning review, flat $200 fee) plus the standard Town Building Permit Coversheet and Chaffee County Residential Building Application for the construction itself
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Poncha Springs Land Use Application (ADU)Town Planning & Zoning Commission review for ADU zoning eligibility and design-standard compliance under Land Use Code Section 6.13
- RequiredTown of Poncha Springs Building Permit Coversheet
- RequiredChaffee County Residential Building Application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Poncha Springs ADU Land Use Application Fee | $200.00 flat | Town of Poncha Springs Land Use Application Fees schedule; distinct from the standard 20%-of-county-fee Residential Application fee |
| Town of Poncha Springs Building Construction Materials Use Tax | 2% of the amount allocated for materials (50% of Total Valuation) | Applies to ADU construction the same as any other building permit, per Ordinance #2008-11 |
| Chaffee County Building Permit Fee | Total Valuation x 0.007, plus 10% Plan Review Fee; $110 minimum | Same county-wide formula as new construction |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
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