This is PermitBase’s published record for Cheyenne Wells as of 2026-07-07. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.
Cheyenne Wells building permits
Cheyenne Wells, Colorado — as published 2026-07-07.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
Required for residential construction, additions, and structural work within Cheyenne Wells town limits. Reviewed and approved via Board of Trustees monthly meeting motion after Town Manager inspection/signature. No specific ICC code edition was found published by the town; fee is calculated by structural square footage rather than construction valuation.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit application submitted to the Town (Town Manager/Town Clerk Administrator's office)
- Town Manager inspects and signs the permit prior to Board of Trustees approval
- Board of Trustees approves each permit individually by motion at a regular monthly meeting — this is a genuinely distinct approval step from a staff-level administrative permit process used in larger jurisdictions in this corpus
- No specific code edition (IBC/IRC) requirement was found published; no design review or architectural review process was found
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Cheyenne Wells building permit application, reviewed by the Town Manager and approved by Board of Trustees motion
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Application Fee | $25.00 | Town of Cheyenne Wells Fee Resolution effective January 14, 2026, per Board of Trustees meeting coverage (Kiowa County Press) |
| Structural Square Foot Fee | $0.20 per sq ft | Town of Cheyenne Wells Fee Resolution effective January 14, 2026 |
Demolition Permit
Required to demolish or remove a residential structure or trailer within Cheyenne Wells town limits, evidenced by multiple named demolition permits approved in Board of Trustees minutes (e.g. 'Tiffany Knudsen - Demolish Home,' 'Dimas Guttierrez - Tear Down Trailer,' 'H&T Properties LLC Remove House').
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit application submitted to the Town
- Town Manager inspects and signs the permit prior to Board of Trustees approval
- Board of Trustees approves the permit by motion at a regular monthly meeting
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit ApplicationSubmitted to the Town Manager/Town Clerk Administrator's office
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Application Fee (applied to demolition permits per town fee resolution; no separate demolition-specific fee line item was found published) | $25.00 | Town of Cheyenne Wells Fee Resolution effective January 14, 2026; no distinct demolition fee tier was located, so the general Building Permit Application Fee is the only published figure applicable — treated as partial confidence rather than assumed equal to the residential permit fee |
Sources & verification
Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Cheyenne Wells building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.