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Change of Use / Change of Occupancy in Gypsum, Colorado

Gypsum does not publish a standalone 'Change of Use' or 'Change of Occupancy' permit application separate from its general building permit process — the Town's Build in Gypsum page covers general construction permitting steps, contractor licensing, and inspections but does not separately address a change-of-use process. A use/occupancy change is presumed to be processed through the Town's general Building Permit Application; contact the Building Department to confirm requirements and applicable code edition for a specific project.

Reviewed 2026-08-13 · Source

When you need this permit

  • No standalone change-of-use or change-of-occupancy application is published on the Town's Build in Gypsum page — checked directly
  • Processed, if at all, through the Town's general Building Permit Application; contact the Building Department (970-524-1731) to confirm requirements for a specific change-of-use project
  • During construction, any change in methods, materials, or designs requires written Town approval before proceeding, per the Build in Gypsum page — though this provision addresses construction-phase changes generally rather than a change of use specifically

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (if construction accompanies the change)Contact the Building Department (970-524-1731) for a current fee quote
Not published as a standalone change-of-use fee line

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

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    Tips

    • Gypsum's Build in Gypsum page requires written Town approval for any change in construction methods, materials, or designs mid-project — while this is a construction-phase provision rather than a dedicated change-of-use rule, it signals the Town expects direct coordination on any project change, including use changes.

    Frequently asked questions

    Gypsum requires a change of use / change of occupancy permit for: No standalone change-of-use or change-of-occupancy application is published on the Town's Build in Gypsum page — checked directly; Processed, if at all, through the Town's general Building Permit Application; contact the Building Department (970-524-1731) to confirm requirements for a specific change-of-use project; During construction, any change in methods, materials, or designs requires written Town approval before proceeding, per the Build in Gypsum page — though this provision addresses construction-phase changes generally rather than a change of use specifically. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Gypsum Community Development Department, Building Department at 970-524-1731 before starting work.

    In Gypsum, the published Building Permit Fee (if construction accompanies the change) is: Not published as a standalone change-of-use fee line. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

    Gypsum does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Gypsum Community Development Department, Building Department at 970-524-1731 for current turnaround.

    You'll need: Building Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    Apply through Town of Gypsum Community Development Department, Building Department at 50 Lundgren Blvd, Gypsum, CO 81637 (mailing: PO Box 130, Gypsum, CO 81637). Phone: 970-524-1731, email: stephanie@townofgypsum.com. Office hours: Building Department Staff available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., per the Building Permit Application page. Primary staff contact listed: Stephanie Roybal, Building Department Administrative Assistant. General Town phone line also published as 970-524-7514 on several Building Department sub-pages (DRB/HOA Review, Hours & Site Conditions).. Official information: https://www.townofgypsum.com/build-in-gypsum.

    Gypsum, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — Town of Gypsum Building Codes & Guidelines page; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC); 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC); 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — note this is one code cycle behind the 2021 IBC/IRC/IFC/IPC/IMC/IFGC family adopted alongside it; confirmed as published, not a transcription error; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC); ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessibility Standards, 2009 Edition; Local amendments to all adopted codes are codified in Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Gypsum Municipal Code; Title 15's full text is hosted on Municode (library.municode.com/co/gypsum), which serves its content through a client-side Angular application behind an access-controlled API — direct fetch and a dated Wayback Machine snapshot (2026-02-13) both returned only the unrendered application shell with no section text recoverable, so specific amendment section numbers/text beyond what the Town's own townofgypsum.com pages state in plain HTML are not independently reproduced here rather than guessed.. Local amendments apply — see the Gypsum overview page for the full list.

    No standalone permit or application distinct from the general Building Permit process was found published. Contact the Building Department (970-524-1731) to confirm requirements for a specific project.

    Sources & verification

    Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-08-13.

    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 Gypsum building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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