Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs requires a residential building permit (new construction) for: Plans must comply with the 2023 PPRBC (2021 IRC base) plus PPRBD's Basic Design Information criteria: snow loads (Pg 43/57 psf by elevation), wind loads (130/135/140 mph Vult by Risk Category, Exposure C), seismic (Ss 18.5%, S1 5.9%), and 30-inch minimum frost depth; Valuation established using ICC Building Valuation Data with PPRBD Regional Modifiers: new single-family dwellings use a 0.27 modifier of $169.09/sq ft; attached garages use a 0.14 modifier of $169.09/sq ft; detached garages to an existing residence use a 0.91 modifier of $66.20/sq ft; Site/plot plan required showing property lines, dimensions, setbacks, and all proposed and existing structures; Applications and plans may be submitted electronically via the PPRBD web account system; Homeowners may obtain their own permit only for work on their primary residence which they own and occupy — cannot self-permit a rental property or a home the applicant does not reside in; One- and two-family dwellings must have a minimum Class A roof covering (Colorado Springs-specific requirement per Ordinance 23-16 / PPRBC Appendix D). If your project isn't listed, confirm with Pikes Peak Regional Building Department at (719) 327-2880 before starting work.

In Colorado Springs, the published Building Permit Fee (Table A) — valuation $1 to $500 is: $50.00. Additional published fees: Building Permit Fee (Table A) — valuation $501 to $2,000 — $50.00 for the first $500 plus $2.00 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000; Building Permit Fee (Table A) — valuation $2,001 to $25,000 — $80.00 for the first $2,000 plus $8.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000; Building Permit Fee (Table A) — valuation $25,001 to $50,000 — $264.00 for the first $25,000 plus $8.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000; Building Permit Fee (Table A) — valuation $50,001 to $100,000 — $464.00 for the first $50,000 plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000; Building Permit Fee (Table A) — valuation $100,001 to $500,000 — $714.00 for the first $100,000 plus $4.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000; Building Permit Fee (Table A) — valuation $500,001 to $1,000,000 — $2,314.00 for the first $500,000 plus $3.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000; Building Permit Fee (Table A) — valuation $1,000,000 and more — $4,064.00 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; Plan Examination Fee — 28% of the Building Permit Fee; Valuation Basis — Higher of the ICC Building Valuation Data (with PPRBD Regional Modifiers) or applicant-submitted project cost. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a residential building permit (new construction) in Colorado Springs typically runs 0–0 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Pikes Peak Regional Building Department at (719) 327-2880.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (PPRBD web account); Site/Plot Plan; Construction Drawings; Structural / Design Criteria Documentation. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Colorado Springs requires 5 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction), in order: Foundation / Footings, Framing, MEP Rough-In, Insulation / Energy, Final. Schedule each through Pikes Peak Regional Building Department ((719) 327-2880).

Apply through Pikes Peak Regional Building Department at 2880 International Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 (Main Office); North Office: 3939 Cordera Crest Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80924. Phone: (719) 327-2880, email: Contact via Email Specific Departments form at pprbd.org/Information/Email. Office hours: Permits & Contractor Licensing: 7:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m.; Plan Review, Floodplain, and Enumeration: by appointment only; Inspectors office hours: 7:30–8:30 a.m.. Official information: https://www.pprbd.org/.

Colorado Springs enforces the 2023 Pikes Peak Regional Building Code (PPRBC), adopted by City Ordinance 23-16, which incorporates the 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IFGC, 2021 IPC, 2023 NEC, and 2021 IECC (with the Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code) by reference.

Colorado Springs has no separate city building department. All building permits, plan review, and inspections are handled by the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD), a regional authority created by a 1966 Inter-Governmental Agreement between El Paso County and the City of Colorado Springs.