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Demolition Permit in Town of Carbondale, Colorado

Required for demolition of a structure in Carbondale where the building is not going back in its original place; demolition of a structure that IS being rebuilt in place is instead included within the residential/commercial building permit for that project.

Verified 2026-07-19 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Demolition of a structure within Town limits (standalone demolition permit applies when the structure is not being rebuilt in its original place)
  • Demolition Permit Application

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Demolition PermitAppendix A, Fee Schedule item 5: 'Demolition Permit .....$75.00.'
$75.00

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

How long did your Demolition Permit permit actually take in Town of Carbondale?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Final inspection confirming complete demolition and site clearance.

See the full Town of Carbondale inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • If a structure is being demolished and rebuilt in the same place, demolition is covered under the residential or commercial building permit itself — a standalone Demolition Permit is only needed when nothing is being rebuilt in that location.

Frequently asked questions

Town of Carbondale requires a demolition permit for: Demolition of a structure within Town limits (standalone demolition permit applies when the structure is not being rebuilt in its original place); Demolition Permit Application. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Carbondale Building Department at 970-963-2733 (Town Hall); Inspection line 970-510-1210 (call by 5:00 PM the business day prior to the requested inspection) before starting work.

In Town of Carbondale, the published Demolition Permit is: $75.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Town of Carbondale does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Carbondale Building Department at 970-963-2733 (Town Hall); Inspection line 970-510-1210 (call by 5:00 PM the business day prior to the requested inspection) for current turnaround.

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

Town of Carbondale requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Final. Schedule each through Town of Carbondale Building Department (970-963-2733 (Town Hall); Inspection line 970-510-1210 (call by 5:00 PM the business day prior to the requested inspection)).

Apply through Town of Carbondale Building Department at 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, CO 81623. Phone: 970-963-2733 (Town Hall); Inspection line 970-510-1210 (call by 5:00 PM the business day prior to the requested inspection), email: msikes@carbondaleco.net (Mary Sikes — submit all application documentation in one email as PDF attachments, with the property address in the subject line). Office hours: Town Hall: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Fax: 970-963-9140.. Official information: https://www.carbondalegov.org/departments/building/.

Town of Carbondale, Colorado has adopted: 2021 IBC (International Building Code), adopted by Ordinance No. 3/2025 amending Chapter 18 of the Carbondale Municipal Code, effective 7-1-2025, per the Town's Building Department page (carbondalegov.org/departments/building/).; 2021 IRC (International Residential Code), effective 7-1-2025, per the same ordinance.; 2021 IPC (International Plumbing Code), effective 7-1-2025.; 2021 IMC (International Mechanical Code), effective 7-1-2025.; 2021 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code), effective 7-1-2025.; 2021 IEBC (International Existing Building Code), effective 7-1-2025.; 2021 IFGC (International Fuel Gas Code), effective 7-1-2025.; 2021 ISPSC (International Swimming Pool and Spa Code), effective 7-1-2025.; The most current electrical code adopted by the State of Colorado (Carbondale does not maintain its own separately-numbered local electrical code amendment; electrical permitting and inspection in Carbondale is handled by the Colorado State Electrical Board, not the Town — see the 'electrical-permit' entry below).; 2021 IFC (International Fire Code) and the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (rendered 'CWFC' on the Town's own Building page, elsewhere labeled 'CWRC' and cross-referenced to Municipal Code Article 14) — both became effective 7-1-2026 per the Town's Building Department page, which as of this file's verification date is already in effect (the page's own text is still phrased as 'WILL BE EFFECTIVE 7-1-2026', but that date has now passed).. Local amendments apply — see the Town of Carbondale overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-19.

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