Town of Carbondale building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Town of Carbondale, Colorado.

Verified 2026-07-19 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 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.
Website: Official site

Inspection sequence

Applies to: New Commercial Building Permit

1
Footing/Foundation
Per the Town-adopted 2021 IBC.
2
Framing
Structural framing inspection.
3
Final
Final building inspection prior to Certificate of Occupancy.

Applies to: New Single-Family Dwelling, Duplex, or Townhouse Building Permit

1
Footing/Foundation
Per the Town-adopted 2021 IRC/IBC.
2
Framing
Structural framing inspection consistent with the adopted 2021 IRC/IBC.
3
Final
Final building inspection prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.

Applies to: Commercial Addition Permit

1
Framing
Structural framing inspection.
2
Final
Final building inspection.

Applies to: Mechanical Permit

1
Rough-in
Rough mechanical inspection prior to closing walls/ceilings.
2
Final
Final mechanical inspection.

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1
Rough-in
Rough plumbing inspection prior to closing walls/slab.
2
Final
Final plumbing inspection.

Applies to: Re-roof, Window, and Door Replacement Permit

1
Inspection 1
First of two inspections bundled into the flat roofing/window fee.
2
Inspection 2 / Final
Second of two bundled inspections.

Applies to: Residential Addition Building Permit

1
Framing
Structural framing inspection for the addition.
2
Final
Final building inspection.

Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

1
Rough-in/Mounting
First of two included inspections per Appendix A's 'Plan Review + 2 Inspections' fee structure.
2
Final
Second of two included inspections.

Final inspection only: Commercial Remodel / Tenant Finish Permit, Demolition Permit, EV Charger / EVSE Permit, Fence Permit, Residential Remodel Building Permit

Re-inspection fees

Mechanical PermitRe-inspection — 1st notice · Appendix A, Table 4.

$100.00

Mechanical PermitRe-inspection — work still incomplete after 1st reinspection · Appendix A, Table 4.

$250.00

Plumbing PermitRe-inspection — 1st notice · Appendix A, Table 5.

$100.00

Plumbing PermitRe-inspection — work still incomplete after 1st reinspection · Appendix A, Table 5.

$250.00

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.

Town of Carbondale building permits

Town of Carbondale building permits New Commercial Building Permit New Single-Family Dwelling, Duplex, or Townhouse Building Permit Commercial Addition Permit Mechanical Permit Plumbing Permit Re-roof, Window, and Door Replacement Permit Residential Addition Building Permit Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit Commercial Remodel / Tenant Finish Permit Demolition Permit EV Charger / EVSE Permit Fence Permit Residential Remodel Building Permit

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