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Demolition Permit in Durango, Colorado

A State of Colorado Demolition Permit is required for any structural demolition in Durango; the City additionally issues its own demolition permit when a full structure (garage, single-family home, commercial building, etc.) is demolished. Asbestos compliance follows Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) regulations.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • A State of Colorado Demolition Permit is required for ANY structural demolition; proof of the approved state permit is required BEFORE the City will issue a building permit
  • The City of Durango additionally issues its own demolition permit when a full structure (garage, single-family home, commercial building, etc.) is being demolished
  • If the structure is located on East 3rd Avenue or is a historically landmarked property, review by the Historic Preservation Board is required
  • Asbestos inspection requirements follow CDPHE regulations; a CDPHE-published flowchart determines whether an asbestos inspection is required based on structure type and material volume
  • Contact CDPHE directly at asbestos@state.co.us or 303-692-3100 for state permitting/asbestos process questions

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Fee schedule

City Demolition Permit FeeChecked the July 2026 Fee Schedule PDF and the Fees page directly — demolition is not broken out as its own line item the way it is in some peer Colorado jurisdictions (e.g. Golden's flat tiered demolition fees); genuinely unresolved, not assumed
Not published as a standalone flat fee on the Fees or Do I Need a Permit? pages as of this review; likely calculated per the general Building Permit Fee Schedule valuation tiers, but this is not stated explicitly for demolition scope

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final Inspection

    Confirms complete removal per permit scope and site condition

See the full Durango inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • You need the STATE demolition permit approved first — the City will not issue its own demolition/building permit without proof of the approved state permit in hand.
  • Properties on East 3rd Avenue or with historic landmark status face an additional Historic Preservation Board review before demolition can proceed — budget calendar time for this regardless of structure condition.
  • Asbestos inspection obligations are governed by the state (CDPHE), not a City-run program — use CDPHE's own flowchart to determine if your project needs one before assuming it doesn't.

Frequently asked questions

Durango requires a demolition permit for: A State of Colorado Demolition Permit is required for ANY structural demolition; proof of the approved state permit is required BEFORE the City will issue a building permit; The City of Durango additionally issues its own demolition permit when a full structure (garage, single-family home, commercial building, etc.) is being demolished; If the structure is located on East 3rd Avenue or is a historically landmarked property, review by the Historic Preservation Board is required; Asbestos inspection requirements follow CDPHE regulations; a CDPHE-published flowchart determines whether an asbestos inspection is required based on structure type and material volume; Contact CDPHE directly at asbestos@state.co.us or 303-692-3100 for state permitting/asbestos process questions. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Durango Community Development Department, Building Division at 970-375-5000 before starting work.

In Durango, the published City Demolition Permit Fee is: Not published as a standalone flat fee on the Fees or Do I Need a Permit? pages as of this review; likely calculated per the general Building Permit Fee Schedule valuation tiers, but this is not stated explicitly for demolition scope. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Durango does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Durango Community Development Department, Building Division at 970-375-5000 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Approved State of Colorado Demolition Permit; City of Durango Demolition Permit Application (OpenGov portal). Depending on your project, Durango may also ask for: Historic Preservation Board review. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Durango requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Durango Community Development Department, Building Division (970-375-5000).

Apply through City of Durango Community Development Department, Building Division at 949 E 2nd Avenue, Durango, CO 81301. Phone: 970-375-5000, email: Building@DurangoCo.Gov. Office hours: Not published on the Building Division pages as of this review; main City Hall line 970-375-5000. General building-permit questions: Building@DurangoCo.Gov. Fee-schedule calculation questions: 970-375-4850.. Official information: https://www.durangoco.gov/311/Applying-for-a-Building-Permit.

Durango, Colorado has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — City of Durango Building Codes page, effective for new projects not already in a planning process prior to 01/01/2026; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC); 2024 International Fire Code (IFC); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC); Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code (CMERSRC) — state-mandated, per City of Durango Building Codes page and Submittal Requirements page; Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (WRC) — state-mandated; City of Durango began enforcement April 1, 2026 per the Building Codes page and Do I Need a Permit? page; Transition provision: projects with full vertical construction drawings designed to the 2018 I-Codes and submitted to the Planning Division prior to January 1, 2026 may remain compliant with that older code cycle; all other new submittals must follow the 2024 I-Codes, 2023 NEC, CMERSRC, and Wildfire Resiliency Code; Code books available for review at Community Development and the City Clerk's Office; full municipal code at library.municode.com/co/durango. Local amendments apply — see the Durango overview page for the full list.

No. Proof of an approved State of Colorado Demolition Permit is required before the City will issue its own building/demolition permit for any structural demolition.

Sources & verification

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

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