This is PermitBase’s published record for Trinidad as of 2026-08-20. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.
Trinidad building permits
VerifiedTrinidad, Colorado — as published 2026-08-20.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
Required for new single-family homes and other residential construction within Trinidad city limits. Reviewed under the 2024 IRC/IBC as locally amended, including Trinidad's own structural design criteria (snow load, wind speed, seismic category, frost depth) under amended Table R301.2. Issued by the City of Trinidad Development Services Department, Building Division.
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Plans must comply with the 2024 IRC/IBC as adopted, including Appendix Chapters BE (Radon) and NF (Alternative Building Thermal Envelope Insulation R-Value Options) for the IRC, and Appendix C/J for the IBC
- Must meet Trinidad's locally amended Table R301.2 design criteria: Ground Snow Load not less than 30 psf, Wind Speed not less than 115 mph, Seismic Design Category B, 32-inch minimum frost line depth, Ice Barrier Underlayment Required
- Residential buildings must comply with the Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code (CMERSRC) per amended IRC R401.2, except Chapter 3 Electric Ready Provisions (phased in via a City-utility implementation plan beginning July 1, 2027)
- Proof of property ownership required
- Engineer's 'wet' stamp required on foundation plans
- Plot plan showing property lines and utilities required
- Contractors must hold a current City of Trinidad Contractor License (Contractor A, B, C, or D depending on project scope) per Municipal Code Chapter 5, Article 2
- Homeowners performing work on their own occupied residence are exempt from the contractor-license requirement
Required documents
- RequiredGeneral Permit Application (iWorQ online portal)Submitted via trinidadcolorado.portal.iworq.net
- RequiredProof of OwnershipRequired for building/remodel permit applications
- RequiredPlot PlanShowing property lines and utilities
- RequiredConstruction Drawings with Engineer's Wet Stamp on FoundationFull plan set reflecting Trinidad's Table R301.2 structural design criteria
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $24.00 | City of Trinidad Building Permit Fee Schedule (hosted PDF) |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001 to $3,000 | $80.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $99,001 to $100,000 | $1,027.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $499,001 to $500,000 | $3,827.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $5,000,001.00 and up | $18,327.00 for the first $5,000,000.00 plus $1.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | — |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the permit fee | City of Trinidad Building Permit Fee Schedule |
| Inspections Outside Normal Business Hours | $50.00 per hour (minimum charge two hours) | — |
| Reinspection Fee | $50.00 per hour | — |
| Inspections for Which No Fee Is Specifically Indicated | $50.00 per hour | — |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
Required for additions, remodels, and structural alterations to existing residential buildings in Trinidad. Reviewed under the 2024 IRC as locally amended; larger reuse/remodel projects may require a Colorado-licensed design professional's structural assessment and, where phased, City Building Official approval of a phasing plan.
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- General Permit Application submitted via the iWorQ online portal, same as new construction
- Proof of ownership, plot plan, and construction drawings drawn to scale required
- For certain remodel or building-reuse projects, a Colorado-licensed design professional must assess the building/structure and provide that assessment to the Building Official to determine current construction type and structural adequacy
- A 'Phased' approach to a remodel project is allowed only if complete, stamped plans for the current phase and a description/location of future phases (including intended occupancy) are submitted to and approved by the Building Official before that phase begins
- Contractors must hold a current City of Trinidad Contractor License; homeowners performing work on their own occupied residence are exempt
Required documents
- RequiredGeneral Permit Application (iWorQ online portal)Submitted via trinidadcolorado.portal.iworq.net
- RequiredPlot PlanProperty lines and utilities
- OptionalDesign Professional Structural AssessmentRequired for certain remodel/reuse projects to confirm construction type and structural adequacy
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based schedule as new construction) | $24.00 minimum, scaling per the Building Permit Fee Schedule valuation tiers | City of Trinidad Building Permit Fee Schedule |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the permit fee | — |
| Reinspection / After-Hours Inspection Fee | $50.00 per hour (minimum two hours) | — |
Plumbing Permit
Required for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems in Trinidad, per Municipal Code Chapter 15 ('Plumbing') and the iWorQ portal's Utility Service Applications (Water/Sewer Service Permits). The adopted code edition could NOT be conclusively confirmed: Chapter 15, Section 15-1 cross-references Chapter 5, Section 5-3 for the International Plumbing Code adoption, but the current live Chapter 5 (recodified by Ord. 4052, eff. 6-26-26) lists Section 5-3 as 'Reserved' with no IPC edition or amendments populated — a genuine, documented gap rather than an assumed figure.
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Water Service Permit and Sewer Service Permit applications are available via the iWorQ portal's Utility Service Applications category
- Plumbing contractors fall under Contractor D licensing per Municipal Code Chapter 5, Section 5-10, and are exempted from the City's ICC-testing requirement because they are required to hold a State of Colorado Master Plumber's License instead
- IRC Section P2603.5.1 (Sewer depth) is locally amended to thirty-two (32) inches in two locations, per the IRC amendments in Chapter 5
- GENUINE GAP: the specific IPC (International Plumbing Code) edition currently in force could not be located in the live Municipal Code — Chapter 15's own cross-reference to Chapter 5 Section 5-3 points to a section now listed as 'Reserved'; confirm the current plumbing code edition directly with the Building Division before citing one
Required documents
- RequiredWater/Sewer Service Permit Application (iWorQ online portal)Submitted via trinidadcolorado.portal.iworq.net, Utility Service Applications category
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit fee — valuation-based (Building Permit Fee Schedule) | $24.00 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers | No plumbing-specific flat fee is published on the Fee Schedule PDF; genuinely unresolved whether standalone plumbing permits are billed under this table or a separate utility-fee schedule |
| Reinspection / After-Hours Inspection Fee | $50.00 per hour (minimum two hours) | — |
Electrical Permit
Required for installation, alteration, or repair of electrical systems in Trinidad. The exact issuing authority for the code-compliance electrical wiring permit is not conclusively established by City publications: the City's contractor-licensing rule treats electrical contractors as State-Masters-License holders (consistent with Colorado State Electrical Board oversight), and the City's own 'Electric Service Permit Application' includes a field for a State Electrical Permit number — but no ordinance text states definitively whether Trinidad's Building Division also issues its own wiring permit, or whether the City's role is limited to its separate municipal electric utility hookup. This remains a genuine open question.
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical contractors fall under Contractor D licensing per Municipal Code Chapter 5, Section 5-10, and are exempted from the City's ICC-testing requirement because they are required to hold a State of Colorado Electrical Board Master's License instead — consistent with, but not conclusive proof of, State Electrical Board permit/inspection authority
- The City of Trinidad's own 'Electric Service Permit Application' (Power & Light Department) is a UTILITY service-connection form — new/existing/relocated/removed service, appliance load data, billing — with a field for 'State Electrical Permit # (if applicable),' implying the code-compliance wiring permit is obtained separately
- The iWorQ portal lists 'Electrical Service Permits' under its Utility Service Applications category alongside Gas/Water/Sewer, requiring Project Appliance data — this may refer to the same utility-connection process rather than a separate code-compliance permit; genuinely ambiguous from published sources
- GENUINE GAP: confirm directly with the Building Division (719-846-9843 ext. 136) or the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations (dpo.colorado.gov/EandP/Permits) which entity issues the code-compliance electrical wiring permit for work inside Trinidad city limits before relying on either path
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Trinidad Electric Service Permit Application (utility hookup form)City Power & Light Department form for new/existing/relocated/removed electric service connection; includes a field for a State Electrical Permit number, implying a separate code-compliance permit exists
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit fee — not conclusively identified | Unresolved — no electrical-specific flat fee or valuation-tier reference is published distinct from the general Building Permit Fee Schedule, and it remains unclear whether the City or the State collects the code-compliance permit fee | Genuinely unresolved — confirm directly with the Building Division and/or Colorado DPO Electrical Board before quoting a fee |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
Required for installation, alteration, or repair of mechanical systems in Trinidad. Governed by the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), including Appendix A (Chimney Connector Pass-Throughs), and the 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) as locally adopted.
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Mechanical Permit Application submitted via the iWorQ online portal
- Commercial mechanical projects require project drawings to be uploaded with the application
- Governed by the 2024 IMC (Appendix A) and 2024 IFGC as adopted by Municipal Code Chapter 5, Sections 5-4 and 5-5
- Mechanical contractors fall under Contractor D licensing and ARE required to show proof of ICC testing (unlike plumbing/electrical, which are exempted due to State Masters License requirements)
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical Permit Application (iWorQ online portal)Submitted via trinidadcolorado.portal.iworq.net; commercial projects require uploaded project drawings
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit fee — valuation-based (Building Permit Fee Schedule) | $24.00 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers | No mechanical-specific flat fee is published; billed under the general Building Permit Fee Schedule |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the permit fee | — |
| Reinspection / After-Hours Inspection Fee | $50.00 per hour (minimum two hours) | — |
Roofing Permit (Reroof)
Required for roofing and re-roofing work in Trinidad. The City's Table R301.2 amendment mandates ice barrier underlayment, and the iWorQ permitting portal's roofing checklist requires ice-and-water shield and, in specified conditions, full tear-off of existing roof coverings.
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Ice barrier underlayment required per Trinidad's amended IRC Table R301.2 ('Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: YES')
- All ice and water shield is required, per the City's roofing permit checklist on the iWorQ portal
- Existing roof coverings must be removed under specified conditions (per the iWorQ portal roofing checklist: water damage, wood shake/slate/tile roofing, or two or more existing layers/applications already present)
- Roofing contractors fall under Contractor D licensing and ARE required to show proof of ICC testing
- General Permit Application submitted via the iWorQ online portal, roofing category
Required documents
- RequiredRoofing Permit Application (iWorQ online portal)Submitted via trinidadcolorado.portal.iworq.net, General Permit Application category
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit fee — valuation-based (Building Permit Fee Schedule) | $24.00 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers | No roofing-specific flat fee is published; billed under the general Building Permit Fee Schedule |
| Reinspection / After-Hours Inspection Fee | $50.00 per hour (minimum two hours) | — |
Demolition Permit
Required for demolition of structures in Trinidad. The City's own demolition permit application requires proof of an approved State of Colorado Demolition Permit, an asbestos report, and proof of abatement completion, per the iWorQ permitting portal.
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Proof of an approved State of Colorado Demolition Permit is required as part of the City's own demolition permit application
- Asbestos report required
- Proof of abatement completion required
- General Permit Application submitted via the iWorQ online portal, demolition category
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit Application (iWorQ online portal)Submitted via trinidadcolorado.portal.iworq.net
- RequiredApproved State of Colorado Demolition PermitProof required as part of the City application
- RequiredAsbestos ReportRequired per the iWorQ portal demolition checklist
- RequiredProof of Abatement CompletionRequired per the iWorQ portal demolition checklist
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit fee — not published as a standalone flat fee | Not published as a standalone line item on the Fee Schedule PDF or Building Inspections & Permits page | On the Fee Schedule PDF and iWorQ portal, demolition is not broken out as its own flat-fee line item the way it is in some peer Colorado jurisdictions (e.g. Golden's tiered $25/$50/$75 demolition fees); whether it defaults to the valuation-based table is genuinely unresolved |
Solar PV Permit
Required for installation of rooftop or ground-mount solar photovoltaic systems in Trinidad. No standalone solar-specific fee line item is published; the structural/mounting permit is billed under the City's general valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule, subject to Colorado's statewide cap on active-solar-energy-system permit fees (C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113, enacted by HB21-1284): $500 maximum for residential, $1,000 maximum for nonresidential systems under 2 MW DC. Trinidad's IECC amendments require new construction to meet the Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code (CMERSRC), which governs solar-readiness for NEW buildings but does not itself create a separate retrofit solar permit or fee.
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit Application required for the physical solar installation, submitted via the City's iWorQ portal
- Fee is calculated from the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule used for general construction (the published fee schedule PDF contains no distinct 'solar' line item)
- Total permit fees may not exceed the statewide cap under C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113: $500 for residential active solar energy systems, $1,000 for nonresidential systems under 2 MW DC output — the City must charge the lesser of its actual/calculated fee or this cap
- The issuing authority for the electrical interconnection portion could not be conclusively confirmed for Trinidad (see this database's electrical-permit entry): City sources are consistent with, but do not conclusively state, State of Colorado Electrical Board (DORA) jurisdiction over the code-compliance wiring permit, separate from the City's own utility hookup 'Electric Service Permit Application'
- DORA has selected SolarAPP+ to deliver streamlined electrical plan review for solar installers at over 200 Colorado jurisdictions statewide (per DORA/SolarAPP+ Oct. 2025 announcement) — Trinidad's specific enrollment status was not found on the SolarAPP+ Colorado jurisdictions page
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (iWorQ portal)Standard City building permit application used for the structural/mounting portion of a solar installation
- OptionalCity of Trinidad Electric Service Permit Application (utility hookup form)Power & Light Department form for connecting/relocating electric service; includes a field for a State Electrical Permit number, implying a separate code-compliance electrical permit exists
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, general schedule) | Per the City's Building Permit Fee Schedule valuation table (e.g. $24.00 minimum for $1-$500 valuation, scaling up from there) | City of Trinidad Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF); no solar-specific line item published |
| Statewide fee cap on active solar energy systems | $500 residential / $1,000 nonresidential (under 2 MW DC), whichever is less than the City's calculated valuation-based fee | C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113 (HB21-1284) — caps the AGGREGATE of all fees the City may charge to install an active solar energy system |
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Permit
EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work, and the same genuine open question documented in the Electrical Permit entry applies: it is not conclusively established which authority (the City's Building Division or the Colorado State Electrical Board) issues the code-compliance wiring permit for work inside Trinidad city limits. The City's own 'Electric Service Permit Application' (Power & Light Department) is a utility service-connection form with a field for a State Electrical Permit number, implying the code-compliance permit is a separate State of Colorado process — but no ordinance text conclusively resolves this. No EV-specific application, fee line, or numeric review timeline is published distinct from this general, already-documented ambiguity. The City's valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule PDF (cms2.revize.com/revize/trinidadco/Document%20Center/FeeSchedule.pdf) is a real, currently accessible table running from $24 (for $1-$500 of estimated cost) up through $3,827 (for $500,000), which for a typical low-cost EV charger circuit installation ($500-$3,000 valuation) would compute to roughly $24-$91. However, this table is a general Building Permit Fee Schedule; it does not carry an 'Electrical' heading and it remains unconfirmed whether the City applies it to electrical-only permits or whether (per C.R.S. § 12-115-120 / the Colorado State Electrical Board's authority over jurisdictions without their own equivalent electrical inspection program) the State Electrical Board's separate fee schedule governs electrical work in Trinidad instead. The City's own Building Inspections & Permits page states the department 'coordinates with State plumbing and electrical inspectors,' which is suggestive but not conclusive either way. The core open question — which authority's fee schedule actually governs an EV charger circuit in Trinidad — remains genuinely unresolved.
Reviewed 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical contractors installing EV charger circuits fall under Contractor D licensing per Municipal Code Chapter 5, Section 5-10, and must hold a State of Colorado Electrical Board Master's License, per the same requirement documented in the Electrical Permit entry
- The City's own 'Electric Service Permit Application' (Power & Light Department) may need to be filed for the utility service-connection aspect of an EV charger installation, separate from any code-compliance wiring permit
- GENUINE GAP: confirm directly with the Building Division (719-846-9843 ext. 136) or the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations (dpo.colorado.gov/EandP/Permits) which entity issues the code-compliance electrical permit covering an EV charger circuit before relying on either path
- No City of Trinidad-specific EV charger application, checklist, or fee line distinct from the general electrical-permit ambiguity (see the Electrical Permit entry) is published as of 2026-07-20
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Trinidad Electric Service Permit Application (utility hookup form)City Power & Light Department form for new/existing/relocated/removed electric service connection; includes a field for a State Electrical Permit number, implying a separate code-compliance permit exists for the EV charger circuit itself
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit fee — not conclusively identified | Unresolved — no EV-charger-specific or general electrical-specific flat fee or valuation-tier reference is published distinct from the general Building Permit Fee Schedule, and it remains unclear whether the City or the State collects the code-compliance permit fee | Genuinely unresolved — same gap documented in the Electrical Permit entry; confirm directly with the Building Division and/or Colorado DPO Electrical Board before quoting a fee |
| City of Trinidad Building Permit Fee Schedule (general, valuation-based) — newly located, applicability to electrical-only permits not confirmed | $24.00 (valuation $1–$500) up to $3,827.00 (valuation $499,001–$500,000), per the City's published table | City of Trinidad Building Permit Fee Schedule PDF (cms2.revize.com/revize/trinidadco/Document%20Center/FeeSchedule.pdf). Show full citationHideCity of Trinidad Building Permit Fee Schedule PDF (cms2.revize.com/revize/trinidadco/Document%20Center/FeeSchedule.pdf). A real, citable table exists, but it is not labeled as an electrical-specific schedule, and the City's coordination with State electrical inspectors leaves open whether the Colorado State Electrical Board's own fee schedule governs EV charger circuits instead. Confirm which schedule applies before pricing an EV charger circuit. |
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction)
Required for commercial new construction within Trinidad city limits. This is a genuine, distinct permit process from the residential Building Permit: the City's own iWorQ citizen portal, under its 'Building/Remodel Permits' section, states 'A checklist of requirements for Commercial New Construction permits can be found Here' and links to a dedicated 'Commercial New Construction' checklist PDF (Building Division, 135 N. Animas Street) that imposes materially different documentation (wet-stamped multi-trade plans, soils report, structural calculations, ANSI/TPI-1 truss layouts, fire/energy/alarm plans, multi-department final approvals) and a materially different, hourly-rate fee structure for plan review and inspections than the flat-percentage/flat-hourly rates used on the residential Building Permit entry. Submitted through the same iWorQ 'General Permit Application' intake as the residential Building/Remodel/Sign/Roofing/Demolition/Excavation permits, but governed by its own checklist and reviewed under the same 2024 IBC (as locally amended) cited in Municipal Code Chapter 5.
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Completed Building Permit Application Form accompanied by the appropriate permit fee; the intended USE of the building must be identified on the application
- Deed with legal description and correct address
- Architectural, Structural, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical plans, each wet-stamped by a Colorado-registered architect or engineer of that trade
- Soils Report, wet-stamped
- Structural Engineering Calculations, wet-stamped
- Truss Layouts and Plans, wet-stamped, verified as designed to ANSI/TPI-1
- Fire Load Calculations, Energy Calculations (via COMcheck, energycodes.com), and Alarm System Plans
- Utility Load Requirements and Utility Permits (City Utilities Dept. contacts: Linda Vigil ext. 124, Mike Valentine ext. 122)
- Detailed Site Plan showing zoning-requirement compliance, existing/proposed utility locations, drainage and grading plans, existing/proposed easements and access, parking, and ADA compliance
- Materials List, if the project address is located in the Historic Preservation Zone District
- At final stage: Final Development Site Plan and Final Engineered Plans (electronic PDF), plus two (2) hard-copy sets of Approved Final Development Site Plans and two (2) hard-copy sets of plans stamped by Colorado Code Consulting
- Final Approvals required from Development Services, Utilities, Public Works, Fire, and Police before permit release
- Each contractor and subcontractor listed on the permit must hold a current City of Trinidad Contractor license plus current general liability and workman's compensation insurance certificates issued to the City, and a $5,000 bond on file, before the permit can be released; expired registrations/insurance can delay inspections
- Use Tax Reporting required
- Contractors performing 'multi-unit residential buildings, office buildings, commercial buildings, tenant finish and alterations thereto' fall under the City's Contractor B license class (requires ICC testing, $125/yr) per Municipal Code Chapter 5, Article 2 — this is the same licensing class that covers commercial tenant-finish/alteration work, since no separate Tenant Improvement permit type exists (see tipsAndGotchas — no standalone TI permit exists)
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial New Construction Checklist (City of Trinidad Building Division, PDF)Hosted on the iWorQ citizen portal's General Permit Application page; lists all preliminary and final submission requirements for a commercial new construction permit
- RequiredGeneral Permit Application (iWorQ online portal)Same intake application used for Building, Remodel, Sign, Roofing, Demolition, and Excavation permits; submitted via trinidadcolorado.portal.iworq.net, with completed forms and plans additionally emailed as PDF to victor.gutierrez@trinidad.co.gov per the checklist
- RequiredWet-Stamped Multi-Trade Plan Set (Architectural, Structural, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical)Each trade's plans must be wet-stamped by a Colorado-registered architect or engineer of that trade
- RequiredSoils Report and Structural Engineering CalculationsBoth wet-stamped
- RequiredDetailed Site PlanZoning compliance, utilities, drainage/grading, easements/access, parking, ADA compliance
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (base, valuation-based) | Per the City's general Building Permit Fee Schedule valuation table (same schedule cited in the residential-building-permit entry), e.g. $24.00 minimum for $1-$500 valuation, scaling upward | The Commercial New Construction Checklist references 'appropriate permit fee' without itemizing a separate commercial valuation table distinct from the City's general Building Permit Fee Schedule PDF; no commercial-specific valuation tier table is published |
| Plan Review Fee (commercial-specific) | $150.00 per hour, billed to the applicant | City of Trinidad Commercial New Construction Checklist (PDF) — this hourly rate is materially different from the flat 65%-of-permit-fee plan review rate documented on the residential Building Permit entry |
| Inspections Fee (commercial-specific) | $150.00 per hour, billed to the applicant | City of Trinidad Commercial New Construction Checklist (PDF) — materially different from the $50.00/hour rate documented for residential reinspections/after-hours inspections |
| Contractor Bond (per contractor/subcontractor on the permit) | $5,000 bond on file required before permit release, per contractor/subcontractor listed | City of Trinidad Commercial New Construction Checklist (PDF) |
| Building Code Variance Petition — commercial | $490.00 | Trinidad Municipal Code Chapter 5 (Board of Building Code Appeals / Building Code Variance Petition) — only applies if a variance from code is sought; the residential variance fee is $250.00 by contrast |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for erecting, mounting or displaying most signs within Trinidad city limits, per the City's Sign Permit Information checklist and the Development Review Fees schedule, which routes the sign permit fee to the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule used for general construction. The underlying zoning-code sign regulations are codified at Municipal Code Chapter 14 (Land Use Code), Division 13 (Signs), cross-referenced by the iWorQ portal as 'Section 14-83 of the Trinidad Community Design Standards'. The full Land Use Code text is not reachable from the City's own link and no archived copy is available, so the sign-area, setback and zone-district standards in Division 13 cannot be quoted here — request the current Division 13 text from the City. The permit-process facts below come from the City's live Sign Permit checklist and fee schedule.
Verified 2026-08-14 · Source
Requirements
- Two (2) sets of required documentation must be submitted: a plot plan showing property lines, existing structures, the proposed sign, and the location/size of all existing signs; plans and specifications drawn to scale in sufficient detail to confirm Code compliance; an engineer's 'wet' stamp is required on sign foundations
- Checklist of required submittals per the Building Division's Sign Permit Information sheet: color graphic of the building with proposed and existing sign placement; color graphic of the proposed sign; a detailed drawing showing dimensions (length, width, depth, projection from building), location (on building or lot), and engineering (mounting method, wind load, illumination method and wattage); a written description covering materials, dimensions, placement location, mounting method, and illumination method/wattage
- If a projecting sign, a statement is required that the sign will be designed and constructed in accordance with sign-specific structural requirements referenced on the checklist
- Submitted as a Sign Permit under the City's General Permit Application category on the iWorQ online portal, which the portal itself cross-references to 'Section 14-83 of the Trinidad Community Design Standards' (Municipal Code Chapter 14, Land Use Code)
- A 2% fee is added to the Permit Fee if paying by credit card
- Separate City Planning Division 'Sign Variance' and 'Exception or Variance to sign regulations' processes exist for signs that do not meet the base standards (see fees below)
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit Information / Checklist (PDF)Building Division checklist listing required documentation and submittal items for a sign permit
- RequiredGeneral Permit Application (iWorQ online portal)Submitted via trinidadcolorado.portal.iworq.net, Sign Permit category
- RequiredPlot Plan (two sets)Showing property lines, existing structures, proposed sign, and all existing sign locations/sizes
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Fee | Please see Building Fee Schedule | City of Trinidad Development Review Fees (Planning Division PDF, verbatim table entry: 'Sign Permit — Please see Building Fee Schedule'), confirming the sign permit fee follows the same… Show full citationHideCity of Trinidad Development Review Fees (Planning Division PDF, verbatim table entry: 'Sign Permit — Please see Building Fee Schedule'), confirming the sign permit fee follows the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule documented elsewhere for this jurisdiction (e.g., $24.00 minimum, scaling by valuation) rather than a flat sign-specific dollar figure. |
| Sign Variance | Listed as its own line item on the Development Review Fees schedule under 'Permits' but no dollar figure is shown next to it (the table cell is blank in the published schedule) — contact the Planning… Show full citationHideListed as its own line item on the Development Review Fees schedule under 'Permits' but no dollar figure is shown next to it (the table cell is blank in the published schedule) — contact the Planning Division (Kris Hall, 719-846-9843 ext. 120, kris.hall@trinidad.co.gov) for the current fee | |
| Exception or Variance to Sign Regulations | $400.00 | Falls under the 'Limited Impact' development-review tier ($400.00 flat fee), per the Development Review Fees schedule |
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedFire protection in Trinidad is provided by the City's own Trinidad Fire Department (not a separate special fire protection district), created under Municipal Code Chapter 8, Section 8-4. The City has adopted the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), including Appendix Chapters B, C, and D, by reference 'as if fully set forth in this ordinance' (Section 8-1(1)); Trinidad's own local amendments to Chapter 8 do not modify the base IFC's Chapter 1 permit-required provisions for fire protection systems (fire alarm/detection systems and automatic fire-extinguishing/sprinkler systems), so those unamended 2018 IFC provisions govern. Section 8-1(2)(b) amends IFC Section 105.2 (Application) to require that permit applications 'be made to the fire code official or the Chief Building Official,' accompanied by plans 'as prescribed by the fire code official and the Chief Building Official as set forth in Chapter 5, Section 5-7' (the City's adopted International Existing Building Code) of the Trinidad Municipal Code.
Verified 2026-08-14 · Source
Requirements
- Permit application made to the fire code official or the Chief Building Official, per Municipal Code Section 8-1(2)(b) (amending IFC Section 105.2, Application)
- Application must be accompanied by plans as prescribed by the fire code official and the Chief Building Official, per the process set forth in Municipal Code Chapter 5, Section 5-7
- Governed by the 2018 International Fire Code as adopted by reference in full (Section 8-1(1)); Trinidad's itemized local amendments to Chapter 8 (Sections 101.1, 105.2, 110.4, 112.4, and several storage/tank sections) do NOT modify the base IFC's own permit-required list for fire protection systems
- GENUINE GAP: no standalone fire sprinkler/alarm system PERMIT fee (flat or valuation-based) is published by the Fire Department; the Fire Department's own published fee document ('Fire Inspection Fees,' Document Center/Services/Fire Department) covers periodic business/tent/canopy fire INSPECTIONS and miscellaneous items (open burning, fireworks display, pyrotechnic permits, etc.) — not new sprinkler/alarm system installation permits. No sprinkler- or alarm-specific line item appears anywhere in it.
- Violation penalties for fire-code permit/certificate violations are set at not less than $300.00 nor more than $2,650.00 stop-work-order fines, per amended IFC Section 112.4 (Section 8-1(2)(d))
Required documents
- RequiredFire/Building Permit Application (submitted to fire code official or Chief Building Official)Per Municipal Code Section 8-1(2)(b); no dedicated standalone 'Fire Sprinkler/Alarm Permit' application form distinct from the general fire-code/building permit process is published
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Sprinkler/Alarm System Permit Fee | Not published as a standalone flat or valuation-based fee for fire protection system permits specifically. Show full citationHideNot published as a standalone flat or valuation-based fee for fire protection system permits specifically. The City's Fire Inspection Fees schedule (Document Center/Services/Fire Department) publishes only periodic business/tent/canopy inspection fees ($30-$1,860 by square footage) and miscellaneous permits (open burning $25, pyrotechnic/special effects $100, etc.) — none labeled for sprinkler or alarm system installation. Since Section 8-1(2)(b) ties fire-code permit applications to the Chapter 5, Section 5-7 process, the fee most likely follows the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule used for other Chapter 5 permits, but this was not explicitly confirmed for fire protection systems. Contact the Fire Department (719-846-3411) or Chief Building Official (719-846-9843 ext. 136/128) for a current quote. |
Change of Use Permit
Trinidad publishes no permit distinctly named 'Change of Use Permit.' The City Planning & Zoning page lists Zone Changes, Subdivisions, Annexations, Variances, Conditional Use Permits, Administrative Review, Limited Impact Review, Major Impact Review and Mural Permits, but no 'Change of Use' item. The Development Review Fees schedule's 'Administrative' review tier ($250.00 flat fee) includes a line item titled 'Land use actions' alongside plot plans and lot-line adjustments. Municipal Code Chapter 5's adopted 2025 International Existing Building Code (IEBC, Section 5-7) supplies the technical change-of-occupancy compliance framework for buildings changing use. The full text of Municipal Code Chapter 14 (Land Use Code), which defines the review tiers and any change-of-use-specific standards, is not reachable from the link on the City's own page, though a live copy resolves at an alternate path — see sources.
Reviewed 2026-08-14 · Source
Requirements
- No standalone 'Change of Use Permit' application, checklist, or fee line is published by the City of Trinidad
- The closest documented process is the Land Use Code's 'Administrative' development-review tier ($250.00 flat fee), whose line items include 'Land use actions' alongside plot plans (single-family/duplex/two-unit townhouse), lot-line/easement adjustments, and townhouse subdivisions, per the Planning Division's Development Review Fees schedule
- On the building-code side, a change in a building's occupancy classification would be evaluated under the City's adopted 2025 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), Municipal Code Chapter 5, Section 5-7, which governs change-of-occupancy compliance for existing buildings
- GENUINE GAP: the full text of Municipal Code Chapter 14 (Land Use Code) — which would define exactly which review tier (Administrative, Limited Impact, or Major Impact) a specific change-of-use request falls into, and any zoning-compliance standards specific to a change of use — could not be retrieved; its PDF link on the City's own Chapter 14 page 404s on every filename variant tried, and no Wayback snapshot exists
- Contact the Planning Division (Kris Hall, 719-846-9843 ext. 120, kris.hall@trinidad.co.gov) directly to confirm which review tier and fee applies to a specific change-of-use scenario before applying
Required documents
- OptionalDevelopment Review Application (Administrative tier, 'Land use actions')Closest documented City of Trinidad process for a change-of-use request, submitted to the Planning Division
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Development Review (includes 'Land use actions') | $250.00 | City of Trinidad Development Review Fees (Planning Division PDF), 'Administrative' tier flat fee; Show full citationHideCity of Trinidad Development Review Fees (Planning Division PDF), 'Administrative' tier flat fee; 'Land use actions' is listed as one of the covered line items under this tier alongside plot plans, lot-line adjustments, and townhouse subdivisions. Not confirmed to be labeled specifically as a 'change of use' fee — this is the closest documented match, not a verbatim-named change-of-use fee. |
Sources & verification
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