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Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Trinidad, Colorado

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.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • 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 Contractor
  • Homeowners performing work on their own occupied residence are exempt from the contractor-license requirement

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $500.00City of Trinidad Building Permit Fee Schedule (hosted PDF)
$24.00
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 FeeCity of Trinidad Building Permit Fee Schedule
65% of the permit fee
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

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Before concrete pour; foundation plans require an engineer's wet stamp

  2. 2

    Rough Framing

    Framing complete before cover

  3. 3

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans and applicable 2024 IRC/IBC provisions

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

Tips

  • Trinidad's structural design criteria (30 psf snow load, 115 mph wind speed, Seismic Category B, 32-inch frost depth) are locally amended into IRC Table R301.2 — confirm your structural engineer designs to this specific local table, not a generic statewide assumption.
  • Ice barrier underlayment is required per Trinidad's amended Table R301.2 — budget for this on every new roof.
  • Homeowners performing work on their own occupied residence do not need a City contractor's license, but any hired contractor does. Contractor
  • No review-timeline SLA is published — call the Building Division directly (719-846-9843 ext. 136) to set expectations on turnaround before submitting.

Frequently asked questions

Trinidad requires a residential building permit (new construction) for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Trinidad Development Services Department, Building Division at (719) 846-9843 ext. 136 or ext. 128 before starting work.

In Trinidad, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 is: $24.00. Additional published fees: 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; 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. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Trinidad does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Trinidad Development Services Department, Building Division at (719) 846-9843 ext. 136 or ext. 128 for current turnaround.

You'll need: General Permit Application (iWorQ online portal); Proof of Ownership; Plot Plan; Construction Drawings with Engineer's Wet Stamp on Foundation. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Trinidad requires 3 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction), in order: Foundation, Rough Framing, Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Trinidad Development Services Department, Building Division ((719) 846-9843 ext. 136 or ext. 128).

Apply through City of Trinidad Development Services Department, Building Division at 135 N. Animas Street (PO Box 880), Trinidad, CO 81082. Phone: (719) 846-9843 ext. 136 or ext. 128, email: Not published on the Building Inspections, Contractor Licenses & Permits page as of this review; contact via main office line. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (City of Trinidad normal business hours); Development Services Administrator Tara Booth; fax (719) 846-4140. Official information: https://www.trinidad.co.gov/services/community_development/building_inspections___permits.php.

The City of Trinidad Development Services Department, Building Division issues building permits for all work within Trinidad city limits. Trinidad is a home-rule city with its own department, separate from Las Animas County's own prequalified county-level building program (which contracts to Colorado Code Consulting for the county's unincorporated areas).

Trinidad's locally amended IRC Table R301.2 requires a ground snow load of not less than 30 psf and a wind design speed of not less than 115 mph, with Seismic Design Category B and a 32-inch minimum frost line depth.

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

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