Demolition Permit in Grand Junction, Colorado
VerifiedRequired for demolition of any building or structure within Grand Junction, issued by the Mesa County Building Department at a flat $50 fee. Distinct from the 'Move on Houses' permit for relocating structures.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- Demolition permit required before demolishing a building or structure
- Fee is a flat $50.00 per the Mesa County Building Department Fee Schedule, distinct from valuation-based permit fees
- A separate 'Move on Houses Permit Fee' (Table 2 valuation-based) applies if a structure is being relocated rather than demolished
- No published bond requirement was found on the Mesa County Building Department's public pages for demolition (in contrast to some other jurisdictions that require a site-cleanup bond); applicants should confirm directly with the Building Department (970-244-1631) whether a bond, utility-disconnect verification, or asbestos-abatement documentation is required for a specific project, since these details were not found published on the Building Department's site during this review
- Contact the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) regarding asbestos/NESHAP notification requirements before demolition (standard statewide requirement, not confirmed as republished on Mesa County's Building Department site)
Required documents
- Required
Demolition Permit Application
Mesa County Building Department application (submitted per the Application for Permit to Build process, per department contact)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit | $50.00 flat fee | Mesa County Building Department Fee Schedule, Table 1A, Fee #8 |
| Move on Houses Permit Fee | Valuation-based per Table 2 Permit Fee Schedule | Mesa County Building Department Fee Schedule, Table 1A, Fee #9 (for relocating a structure, not demolishing it) |
Review timeline
Not published
Grand Junction does not publish a plan-review timeline — contact the building department for current turnaround.
Inspection process
- 1
Final
Site verification that demolition is complete; specific pre-backfill or utility-disconnect inspection requirements were not found published on the Mesa County Building Department's site during this review and should be confirmed directly with the department
Tips
- The $50 demolition permit fee is a flat administrative fee — it does not scale with the size or value of the structure being demolished.
- Confirm asbestos inspection/abatement and utility-disconnect requirements directly with Mesa County Building Department (970-244-1631) and CDPHE before scheduling demolition, since Mesa County's public Building Department pages do not publish a detailed demolition checklist comparable to some other jurisdictions.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a demolition permit cost in Grand Junction?
- The Mesa County Building Department charges a flat $50.00 demolition permit fee, per Fee #8 on the Building Department Fee Schedule. This is separate from the valuation-based 'Move on Houses' permit fee used when relocating rather than demolishing a structure.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- Mesa County Building Department (Community Development Department) — official building department
- Mesa County Building Department Fee Schedule (PDF)
- Permit and Plan Review Fees for the Building Department | Mesa County
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 Grand Junction building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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