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Craig building permits
VerifiedCraig, Colorado — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
2018 International Building Code (IBC) — City of Craig and Moffat County, effective for all plan review and inspections as of January 1, 20202018 International Residential Code (IRC)2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC)2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC)2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — City of Craig ONLY, not adopted by Moffat County for unincorporated areas2018 International Fire Code (IFC) — cited directly in the Residential Solar Installation Checklist for firefighter access path requirements (typically 36 inches)National Electrical Code (NEC), the version adopted by the State of Colorado — NOT locally enforced; the City of Craig and Moffat County both defer ALL electrical permits, plan review, and inspections to the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Division of Professions and Occupations, State Electrical Board2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC), effective July 1, 2026 — verified directly from the City's own Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code page; any complete Building Permit Application received by 5:30pm on June 30, 2026 is exempt from CWRC requirements provided the permit fee is paid within 30 days of approval notification; applications received July 1, 2026 or later are subject to CWRC. Applicability (Class 1 vs Class 2 requirements) is determined by an address/parcel lookup on the Colorado Resiliency Code Map (unshaded = no requirements, yellow = Class 1, orange/red = Class 2).Local IRC deletions (verified from the City's own Adopted Codes page): IRC Section R313 (Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems) is deleted — sprinkler systems are NOT required in one- and two-family dwellings; IRC Section N1102.4.1.2 (Testing / blower door tests) is deleted — blower door tests are NOT required; IRC Section N1102.4.4 (Rooms containing fuel-burning appliances) is deleted; IRC Section R302.13 (Fire protection of floors) is deleted.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new construction of single-family and two-family dwellings, and detached/multi-dwelling residential buildings, within the Craig/Moffat County Regional Building Department's joint jurisdiction (City of Craig plus all of Moffat County except the Town of Dinosaur). Administered under the jointly-adopted 2018 IBC/IRC. Electrical permitting, plan review, and inspection are handled entirely by the State of Colorado (DORA), not this department.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Must comply with Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria: 115 mph wind speed, Seismic Design Category B, 48-inch frost line depth, Ice Barrier Underlayment required, 40 psf non-reducible roof snow load (may be higher at elevation per Building Official determination, up to 100 psf on the west edge of the county)
- 2 sets of plans including: Site Plan (address, owner contact info, footprint drawn to scale with lot-line/existing-structure distances, adjacent streets/alleys/easements), Soils Analysis/Report, Foundation Design Drawings stamped by a Colorado-licensed engineer, Elevation drawings, Floor plan with plumbing/HVAC fixture locations and window/door sizes, Framing details for load-bearing components, engineered beam/girder/joist/truss drawings where applicable
- Sewer/Water Tap Application required with subdivision/block/lot legal description and property owner and plumbing contractor signatures
- Names of General, Plumbing, and Mechanical contractors required — all contractors must hold the applicable City of Craig or Moffat County license/registration depending on jurisdiction
- A bona-fide owner-occupant of a single-family dwelling may self-perform all labor if the home will be their actual primary residence upon completion
- Applications received on or after July 1, 2026 are subject to the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC); the applicable Class 1/Class 2 requirements depend on the property's location on the Colorado Resiliency Code Map
- Electrical work is NOT part of this permit's scope — a separate electrical permit must be obtained directly from DORA's State Electrical Board; rough and final electrical inspections are performed by a State inspector, not the local building department
- IRC Section R313 (automatic residential fire sprinklers) is deleted locally — sprinklers are not required in 1-2 family dwellings
- Prior to any excavation, the owner/contractor must contact the Utility Notification Center of Colorado (UNCC), 1-800-922-1987
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted in person, by mail, or by email to the Craig/Moffat County Regional Building Department at Craig City Hall
- RequiredSite Plan
- RequiredSoils Analysis/Report
- RequiredFoundation Design DrawingsStamped by a Colorado-licensed engineer
- RequiredElevation Drawings
- RequiredFloor PlanIncluding plumbing/HVAC fixture and window/door locations
- RequiredSewer/Water Tap Application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (structures over 200 sq ft) | $100.00 | Flat fee per Moffat County's own Building Permit Information page; not a valuation-based table. Verified identically as the governing figure for the joint department; no separate, higher valuation-based schedule was found published for new residential construction specifically. |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedCovers both major additions to existing structures and minor additions/modifications/repairs/renovations/remodeling. The Craig/Moffat County Regional Building Department's own checklist PDF splits these into two distinct document-requirement tiers.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Major additions require the same document scope as new construction: Site Plan, Soils Analysis/Report, Foundation Design Drawings (Colorado-licensed engineer stamp), Elevation drawings, Floor plan, Framing details, engineered beam/girder/joist/truss specs where applicable
- Minor additions/modifications/repairs/remodels require a lighter document set: Site Plan, Proposed Footing/Foundation Design Drawings (may or may not require an engineer's stamp, per Building Official determination), Elevation drawings, Floor plan, Framing details
- Names of General, Plumbing, and Mechanical contractors required for both tiers — all must hold applicable City or County licensing
- A property owner may self-perform work if the structure is/will be their actual primary residence
- Applications received on or after July 1, 2026 are subject to the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code based on the property's location on the Colorado Resiliency Code Map
- Electrical scope is NOT covered by this permit — separate State of Colorado (DORA) electrical permit required if electrical work is part of the project
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application
- RequiredSite Plan
- RequiredFoundation/Footing Design DrawingsEngineer's stamp required for major additions; may or may not be required for minor remodels, per Building Official determination
- RequiredElevation Drawings
- RequiredFloor Plan
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (structures/additions over 200 sq ft) | $100.00 | Flat fee per Moffat County's own Building Permit Information page |
Electrical Permit (State-Administered)
VerifiedElectrical work in both the City of Craig and unincorporated Moffat County is administered entirely by the State of Colorado, not the local Building Department. This permit type documents that state-administered pathway rather than a local process.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Both the City of Craig and Moffat County defer ALL electrical permits, plan reviews, and inspections to the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Division of Professions and Occupations, State Electrical Board — verified directly from the City's Residential Solar Installation Checklist and Standard Building Inspections checklist
- Applicants must apply directly to DORA, typically through the DPO Online Permitting System, rather than through the Craig/Moffat County Regional Building Department
- For a project also requiring a local Building Permit (e.g., new construction, solar), State electrical approval may be required BEFORE the local Building Permit can be issued (explicitly stated for solar projects)
- Rough and Final Electrical inspections are performed by a State inspector, not a local building inspector, per the department's own Standard Building Inspections checklist
Required documents
- RequiredDORA/DPO Electrical Permit ApplicationFiled directly with the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations, State Electrical Board — not with the local Craig/Moffat County Regional Building Department
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State of Colorado DORA Electrical Permit Fee | Set by DORA/DPO, not the local jurisdiction | Verified that the fee-setting and permit-issuing authority is the State of Colorado, not the City of Craig or Moffat County. See dpo.colorado.gov/ElectricalPlumbingPermits for the State's own current fee schedule — chasing a locally-set fee here would be inaccurate, since Craig/Moffat has no electrical fee to set. |
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit (State-Administered)
VerifiedInstalling an EV charger/EVSE in Craig or unincorporated Moffat County is electrical work, and both the City and County defer ALL electrical permits, plan reviews, and inspections to the State of Colorado -- the same state-administered pathway documented in this file's electrical-permit entry. No Craig/Moffat County EV-charger-specific permit application, fee line, or webpage was found -- checked the City's Permits & Inspections page, Adopted Codes page, Residential Solar Installation Checklist, and the Checklists for Obtaining Permits & Scheduling Inspections PDF directly; none name electric vehicle charging stations, EV chargers, or EVSE.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Both the City of Craig and Moffat County defer ALL electrical permits, plan reviews, and inspections to the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Division of Professions and Occupations, State Electrical Board -- the same mechanism documented for all other electrical work in this file
- Applicants must apply directly to DORA, typically through the DPO Online Permitting System, rather than through the Craig/Moffat County Regional Building Department
- If the charger installation is mounted to or requires a new structure (e.g., a new carport), a separate local Building Permit ($100 flat fee) from the Craig/Moffat County Regional Building Department would additionally apply for that structural portion
- Rough and Final Electrical inspections are performed by a State inspector, not a local building inspector, consistent with the department's Standard Building Inspections checklist
Required documents
- RequiredDORA/DPO Electrical Permit ApplicationFiled directly with the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations, State Electrical Board, for the charger's circuit/installation work -- not with the local Craig/Moffat County Regional Building Department
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State of Colorado DORA Electrical Permit Fee | Set by DORA/DPO, not the local jurisdiction, consistent with this file's electrical-permit entry. No EV-charger-specific fee line was found published by either DORA or the City/County. See dpo.colorado.gov/ElectricalPlumbingPermits for the State's own current fee schedule. | |
| Local Building Permit (flat fee, only if new structural work is involved) | $100.00 | Craig/Moffat County Regional Building Department's flat building permit fee; applies only if the EV charger installation requires its own qualifying structure (e.g., over 200 sq ft) -- not the charger's electrical circuit itself, which is state-administered |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing renovation, repair, piping system extension, and fixture/appliance work not performed under a Building Permit, within the Craig/Moffat County Regional Building Department's joint jurisdiction. Governed by the jointly-adopted 2018 IPC.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Location/address, property owner contact info, and name of performing contractor required at application
- Residential property owners may obtain permits and perform plumbing work on their own occupied residence
- Floor plan and accurate scope description required (e.g., 'extend existing DWV & water line to half bath in finished basement')
- A Contemporaneous Review Standards & Guidelines document governs how plumbing plan review is conducted alongside active construction (per the department's own published guidance document)
- Contractors must hold applicable City of Craig or Moffat County licensing depending on jurisdiction, plus required State of Colorado plumber registration
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit Application
- RequiredFloor Plan with scope description
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee | Not separately published as a standalone line item distinct from the general $100 structure permit fee | The department's own published materials (Checklists PDF, Permits & Inspections page) do not break out a distinct standalone plumbing-only fee figure separate from the $100 general building/structure permit fee; checked directly rather than assumed. If plumbing work is scoped as its own permit (not part of a Building Permit), contact the Building Official to confirm current fee treatment. |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for HVAC/mechanical renovation, major repairs, piping system extension, and appliance replacement (including A/C unit or evaporative cooler installation/replacement) not performed under a Building Permit. Governed by the jointly-adopted 2018 IMC/IFGC.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Location/address, property owner contact info, and name of performing contractor required at application
- Residential property owners may obtain permits and perform HVAC/mechanical work on their own occupied residence
- Floor plan and accurate description of scope required (e.g., 'install direct-vent gas fireplace and connect to existing gas piping system')
- Gas piping and combustion air/venting must comply with IMC/IFGC or manufacturer installation instructions
- Contractors must hold applicable City of Craig or Moffat County licensing depending on jurisdiction
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical/HVAC Permit Application
- RequiredFloor Plan with scope description
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical/HVAC Permit Fee | Not separately published as a standalone line item distinct from the general $100 structure permit fee | No distinct standalone mechanical-only fee figure was found published separate from the $100 general building/structure permit fee; checked the Checklists PDF and Permits & Inspections page directly rather than assumed. |
Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing work within the Craig/Moffat County Regional Building Department's joint jurisdiction. A simpler, lighter-document permit category than new construction per the department's own checklist.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Location/address of work, property owner contact info required
- Name of contractor performing the work — residential property owners may obtain permits and perform re-roofing on their own occupied residence
- If performed by a licensed roofing contractor, a written bid price on company letterhead is required
- Size of the roof area to be re-roofed and the number of existing roofing material layers currently on the structure must be disclosed
- Pre-Roof inspection required before work begins, and a Roofing inspection at completion, per the Standard Building Inspections list
Required documents
- RequiredRe-Roof Building Permit Application
- OptionalContractor bid (if using a licensed contractor)Written price on company letterhead
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Re-Roof Permit Fee | Not separately published as a standalone line item distinct from the general $100 structure permit fee | No distinct standalone re-roof-only fee figure was found published separate from the department's general $100 flat structure permit fee; checked the Checklists PDF and Permits & Inspections page directly. |
Solar Permit (Photovoltaic)
VerifiedRequired for residential solar installations. The Craig/Moffat County Regional Building Department handles structural/racking/fire-access plan review and inspection; the electrical portion is handled entirely separately and independently by the State of Colorado, with State approval required BEFORE the local Building Permit is issued.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- 3 sets of plans, minimum 11x17 inches, submitted to the Community Development Department at 300 W 4th Street, Craig CO 81625 or emailed to meckhoff@ci.craig.co.us; larger plans may also require paper copies even if submitted electronically
- All plans must be stamped by a Colorado State licensed engineer (exceptions may apply)
- The local Building Department reviews and inspects: racking systems, fire access setbacks, wind zones, snow and wind loads, and existing roof structure
- A SEPARATE electrical permit is required from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Division of Professions & Occupations — the State reviews and inspects the electrical portion; State approval is required PRIOR to the local Building Permit being issued
- Plans must show: all disconnects, modules, batteries, inverters, grounding conductors; racking system locations/attachment details per manufacturer; dimensions/clearances around equipment; firefighter access paths per the 2018 IFC (typically 36 inches); existing roof vents/penetrations/structure (if roof-mounted); design criteria; safety/disconnect labeling locations; panel locations, amperages, and line diagrams
- Design criteria specific to solar: ground snow load 57 psf countywide, but 40 psf non-reducible roof snow load design value used locally (up to 100 psf at higher west-county elevations — location/elevation must be disclosed); 115 mph wind speed; 48-inch frost depth; adopted codes 2018 IFC/IRC/IBC plus the Colorado-adopted NEC edition (enforced by the State, not locally)
Required documents
- RequiredSolar Installation Permit Application (structural/racking scope)Submitted to the Craig/Moffat County Regional Building Department
- RequiredSite Plan and equipment location plansStamped by a Colorado-licensed engineer
- RequiredSeparate State of Colorado DORA Electrical PermitRequired before the local Building Permit is issued; covers the electrical portion of the installation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Local Building/Structural Permit Fee (solar) | Not separately published as a standalone solar-specific figure distinct from the department's general $100 flat structure fee | Checked the Residential Solar Installation Checklist page directly — it does not itself state a dollar fee figure, only the submission and review process. The department's general $100 flat structure fee is the only published local figure found; it is not explicitly confirmed to apply verbatim to solar, so treat as unconfirmed for this specific permit type pending direct confirmation from the Building Official. |
| State of Colorado DORA Electrical Permit Fee (separate) | Set by DORA/DPO, not the local jurisdiction | Colorado's Fair Permit Act (HB1199, 2011) caps solar permit fees statewide at $500 residential / $1,000 commercial across local jurisdictions generally, though this cap was not independently re-verified against a Craig/Moffat-specific citation in this file's research; the local structural fee plus the separate State electrical fee would need to jointly respect that state cap if it applies here. |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition work within the Craig/Moffat County Regional Building Department's joint jurisdiction. Asbestos inspection and CDPHE notification are mandatory prerequisites administered at the state level, in addition to a local General Demolition Application.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- A local General Demolition Information and Application must be submitted to the Craig/Moffat County Regional Building Department
- A certified asbestos building inspection is required before any demolition work takes place, per Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) requirements
- A minimum 10-business-day notification to CDPHE is required before commencement of demolition, via an Asbestos Abatement Notification and Permit Application plus a state permit fee, if asbestos-containing material is present or must be ruled out
- Applicants should reference CDPHE's own General Information on Asbestos and Asbestos Inspection Flow Chart documents, both linked directly from the City's Demolition and Asbestos Abatement page
Required documents
- RequiredGeneral Demolition Information and ApplicationLocal application submitted to the Craig/Moffat County Regional Building Department
- RequiredAsbestos Inspection ReportBy a Colorado-certified asbestos building inspector
- OptionalCDPHE Asbestos Abatement Notification and Permit ApplicationState-level filing, minimum 10 business days before demolition commencement, if applicable
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Local Demolition Permit Fee | Not separately published as a standalone figure distinct from the general $100 flat structure permit fee | Checked the City's Demolition and Asbestos Abatement page directly — it links to application/informational documents but does not itself state a local dollar fee figure. |
| CDPHE Asbestos Abatement Notification and Permit fee (state, if applicable) | Set by CDPHE, not the local jurisdiction | Separate state-level fee tied to the asbestos notification/permit process, distinct from any local demolition permit fee. |
Fence / Retaining Wall Permit
VerifiedRequired for fences over 6 feet high and retaining walls over 4 feet high within the Craig/Moffat County Regional Building Department's joint jurisdiction.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Location/address of work and property owner contact info required at application
- Name of performing contractor — residential property owners may obtain permits and perform the work on their own occupied residence
- If work is performed by a contractor, a written bid price on company letterhead is required
- Site plan and accurate scope description required (e.g., '6 foot high, 100 feet long, cedar privacy fence on north and south side property lines')
- Fences, walls, and hedges must comply with height and setback restrictions in Craig Municipal Code Chapter 16, Section 16.02.0140
- Retaining walls over 4 feet (48 inches) in height must be designed by a Colorado-licensed design professional
- Fences 6 feet or under, and retaining walls 4 feet or under, are exempt from a permit per the general permit thresholds published by both the City and County
Required documents
- RequiredFence or Retaining Wall Permit Application
- RequiredSite Plan with scope description
- OptionalEngineered retaining wall designRequired only for retaining walls exceeding 4 feet in height
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fence/Retaining Wall Permit Fee | Not separately published as a standalone figure distinct from the general $100 flat structure permit fee | Checked the Checklists for Obtaining Permits PDF directly — it does not break out a distinct fence/wall-specific dollar figure separate from the department's general $100 flat fee. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
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