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La Junta building permits
VerifiedLa Junta, Colorado — as published 2026-08-20.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family and duplex residential construction within La Junta city limits. Reviewed under the 2018 IRC as locally amended (Table R301.2(1) design criteria) by the City of La Junta Engineering Department, Building Division.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plans must comply with the 2018 IRC, 2018 IEBC, 2018 IECC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IFC, and 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as adopted
- Must meet La Junta's Table R301.2(1) design criteria: Wind Load 115 mph, Frost Line 26 inches, Snow Load 25 psf, Seismic Design Category B
- Two complete sets of plans required: one paper set submitted to the office, one electronic PDF set emailed to ljpermits@lajuntacolorado.org
- At least 3 property corners must exist and be verified, or a new survey (monumented by a Colorado-licensed professional land surveyor, at applicant's cost) is required before permit issuance
- Site plan showing proposed/existing buildings, dimensions, yard setbacks, and utilities
- Full drawing set: floor plans, elevations (4 views), attic/crawl space access, floor and roof framing (certified truss drawings), electrical plan, plumbing plan, mechanical/HVAC plan with equipment schedules
- 2018 IECC Energy Calculations (REScheck) and a permanent energy certificate posted at the furnace/utility room per Section R401.3
- Electrical and plumbing work require SEPARATE permits from the State of Colorado (not the City) — printed directly on the City's own application form
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial/Residential Building Permit Application (PDF)City of La Junta Engineering Department, 601 Colorado Avenue
- RequiredChecklist for Residential Plan Submission (PDF)Single Family/Duplex Residential Plan Review Submittal checklist, listing adopted codes, design criteria, and required drawing contents
- OptionalWho Needs a Building Permit (PDF)City of La Junta Building Department bulletin listing when a permit is required and permit-exempt project types
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit fee — not published as a standalone dollar/valuation table | Calculated from Total Valuation (Materials $ + Labor $) stated on the application; fees payable to the City of La Junta at time of permit issuance | No standalone fee schedule PDF or valuation-tier table is published on the City's website; Show full citationHideNo standalone fee schedule PDF or valuation-tier table is published on the City's website; Municipal Code Section 15.04.020 (IBC adoption) and Section 15.08.010 (IRC adoption) each state the adopted I-Code itself provides for 'the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor.' Confirm the current fee amount directly with the Engineering Department (719-384-5991) before quoting a number. |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, remodels, and alterations to existing residential structures in La Junta. Reviewed under the same 2018 IRC/IBC framework and Table R301.2(1) design criteria as new construction, using the same Commercial/Residential Building Permit Application.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Same Commercial/Residential Building Permit Application used for new construction, with 'Addition' or 'Alteration' checked under Type of Improvement
- Site plan and drawings reflecting the scope of the addition/remodel, per the Residential Plan Submission checklist
- Must meet Table R301.2(1) design criteria (Wind 115 mph, Frost 26 in, Snow 25 psf, Seismic B) for any new structural elements
- Separate State of Colorado permits required for any electrical or plumbing work involved in the remodel
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial/Residential Building Permit Application (PDF)Same form used for new construction; check 'Addition' or 'Alteration' under Type of Improvement
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit fee — valuation-based, not separately published | Calculated from Total Valuation (Materials $ + Labor $) stated on the application | No addition/remodel-specific fee is published separately from the general Building Permit Application valuation fields |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedElectrical permits for work within La Junta city limits are issued by the State of Colorado, NOT the City. The City's own 'Who Needs a Building Permit' bulletin directs all electrical permit questions to the State of Colorado, and no Electrical Code chapter exists in Title 15 of the La Junta Municipal Code (the reserved slot, Chapter 15.16, contains no adopted code).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Contact the State of Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations (DPO), Electrical Board, at 303-894-7800 or dpo.colorado.gov/EandP/forms for permit application and inspection
- The City of La Junta Engineering Department (719-384-5991) does not issue electrical wiring permits, per its own published bulletin
- For solar installations specifically, a Final from the State Electrical Inspector is required in addition to a Final from the City Building Department before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued
Required documents
- OptionalWho Needs a Building Permit (PDF)States electrical, plumbing, and gas permit questions go to the State of Colorado, not the City
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State of Colorado electrical permit fee | Not published on the City's site; set and collected by the State of Colorado DPO Electrical Board | Confirm current fee directly with the State of Colorado DPO (303-894-7800) |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedPlumbing permits for work within La Junta city limits are issued by the State of Colorado, NOT the City. The City's own 'Who Needs a Building Permit' bulletin directs all plumbing permit questions to the State of Colorado, and no Plumbing Code chapter exists in Title 15 of the La Junta Municipal Code (the reserved slot, Chapter 15.36, contains no adopted code).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Contact the State of Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations (DPO) at 303-894-7800 or dpo.colorado.gov/EandP/forms for permit application and inspection
- The City of La Junta Engineering Department (719-384-5991) does not issue plumbing permits, per its own published bulletin
- Minor repairs (stopping leaks without pipe replacement, clearing stoppages, reinstalling water closets without rearranging pipes/fixtures) are exempt from a plumbing permit per the City's bulletin, even though the permit itself is State-issued
Required documents
- OptionalWho Needs a Building Permit (PDF)States electrical, plumbing, and gas permit questions go to the State of Colorado, not the City
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State of Colorado plumbing permit fee | Not published on the City's site; set and collected by the State of Colorado DPO | Confirm current fee directly with the State of Colorado DPO (303-894-7800) |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, alteration, or repair of mechanical systems in La Junta, unless exempt. Governed by the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) as adopted by Municipal Code Chapter 15.20, and issued by the City of La Junta Engineering Department (distinct from the State-issued electrical/plumbing/gas permits).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2018 IMC as adopted by Municipal Code Section 15.20.020
- Mechanical plan required as part of residential plan submission: HVAC layout with equipment locations, air distribution ductwork and sizes, air intake/exhaust locations, fan/pump type and location, controls diagram, and equipment schedules (capacity, type, size, efficiency, fan horsepower, airflow, duct/pipe insulation values)
- Exempt without a permit (per the City's 'Who Needs a Building Permit' bulletin): portable heating/ventilation/cooling appliances, steam/hot/chilled-water piping within already-regulated heating/cooling equipment, minor part replacements not altering equipment approval, portable evaporative coolers, self-contained refrigeration systems of 10 lbs or less refrigerant or 1 hp or less, and portable fuel-cell appliances not connected to a fixed piping system
- Same Commercial/Residential Building Permit Application used for other trades, marked under 'MECHANICAL' Type of Improvement (New System, Alteration, Replacement, Exhaust, Other)
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial/Residential Building Permit Application (PDF)Same form used for other trades; check MECHANICAL under Type of Improvement
- OptionalWho Needs a Building Permit (PDF)Lists mechanical-permit exemptions
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit fee — valuation-based, not separately published | Calculated from Total Valuation (Materials $ + Labor $) stated on the application | No mechanical-specific fee is published separately from the general Building Permit Application valuation fields |
Roofing Permit (Reroof/Repair)
VerifiedRequired for reroofing and roof repair work in La Junta, using a dedicated Application for Roofing Permit distinct from the general building permit form. Governed by 2018 IRC roofing provisions (R905 series) as cited directly on the City's own Roofing Requirements sheet.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Underlayment per 2018 IRC R905.1.1; ice barriers per 2018 IRC R905.1.2
- Shingle attachment per 2018 IRC R905.2, using high-wind manufacturer nailing requirements citywide (per the City's own Roofing Requirements sheet)
- Roof valley flashing per 2018 IRC R905.7.6; sidewall flashing per 2018 IRC R905.2.8.3; drip edge per 2018 IRC R905.2.8.5; roof ventilation per 2018 IRC R806
- A mid-roof inspection is required: a minimum of 25% and maximum of 75% of roof covering material, and 100% of underlayment and flashings, must be installed at time of the mid-roof inspection
- A separate permit is required for each structure
- Permit card must be posted at the job site and be accessible for inspection sign-off
- Access to the roof (secured, properly-set ladder) is the responsibility of the permit holder for both mid-roof and final inspections
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Roofing Permit (PDF)City of La Junta Building Department, 601 Colorado Avenue, includes attached Roofing Requirements sheet
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit fee — valuation-based, not separately published | Calculated from Total Valuation (Materials $ + Labor $) stated on the application; fees payable to the City of La Junta at time of permit issuance | No roofing-specific fee schedule is published separately from the application's own valuation fields |
Solar PV Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential (up to 10 kW) and commercial (25 kW or smaller) solar installations in La Junta. Jointly administered by the City's Engineering/Building Department and the City's own Electric Department (for net metering), with a mandatory State of Colorado Electrical Inspector final also required before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building Department Solar Application & Checklist; all plans must include a Production Meter Can
- Equipment must be UL1741 Listed
- Contract for Net Metering with the La Junta Electric Department required (Customer Owned Generation contract; systems capped between 500 watts and 25 kW nameplate capacity)
- Mounting Bracket Inspection required before panels are installed
- Final inspection from the City Building Department AND a separate Final from the State of Colorado Electrical Inspector are both required
- A Certificate of Occupancy must be issued before the production meter is connected
Required documents
- RequiredSolar Application Packet (PDF)Includes Application for Solar Permit, Net Metering acknowledgement, and La Junta Electric Department Customer Owned Generation (COG) Contract
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit fee — valuation-based, not separately published | Calculated from Total Valuation (Materials $ + Labor $) stated on the application; fees payable to the City of La Junta at time of permit issuance | No solar-specific fee schedule is published separately from the application's own valuation fields; the Net Metering / COG Contract itself is a separate utility agreement, not a permit fee |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedElectric vehicle charging equipment (EVSE) installation within La Junta city limits is an electrical installation, and electrical permits for work in the City are issued by the State of Colorado, NOT the City — the same routing documented on the general Electrical Permit entry. The City's own 'Who Needs a Building Permit' bulletin directs all electrical permit questions to the State of Colorado, and no Electrical Code chapter exists in Title 15 of the La Junta Municipal Code (the reserved slot, Chapter 15.16, contains no adopted code). No City fee schedule of any kind is published for building or electrical permits — every City permit application instead uses a self-reported 'Materials $ / Labor $ / Total Valuation $' field — so no City-side EV-charger fee line exists to omit or misstate.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Contact the State of Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations (DPO), Electrical Board, at 303-894-7800 or dpo.colorado.gov/EandP/forms for permit application and inspection
- The City of La Junta Engineering Department (719-384-5991) does not issue electrical wiring permits, per its own published bulletin
- If the EVSE installation is paired with a City-permitted mounting/structural scope (e.g., a carport housing the charger), that scope would separately require a City Building Permit Application, but the electrical/EVSE circuit itself remains the State's jurisdiction
Required documents
- OptionalWho Needs a Building Permit (PDF)States electrical, plumbing, and gas permit questions go to the State of Colorado, not the City
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State of Colorado electrical permit fee | Not published on the City's site; set and collected by the State of Colorado DPO Electrical Board | Confirm current fee directly with the State of Colorado DPO (303-894-7800). Show full citationHideConfirm current fee directly with the State of Colorado DPO (303-894-7800). The City of La Junta publishes no fee schedule of any kind — every City permit application uses a self-reported valuation field rather than a published dollar table — so there is no City EV-charger line item to check. |
Commercial Building Permit
Required for new commercial construction, additions, alterations, and tenant build-outs within La Junta city limits. Issued by the City of La Junta Engineering Department, Building Division (NOT Otero County, which covers unincorporated territory only), using the same Application for Permits form as residential work with the 'Commercial' box checked. Reviewed under the 2018 IBC, 2018 IEBC, 2018 IECC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IFC, and 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code per the City's own Checklist for Commercial Plan Review Submittal; electrical and plumbing are governed by the current State of Colorado codes with separate State-issued permits.
Reviewed 2026-08-26 · Source
Requirements
- Two complete sets of plans: one paper set submitted to the office and one electronic PDF set emailed to ljpermits@lajuntacolorado.org
- ALL plan pages must be stamped and signed with an original Colorado Engineer's or Architect's stamp (per the Commercial Plan Review Submittal checklist)
- Design criteria sheet required: occupancy classification (use/group), type of construction, design loads, building area (square footage/allowable floor area), height and number of stories, fire sprinkler system, land use zone, and flood plain
- Must meet La Junta's basic design criteria: Wind Load 115 mph, Frost Line 26 inches, Snow Load 25 psf, Seismic Zone B
- Site plan showing proposed/existing buildings and dimensions, yard dimensions (side, front, rear), proposed/existing utilities, required parking, drainage and grading, and landscape plans
- At least 3 property corners must exist and be verified, or a new survey (monumented by a Colorado-licensed professional land surveyor, at the applicant's cost) is required before permit issuance
- Floor plans of each floor including basements: proposed use of each room, room sizes, doors, windows (including safety/tempered glazing), stairs, elevation drawings (4 views), rated wall details, fire blocking, building wall section, and handicap accessibility
- Electrical plan (fixtures, outlets, switches, breaker box) and plumbing plan (all existing/proposed water and wastewater lines; grease traps with sizing calculations when required) — though the electrical/plumbing PERMITS themselves are State of Colorado-issued
- Mechanical plan: HVAC layout with equipment locations, ductwork and sizes, air intake/exhaust locations, controls diagram, and equipment schedules (capacity, efficiency, fan horsepower, airflow, outside air volume, insulation values)
- Energy calculations: 2018 COMcheck
- Fire sprinkler system drawings must be NICET Certified or PE stamped
- SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING (State of Colorado-issued), printed directly on the City's application form
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial/Residential Building Permit Application (PDF)City of La Junta Engineering Department 'Application for Permits' (Revised 2/24); check the 'Commercial' box and the applicable Type of Improvement (New, Addition, Alteration, Demolition, Mechanical, Fire Protection, Water/Sewer Tap, Sign)
- RequiredChecklist for Commercial Plan Submission (PDF)City of La Junta 'Checklist for Commercial Plan Review Submittal' — 3-page checklist listing adopted codes, design criteria, plan-set requirements, and required drawing contents (explicitly 'includes but is not limited to this list')
- RequiredStamped plan setComplete drawing set with every page bearing an original Colorado Engineer's or Architect's stamp and signature
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit fee — not published as a standalone dollar/valuation table | Calculated from Total Valuation (Materials $ + Labor $) stated on the application; fees payable to the City of La Junta at time of permit issuance | No standalone fee schedule PDF or valuation-tier table is published on the City's website, in the Municipal Code, or in the City's budget and monthly financial statements. Show full citationHideNo standalone fee schedule PDF or valuation-tier table is published on the City's website, in the Municipal Code, or in the City's budget and monthly financial statements. Municipal Code Section 15.04.020 (IBC adoption) states the adopted I-Code itself provides for 'the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor,' and Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) of the Municipal Code contains no separate fee-schedule chapter — only Sales and Use Tax, Telephone Use and Occupancy Tax, Fiscal Year, and Lodging Tax chapters. The Finance Department's own financial statements report only a combined Licenses & Permits revenue total, not a per-permit breakdown. No separate commercial plan-review fee line is published either. Confirm the current fee amount directly with the Engineering Department (719-384-5991) before quoting a number. |
Sign Permit
VerifiedThe City of La Junta Engineering Department, Building Division publishes a standalone 'Sign Application' PDF alongside its other permit forms (Building, Roofing, Solar, Right-of-Way, Vacant Property Building Registration) on the Engineering Department's page. No sign-specific fee amount or review-timeline figure was found published separately from the general building-permit process.
Verified 2026-08-14 · Source
Requirements
- Sign Application (PDF) submitted to the City of La Junta Engineering Department, Building Division
- No numeric sign-permit fee or review-timeline figure was found published on the Engineering Department's page as of the last verification
- Contact the Building Division (719-384-5991, ljpermits@lajuntacolorado.org) to confirm current sign-permit requirements and fee
Required documents
- RequiredSign ApplicationCity of La Junta Engineering Department form, listed alongside the Commercial/Residential Building Permit Application, Roofing Permit, Solar Application, Right-of-Way Permit, and Vacant Property Building Registration
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Fee | Not published as a numeric figure on the Engineering Department's page | Contact the Building Division (719-384-5991, ljpermits@lajuntacolorado.org) for a current fee quote |
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit
The City of La Junta operates its own Fire Department (Fire Chief Brad Davidson, 719-384-2578, brad.davidson@lajuntacolorado.org, 601 Colorado Avenue), which per its own page 'oversees the development and enforcement of the fire code, occupancy requirements, fire prevention ordinances, and building construction fire code compliance.' No dedicated fire-sprinkler/alarm permit application, fee schedule, or review-timeline figure distinct from the general Engineering Department building-permit process was located on the City's website as of the last verification.
Reviewed 2026-08-14 · Source
Requirements
- Fire protection and fire code enforcement for La Junta is provided directly by the City's own Fire Department, not a separate fire district
- No dedicated fire-sprinkler/alarm permit application, fee schedule, or review-timeline figure was located on the City's website as of the last verification
- Contact Fire Chief Brad Davidson (719-384-2578, brad.davidson@lajuntacolorado.org) or the Engineering Department, Building Division (719-384-5991) to confirm current fire-protection-system permitting procedures for a specific project
Required documents
- RequiredFire Sprinkler/Alarm System PlansContact the La Junta Fire Department or Engineering Department to confirm current submittal requirements
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Sprinkler/Alarm Plan Review & Permit Fee | Not published on the City's website as of the last verification | Contact Fire Chief Brad Davidson (719-384-2578) or the Building Division (719-384-5991) for a current fee quote |
Change of Use / Change of Occupancy
No standalone 'Change of Use' or 'Change of Occupancy' permit application distinct from the general building-permit process was located on the City of La Junta Engineering Department's page as of the last verification. A use/occupancy change is presumed to be processed through the City's general Commercial/Residential Building Permit Application, administered by the Engineering Department, Building Division.
Reviewed 2026-08-14 · Source
Requirements
- No standalone change-of-use or change-of-occupancy application distinct from the general Commercial/Residential Building Permit Application was found published on the City's Engineering Department page as of the last verification
- Processed, if at all, through the City's general Commercial/Residential Building Permit Application
- Contact the Engineering Department, Building Division (719-384-5991, ljpermits@lajuntacolorado.org) to confirm requirements for a specific change-of-use project
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial/Residential Building Permit ApplicationStandard City building permit application; contact the Building Division to confirm current requirements for a change-of-use project
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (if construction accompanies the change) | Not published as a standalone change-of-use fee line | Contact the Building Division (719-384-5991) for a current fee quote |
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