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Change of Use / Change of Occupancy in La Junta, Colorado

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 this review. 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

When you need this permit

  • 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 this review
  • 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

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (if construction accompanies the change)Contact the Building Division (719-384-5991) for a current fee quote
Not published as a standalone change-of-use fee line

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final Inspection / Occupancy

    Contact the Building Division to confirm inspection requirements for a change-of-use project

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

Tips

  • La Junta's Engineering Department page lists specific standalone forms for Building, Roofing, Solar, Sign, Right-of-Way, and Vacant Property Registration permits, but no separate change-of-use form — call ahead to confirm whether your project needs the general Building Permit Application or a different process.

Frequently asked questions

La Junta requires a change of use / change of occupancy permit for: 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 this review; 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of La Junta Engineering Department, Building Division at (719) 384-5991 before starting work.

In La Junta, the published Building Permit Fee (if construction accompanies the change) is: Not published as a standalone change-of-use fee line. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

La Junta does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of La Junta Engineering Department, Building Division at (719) 384-5991 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Commercial/Residential Building Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

La Junta requires 1 inspection(s) for a change of use / change of occupancy permit, in order: Final Inspection / Occupancy. Schedule each through City of La Junta Engineering Department, Building Division ((719) 384-5991).

Apply through City of La Junta Engineering Department, Building Division at 601 Colorado Avenue (P.O. Box 489), La Junta, CO 81050. Phone: (719) 384-5991, email: ljpermits@lajuntacolorado.org. Office hours: Monday through Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Municipal Building hours); Director of Engineering Martin Montoya; the Engineering Department consists of three full-time staff: the Director of Engineering, the Building Official, and the Office Manager. Official information: https://www.lajuntacolorado.org/194/Engineering.

La Junta, Colorado has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — La Junta Municipal Code Section 15.04.020 (Ord. No. 1643, Section 1(Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 1459, 2007), administered by the Building Department established under Section 15.04.022; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) — Municipal Code Section 15.08.010 (Ord. No. 1643, 2023; Ord. 1460, 2007), with Section R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria amended per Section 15.08.020 and the ordinance's own Appendix A; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Municipal Code Chapter 15.14 (Section 15.14.010, Adoption of International Existing Building Code); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Municipal Code Chapter 15.20 (Section 15.20.020, Adoption of International Mechanical Code); 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Municipal Code Section 15.30.010 (Ord. No. 1643, 2023; Ord. 1456, 2007), Appendix B adopted in its entirety and Section A repealed per Section 15.30.020; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — per the City's own Checklist for Single Family/Duplex Residential Plan Review; Energy Calculations required per Section R401.3 of the 2018 IECC (permanent certificate posted at the furnace/utility room/approved location); 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) — Municipal Code Chapter 15.28; 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code — per the City's own Checklist for Single Family/Duplex Residential Plan Review; Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings — Municipal Code Chapter 15.12 (Dangerous Building Code); Uniform Housing Code — Municipal Code Chapter 15.24 (Housing Code); Electrical and Plumbing codes: NOT locally adopted by the City — the City's own 'Who Needs a Building Permit' bulletin directs all Electrical, Plumbing, and Gas permit questions to the State of Colorado (Division of Professions and Occupations, 303-894-7800 / dpo.colorado.gov/EandP/forms) rather than to a City chapter; confirmed independently by Title 15's own table of contents, which contains no standalone Electrical or Plumbing Code chapter (Chapters 15.16 and 15.36 are both marked 'Reserved'); Design criteria (IRC Table R301.2(1), as locally amended): Wind Load 115 mph; Frost Line 26 inches; Snow Load 25 psf (Live Load); Seismic Design Category B — per the City's Checklist for Single Family/Duplex Residential Plan Review Submittal. Local amendments apply — see the La Junta overview page for the full list.

This could not be independently confirmed during this review — no standalone change-of-use application was found published. Contact the Engineering Department, Building Division (719-384-5991) to confirm requirements for a specific project.

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-08-14.

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

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