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Residential Addition / Remodel Permit in La Junta, Colorado

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Permit fee — valuation-based, not separately publishedNo addition/remodel-specific fee is published separately from the general Building Permit Application valuation fields
Calculated from Total Valuation (Materials $ + Labor $) stated on the application

Review timeline

Plan reviewLa Junta’s published plan-review target
14–21 business days

How long did your Residential Addition / Remodel Permit permit actually take in La Junta?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation (if new footings)

    Before concrete pour, if the addition includes new foundation work

  2. 2

    Rough Framing

    Framing tied into existing structure before cover

  3. 3

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans

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

Tips

  • Use the same Commercial/Residential Building Permit Application as new construction, just mark 'Addition' or 'Alteration' — La Junta does not maintain a separate remodel-specific form.
  • Any electrical or plumbing scope in your remodel still routes to the State of Colorado, not the City.

Frequently asked questions

La Junta requires a residential addition / remodel permit for: 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. 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 Permit fee — valuation-based, not separately published is: Calculated from Total Valuation (Materials $ + Labor $) stated on the application. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

La Junta's published plan-review target for a residential addition / remodel permit is 14–21 business days.

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

La Junta requires 3 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel permit, in order: Foundation (if new footings), Rough Framing, Final Inspection. 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.

No — La Junta uses the same Commercial/Residential Building Permit Application for new construction, additions, and alterations; you simply check the relevant box under 'Type of Improvement.'

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

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