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Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in La Junta, Colorado

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Permit fee — not published as a standalone dollar/valuation tableNo 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.
Calculated from Total Valuation (Materials $ + Labor $) stated on the application; fees payable to the City of La Junta at time of permit issuance

Review timeline

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

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Rough Framing

    Framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical rough-in complete before cover

  3. 3

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans and applicable 2018 IRC/IBC provisions; inspections can be scheduled at 719-384-5991 before 4:00 PM for the next business day

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

Tips

  • Submit two complete plan sets — one paper copy to the Engineering Department office and one electronic PDF emailed to ljpermits@lajuntacolorado.org — per the City's own Residential Plan Submission checklist.
  • Verify your property corners early: if fewer than 3 corners can be verified, you'll need a new survey by a Colorado-licensed surveyor at your own cost before the City will issue the permit.
  • The City's own application states to allow 2-3 weeks for plan review — budget your project timeline accordingly.
  • Electrical and plumbing permits are handled entirely by the State of Colorado (303-894-7800), not the City — plan for a separate State application and inspection track alongside your City building permit.
  • Permits expire if inspections are not performed or continued within 180 days of issuance.

Frequently asked questions

La Junta requires a residential building permit (new construction) for: 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. 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 — not published as a standalone dollar/valuation table is: Calculated from Total Valuation (Materials $ + Labor $) stated on the application; fees payable to the City of La Junta at time of permit issuance. 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 building permit (new construction) is 14–21 business days.

You'll need: Commercial/Residential Building Permit Application (PDF); Checklist for Residential Plan Submission (PDF). Depending on your project, La Junta may also ask for: Who Needs a Building Permit (PDF). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

La Junta requires 3 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction), in order: Foundation, 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.

The City of La Junta Engineering Department, Building Division issues building permits for all work within La Junta city limits. La Junta is a home-rule city with its own Building Department (established by Municipal Code Section 15.04.022, administered by the City Engineer), separate from Otero County's own Building Department, which administers the County's building code only for unincorporated Otero County.

The State of Colorado issues electrical, plumbing, and gas-appliance permits for work within La Junta — the City's own 'Who Needs a Building Permit' bulletin directs these permit questions to the State of Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations (303-894-7800), and no Electrical or Plumbing Code chapter exists in the City's Municipal Code Title 15.

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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