Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Pueblo, Colorado
VerifiedRequired for construction of new single-family homes, duplexes, and other one- and two-family dwellings within the City of Pueblo. Reviewed against the 2021 IRC as amended by Pueblo City Code Title IV, Chapter 6, plus the 2021 IECC (unmodified) and Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code effective 6/30/2026. Issued by the Southern Colorado Building Department (SoCoBD), the joint City of Pueblo/Town of Boone building authority.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- Building permit required for new single-family and two-family dwelling construction within City of Pueblo limits
- Plans must comply with the 2021 IRC as amended by Pueblo City Code Title IV, Chapter 6, and the 2021 IECC (unmodified) plus the Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code for plans/permits submitted on or after 8/1/2026
- Design must account for local Design Criteria: 106 mph residential wind load, ground snow load per elevation (20-59 psf table), 26-inch minimum frost/foundation depth, Seismic Zone B
- New 1- and 2-family residence permits are subject to an additional 10% plan review fee on top of the base valuation-based permit fee
- Contractor Permit Application (for licensed contractors) or Homeowner Permit Application (owner-occupied principal residence only, verified per Pueblo City Code Sec. 4-1-9) required
- Submitted via the SoCoBD E-Gov Dashboard (online) or emailed to permits@socobd.com / faxed to 719-543-0062
Required documents
- Required
Contractor Permit Application
Fillable PDF; submitted via SoCoBD E-Gov Dashboard, email, or fax
- Optional
Homeowner Permit Application
Fillable PDF for owner-occupied principal-residence permits only
- Required
Residential Plan Submittal Checklist
SoCoBD checklist for residential plan submittals
- Required
Construction Drawings
Site plan, foundation plan, floor plan, framing, elevations, and structural details per 2021 IRC and local Design Criteria (wind, snow, frost depth, seismic zone)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Residence — All Finished Living Area | $73.93 per square foot (valuation basis, Table A) | SoCoBD Fee Table (PDF) |
| New Residence — Basement, Unfinished | $12.50 per square foot | SoCoBD Fee Table (PDF) |
| New Residence — Finished Garden Level or Basement Level | $32.00 per square foot | SoCoBD Fee Table (PDF) |
| Building Permit Fee — total valuation $2,001 to $25,000 | $66.15 for the first $2,000 plus $9.92 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | SoCoBD Fee Table, Table B |
| Building Permit Fee — total valuation $100,001 to $500,000 | $721.98 for the first $100,000 plus $3.86 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | SoCoBD Fee Table, Table B |
| Additional Plan Review Fee (new 1- and 2-family residences) | 10% of the base permit fee | SoCoBD Fee Table (PDF) |
Review timeline
5–7 business days
Pueblo’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Foundation/Footing
Before concrete pour — verify forms, rebar, and foundation depth meets the 26-inch minimum frost depth
- 2
Framing
Structural framing per 2021 IRC and approved plans
- 3
Final
All work complete per approved plans; smoke/CO alarms and final systems verified
Tips
- Homeowner permits require the applicant to be a natural person who is the owner-occupant of their principal residence — verified against public records; the online homeowner portal is not available for rentals or commercial property.
- SoCoBD publishes an average residential plan review time of approximately one week on a first-come, first-served basis (represented here as 5-7 days). Source: SoCoBD Plan Review page, https://www.socobd.com/plan-review.php.
- New 1- and 2-family residential permits carry an additional 10% plan review fee on top of the base valuation fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I as a homeowner pull my own building permit in Pueblo?
- Yes, if you are the owner (a person, not a company/LLC) and the property is your principal place of residence. SoCoBD may verify via public records, assessor records, or driver's license address match. Source: Pueblo City Code Sec. 4-1-9 and SoCoBD FAQ.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- Southern Colorado Building Department (SoCoBD) — official building department
- Southern Colorado Building Department (SoCoBD) — Home
- SoCoBD Fee Table (PDF)
- SoCoBD Wind Speeds and Snow Loads (PDF)
- City of Pueblo Building Permits page
- Pueblo City Code Sec. 4-1-9 Owner obtained permits
- SoCoBD Plan Review page (residential plan review ~1 week; commercial ~2 weeks)
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 Pueblo building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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