This is PermitBase’s published record for Unincorporated Pueblo County as of 2026-08-02. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.
Unincorporated Pueblo County building permits
VerifiedUnincorporated Pueblo County, Colorado — as published 2026-08-02.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family homes, additions, interior remodels, new garages or carports, demolition, new sheds or storage buildings, decks, patio covers, gazebos, fences over 7 feet high, and roofing or solar service work in unincorporated Pueblo County. Reviewed against the 2021 IRC (with local snow-load and frost-depth amendments) plus the 2021 IECC. Issued by the Pueblo County Building Division, the standalone county building authority created effective January 1, 2026.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new single-family/two-family dwelling construction, additions, interior remodels, garages, carports, demolition, sheds/storage buildings, decks, patio covers, gazebos, fences over 7 feet high, and roofing/solar work in unincorporated Pueblo County
- Plans must comply with the 2021 IRC (Pueblo County Code Chapter 15.08) plus the 2021 IECC (Chapter 15.02); design must account for the local Pueblo County Snow Loads table (20-60 psf by elevation) and 26-inch minimum frost/foundation depth
- Construction documents must bear the stamp/seal and signature of a Colorado-licensed engineer or architect
- Owner-obtained (homeowner) permits available only to the record owner occupying the dwelling as their principal residence, and no more than once every 36 months per owner for a new single-family dwelling
- Submitted via the county's OpenGov permit portal (PuebloPermits.com)
Required documents
- RequiredResidential Building Permit Application (OpenGov)Online application via the Pueblo County permit portal
- OptionalManual J&D Design Criteria for Pueblo CountyCounty-specific HVAC load-calculation design factors (Word doc)
- RequiredIECC / IRC Ventilation Checklist (New Homes Only)Required ventilation compliance checklist for new residential construction
- RequiredContractor of Record AcknowledgementFillable PDF acknowledging the contractor of record for the permit
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Finished Living Area, New Construction | $73.93 per square foot (valuation basis) | Pueblo County Building Division Fee Estimate Tools calculator, verified by direct interactive testing |
| Unfinished Basement Area, New Construction | $12.50 per square foot | Fee Estimate Tools calculator |
| Finished Basement, New Construction | $32.00 per square foot | Fee Estimate Tools calculator |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,000 | $722.12 | Fee Estimate Tools comparison calculator, verified by direct interactive testing |
| New Residence Plan Review Fee | 10% of base permit fee | Fee Estimate Tools calculator |
Residential Addition / Remodel / Alteration Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, remodels, and structural alterations to existing one- and two-family dwellings in unincorporated Pueblo County, including garages, carports, decks, patio covers, enclosed patios, and interior remodels. Reviewed against the 2021 IRC as adopted by Pueblo County Code Chapter 15.08.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for additions, remodels, and alterations affecting structure or interior layout, including garages, carports, decks, patio covers, gazebos, and enclosed patios
- Design must meet local Design Criteria: Pueblo County Snow Loads table (by elevation) and 26-inch minimum frost depth
- Construction documents for foundation plans and soils reports must bear the seal of a Colorado-licensed architect or engineer; accessory structures require plot plans
- Submitted via the county's OpenGov permit portal (PuebloPermits.com)
Required documents
- RequiredResidential Building Permit Application (OpenGov)Same application category covers additions/remodels for residential structures
- OptionalColorado Chapter ICC Building Guides (Garages, Decks, Additions, Patio Covers, Enclosing a Patio, Basements)Building guides linked from the Building Division's Guides & Handouts page for common project types
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Detached Garage | $24.00 per square foot | Fee Estimate Tools calculator, verified by direct interactive testing |
| Attached Garage | $22.00 per square foot | Fee Estimate Tools calculator |
| Carport | $15.00 per square foot | Fee Estimate Tools calculator |
| Open Patio or Porch with Roof | $11.00 per square foot | Fee Estimate Tools calculator |
| Enclosed Patio | $25.00 per square foot | Fee Estimate Tools calculator |
| Deck (uncovered) | $10.00 per square foot | Fee Estimate Tools calculator |
| Deck with Roof | $20.00 per square foot | Fee Estimate Tools calculator |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for installing, replacing, or modifying electrical wiring, panels, circuits, outlets, and lighting in unincorporated Pueblo County, including EV chargers, generators, hot tubs, pool connections, and solar. Governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by Pueblo County Code Chapter 15.06.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for installing, replacing, or modifying electrical wiring, panels, circuits, outlets, and lighting; also required for EV chargers, generators, hot tubs, and pool electrical connections
- Governed by the 2023 NEC plus the 2003 ICC Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, per Pueblo County Code Chapter 15.06
- Submitted via the county's OpenGov permit portal (PuebloPermits.com)
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application (OpenGov)Online application via the Pueblo County permit portal
- OptionalGuideline for Wiring Single Family DwellingBuilding Division handout on residential wiring requirements
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Upgrade/Replace Service (Residential Electrical Only Permit) | $55.13 | Fee Estimate Tools — Fee References table |
| Solar PV Systems (Residential Electrical Only Permit) | $319.73 | Fee Estimate Tools — Fee References table |
| A/C Hook Up (Residential Electrical Only Permit) | $44.10 | Fee Estimate Tools — Fee References table |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, replacement, repair, or modification of plumbing systems in unincorporated Pueblo County, including fixtures, water supply lines, drain/waste piping, water heaters, and gas piping. Governed by the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as amended by the 2023 Colorado Plumbing Code, adopted by Pueblo County Code Chapter 15.04.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing permit required for fixture installation, water supply/drain-waste piping, water heater installation/replacement, and gas piping work
- Governed by the 2021 IPC as amended by the 2023 Colorado Plumbing Code, plus IRC plumbing provisions, the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, and 2013 NFPA 24, per Pueblo County Code Chapter 15.04
- Uses the International Plumbing Code, not the Uniform Plumbing Code
- Submitted via the county's OpenGov permit portal (PuebloPermits.com)
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit Application (OpenGov)Online application via the Pueblo County permit portal
- OptionalPueblo County Building Dept. Plumbing GuideBuilding Division handout summarizing plumbing permit requirements
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sewer Connection (Residential Plumbing Only Permit) | $55.13 | Fee Estimate Tools — Fee References table |
| Water Connection (Residential Plumbing Only Permit) | $44.10 | Fee Estimate Tools — Fee References table |
| Lawn Sprinkler System (Residential Plumbing Only Permit) | $60.64 | Fee Estimate Tools — Fee References table |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, replacement, repair, or modification of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and related equipment in unincorporated Pueblo County, including furnaces, mini-splits, boilers, and ductwork. Governed by the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted by Pueblo County Code Chapter 15.05.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Mechanical permit required to install, replace, repair, or modify HVAC systems and related equipment, including furnaces, mini-splits, boilers, and ductwork
- Governed by the 2021 IMC and 2021 IFGC per Pueblo County Code Chapter 15.05
- Submitted via the county's OpenGov permit portal (PuebloPermits.com)
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical Permit Application (OpenGov)Online application via the Pueblo County permit portal
- OptionalPueblo County HVAC HandoutBuilding Division handout summarizing HVAC/mechanical permit requirements
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Water Heater Replacement (Residential Mechanical Only Permit) | $44.10 | Fee Estimate Tools — Fee References table |
| Furnace Replacement (Residential Mechanical Only Permit) | $71.66 | Fee Estimate Tools — Fee References table |
| Furnace / A.C. Replacement (Residential Mechanical Only Permit) | $88.20 | Fee Estimate Tools — Fee References table |
| Gas Air Test (Residential Mechanical Only Permit) | $44.10 | Fee Estimate Tools — Fee References table |
Roof Permit
VerifiedRequired for roof replacements, structural changes, or major repairs in unincorporated Pueblo County, to verify compliance with safety and fire codes under the adopted 2021 IBC/IRC roofing provisions.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- A roof permit is required for roof replacements, structural changes, or major repairs
- Inspection required to verify compliance with safety and fire codes
- Fees are based on roofing 'squares' (1 square = 100 sq ft) and material type
- Submitted via the county's OpenGov permit portal (PuebloPermits.com)
Required documents
- RequiredRoof Permit Application (OpenGov)Online application via the Pueblo County permit portal
- OptionalColorado Chapter ICC Reroof Building Guide (2021)Linked from the Building Division's Guides & Handouts page
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roofing Permit — 10 squares, Shingles | $76.07 | Fee Estimate Tools — Roofing Permit Fees table |
| Roofing Permit — 10 squares, Rolled | $46.31 | Fee Estimate Tools — Roofing Permit Fees table |
| Roofing Permit — 30 squares, Shingles | $125.67 | Fee Estimate Tools — Roofing Permit Fees table |
| Roofing Permit — 30 squares, Modified | $135.59 | Fee Estimate Tools — Roofing Permit Fees table |
| Roofing Permit — 30 squares, Rolled | $76.07 | Fee Estimate Tools — Roofing Permit Fees table |
| Roofing Permit — 60 squares, Modified | $214.95 | Fee Estimate Tools — Roofing Permit Fees table; full square-by-square table (10-60 squares) published for Shingles/Modified/Rolled |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, modification, or replacement of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on residential or commercial structures in unincorporated Pueblo County, including utility-scale projects. Does not authorize structural alterations, roof replacement, service upgrades, or other electrical work not directly related to the solar system.
Verified 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Solar permit required for installation, modification, or replacement of residential, commercial, or utility-scale solar PV systems
- Does not itself authorize structural alterations, roof replacement, service upgrades, or unrelated electrical work — separate permits are required for those
- Submitted via the county's OpenGov permit portal (PuebloPermits.com)
Required documents
- RequiredSolar Permit Application (OpenGov)Online application via the Pueblo County permit portal
- RequiredPueblo County Solar HandoutBuilding Division guide for solar PV permit submittal requirements
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar PV Systems (Residential Electrical Only Permit) | $319.73 | Fee Estimate Tools — Fee References table |
| Ground-Mount Commercial Solar Projects | Exempt from Plan Review Fees | ADDED 2026-08-02: Pueblo County Code Title 15, Sec. Show full citationHideADDED 2026-08-02: Pueblo County Code Title 15, Sec. 15.10.290 states verbatim: 'All ground mount commercial solar projects are exempt from Plan Review Fees schedule.' Applies specifically to ground-mount commercial installations and covers only the Plan Review Fee component -- other applicable fees (e.g. the base Building Permit Fee) are not stated as exempted by this section. Distinct from the flat residential $319.73 Electrical Only Permit fee above, which applies to residential rooftop/other systems, not ground-mount commercial. |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedPueblo County explicitly names EV charger installations as requiring an Electrical Permit — the county's Building Permit Types page lists "EV charger installations" alongside generators, hot tubs, and pool electrical connections as work covered by the standard Electrical Permit, governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (Pueblo County Code Chapter 15.06). The county's Fee Estimate Tool does not publish a distinct EV charger/EVSE fee line; a residential EVSE circuit/service addition is billed under the same "Residential Electrical Only Permit" fee table used for other electrical work (e.g., the "Upgrade / Replace Service" line item), submitted through the OpenGov permit portal (PuebloPermits.com).
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical Permit required for EV charger/EVSE installation in unincorporated Pueblo County — explicitly listed by the county alongside generators, hot tubs, and pool electrical connections as covered work
- Governed by the 2023 NEC plus the 2003 ICC Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, per Pueblo County Code Chapter 15.06
- Submitted via the county's OpenGov permit portal (PuebloPermits.com)
- No distinct EV charger/EVSE fee line, expedited timeline, or SolarAPP+-style instant-permitting platform was found published by the county as of this review
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application (OpenGov)Online application via the Pueblo County permit portal, covering EV charger/EVSE circuit installation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Upgrade/Replace Service (Residential Electrical Only Permit) — likely category for EV charger circuit/service addition | $55.13 | Pueblo County Fee Estimate Tools — Fee References table. No distinct EV charger/EVSE fee line item is published; this is the closest general category for adding a new circuit or service capacity, which is billed the same way as other electrical work. |
| A/C Hook Up (Residential Electrical Only Permit) | $44.10 | Pueblo County Fee Estimate Tools — Fee References table, cited for comparison of typical minor residential electrical line-item fees. |
Commercial Building Permit (includes Tenant Improvements)
Required for new commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings in unincorporated Pueblo County. Pueblo County's own Building Permit Types page explicitly states this SAME permit category also covers multi-family structures, commercial additions/expansions, accessory commercial structures, tenant finishes/improvements, change of occupancy/use, structural alterations, ADA accessibility improvements, solar installations, and fire protection work — there is no separate, standalone tenant-improvement (TI) permit type. Reviewed against the 2021 IBC (with local snow-load and frost-depth amendments) plus the 2021 IECC. Issued by the Pueblo County Building Division, the standalone county building authority created effective January 1, 2026.
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Commercial Building Permit required for new commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings, multi-family structures, commercial additions/expansions, accessory commercial structures, tenant finishes/improvements, change of occupancy/use, structural alterations, ADA accessibility improvements, solar installations, and fire protection work — per the county's own Building Permit Types page, which folds all of these into ONE permit category rather than issuing a separate tenant-improvement (TI) permit
- Fire Alarm System and Fire Sprinkler System installations are issued under their OWN separate permit categories (distinct OpenGov record types), even though the Commercial Building Permit description text also mentions 'fire protection work' — see tips
- Permit fees for commercial structures are calculated based on total contract valuation, per Pueblo County Code Sec. 15.10.300(4) ('Commercial Structures: Permit fees shall be calculated based upon total contract valuation'), not the per-square-foot line-item rates used for specific residential project types
- A 50% plan review fee applies to commercial plan review (vs. 10% for new single/two-family residences), independently re-confirmed live via the Building Division's interactive Fee Estimate Tools calculator
- Construction documents must bear the stamp/seal and signature of a Colorado-licensed engineer or architect (Pueblo County Code Sec. 15.02.020(e), amending IBC Section 107.1, per Title 12, C.R.S. Sec. 12-120-216 and 12-120-417)
- Design must account for the local Pueblo County Snow Loads table (20-60 psf by elevation) and 26-inch minimum frost/foundation depth, same as residential
- Submitted via the county's OpenGov permit portal (PuebloPermits.com)
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial Building Permit Application (OpenGov)Online application via the Pueblo County permit portal
- RequiredConstruction Documents / Plans (engineer- or architect-stamped)Plans and specifications, drawings, diagrams, calculations, computations, reports, and other necessary data to complete the habitable structure, bearing the stamp/seal and signature of a Colorado-licensed engineer or architect (Title 15 Sec. 15.02.020(e), amending IBC 107.1)
- OptionalCOMcheck (Energy Code Program) / Specification BookNamed as a required plan-review submittal (alongside construction plans and a specification book) in the county's Commercial Development Process flowchart. NOT independently reconfirmed post-transition: this flowchart PDF (dated March 2025) is written entirely in terms of the legacy Pueblo Regional Building Department (PRBD) and has not been confirmed updated to reflect the standalone Pueblo County Building Division created 1/1/2026 — included here as likely-still-applicable given the county's unchanged 2021 IECC adoption, not as a confirmed-current requirement
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,000 | $722.12 | Same base valuation-based fee table as residential; independently re-tested live via the Fee Estimate Tools Comparison calculator 2026-08-02 (matches the figure already verified for the Residential Building Permit entry) |
| Commercial Plan Review Fee (50%) — valuation $100,000 | $361.06 | Fee Estimate Tools Comparison calculator, independently re-tested live via direct interactive testing 2026-08-02 |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $250,000 | $1,300.98 | Fee Estimate Tools Comparison calculator, tested live via direct interactive testing 2026-08-02 |
| Commercial Plan Review Fee (50%) — valuation $250,000 | $650.49 | Fee Estimate Tools Comparison calculator, tested live via direct interactive testing 2026-08-02 |
| Temporary Occupancy Certificate (all other structures, i.e. non-residential/commercial) | $27.56 | Fee Estimate Tools — Fee References table, per certificate (distinct from the $11.03 per-living-unit residential rate) |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.
Fee schedules
Applications & forms
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Codes & ordinances
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