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Telluride building permits
VerifiedTelluride, Colorado — as published 2026-07-06.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new construction of single-family, duplex, and townhouse structures in the Town of Telluride. Reviewed under the 2024 IRC/IBC as locally amended, including the Town's Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (100 mph Vult wind speed/Exposure B, Seismic Design Category B, 48-inch frost depth, ground/roof snow load per the ASCE Hazard tool, mandatory ice barrier underlayment). Because the entire town lies within a National Historic Landmark District, HARC Certificate of Appropriateness approval is required before permit issuance for any exterior work.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plans must comply with the 2024 IRC/IBC as adopted (Ordinance 1620, effective 9/12/2025) and the Town's Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria: 100 mph Vult wind speed/Exposure B, Seismic Design Category B, 48-inch minimum frost depth, ice barrier underlayment required, ground/roof snow load determined per the ASCE Hazard tool (or the Structural Engineer Association of Colorado's 'Snow Load Design Data for Colorado', whichever is most restrictive)
- Roof design must comply with snow-shed mitigation requirements (IBC 903.5/IRC R318.2.1) so ice/snow does not shed onto occupied areas, egress doors, walkways, or utility meters
- HARC Certificate of Appropriateness required before building permit issuance for any exterior design elements, since Telluride's core is a National Historic Landmark District
- Construction Mitigation Plan (CMP) required and must be approved by the Building Department (referred to Planning and Public Works) prior to permit issuance for any project disturbing 500+ sq ft of property or involving demolition/renovation of 500+ sq ft within a 12-month period
- All contractors must hold a current Town of Telluride business license (Municipal Code Chapter 6)
- Applications submitted via the Town's SmartGov online portal (paper applications no longer accepted)
- Permit becomes invalid if work is not commenced within 180 days of issuance, or suspended/abandoned for 180 days after commencement
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (SmartGov)Submitted through the Town of Telluride SmartGov online portal (twn-telluride-co.smartgovcommunity.com)
- RequiredHARC Certificate of AppropriatenessRequired before building permit issuance for any project with exterior elements
- RequiredConstruction Mitigation PlanRequired for projects disturbing 500+ sq ft or involving 500+ sq ft of demolition/renovation within 12 months
- RequiredCertificate of High Altitude FormTown of Telluride form (DocumentCenter/View/141)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $51.50 | Table 1-A, Building Permit Fee Schedule effective 1/1/2023 |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $501.00 to $2,000.00 | $51.50 for the first $500 plus $3.35 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 | $101.75 for the first $2,000 plus $16.25 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 | $475.50 for the first $25,000 plus $11.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 | $769.25 for the first $50,000 plus $8.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 | $1,174.25 for the first $100,000 plus $6.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 | $3,774.25 for the first $500,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,001.00 and up | $6,574.25 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.20 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of Building Permit Fee | — |
| Town Use Tax | Construction cost x 40% x 4.5% | — |
| County Use Tax | Construction cost x 40% x 1% | — |
| Green Building Fee (TEMP) | 20% of the Building Permit Fee | Can alternately be mitigated on-site or off-site with an eligible renewable energy system, per Ordinance 1372 |
| Building License Fee | Construction cost x 0.007 | Exempt for single-family, duplex, and triplex units in the residential zone, and deed-restricted long-term housing units in any zone (Municipal Code Ch. 6, Sec. 6-1-20(5)) |
Residential Addition / Interior Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions and interior/exterior remodels to existing single-family, duplex, and townhouse structures in Telluride. Reviewed under the 2024 IRC as locally amended. HARC Certificate of Appropriateness is required before permit issuance for any exterior changes, since the entire town is within a National Historic Landmark District.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Reviewed under the 2024 IRC as amended by Ordinance 1620
- HARC Certificate of Appropriateness required before permit issuance for any exterior alteration
- Construction Mitigation Plan required if the project disturbs 500+ sq ft of property, or involves 500+ sq ft of renovation (interior and/or exterior) within a 12-month period, cumulative across projects on the same property
- Automatic sprinkler systems are NOT required for additions/alterations of less than 750 sq ft of area of work to an existing townhouse, one-, or two-family dwelling that does not already have a sprinkler system (IRC R309.1/R309.2 local amendment)
- All contractors must hold a current Town of Telluride business license
- Permit becomes invalid if work is not commenced within 180 days of issuance, or suspended/abandoned for 180 days after commencement
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (SmartGov)Submitted via the Town of Telluride SmartGov online portal
- RequiredHARC Certificate of AppropriatenessRequired prior to permit issuance for any exterior changes
- OptionalConstruction Mitigation PlanRequired if project scope meets the 500 sq ft disturbance/renovation threshold
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based Table 1-A as new construction) | $51.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the Building Permit Fee Schedule | Effective 1/1/2023 fee schedule |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of Building Permit Fee | — |
| Town Use Tax | Construction cost x 40% x 4.5% | — |
| County Use Tax | Construction cost x 40% x 1% | — |
| Green Building Fee (TEMP) | 20% of the Building Permit Fee | — |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, alteration, or repair of electrical systems in Telluride. Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted (Ordinance 1620) plus the 2023 Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code. Administered through the same SmartGov portal as building permits; fee calculated under the same Table 1-A valuation schedule used for building/mechanical/plumbing permits.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the Town of Telluride, plus the 2023 Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code
- Administered via SmartGov (twn-telluride-co.smartgovcommunity.com), the same portal used for building, plumbing, and mechanical permits
- Fee calculated per Table 1-A based on electrical-specific valuation (not a separate state-anchored schedule as used in some other Colorado home-rule towns)
- All contractors must hold a current Town of Telluride business license, plus any required Colorado state electrical licensure
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application (SmartGov)Submitted via the Town of Telluride SmartGov online portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee | Calculated per Table 1-A of the Building Permit Fee Schedule, based on electrical valuation | Same valuation-tier table used for Building/Mechanical/Plumbing; see Building Permit fee tiers |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of the Electrical Permit Fee | — |
| Town Use Tax | Construction cost x 40% x 4.5% | — |
| County Use Tax | Construction cost x 40% x 1% | — |
| Reinspection Fee | $65.00 per hour (or actual jurisdiction cost, whichever is greater) | — |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems in Telluride. Governed by the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted. Administered through the same SmartGov portal used for building/electrical/mechanical permits; fee calculated per the same Table 1-A valuation schedule.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2024 IPC as adopted by the Town of Telluride (Ordinance 1620)
- Administered via SmartGov, the same portal used for building, electrical, and mechanical permits
- Fee calculated per Table 1-A based on plumbing-specific valuation
- All contractors must hold a current Town of Telluride business license plus any required Colorado state plumbing licensure
- Fixture Unit Table (Town-published PDF) available as a reference for plumbing fixture sizing calculations
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit Application (SmartGov)Submitted via the Town of Telluride SmartGov online portal
- OptionalFixture Unit TableTown of Telluride reference document for plumbing fixture sizing (DocumentCenter/View/102)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee | Calculated per Table 1-A of the Building Permit Fee Schedule, based on plumbing valuation | — |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of the Plumbing Permit Fee | — |
| Town Use Tax | Construction cost x 40% x 4.5% | — |
| County Use Tax | Construction cost x 40% x 1% | — |
| Water/Sewer Tap Fee | Per the Town's separate Water/Sewer Tap Fee schedule (updated annually; a 2026 edition is published) | Applies to new taps/connections, not every plumbing permit |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, cooling, ventilation, and gas appliance installation or replacement in Telluride. Governed by the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) as adopted. Administered through the same SmartGov portal and Table 1-A fee schedule used for building/electrical/plumbing permits.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2024 IMC and 2024 IFGC as adopted by the Town of Telluride (Ordinance 1620)
- Administered via SmartGov, the same portal used for building, electrical, and plumbing permits
- Fee calculated per Table 1-A based on mechanical-specific valuation
- All contractors must hold a current Town of Telluride business license
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical Permit Application (SmartGov)Submitted via the Town of Telluride SmartGov online portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Fee | Calculated per Table 1-A of the Building Permit Fee Schedule, based on mechanical valuation | — |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of the Mechanical Permit Fee | — |
| Town Use Tax | Construction cost x 40% x 4.5% | — |
| County Use Tax | Construction cost x 40% x 1% | — |
Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing work in the Town of Telluride, reviewed as a Building Permit under the same Table 1-A valuation-based fee schedule (no separate flat re-roof fee is published). Governed by the 2024 IBC/IRC as adopted, with mandatory snow-shed mitigation design (IBC 903.5/IRC R318.2.1) and the Town's Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (ice barrier underlayment required, ground/roof snow load per the ASCE Hazard tool). HARC review is required for any visible roofing change since the town is a National Historic Landmark District.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Reviewed under the 2024 IBC/IRC as adopted; billed under the same Building Permit Table 1-A valuation schedule (no standalone flat roofing fee published)
- Roof design must include snow-shed mitigation per IBC 903.5/IRC R318.2.1 so ice/snow does not shed onto occupied areas, egress doors, walkways, decks, or utility meters
- Ice barrier underlayment is required per the Town's Table R301.2 design criteria
- Roof snow loads determined per the ASCE Hazard tool or the Structural Engineer Association of Colorado's 'Snow Load Design Data for Colorado', whichever is most restrictive (IBC Section 1608.1 local amendment)
- HARC Certificate of Appropriateness required before permit issuance for any visible/exterior roofing material or design change, since roofing is exterior work within a National Historic Landmark District
- All contractors must hold a current Town of Telluride business license
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (SmartGov) — Re-Roof scopeSubmitted via the Town of Telluride SmartGov online portal; HARC approval attached
- RequiredHARC Certificate of AppropriatenessRequired for any visible roofing material or design change
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, Table 1-A, same schedule as new construction) | $51.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the Building Permit Fee Schedule | No separate flat re-roof fee is published; billed under the general Table 1-A Building Permit Fee schedule based on roofing project valuation |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | — |
| Town Use Tax | Construction cost x 40% x 4.5% | — |
| County Use Tax | Construction cost x 40% x 1% | — |
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 Telluride building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.