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Demolition Permit in Silverthorne, Colorado

Required for demolition of a structure in Silverthorne. Submittal is lighter than most other permit types on the Town's Permit Process page, requiring to-scale demo plans and landowner authorization.

Verified 2026-07-13 · Source

When you need this permit

  • To-scale demo plans
  • Landowner authorization letter
  • Applicants must read and understand the Demo Permit Acknowledgements document prior to applying online
  • No detailed multi-step review process (application submittal / outside agency / issuance / inspections breakdown) is published for demo permits the way it is for other permit types on the Town's Permit Process page — the page lists only the application requirements

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Fee schedule

Demolition Permit FeeTown of Silverthorne Permit Fees page, re-verified 2026-07-13; corrects the prior entry, which stated no demolition-specific flat fee was published and billed this permit under the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table — the current live page publishes a dedicated flat Demolition Permit Fee.
$50.00 flat, including plan review fee

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final Inspection

    Confirms complete removal per permit scope; not itemized in detail on the Town's Demo Permits section

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

Tips

  • Read the Demo Permit Acknowledgements document before applying — the Town explicitly requires applicants to review and understand it as a precondition, not just a formality.

Frequently asked questions

Silverthorne requires a demolition permit for: To-scale demo plans; Landowner authorization letter; Applicants must read and understand the Demo Permit Acknowledgements document prior to applying online; No detailed multi-step review process (application submittal / outside agency / issuance / inspections breakdown) is published for demo permits the way it is for other permit types on the Town's Permit Process page — the page lists only the application requirements. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Silverthorne Community Development Department, Building Division at 970-262-7360 before starting work.

In Silverthorne, the published Demolition Permit Fee is: $50.00 flat, including plan review fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Silverthorne does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Silverthorne Community Development Department, Building Division at 970-262-7360 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Demo Permit Application (SmartGov Portal); To-Scale Demo Plans; Landowner Authorization Letter; Demo Permit Acknowledgements. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Silverthorne requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Final Inspection. Schedule each through Town of Silverthorne Community Development Department, Building Division (970-262-7360).

Apply through Town of Silverthorne Community Development Department, Building Division at 601 Center Circle, P.O. Box 1309, Silverthorne, CO 80498. Phone: 970-262-7360, email: buildinginfo@silverthorne.org. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; building permit submittal appointments required (per Community Development FAQ). Town Hall main line (970) 262-7300; Community Development/Building direct line (970) 262-7360. Electrical permits are handled separately by the Summit County Building Department, 0037 Peak One Drive / 37 S.C.R. 1005, Frisco, CO, (970) 668-3170.. Official information: https://www.silverthorne.org/town-government/community-development/building-copy.

Silverthorne, Colorado has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with Town of Silverthorne local amendments — Town of Silverthorne Building Codes & Amendments page, https://www.silverthorne.org/town-government/community-development/building-copy/building-codes-construction-resources; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), with Town of Silverthorne local amendments — same source; 2023 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted by Town Ordinance 2023-10 — the Town's own Building Codes & Amendments page attributes this specific adoption to the Summit County Building Department ('Ordinance 2023-10 2023 NFPA70 National Electrical Code Adoption - from the Summit County Building Department'), consistent with Summit County issuing and governing all electrical permits Town-wide; Underlying building-code plan review and inspection for all permit types is performed by the Summit County Building Department 'based on the Building Code most recently adopted by the Town' — Town of Silverthorne Plan Review page, https://www.silverthorne.org/town-government/community-development/building-copy/resubmittals-and-revisions; IRC Section 321.1 as locally amended (temporary/permanent address numbering requirements) and IBC Sections 105.4, 105.6, 109.1, 109.5, 109.7, 104.10, 104.11, and 3402.1 as locally amended (administrative provisions: permit suspension/revocation, inspection access, reinspection fees, code-modification authority, alternate materials/methods, and additions/alterations conforming to new-construction code) — Town of Silverthorne Building Codes & Construction Resources page, General Requirements / Administrative Requirements sections. Local amendments apply — see the Silverthorne overview page for the full list.

To-scale demo plans, a landowner authorization letter, and acknowledgement of the Town's Demo Permit Acknowledgements document, submitted through the SmartGov online portal.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-13.

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

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