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Unincorporated Teller County building permits
VerifiedUnincorporated Teller County, Colorado — as published 2026-07-06.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
AUTHORITY MODEL: The Teller County Building Division is responsible for regulating building activities to ensure residential and commercial structures comply with applicable codes, and 'issues Permits and Inspects all land/property located within unincorporated Teller County.' Woodland Park, Cripple Creek, and Victor all have their own separate Building Departments for issuing permits and performing inspections within their own municipal jurisdictions. This is a direct, affirmative statement of first-party permit issuance to unincorporated-area residents (not a records/coordination-only office), independently confirmed live 2026-07-06. Source: https://www.tellercounty.gov/Building-DivisionColorado has no statewide mandatory building code for most jurisdictions (home-rule/county-adoption authority under C.R.S. Title 30, Article 28); Teller County adopts and amends its own construction codes for the unincorporated area via the Teller County Building Code, administered by a Board of Review created under C.R.S. 30-28-206 and 207.Teller County Building Code, as adopted by the Board of County Commissioners, effective 07/01/2023 (Resolution 06-22-2023 (21)), with subsequent amendment Resolution 11-09-2023 affecting contractor-license definitions and fees (Article II). This is the county's own current, in-force code compilation (58-page consolidated document), independently downloaded and read in full 2026-07-06. Source: Teller County Building Code (PDF), https://www.tellercounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/242/Teller-County-Building-Code-PDFArticle III - 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix Chapters AA, AB, AC, AG, AH, AJ, and AN, with numerous county-specific amendments (see localAmendments). Source: Teller County Building Code (PDF), Article IIIArticle IV - 2021 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix Chapters G, H, and I, and the 'Building Safety Journal.' Source: Teller County Building Code (PDF), Article IVArticle V - 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as amended by the State of Colorado, including Appendices B, E, and G. Colorado uses the International Plumbing Code (not the Uniform Plumbing Code) for this jurisdiction. Where Article V conflicts with Article III (IRC) or Article IV (IBC), Article V (the Plumbing Code) governs. Source: Teller County Building Code (PDF), Article V, Section 102.1Article VI - 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC), including Appendix Chapter A. Source: Teller County Building Code (PDF), Article VIArticle VII - 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including Appendix Chapter A. Source: Teller County Building Code (PDF), Article VIIArticle VIII - Mobile/Factory Built/Manufactured Housing Code, with county-specific definitions of Manufactured Home, Factory Built Home (Modular/IRC Code Compliant Unit, per 8 CCR 1302-3), and Mobile Home; a building permit is required for the permanent foundation and all utility connections. Source: Teller County Building Code (PDF), Article VIIIArticle IX - 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC/NFPA 70), adopted directly by Teller County (not merely deferred to a state board), governing all electrical alterations, repairs, replacements, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and appurtenances; where the 2021 IRC/IBC conflict with the NEC, the NEC (Article IX) prevails as the more restrictive code. Source: Teller County Building Code (PDF), Article IXArticle X - 2003 International Fire Code, adopted as the Teller County Fire Code for the unincorporated area by Teller County Ordinance #16. Source: Teller County Building Code (PDF), Article XArticle XII - 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), including the IECC Appendix for reference only. This is the county's own current adopted edition as of this review (2026-07-06) -- it is the 2018 edition, not the 2021 or 2024 edition. Colorado's HB22-1362 (statewide 'model' energy code adoption requirements for larger/home-rule jurisdictions with updates on a rolling schedule) was checked for applicability: Teller County's own code text does not reference HB22-1362 or a more recent IECC edition anywhere in the 58-page Building Code document, and no separate county page or resolution updating the energy code to a post-2018 edition was found. This is reported honestly as the genuinely current adopted edition rather than assumed to have been superseded. Source: Teller County Building Code (PDF), Article XIIArticle XIII - Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.1-2019, A17.3-2011, A18.1-2011, ASME QEI-2013, ANSI/ASSE A10.4-2007); all inspections performed by a State of Colorado-designated ANSI Certified Inspector with results submitted to the Building Department. Source: Teller County Building Code (PDF), Article XIIIArticle XIV - 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Source: Teller County Building Code (PDF), Article XIVArticle XV - Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition. Source: Teller County Building Code (PDF), Article XVArticle XVII - Penalties: violations of the Teller County Building Code are unlawful and punishable per C.R.S. 30-28-209 and 30-28-210. Source: Teller County Building Code (PDF), Article XVII
Permit types & fees
Single Family Dwelling (SFD) / New Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for construction of a new single-family dwelling in unincorporated Teller County, reviewed against the 2021 IRC as amended by the Teller County Building Code (Article III), plus the 2018 IECC (Article XII) and the county's own design criteria (57 psf ground snow load, 115 mph wind, Seismic Design Category B, 30-inch frost depth).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new single-family dwelling construction in unincorporated Teller County; issued and inspected directly by the Teller County Building Division
- Plans must comply with the 2021 IRC (Article III) plus the 2018 IECC (Article XII); must account for county design criteria: 57 psf ground snow load / 40 psf flat roof snow load (no ASCE 7 Chapter 7 reduction allowed), 115 mph ultimate wind speed with Exposure C, Seismic Design Category B, 30-inch minimum frost depth, and required ice-barrier underlayment
- Site-specific soils report and engineer/architect-stamped foundation design required for habitable structures per Article III Sections R401-R407
- Homeowner Builder permits limited to one new dwelling per owner in any 24-month period, and no more than two in any 10-year period, with primary-residency conditions on the second permit
- IECC (Energy Conservation) Application and a permanent Thermal Envelope Certificate required at final
- All contractors and sub-contractors working on the project must be licensed with Teller County (Board of Review-issued license) and insured per Article II
Required documents
- RequiredSingle Family Dwelling (SFD) Permit ApplicationPrimary residential building permit application
- RequiredSFD and Addition Requirements (PDF)Submittal checklist/guidelines for new single-family dwellings and additions
- RequiredIECC (Energy Conservation) Application (PDF)Energy-code compliance submittal
Fee schedule
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Residential Addition / Interior Remodel / Basement Finish Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, interior remodels, and basement finish work on existing one- and two-family dwellings in unincorporated Teller County, reviewed against the 2021 IRC as amended by the Teller County Building Code.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Separate permit applications exist for Residential Addition, Residential Interior Remodel, and Residential Basement Finish -- each is its own listed application category
- Design must meet county Design Criteria (57 psf snow load, 115 mph wind, Seismic Design Category B, 30-inch frost depth) where structurally applicable
- SFD and Addition Requirements (PDF) applies to additions; ICC Basement Finish Building Guide referenced for basement finish projects
- Foundation/structural work tied to an addition may require engineer/architect stamping per Article III Sections R401-R407
Required documents
- RequiredResidential Addition Permit ApplicationApplication for additions to existing dwellings
- RequiredSFD and Addition Requirements (PDF)Submittal checklist for additions
- RequiredResidential Interior Remodel Permit ApplicationApplication for interior remodel work
- RequiredResidential Basement Finish Permit ApplicationApplication for finishing an unfinished basement
- OptionalICC Basement Finish Building GuideReference guide for basement-finish code compliance
Fee schedule
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Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical wiring, panel, and equipment installation, alteration, or repair in unincorporated Teller County. Governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), directly adopted and enforced by Teller County (Article IX), not merely deferred to the state.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for installation, alteration, repair, or replacement of wiring, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and appurtenances
- Governed by the 2023 NEC (Article IX of the Teller County Building Code); where the 2023 NEC conflicts with the 2021 IRC/IBC, the NEC prevails
- Contractor/examinee must hold a current Colorado state electrical license (Master Electrician or equivalent), registered with the Teller County Building Department at no additional annual county fee for the registration itself
- Existing-wiring alterations: if more than 50% of a building's wiring (by floor-area served) or more than 50% of a circuit's outlets are changed, the ENTIRE wiring installation or circuit must be brought up to new-building standards
- Teller County performs its own electrical inspections and posts an Electrical Contemporaneous Review procedure per C.R.S. 12-23-116 to verify licensing/apprentice-ratio compliance
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationApplication for electrical permit
- OptionalElectrical Contemporaneous Review (PDF)State-mandated procedure Teller County posts as an Inspecting Entity performing its own electrical inspections, per C.R.S. 12-23-116(1)(a) and (10)
Fee schedule
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Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, replacement, or repair of plumbing systems in unincorporated Teller County. Governed by the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as amended by the State of Colorado (Article V), directly enforced by Teller County.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing permit required for fixture installation, water supply/drain-waste piping, and related plumbing work
- Governed by the 2021 IPC as amended by the State of Colorado, per Article V of the Teller County Building Code; uses the International Plumbing Code, not the Uniform Plumbing Code
- Where Article V (Plumbing Code) conflicts with Article III (IRC) or Article IV (IBC), Article V governs
- Contractor/examinee must hold a current Colorado state plumbing license (Master Plumber or equivalent), registered with the county at no additional annual county fee for the registration itself
- Teller County performs its own plumbing inspections and posts a Plumbing Contemporaneous Review procedure per HB19-1086
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit Application (PDF)Application for plumbing permit
- OptionalPlumbing Contemporaneous Review (PDF)State-mandated procedure Teller County posts as an Inspecting Entity performing its own plumbing inspections, per HB19-1086
Fee schedule
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Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, replacement, or repair of HVAC, ventilation, and fuel-gas-fired equipment in unincorporated Teller County. Governed by the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC, Article VI) and 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC, Article VII), with multiple county-specific amendments (floor furnaces and unvented room heaters prohibited).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Mechanical permit required for HVAC, ventilation, ductwork, and fuel-gas-fired appliance installation/alteration/repair
- Governed by the 2021 IMC and 2021 IFGC as amended by the Teller County Building Code
- Floor furnaces are PROHIBITED (both Article VI Section 910/1408 and Article VII Section 609) -- a genuine county-specific prohibition, not merely a code cross-reference
- Unvented room heaters may not be used for comfort heating in a dwelling unit and are prohibited in occupancy Groups A, E, I, and R
- Gas piping: copper and copper-alloy piping/tubing may not be used on natural gas systems; underground gas piping must be listed polyethylene plastic or corrugated stainless steel (with limited exceptions) and buried a minimum of 18 inches
- Contractor must hold a Teller County Mechanical Contractor A or B license (county-issued, in addition to any required state licensure)
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical Permit Application (PDF)Application for mechanical/HVAC permit
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Contractor A license (commercial/residential, annual) | $75.00 | Teller County Building Code Article II Section 105.g; testing required |
| Mechanical Contractor B license (residential only, annual) | $50.00 | Teller County Building Code Article II Section 105.g; testing required |
Re-Roof Permit
VerifiedRequired for roof replacement or re-roofing in unincorporated Teller County, reviewed against the 2021 IBC/IRC roofing provisions with Teller County's own ice-barrier-underlayment and roof-penetration amendments.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- A Re-Roof Permit Application (PDF) is a distinct, separately listed application category
- Ice barrier required for heated/conditioned structures: installed per manufacturer specification, extending 6 feet beyond the interior wall face of the exterior wall and covering the entire overhang -- a stricter local amendment than the base IRC/IBC ice-barrier requirement
- Roof jacks, attic vents, and similar penetrations must be located no less than 24 inches from the center of a valley to the closest edge of the penetration
Required documents
- RequiredRe-Roof Permit Application (PDF)Application for roof replacement/re-roofing
Fee schedule
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Solar Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of solar photovoltaic or other alternative-energy systems in unincorporated Teller County. Contractors performing the DC (direct current) side of installation must hold Teller County's Alternative Energy Installation Contractor AE/DC-side license; AC-side electrical work requires state electrical licensure.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Solar Permit Application is a distinct, separately listed application category
- Alternative Energy Installation Contractor AE/DC-side license required for the D/C side of photovoltaic system installation and repair (annual fee $75.00, no testing required, but state licensure may still be required for the A/C side and plumbing-adjacent work such as solar hot water)
- Covers Photovoltaic Solar Electric, Wind/Water Generated Electric, Solar Hot Water, Solar Heat (Active Space Heating), and Geothermal Energy systems; contractors must follow industry standards/codes and design prepared by a State of Colorado-licensed design professional
Required documents
- RequiredSolar Permit ApplicationApplication for solar PV or other alternative-energy system installation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Energy Installation Contractor AE/DC-side license (annual) | $75.00 | Teller County Building Code Article II Section 105.m; testing not required locally, but state licensure may be required for A/C-side electrical or plumbing work |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of structures in unincorporated Teller County. Only a licensed Teller County Demolition Contractor (Building Contractor D specialty license) may perform demolition, except that a licensed general contractor may wreck minor buildings or remove portions of buildings as part of an alteration/remodeling program.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Demolition Permit Application (PDF) is a distinct, separately listed application category, alongside a State of Colorado Demolition Information (PDF) reference handout
- Only a licensed demolition contractor may perform demolition (annual Class D specialty license fee $50.00, no testing required), except a licensed general contractor may wreck minor buildings/portions as part of alteration or remodeling
- Demolition contractors must show proof of X, C, and U provisions in their liability insurance policy prior to issuance of each permit
- Contractor is responsible for compliance with State asbestos/lead-based-paint removal regulations; all debris must be completely removed from the site
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit Application (PDF)Application for demolition permit
- OptionalState of Colorado Demolition Information (PDF)State reference handout on demolition requirements (asbestos/lead-paint)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Contractor (Building Contractor D specialty) license, annual | $50.00 | Teller County Building Code Article II Section 105.f; testing not required |
Residential Deck Permit
VerifiedRequired for construction of a new deck in unincorporated Teller County, with a separate 'Minor Deck' site-plan pathway for smaller projects. Reviewed against 2021 IRC deck provisions with county-specific ledger-flashing and lateral-load amendments.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Residential Deck Permit Application is a distinct, separately listed application category, with a separate Minor Deck Site Plan Requirements (PDF) pathway for smaller decks
- A water-resistive barrier must be placed between the deck ledger and structure substrate (Article III Section R507.2.4)
- The base IRC deck lateral-load-connection subsection (R507.9.2) is deleted in its entirety by Teller County -- confirm current lateral-load design approach directly with the Building Division rather than assuming the stock IRC prescriptive detail applies
- Decks which support another structure, spa, or hot tub, or which have piers spaced greater than 8 ft on center, must be designed by a licensed Colorado architect or engineer (a required-design trigger under Article III Section R105.3)
- Deck piers not exceeding 10 ft from the residence with =8 ft on-center spacing are exempt from the general engineered-foundation requirement
Required documents
- RequiredResidential Deck Permit ApplicationApplication for new deck construction
- OptionalICC Deck Building Guide (PDF)Reference guide for deck code compliance
- OptionalMinor Deck Site Plan Requirements (PDF)Simplified site-plan pathway for smaller deck projects
Fee schedule
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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 Unincorporated Teller County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.