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La Salle building permits
La Salle, Colorado — as published 2026-07-06.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
Required for new single-family/duplex construction in the Town of La Salle. Reviewed under the 2018 IRC/IBC as currently enforced by the Town, plus the 2012 IECC energy provisions and local Chapter 18 amendments (engineered foundation/soils report requirement, stud/joist spacing, egress and sleeping-room definitions). Plan review and inspections are performed by ProCode Inc. (SAFEbuilt) under contract to the Town.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plans must comply with the 2018 IRC/IBC as currently enforced by the Town, the 2012 IECC, and the 2020 NEC
- Foundation design and construction drawings must be stamped by a Colorado-registered professional engineer or licensed architect, based on an engineer's soils report (per codified Chapter 18 IRC local amendment)
- A site certification prepared by a State-licensed professional engineer or land surveyor is required for new Group R Division 3 (single-family/duplex) occupancies prior to certificate of occupancy
- Floor joists spaced a maximum of 19.2 inches on center, or engineered to an L/480 deflection limit; exterior and load-bearing wall studs spaced no more than 16 inches on center
- Electrical and plumbing contractors must hold current Colorado DORA (State Electrical Board / State Plumbing Board) licenses, registered with the Town/ProCode and subject to contemporaneous license verification per the Colorado Chapter ICC 'Procedure for Contemporaneous Reviews of Electrical and Plumbing Licenses' (HB19-1086, SB19-156)
- Application submitted through the Town's Community Core online permitting system; a hard copy of reviewed/stamped plans must be kept on the job site — this remains the applicant's responsibility even after electronic approval
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Town of La Salle's Community Core online permitting portal
- RequiredStamped Structural/Foundation PlansFoundation plans stamped by a Colorado-registered engineer or licensed architect, based on an engineer's soils report
- RequiredSite CertificationRequired for new single-family/duplex (Group R Division 3) occupancies prior to certificate of occupancy, prepared by a State-licensed engineer or land surveyor
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Valuation-based (labor + materials + profit, including electrical/plumbing scope); no current numeric valuation-tier fee table is published by the Town or ProCode as of this review — contact ProCode (970-305-3161) or Town Hall (970-284-6931) for a project-specific quote. Codified Chapter 18 Sec. 18-9 references 'the current fee schedule contained in the 2003 International Building Code' as amendable by Town Board resolution, but no such current resolution is published online. | |
| Construction Use Tax | 2% of total material cost | Per the Town's Building Permits page: 'The Town also has a 2% use tax on the total cost of the material.' |
| Credit Card Processing Fee | $3.00 per phone transaction | Credit card transactions are not accepted above $350.00 total |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
Required for additions, basement refinishes, and interior remodels to existing residential structures in La Salle. Reviewed under the 2018 IRC as currently enforced, with a lighter document set than new construction for remodels not involving structural changes.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Additions and basement refinishes require full compliance with the 2018 IRC as enforced by the Town
- Structural changes (wall removal, new foundation elements) require engineer/architect-stamped plans
- Electrical/plumbing/mechanical scope within an addition or remodel requires a licensed, Town-registered contractor holding a current Colorado DORA license
- Application submitted via Community Core online permitting system
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted via Community Core
- OptionalStructural Plans (if applicable)Required if the scope includes new foundation work or removal of load-bearing elements
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Valuation-based (labor + materials + profit); no current published valuation-tier table — contact ProCode or Town Hall for a project-specific quote | |
| Construction Use Tax | 2% of total material cost | — |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration, or repair in La Salle, issued locally by the Town (via ProCode) under the 2020 NEC as adopted. Electricians must hold a current Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) license, which the Town/ProCode verifies contemporaneously per the standard Colorado Chapter ICC procedure (SB19-156).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2020 NEC as currently enforced by the Town
- Electricians must register with the Town/ProCode before applying for a permit and must provide current Colorado DORA State Electrical Board license credentials at registration
- Town/ProCode staff verify DORA license status contemporaneously using DORA's licensing service; inspectors may also conduct field reviews of electricians and apprentices on job sites, with emphasis on large multifamily/commercial sites
- Non-compliance discovered during a contemporaneous review may result in a complaint filed with the State Electrical Board per C.R.S. Title 12, Article 115
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted via Community Core; contractor registration with current DORA license required
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee | Valuation-based (installation labor + materials + profit); no current published fee table — contact ProCode or Town Hall for a quote | |
| Construction Use Tax | 2% of total material cost | — |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair in La Salle, issued locally by the Town (via ProCode) under the 2018 IPC as adopted, with local frost-depth and sewer-depth amendments carried forward from codified Chapter 18. Plumbers must hold a current Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA) license, contemporaneously verified by the Town/ProCode per HB19-1086.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2018 IPC as currently enforced by the Town
- Exterior water supply piping required not less than 6 inches below the frost line and not less than 48 inches below finish grade (local Chapter 18 amendment)
- Plumbers must register with the Town/ProCode before applying for a permit and provide current Colorado DORA State Plumbing Board license credentials, subject to contemporaneous verification
- Two dedicated documents on the Town's Building Permits page address plumbing contemporaneous review specifically (2019 SOP and a general contemporaneous-reviews procedure)
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit ApplicationSubmitted via Community Core; contractor registration with current DORA Plumbing license required
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee | Valuation-based; no current published fee table — contact ProCode or Town Hall for a quote | |
| Construction Use Tax | 2% of total material cost | — |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
Required for HVAC, gas line, and swamp cooler installations in La Salle, under the 2018 IMC/IFGC as currently enforced by the Town.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2018 IMC and 2018 IFGC as currently enforced by the Town
- Plastic fuel gas piping must be installed a minimum of 18 inches below grade (local Chapter 18 amendment); fuel gas test pressure locally amended from 3 psig to 10 psig
- Explicitly listed as requiring a permit on the Town's Building Permits page: HVAC systems, gas lines, water heaters, swamp coolers
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical Permit ApplicationSubmitted via Community Core
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Fee | Valuation-based; no current published fee table — contact ProCode or Town Hall for a quote | |
| Construction Use Tax | 2% of total material cost | — |
Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)
Required for roofing/re-roofing work in La Salle. Governed by the 2018 IRC/IBC as currently enforced.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Roof plan and material specifications submitted per Town/ProCode requirements
- Explicitly listed as a permit-required project type on the Town's Building Permits page ('roofs')
Required documents
- RequiredRoofing Permit ApplicationSubmitted via Community Core
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roofing Permit Fee | Valuation-based; no current published fee table — contact ProCode or Town Hall for a quote | |
| Construction Use Tax | 2% of total material cost | — |
Demolition Permit
Required for demolition of structures in La Salle. Explicitly listed on the Town's Building Permits page.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Explicitly listed as a permit-required project type on the Town's Building Permits page ('demolition')
- Subject to codified Chapter 18's Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings where applicable to unsafe/dangerous structures
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit ApplicationSubmitted via Community Core
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit Fee | No current published fee table — contact ProCode or Town Hall for a quote |
Deck / Patio Permit
Required for deck and patio construction in La Salle. Explicitly listed on the Town's Building Permits page ('decks,' 'patios').
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Explicitly listed as a permit-required project type on the Town's Building Permits page
- Foundation/footing elements, where applicable, subject to the same local engineered-foundation amendments as new construction if structural
Required documents
- RequiredDeck/Patio Permit ApplicationSubmitted via Community Core
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Deck/Patio Permit Fee | Valuation-based; no current published fee table — contact ProCode or Town Hall for a quote | |
| Construction Use Tax | 2% of total material cost | — |
Rooftop Solar / Photovoltaic Permit
Required for rooftop solar/photovoltaic installations in La Salle. The Town has adopted the Model Colorado Electric and Solar Ready Code, though this governs electric/solar-readiness in new construction rather than retrofit PV installation specifically; a standard electrical permit process applies to PV installation itself.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical scope governed by the 2020 NEC as adopted by the Town
- Installer must hold a current Colorado DORA State Electrical Board license, subject to the Town's contemporaneous review procedure
- New construction is subject to the Model Colorado Electric and Solar Ready Code's electric/solar-readiness provisions (per HB22-1362), though this does not itself constitute a separate PV installation permit
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application — Solar/PV scopeSubmitted via Community Core
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee (PV installation) | Valuation-based; no current published fee table — contact ProCode or Town Hall for a quote |
Sources & verification
Key facts 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 La Salle building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.