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Yuma building permits
VerifiedYuma, Colorado — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Building Permit (New Construction, Addition, Alteration, Repair)
VerifiedCity of Yuma issues a single general-purpose Building Permit Application covering new construction, additions, alterations, and repairs to residential structures, selected via a 'Class of Work' checkbox (New / Addition / Alteration / Repair / Move / Remove / Demolition) on one shared form. Reviewed under the 2015 IBC/IRC as adopted. No separate application exists per project type.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Complete the City of Yuma Building Permit Application, selecting the applicable Class of Work checkbox (New, Addition, Alteration, Repair, Move, Remove, or Demolition)
- Provide owner name/address, contractor name and license number (where applicable to the trade), type of construction, occupancy group/division, zone, fire zone, zoning, and total estimated cost of project
- Attach a sketch of the project if applicable (sketch-attached checkbox on the form)
- Plans filed as required for the scope of work; the Building Inspector determines plan submittal requirements case by case (no separate published plan-submittal checklist was found distinct from the application form itself)
- Required inspections must be requested one working day in advance (call 970-848-3878)
- Work must be commenced within 6 months of permit issuance or the permit becomes invalid; work suspended or abandoned for 1 year likewise invalidates the permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCity of Yuma's single shared application form covering New/Addition/Alteration/Repair/Move/Remove/Demolition classes of work; available at City Hall or via the City's Permits and Forms webpage
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $100.00 | Resolution #46, Series of 2024, City of Yuma Fee Schedule, effective 11/19/2024 |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $501.00 and up | $100.00 for the first $500.00 plus $2.00 for each additional $1,000.00 of valuation (or fraction thereof) | Resolution #46, Series of 2024 |
| Penalty — work started prior to obtaining a building permit | $150.00 | Resolution #46, Series of 2024 |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedDemolition is one of the explicit 'Class of Work' checkbox options (New / Addition / Alteration / Repair / Move / Remove / Demolition) on the City's single shared Building Permit Application, billed under the same valuation-based fee schedule as other building permit work — confirmed 2026-07-23 by a direct read of Municode §15.04.010 ('Adopted'), which states the adopted 2015 IBC governs '...the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use and the demolition of such structures in the City of Yuma; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor...'. No separate City-specific demolition application or fee category is published. Independent of the City process, Colorado state law requires an asbestos inspection and a CDPHE notification (with its own fee and a 10-working-day waiting period) before ANY demolition in the state, regardless of size or whether asbestos is found.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Complete the City of Yuma Building Permit Application, selecting the 'Demolition' Class of Work checkbox
- Provide total estimated cost/valuation of the demolition project for fee calculation
- Coordinate utility disconnects (water, sewer, electric) with the City prior to demolition; no separate published checklist for this step was found beyond the general permit process
- STATE REQUIREMENT (independent of the City permit, RE-VERIFIED 2026-07-23 on a live primary source): per Colorado Air Quality Control Commission Regulation 8, Part B, administered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Air Pollution Control Division, the building or area to be demolished must first be inspected for asbestos by a Colorado-certified asbestos inspector, and 'you must provide notification for all demolitions of all facilities' — a Demolition Notification Application Form must be submitted to CDPHE, along with payment of a notification fee, even if no asbestos is found, and a mandatory 10-working-day notification period is required before demolition can commence. This applies statewide (not a City-of-Yuma-specific requirement) and is in addition to, not a substitute for, the City's Building Permit Application.
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Demolition class of work)Same shared form used for all building permit classes of work
- RequiredCDPHE Demolition Notification Application FormSubmitted to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (Air Pollution Control Division), not the City of Yuma, prior to any demolition statewide, even if no asbestos was found during the required pre-demolition inspection
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based schedule as general building permits) | $100.00 minimum for valuation $1.00-$500.00; $100.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000.00 of valuation above $500.00 | Resolution #46, Series of 2024 — no separate demolition-specific fee line item was found; billed under the general Building Permit Fee schedule |
| State of Colorado CDPHE Demolition Notice Fee (separate from the City permit) | $50.00 base fee plus $5.00 per 1,000 square feet | Per CDPHE's Asbestos support and guidance: Renovation, demolition, and certification page (live-verified 2026-07-23), paid to CDPHE via its online payment portal, not to the City of Yuma; required statewide for all demolitions regardless of whether asbestos is found |
Re-Roof Permit
VerifiedRequired for roofing and re-roofing projects in the City of Yuma. Work must conform to Chapter 15 of the 2015 IBC/IRC/ICC. No contractor license is required. A distinctive feature of Yuma's process is a photo-based remote mid-roof inspection option as an alternative to an onsite visit.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- A building permit is required before starting any roofing or re-roofing project
- Work must conform to Chapter 15 of the 2015 IBC, IRC, and ICC as specified
- No contractor license is required for roofing work
- Mid-roof inspection required for all roofs, satisfied either by an onsite visit from the Building Inspector or by submitting photos of all roof slopes (plus the building front) once underlayment is installed
- Final inspection performed in-person by the Building Inspector once the roof is complete
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Roofing/Re-Roof scope)Same shared Building Permit Application form; obtained from City Hall or the City's website
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based schedule as general building permits) | $100.00 minimum for valuation $1.00-$500.00; $100.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000.00 of valuation above $500.00 | Resolution #46, Series of 2024 — no separate flat re-roof fee is published; billed under the general Building Permit Fee schedule |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedElectrical permits and inspections within City of Yuma limits are administered by the Colorado State Electrical Board (Division of Professions and Occupations, DORA/DPO) rather than the City itself. Yuma County does not appear on the State's published list of counties with their own local Electrical Inspection Program, so State jurisdiction applies. Governed by the National Electrical Code (NEC) edition currently adopted by the State Electrical Board.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Confirmed NOT locally administered: Yuma County is absent from the Colorado DPO 'Electrical Local Inspection Areas' exception list (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Chaffee, City of Pueblo/Town of Boone, Delta (City of Delta only), Denver, Douglas, Eagle, El Paso, Jefferson, Larimer, Mesa, Pitkin, Pueblo, Routt, San Miguel (Telluride/Mountain Village), Summit, Teller, Weld) — meaning the State, not the City, holds inspection jurisdiction
- Yuma County's own official Land Use Contact List page directs applicants to the State's online electrical permit system (dpo.colorado.gov/Electrical) rather than a City or County office
- Permit purchased through the State's Online Permitting System; a valid credit card, job site address, and (for electrical) square footage of living space to be wired, power supplier name, and materials/labor cost are required at application
- Per State policy, the contractor/contractor representative or an adult homeowner (18+) or their representative must be present for inspection of occupied dwelling units
- A homeowner may self-perform electrical work at their own residence and pull the permit themselves; a hired Electrical Contractor is responsible for obtaining the permit, and the homeowner should not submit the application themselves in that case
Required documents
- RequiredState of Colorado Online Electrical Permit (via DORA/DPO Online Permitting System)Purchased directly through dpo.colorado.gov/Electrical; not a City of Yuma form
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State Electrical Permit Fee | Set by the Colorado State Electrical Board fee schedule (not a City of Yuma fee) | Fee amounts are determined by the State's own published Electrical Board fee schedule (dpo.colorado.gov/Electrical), not by the City of Yuma's Resolution #46 Fee Schedule, since the City does not administer this permit type |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedPlumbing permits and inspections within City of Yuma limits are administered by the Colorado State Plumbing Board (Division of Professions and Occupations, DORA/DPO) rather than the City itself. Yuma County does not appear on the State's published list of counties with their own local Plumbing Inspection Program, so State jurisdiction applies. Governed by the most recent International Plumbing Code (IPC) edition adopted by the State of Colorado.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Confirmed NOT locally administered: Yuma County is absent from the Colorado DPO 'Plumbing Local Inspection Areas' exception list (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Chaffee, City of Pueblo/Town of Boone, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Eagle, El Paso, Elbert, Garfield, Gilpin, Grand, Jackson, Jefferson, La Plata, Lake, Larimer, Mesa, Moffat, Pitkin, Prowers, Pueblo, Routt, Summit, Teller, Weld) — meaning the State, not the City, holds inspection jurisdiction
- Yuma County's own official Land Use Contact List page directs applicants to the State's online plumbing permit system (dpo.colorado.gov/Plumbing) rather than a City or County office
- Permit purchased through the State's Online Permitting System; residential installations require a fixture count (traps, water hammer arrestors, backflow preventers, water heaters, fuel gas outlets, fuel gas pressure regulators); commercial installations require a valuation of installation
- A separate permit is required for each detached structure on the same property
- Per State policy, the contractor/contractor representative or an adult homeowner (18+) or their representative must be present for inspection of occupied dwelling units
Required documents
- RequiredState of Colorado Online Plumbing Permit (via DORA/DPO Online Permitting System)Purchased directly through dpo.colorado.gov/Plumbing; not a City of Yuma form
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State Plumbing Permit Fee | Set by the Colorado State Plumbing Board fee schedule (not a City of Yuma fee) | Fee amounts are determined by the State's own published Plumbing Board fee schedule (dpo.colorado.gov/Plumbing), not by the City of Yuma's Resolution #46 Fee Schedule, since the City does not administer this permit type |
Rooftop Solar / Photovoltaic Permit
VerifiedRequired for solar PV (and small wind turbine) installations connecting to the City of Yuma Utilities electric grid. Requires both a building permit and an electrical inspection (performed by the State Electrical Board, since the City has no local electrical program), plus a separate Application for Interconnection and Facilities Interconnection Agreement with City of Yuma Utilities.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for the physical installation
- Electrical inspection required, performed by the State Electrical Board (City of Yuma has no local electrical inspection program; see electrical-permit entry)
- Separate Application for Interconnection and Facilities Interconnection Agreement required with City of Yuma Utilities before connecting to the grid
- Customer must purchase and install a meter socket on the generator output and a lockable, utility-accessible disconnect switch
- Net metering available for residential systems up to 10 kW and commercial systems up to 25 kW; larger systems may still interconnect but are billed differently (see fees)
- Wind turbines are treated the same as solar PV systems for interconnection purposes
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Interconnection (City of Yuma Utilities, Document A)Submitted to City of Yuma Utilities with the applicable processing fee; requires job site address, system size, and equipment details
- RequiredFacilities Interconnection AgreementExecuted between the customer and City of Yuma Utilities prior to grid connection
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCity of Yuma's shared Building Permit Application, for the physical PV installation
- RequiredState Electrical PermitPurchased through the State Electrical Board's Online Permitting System for the required electrical inspection
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Interconnection processing fee — systems 25 kW-DC and under | $250.00, non-refundable | Per the City of Yuma Utilities Interconnection Policy and Guidelines and the Colorado Rooftop Solar and Net Metering FAQ distributed by City of Yuma Utilities |
| Interconnection processing fee — systems larger than 25 kW | $500.00, non-refundable | Per the Rooftop Solar and Net Metering FAQ |
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based schedule as general building permits) | $100.00 minimum for valuation $1.00-$500.00; $100.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000.00 of valuation above $500.00 | Resolution #46, Series of 2024 |
| State Electrical Permit Fee | Set by the Colorado State Electrical Board fee schedule (not a City fee) | — |
EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit
VerifiedThe City of Yuma has no dedicated EV charger/EVSE permit type or fee line. As with rooftop solar, the electrical portion of an EV charger installation (circuit wiring, panel/service upgrade, equipment) is permitted and inspected by the Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA/DPO), not the City's Building Inspector, since Yuma County does not appear on the State's list of counties with a local Electrical Inspection Program. A separate City of Yuma structural building permit (valuation-based, Resolution #46, Series of 2024) may apply if the installation involves new construction (e.g., a carport or panel enclosure). No City of Yuma Utilities interconnection fee applies to an EV charger the way it does to solar, since a charger draws power rather than exporting it to the grid. Re-verified 2026-07-20: because Yuma County has no local electrical inspection program, the governing mechanism is the State Electrical Board's direct statutory authority under C.R.S. § 12-115-120(2) — a state electrical inspector must inspect the work within three WORKING days of the inspection request (§ 12-115-120(2)(b)), and the Board sets its own fee based on actual inspection cost (§ 12-115-121(1)) rather than a published table, confirmed directly against both statute sections and the Board's current rules (3 CCR 710-1), which likewise publish no static fee schedule.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Apply for the electrical permit covering EV charger circuit wiring and equipment installation directly through the Colorado State Electrical Board's Online Permitting System (dpo.colorado.gov/Electrical) — NOT through the City of Yuma's Building Inspector, which has no electrical-permitting jurisdiction here
- Work must comply with whichever NEC edition the Colorado State Electrical Board currently has adopted
- If the charger installation is bundled with new construction or a structural addition, a separate City of Yuma structural building permit (valuation-based, Resolution #46, Series of 2024) applies for that portion
- A homeowner may self-perform electrical work at their own residence and pull the State permit themselves; a hired Electrical Contractor is responsible for obtaining the permit if one is hired
Required documents
- RequiredState of Colorado Online Electrical Permit (via DORA/DPO Online Permitting System)Purchased directly through dpo.colorado.gov/Electrical for the EV charger circuit/equipment work; not a City of Yuma form
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State Electrical Board Permit Fee | Set by the State Electrical Board per C.R.S. § 12-115-121(1) based on actual inspection cost — calculated and charged online at the DPO Online Permitting System, not published as a static table | No dedicated EV-specific fee tier exists; same state-administered mechanism documented in this file's electrical-permit and rooftop-solar-pv-permit entries. The statutory reference point is § 12-115-121(2)(a)'s cap of $120 (base, CPI-adjusted annually since Jan 1, 2021) plus up to an 8% valuation-based surcharge, which governs LOCAL government fees — not the State Board's own direct-inspection fee for jurisdictions like Yuma County |
| Building Permit Fee (structural portion, if new construction/addition is involved) | $100.00 minimum for valuation $1.00-$500.00; $100.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000.00 of valuation above $500.00 | Resolution #46, Series of 2024 — applies only if the EV charger installation involves new structural work beyond the electrical circuit itself |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.
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