Permits

All Building Permit Applications must be submitted digitally by emailing buildingdepartment@elbertcounty-co.gov 

PLEASE PUT THE PROPERTY ADDRESS IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL


Current review time for building permits is 8-12 weeks from a complete submittal for all residential, accessory, and commercial projects.


All building permits must be designed to meet 2018 I Codes. Please review the design criteria table for more information.

Design Table


It shall be the sole responsibility of the property owner and/or permit holder to verify all utilities and easements including water, sewer, well, septic, electric, phone, cable, fiber optic, and gas prior to excavation or construction of any structure.


  1. Residential
  2. Accessory
  3. Simple
  4. Commercial

For New Residence and ADUs impact fees may be due. You are responsible for reaching out to your fire and school district to pay applicable fees. For information on the impact fees the County collects please reach out to Planning at cds@elbertcounty-co.gov .


New Primary Residence 


New Residence (Modular/ Manufactured House)

New Residence (Stick Built)

New Residence Conversion of Existing Non Residential Structure to Primary House

Tiny House (Primary Home)


New Accessory Dwelling (ADU)


Non-Integrated ADU (Stick Built)

Non- Integrated ADU (Modular/Manufactured)

Integrated ADU as an Addition

Integrated ADU( Finish of Existing Residential Space/ Basement Finish)

Non- Integrated ADU Conversion of Existing Non Residential Structure

ADU Tiny House


Alterations to Residence


Basement Finish (not ADU)

Remodel

Fire Repair

Addition To Residence