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Mission Statement - Administer adopted building codes to assure that both new and existing building construction is safe.

The Building Department is responsible for professional building services including permits, plan review, inspections, and code enforcement for all the unincorporated areas of Larimer County. We are committed to ensuring compliance with the adopted codes and to protect the health and safety of Larimer County residents.

Customer Service Survey

Please help the Building Department improve our service by completing our online Customer Survey. You may also direct comments to the Customer Advocate, Naomi O'Connor, via e-mail or by calling (970) 498-7677.

Hot Topics

Office Closures & Staff Furloughs - The Building Department will close offices and furlough staff as the result of decreased revenues due to the downturn in the economy.

New State Law Requires Installation of Carbon Monoxide Alarms in Homes

Building Department Gives Awards for Professionalism

Tool Box Tips

Ever wonder how you can obtain property dimensions to draw a plot plan? Owners/Applicants can now access parcel maps to obtain property line dimensions from the Assessor's parcel information. Utilize our plot plan submittal requirements to draw a complete scaled plot plan for your permit submittal.

See sample diagram of plot plan [pdf]

Building Information

Schedule your building inspections, check your plan status, and more online. If you are unable to schedule your inspection request, please call the Permit Fast Track assistance line at (970) 498-7675.

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One & Two Family Residential

Commercial, Industrial, and Multi-Family Building

Accessory Buildings, Agriculture, Garages & Sheds

Plumbing, Heating, Gas, Roofing & Miscellaneous Permits

Signs

Please contact the Planning Department for the Planner on Call at 498-7679.
Land Use Code regarding Signs
Sign Application Form

Wildfire Hazard Mitigation

Wildfire Hazard Mitigation

Contractor Licensing Program

Building Contractor Licensing Program Resolution
Building Contractor Licensing Handout
Contractor License Fee Schedule
Contractor Licensing Application Forms

Contact Information

Address
200 W. Oak Street
Third Floor
PO Box 1190
Fort Collins, CO 80522-1190

Phone
(970) 498-7700
(970) 498-7667 Fax

Office Hours
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Closed 2^nd & 4^th Mondays
(except Holidays)

Estes Park Office
1601 Brodie Ave.
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 577-2100
(970) 577-2101 Fax
Office Hours
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
M,W,Th,F
Closed 2^nd & 4^th Mondays

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Design Wind & Snow Loads

Addressing/Street Names

Related Offices

Estes Valley Info

Municipal Building Depts.