Building Department

“The main objective of the Building Department is to provide services to the public in a manner that is convenient, informative and efficient. Our goal is to enhance the safety and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County through enforcement of the building codes.”

108 8th Street, Suite 401,

Glenwood Springs, Co 81601

Phone: 970-945-8212

Fax: 970-384-3470

Office Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm M-F

Email the Building Dept.

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Click here for the  CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM  requirements to be installed in residential properties.  Effective July 1st, 2009.

To obtain a building permit, complete a Building Permit Application and submit it with two (2) sets of construction documents.  The construction documents should include a foundation plan (an engineered design may be required) and a site/grading plan (if any resolutions and/or land use permit(s) are associated with this property you will need to submit them as well). Colorado Statutes require most commercial projects and some residential projects to be sealed by a Colorado Licensed Design Professional. A plan check fee is also collected at this time.

The permit review process includes a review for compliance with the Garfield County Zoning and Land Use Regulations and also for compliance with our building codes 2003 IRC, and 2003 IBC.  Also check out our other adopted construction codes. After the review is complete, the final fees will be calculated and the permit will be ready for issuance.

A Building Permit becomes null and void if the work authorized is not commenced within 180 days of the date of issuance and if work is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after commencement.

All Electrical Permits are to be issued through the State.  For Electrical Inspections in the Rifle Area call: 625-5085 & 625-4561

Building Permits

· Single family dwelling (complete package)

This includes all the permit applications needed for a new single family dwelling construction (Building permit - Driveway permit - Grading permit - Septic (ISDS)permit). 

· Manufactured dwellings (complete package)

This includes all the permit applications needed for a new Manufactured dwelling construction (Building permit - Driveway permit - Grading permit - Septic (ISDS) permit).

 · Commercial or Multi-Family (complete package)

This includes all the permit applications needed for a new Commercial or Multi-family dwelling construction (Building permit - Driveway permit - Grading permit - Septic (ISDS) permit).  It's recommended that the applicant and/or Architect meet with a Building Plans Examiner at the end of design development phase, and prior to submission of the construction documents.

· General Building Permits for :

• Residential 
• Commercial/multi-family  

These are general building permit applications for all small construction projects (deck, fence, etc) and additions (room additions, detached/attached garage, etc), or alterations (convert unfinished basement in to finish) for any residential or commercial building.

· Agricultural Employee Housing (Affidavit)

If you want to build an agricultural employee dwelling unit to provide housing for an agricultural employee, the owner will need to submit this agreement form along with a General Building permit.  Fees are based on square footage. 

· Garage agreement

If you want to build a garage prior to building a dwelling the owner will need to submit this agreement form along with a General Building permit (residential or commercial/multi-family).  

· Grading Permit

This permit is required for any excavation, grading, or earthwork construction including fills and embankments.  A Grading permit is not needed if there is a building permit in place for the same project.