The Community Planning & Permitting Department physical office in Boulder is now open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Tuesdays the department is open by appointment only from 12:30–4:30 p.m. Most services are available virtually in addition to in-person services. Staff is available at 303-441-3930, online, or via appointment. For Marshall Fire questions, contact MarshallRebuilding@bouldercounty.org.
Building Publications, Forms, Applications
Building Permits and Fees
- Building Permit Application Form (B01)
- Building Permit Fees (B33), updated January 1, 2020.
Building Code
- Current 2015 Building Code Amendments (for building permits applied for on or after January 1, 2017)
- 2015 Building Code Amendments (for building permits applied for in 2016)
- View Building Code Amendments for past building codes
Forms and Applications
- Building Envelope Verification Form (B61)
- Building Permit Application (B01)
- Existing Grade Verification Form (B62)
- Fire Sprinkler and Fire Cistern Approval Form (W07)
- Grading Permit Application Form (B12)
- Height Survey Verification Form (B63)
- Jobsite Construction Recycling Checklist (B50)
- Renewable Energy Offset Requirements Form (B51)
- Setback Survey Verification Form (B64)
- Sign Permit Application Form (B56)
- Stormwater Quality Permit Application Form SWQP (B11)
- Temporary Emergency Permit Application (B74)
- Window and Door Replacement Submittal Form (B22)
Publications
BuildSmart
- BuildSmart Checklist
- BuildSmart: Indoor Air Quality and Water Conservation (BS04)
- BuildSmart: National Registry of Accredited Home Energy Raters (HERS Raters) (BS06)
Inspections
- Building Inspection Coordination and Scheduling (B19)
- Inspection Reports and Surveys (B20)
- Required Inspections and Procedures (B21)
Other Publications
- Agricultural Pond Safety (B75)
- Basement Finishing (B03)
- Before You Build (B04)
- Building Deconstruction and Recycling (BS02)
- Building Permit Fees (B33)
- Building Permits for Residential Construction (B06)
- Commercial Plan Submittal Checklist (B70)
- Construction & Demolition Recycling Resources
- Construction Site Rehabilitation Plan (P15)
- Construction Without a Building Permit (B08)
- Contractor License (B60)
- Conversion of an Existing Dwelling to an Accessory Structure (B40)
- Damage Repair Cost and Improvement Cost (B78)
- Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings (B10)
- Factory Built and Manufactured Building Plan Approval (B13)
- Fire Sprinkler System Plan (B44)
- Garage Construction (B15)
- Generator Checklist – Residential (B77)
- Grading Permit Requirements (B17)
- Ignition Resistant Construction (B37)
- Pool and Spa System Checklist (B49)
- Propane Tank Installation and Location (B23)
- Relocated Buildings (B29)
- Residential Deck Plan Requirements (B09)
- Residential Plan Checklist (B24)
- Residential Stairways, Handrails, Ramps and Guards (B32)
- Safety Glazing (B30)
- Small Wind Electric Systems Checklist (B38)
- Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms (B76)
- Solar Photovoltaic Systems Checklist (B46)
- Solar Thermal Systems Checklist (B48)
- Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs (B26)
- Temporary Emergency Permit (B73)
- Utility Burial Depths for Underground Water and Sewer Lines (B07)
- When Do I Need a Building Permit? (B05)