Building Permits

Permits are required for all new construction, alterations, and remodels. Building Permits are a means to achieving a healthy, safe, energy efficient, and a durable built environment. As every project has unique parameters, please call us to discuss the scope of work and we can tell you if it requires a permit or not. The Town of Breckenridge and the staff of the Building Division look forward to working with you on your project.

The Town of Breckenridge Building Department only issues permits for work done within the Town of Breckenridge Town Limits.  Before starting the application process, please verify the address of your work is within the Town Limits.  The Summit County website has a search tool with information and jurisdictions for all properties.  Please click here to search your project's address, and make sure the jurisdiction listed is Breckenridge.

General Submittal Information

Building permit submittals for hot tubs, reroofs, and solar are available to apply for online. All other permit types are only accepted in person. We cannot accept them via email. Please come to our front desk during normal business hours to review your submittal with a staff member, obtain your sign-off sheet (if applicable), and to submit. Building permit applications are required to be complete with all requirements at the time of submittal. We cannot accept partial or incomplete applications. Please call us at 970-453-3180 ahead of time so we can go over the requirements for your specific project.

Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical permit applications can be submitted via our online user portal. 

Plan Requirements
The Town of Breckenridge requires any project where structural work is proposed to be stamped by a Colorado Licensed Design Professional.

For projects reviewed under the Residential Building Code (IRC), the Town accepts proposed structural drawings to be stamped by a Colorado Licensed Architect or a Colorado Licensed Structural Engineer. Architectural drawings are not required to be stamped on IRC projects.

For projects to be reviewed under the International Building Code (IBC), the Town requires structural drawings to be stamped by a Colorado Licensed Structural Engineer only. Architectural drawings are required to be stamped by a Colorado Licensed Architect on IBC projects.

Digital stamps are acceptable when applicable.

The most important step in the permit process is the submittal and review of building plans. The purpose of the plans is to provide a detailed written document of the scope of your project in addition to the permit application. All projects require two sets of proposed plans, and two sets of existing plans. Plans must be detailed, legible and labeled appropriately.

Asbestos
The Town of Breckenridge follows the State of Colorado guidelines and requirements for renovation and demolition of possible asbestos containing materials (ACM).  Any renovation or demolition of possible ACM is subject to these requirements.  The complete information from the State of Colorado can be found at: http://www.colorado.gov/cdphe/asbestos.

Submittal Process
Depending on the scope of your project, there may be other entities in addition to the Building Department that need to review your plans and approve them. Be sure to bring your complete submittal to the Building Department and a staff member will assist you in the appropriate entities that need to approve your project.

Submittal Requirements:
New Single Family Residence and Residential Additions - the process can be found in the New Construction Packet
Please click here for Hot Tub Submittal Requirements
Submittal Requirements - All Permit Types