Permitting Authorities / City of Cañon City - Building Department
City of Cañon City - Building Department
Adopted codeThe building permit authority for the City of Cañon City, Fremont County. Requires a permit for roofing (new and replacement), licenses general and limited contractors directly, and has adopted the 2018 edition International Codes.
Jurisdiction
City of Cañon City, Colorado
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
128 Main Street, Cañon City, CO 81212
Contact
- url: https://www.canoncity.org/176/Building-Department
- phone: 719-276-5253
Permit portal
Roofing permit required
true
Contractor registration required
true
Registration details
- license: General and limited building contractors must be licensed through an application process administered by the Cañon City Building Department. The city posts a list of all active licensed contractors quarterly.
Permit process note
All building permits, including roofing (new and replacement), must be submitted through the city's online permitting portal. Electrical and plumbing inspections are handled separately by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) rather than by the Building Department.
Inspection requirements
Building inspections may be scheduled 24 hours a day by calling 719-276-5292. Electrical and plumbing inspections are conducted by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), not the city.
Adopted code
Cañon City has adopted the 2018 edition International Codes, including the International Building Code, International Residential Code, and International Energy Conservation Code.
Local roofing hub
Related guides
Sources
- canoncity.org verified 2026-07-15
- canoncity.org verified 2026-07-15