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City of Monte Vista - Planning and Community Development Department

Adopted code

Building permits for the City of Monte Vista are processed directly by City staff in the Planning and Community Development Department; Rio Grande County no longer handles building permits for Monte Vista properties. All contractors and subcontractors must hold a valid City of Monte Vista contractor license, issued by the City Clerk's office, before a permit can be issued.

Jurisdiction
City of Monte Vista, Colorado
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
95 W 1st Ave, Monte Vista, CO 81144
Contact
Permit portal
Permit portal
Contractor registration required
true
Registration details
  • license: All contractors and subcontractors must obtain a valid Contractor License from the City Clerk's office before a building permit can be issued; subcontractors must be licensed prior to submitting the permit application.
Permit process note
Building permits are now issued directly by City of Monte Vista staff rather than Rio Grande County. Applicants must first obtain an approved Site Permit from the Planning and Community Development Department, then submit a complete building permit application (form, construction plans, site plan, and landscaping plan if required) with 50% of the fee due at application and the balance due before permit issuance. Building valuation is calculated using ICC Building Valuation Data. Staff confirms application completeness within 10 business days and issues written notice of approval, conditional approval, or required revisions within 16 working days of a complete application.
Adopted code
The City of Monte Vista has adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), and 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), along with the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) and the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) and International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC).

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