Permitting Authorities / Town of New Castle - Building Department
Town of New Castle - Building Department
Adopted codeThe Building Department for the Town of New Castle, Colorado reviews and issues permits for construction within town limits, including new building, reroofing, mechanical, plumbing, and solar permits. The town has adopted the 2021 International Building Codes with local amendments, and requires all contractors and subcontractors performing work in town to hold a Town of New Castle business license.
Jurisdiction
Town of New Castle, Colorado
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
New Castle, CO
Contact
- url: https://www.newcastlecolorado.org/building
- phone: (970) 984-2311
- email: [email protected]
Roofing permit required
true
Contractor registration required
true
Registration details
- license: All contractors and subcontractors performing work in the Town of New Castle are required to hold a valid Town of New Castle business license. The business license application requires a $50 application fee, proof of any applicable county or state trade licenses (e.g. plumbing, electrical), a certificate of liability insurance if applicable, and workers' compensation coverage or a waiver.
Permit process note
Applicants complete a permit application with the relevant plan sets and documents per the application checklist and submit the complete package by email to [email protected]. Incomplete applications delay review, which covers compliance with the town's zoning and land use code, the adopted building codes, and, in the R-1 and C-1 zone districts, historical character requirements. Fees are calculated and due once review is complete and the permit is ready for issuance. Inspections are required and must be scheduled with the Building Department with 24-hour notice.
Adopted code
The Town of New Castle has adopted the 2021 International Building Codes (I-Codes) with local amendments. It also enforces the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, the 2023 Colorado Model Electrical and Solar Ready Code, and the 2021 Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Code.
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Sources
- newcastlecolorado.org verified 2026-07-15
- newcastlecolorado.org verified 2026-07-15