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Permitting Authorities / San Miguel County Building Department

San Miguel County Building Department

Adopted code

Building permit authority for unincorporated San Miguel County, Colorado, headquartered in Telluride. The county enforces the 2018 International Codes per Resolution 2023-01 and processes all building permits and inspection requests through its SmartGov online portal.

Jurisdiction
San Miguel County, Colorado
Jurisdiction type
county
Address
Telluride, CO
Contact
  • url: https://www.sanmiguelcountyco.gov/157/Building
  • phone: 970-728-3923
Permit portal
Permit portal
Roofing permit required
true
Permit process note
A permit is required whenever you intend to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure; permits are applied for through the county's SmartGov permitting portal. Before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued, a roofing certification form completed by the installer is required.
Inspection requirements
Inspection requests are made through the SmartGov permitting software. East county areas (Ophir, Trout Lake, Ski Ranches, Lawson, Aldasoro) are inspected Mondays and Wednesdays; all other areas are inspected Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Adopted code
By Resolution 2023-01, the 2018 International Codes are in effect in San Miguel County, with county-specific amendments. The county has also adopted the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code effective July 1, 2026.

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