Welcome to the City of Aspen Building Department
The Building Division of Community Development issues permits for all construction within the City of Aspen. The permit process involves detailed examination of building plans, calculations, and specifications for compliance with building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes, as well as field inspections for all aspects of construction.
NOTICE:
PERMIT SUBMITTAL HOURS HAVE CHANGED. THE NEW DAYS FOR PERMIT SUBMITTAL ARE TUE., WED., AND FRI. PLEASE CALL 970-920-5090 TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.
Effective June 30, 2010, the Community Development Department will accept credit card payments up to $1500 for fees relating to building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, encroachment, or right of way permits. Please refer to the policy and use the fax form for fax payments.
Permits | Learn when building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits are required; how to submit for a permit; overview and procedures; permit status |
Inspections | Schedule an inspection online or by phone 24 hours a day; inspection guidelines; City of Aspen's Inspectors; Referral Department Information |
Contractor Licensing | B.E.S.T. Card information; license types; how to get licensed |
Building & Energy Codes | Ask a code question; read about adopted building codes and amendments; 2009 International Energy Conservation Code; Ordinance 11; REMP; Efficient Building Program; Aspen Energy Conservation Code |
Policy Manual | City of Aspen building codes, regulations and policies |
Fee Schedules | Current fees associated with Building, Land Use, and Contractor Licensing |
Applications, Forms & Checklists | Current permit and land use applications, and associated forms and checklists |
Doing Construction in Aspen | See City of Aspen Engineering Department for: Hours of construction, "No Construction" schedule, Construction Management Plan, Construction Parking |
FAQs | Frequently asked questions related to building within City limits |
Related Links | CORE – Community Office for Resource Efficiency US Department of Energy Colorado Mountain College – Code Classes Colorado Chapter of the International Code Council (ICC) ZGreen Business certification
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