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Community Planning and Permitting
Land Use Department - Courthouse Annex Building

The Community Planning and Permitting Department, physical office and virtual services, will be closed all day, Tues., Sept. 30 for staff events. The office and virtual services will reopen to normal operating hours on Wed., Oct. 1.

Community Planning and Permitting

The Boulder County Community Planning & Permitting (CP&P) Department actively promotes the preservation of the integrity of our landscape, conservation of natural resources for a sustainable future, and provision of safety and well being of the citizens of Boulder County through the best in service, public policy, and process.

The Department provides development review, comprehensive planning, transportation planning, licensing, building permits, building inspections, mapping services, zoning enforcement, forest health and wildfire protection planning, and monitors legislative activity for unincorporated Boulder County.

It is the goal of Community Planning & Permitting to provide timely, responsive and helpful service to all members of the public and promote innovative development that effectively balances conservation, development and sustainability, following the Boulder County Comprehensive Plan and Boulder County Land Use Code.

Development Applications (Dockets)

If you have recently received a postcard notification about a review process in your area, check for updates in Development Applications Under Review. If you are not able to find the application/docket information you are looking for, please contact us via our Ask a Planner Form webform.

Document Applications

The Community Planning & Permitting Department manages the number of planning applications accepted each week in order to align with available resources. Once you have had a Pre-application Conference and have a complete application ready for review, please contact Community Planning & Permitting at 303-441-3930 to get on the schedule to submit your planning application.

Land Use Records Search

Search records such as Building Permits, Planning Applications, and Code Enforcement via the Land Use Records Search.

Comprehensive Plan Updates

Learn about and get involved with the ongoing Boulder County Comprehensive Plan Updates.

Upcoming Events

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Upcoming Events

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Latest News

Virtual Public Hearing on State’s Proposed Changes to Recovery Action Plan

September 24, 2025 Public Hearing for Marshall Fire and Straight Line Winds Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery on Oct. 1 Public... read more →

Prescribed Burn Window for Hall Ranch Begins Monday, Oct. 13

September 23, 2025 Prescribed Burn Window for Hall Ranch Begins Monday, Oct. 13. Hall Ranch will only be closed during active ignition days.... read more →

Boulder County Wildfire Mitigation Grants Open for Applications

September 18, 2025 Boulder County Wildfire Mitigation Grants Open for Applications Apply by Oct. 30, 2025 for the Fall Cycle of the Strategic... read more →

Contact Us

Community Planning & Permitting

Ask a Planner
Email: planner@bouldercounty.gov
Phone:303-441-3930

Hours

Public Office Hours:
8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday

Virtual Service Hours:
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday
Schedule an Appointment

Mailing Address

Community Planning & Permitting
PO Box 471
Boulder, CO 80306
Community Planning & Permitting website

Location

Courthouse Annex Building
2045 13th St.
Boulder, CO 80302