At times, a permit is required to conduct work, gain access to property, obtain a special use permit, or schedule an event in Boulder County.
Information on obtaining a permit to demolish/deconstruct a structure containing asbestos. View the Asbestos Demolition Permit page.
Building permits are required for any construction that physically changes or adds structures to your property, or for work regulated by county codes. View the Building Permits page.
Slash pile burns and broadcast burns require a burn permit. View the Burn Permits page.
Permit to carry a concealed firearm. View the Concealed Handgun Permit page.
Permit is needed to construct or maintain any road, drainage, or other improvement within county right-of-way. View the Construction Permits page.
EZ BPs are residential building permits that can be applied for that do not require plans for submittal. View the Easy Building Permits page.
Floodplain development permits are required for all development in the floodplain. View the Floodplain Development Permits page.
The Colorado Department of Natural Resources issues permits to construct a new or replacement well. View the Groundwater Well Permitting page.
Information related to special or large group usage on open space. View the Group Use and Special Use Permits on Open Space page.
Construction projects may require a SWQP. View the Stormwater Quality Permit page.
Permit is needed to operate or move a vehicle (or a combination of vehicles) of a size, weight, or load exceeding the maximum specified in the Colorado Vehicle Code. View the Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Permit page.
Reserve a park shelter located on an open space property. View the Picnic and Park Shelter Reservations page.
Permit is needed when conducting research on open space. View the Research Permits page.
Information on obtaining an onsite wastewater treatment system (aka septic) permit. View the Septic Permits/Onsite Wastewater Treatment System page.
Permit is required whenever an event uses a road in unincorporated Boulder County. View the Special Events Permits (Roads) page.
Permit is needed to construct any driveway providing vehicular access to or from any county right-of-way. View the Transportation ROW Access Permit page.
When right-of-way is needed to modify, install, or otherwise change water, sewer, electric, gas, telecommunications, and cable television services. View the Utility Construction Permit page.
Boulder County allows limited use of unmanned aircraft systems for scientific research, operational monitoring, and agricultural uses on open space. View the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drone) Permit page.
Any Public Assembly of more than twenty-five (25) persons and/or which includes the placement, construction, or assembly of structures, including personal sized tents, or objects including, but not limited to, tables, chairs, stages, or recreation equipment regardless of the number of participants requires a permit from the Boulder County Commissioners’ Office. View the Use of County Grounds and/or Buildings (Public Assembly) Page.
Can’t find what you are looking for? Try looking in Licenses.
