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Community Planning and Permitting
Land Use Department - Courthouse Annex Building

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

Jan. 27 County Commissioners Public Hearing on Docket BVCP-25-0001: Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan Major Update

January 20, 2026 Jan. 27 County Commissioners Public Hearing on Docket BVCP-25-0001: Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan Major Update Attend the public hearing virtually... read more →

Boulder County Wildfire Fund- Recovery Support Program Announcement

January 16, 2026 Community Foundation Boulder County Wildfire Fund Launches Recovery Support Program for Marshall Fire Survivors The program consolidates the previously established... read more →

Strategic Fuels Mitigation Grant Program Awards Local Agencies Over $685,000 for Wildfire Mitigation

January 15, 2026 Strategic Fuels Mitigation Grant Program Awards Local Agencies Over $685,000 for Wildfire Mitigation The fuels reduction projects will treat nearly... read more →

Contact Us

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 and 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