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Community Planning and Permitting
Land Use Department - Courthouse Annex Building

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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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Latest News

Temporary Closure of CO 52 Between CO 119 and 71st Street May 6-9

May 1, 2026 Temporary Closure of CO 52 Between CO 119 and 71st Street May 6-9 Colorado Highway 52 will be temporarily closed... read more →

Wildfire Partners Offers Wildfire Mitigation Training for Boulder County Realtors

April 29, 2026 Wildfire Partners Offers Wildfire Mitigation Training for Boulder County Realtors May 4 training will provide real estate agents with... read more →

Boulder County Opens Spring 2026 Strategic Fuels Mitigation Grants Application Cycle

April 23, 2026 Nonprofit organizations, fire protection districts, homeowners associations, and local municipalities are encouraged to apply by June 4.

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

Location

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