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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Latest News

DC-24-0004 Staff Report to Board of County Commissioners

December 12, 2025 DC-24-0004 Staff Report to Board of County Commissioners Staff to present proposed text amendments at a Dec. 18 Board of... read more →

Boulder County Planning Commission Agenda for Dec. 17, 2025

December 10, 2025 Boulder County Planning Commission Agenda for Dec. 17, 2025 In-person or virtual attendance and participation options available Boulder County, Colo.... read more →

Results of Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan Statistically-valid Survey

December 8, 2025 Results of Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan Statistically-valid Survey Survey was sent to 5,000 random households in the Boulder Valley along... 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