Attention Builders: Effective August 1, 2026
PROPOSED SITE PLANS WILL NEED TO BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO SUBMITTING FOR A BUILDING PERMIT.
PLEASE SEE THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT FOR MORE DETAILS.
NOTICE: The 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code will be in effect as of July 1, 2026.
Please see the attached guidelines for additional details.
Wildfire Resiliency Code Board | Fire Prevention and Control
Structure Hardening Hand Out
Mission
The mission of the Building Department is the protection of life, health, property, and public welfare through effective administration and enforcement of the building codes. In accomplishing this mission, we strive to maintain the highest levels of fairness, professionalism, and ethical conduct toward the citizens of Archuleta County whom we serve.
Demolition
Please contact the Office for a demo permit they are handled on a case by case basis.
Contact the State for their requirements before submitting for a demo permit.
Information
Information packets and applications are under Permit Applications. Under Typicals for Construction there is more information available.
Septic Information On-site wastewater treatment systems
Vacating Utility Easements Guide
Archuleta County Code and Structural Criteria Chart
Energy/Insulation Compliance Certificate
Resolution 2019-82 Adopted Building Codes
Resolution 2019-83 Amendment to County Building and Safety Regulations
Complaint Forms
Effective July 1, 2026 the County has adopted 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code
Effective September 9, 2019 the County is on the 2015 IRC, IECC, IBC, IMC, IFGC, IEBC, ISPSC & 2018 IRC Appendix Q
Contact Office for details.
Contact Us
Building Official
Randy Betts
970-264-8384
1122 Hwy. 84
P.O. Box 1507
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Ph: 970-264-1390
Fax: 970-264-3338
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Quick Links
- Colorado Division of Water Resources
- Colorado Electrical Board
- Colorado Examining Board of Plumbers
- International Code Council
What is the minimum square footage that I can build without a permit?
One-story detached storage buildings up to 120 square feet can be built without a permit. Adding to any existing building needs a permit.
Can I do a remodel without a permit?
You can do interior remodeling without a permit if there are no structural changes to the building. Adding or taking out walls or changing window sizes are structural change. Windows size changes in bedrooms need to be checked for emergency accessibility. Please contact the department at 970-264-1390.
Can I reroof or reside my home without a permit?
If the replacement is 25% or more of the surface area of the roof or siding there is a permit required, see 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code Chapter 1, Section101.6 & 101.7. Contact our office at 970-264-1390 before you proceed with any repairs.