Available Permits Table

Welcome to the comprehensive list of the permits available in unincorporated Clear Creek County!

For quick answers to questions as such if a property is buildable, details about tiny homes and yurts, zoning and setbacks, camping on property, and to access our interactive Property Viewer Map for Clear Creek County, please click here to see our FAQs page.


For Planning Processes (rezoning, division of lands, variances, etc...) please click here to be directed to Planning's Processes Webpage.


The Clear Creek County Annex is open for walk-ins:                                       The Clear Creek County Annex is open by appointment only:
                      Monday-Thursday, 8am-12pm                                                               Monday-Thursday, 12pm-4pm and Friday 8-am-4pm

                                                                                                                                           Please call 303-679-2436 to schedule an appointment


*** The only contractor licensing Clear Creek County requires is for septic (on-site wastewater treatment system, or OWTS) installers. Please contact Environmental Health at 303-679-2428.

*** Property within town limits of Idaho Springs, Georgetown, and Silver Plume is not permitted by Clear Creek County. Please contact the municipality. Please click here to use our interactive ClearMap Property Viewer to see if your property is located within town limits.


Permit submittal online is encouraged.


Type of Permit Permit's Website (Info, Reqs, Apps) General "At-A-Glance" Notes Department Contact
(Departments linked to their websites)
Driveway/Excavation Driveway/Excavation Link First step in developing vacant land. This application must be approved before OWTS and Building. Site Development
303-679-2430
On-Site Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) (Septic System) OWTS Link OWTS application must be approved before Building. Environmental Health
303-679-2428
Septic System Use Permit Use Permit Link Must be obtained when transferring title of property, at time of Building Permit (if undocumented), change of use, any time deemed appropriate. Environmental Health
303-679-2428
New Single Family Residence (SFR) SFR Overview Packet Link Driveway & OWTS applications must be approved before Building. Building
303-679-2346
Residential Additions & Alterations Residential Additions & Alterations Link Includes decks, garages, sheds, barns, greenhouses, accessory structures, attached residential additions, etc... Building
303-679-2346
Defensible Space Defensible Space Link Required for all new construction and all additions greater than 400sqft. Site Development
303-679-2430
Re-roof, Re-side, Window Replacement, Residential Repairs Re-roof, re-side, window replacement, residential repairs Link Roofing material must be Class A rated or have a Class A fire rated assembly. Building
303-679-2346
Mechanical Permit Mechanical Link Includes gas lines, furnaces, boilers, water heaters, gas fireplaces and inserts, wood burning stoves, etc Building
303-679-2346
Solar Ground Mounted & Roofed Mounted Solar Link Includes ground and roof mounted solar. Building
303-679-2346
Demolition Demolition Permitting Link Filing with the CDPHE is always required. Building
303-679-2346
Residential Interior Remodel Interior Remodel Link Septic System must be sized for the number of bedrooms in the residence. Building
303-679-2346
Banner & Temporary Signs Banner & Temporary Signs Link Non-permanent signs, banners, and balloons. Planning
303-679-2362
Permanent Signs & Fences Permanent Signs & Fences Link Fences under 7' in total height are exempt from permit. Building
303-679-2346
Commercial & Multifamily Development Commercial & Multifamily Overview Link For new construction, additions, alterations, and changes of use. Building
303-679-2346
Commercial Interior Remodel Commercial Interior Remodel Link Non-residential, multifamily Building
303-679-2346
Higher Level Treatment Systems - Operating Permit (OWTS) Higher Level Treatment Systems Link Maintain an active service contract with a Service Provider at all times to ensure that the system is in proper working order. Environmental Health
303-679-2428
Retaining Walls Retaining Wall Link All retaining walls over 4 feet in total height must be permitted. Site Development
303-679-2430
Floodplain  Floodplain Development Link The regulatory floodplain is the area shown on the adopted FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). Also shown on FEMA website. Site Development
303-679-2430
Special Events Special Events Link Gatherings, bicycle and running races Planning
303-679-2430
Camping Camping Information Link Camp on vacant or improved land for a maximum of 30 days. Planning
303-679-2430
Mobile Food Truck Mobile Food Truck Link For placement of a mobile food truck Planning
303-679-2430
Commercial River Outfitters Licensing Commercial Rafting Licensing Link Commercial Rafting License Planning
303-679-2430
Short Term Rental (STR) Short Term Rental Webpage Link Includes but not limited to,  Airbnb, VRBO, etc Planning
303-679-2430
Manufactured Structure Relocation Manufactured Structure Relocation Link Manufactured structures or mobile homes Planning
303-679-2362
Utility & Right-of-Way Utility & ROW website Link   Road & Bridge
303-679-2334
Evergreen Burn Permits Evergreen Fire District Webpage   Evergreen Fire District
303-674-3145
Clear Creek Burn Permits Clear Creek Fire Authority Webpage   Clear Creek Fire Authority
303-567-4342