Administrative overview · FIPS 08019
Clear Creek County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Clear Creek County Planning and Building Services - Building Department
For a project in or near Clear Creek County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
(303) 679-2446; building inspection requests: (303) 670-7534; code questions: (303) 679-2346
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
1111 Rose Street, Georgetown, CO 80444; mailing P.O. Box 2000
Operating hours
Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for general questions, payments, and walk-ins; County Annex closed Fridays.
Review expectation
N/A for general building review; Clear Creek site-development materials state an average 2-3 weeks for preliminary review and site-evaluation inspection where applicable.
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Clear Creek County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Clear Creek County Planning and Building Services - Building Department is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact (303) 679-2446; building inspection requests: (303) 670-7534; code questions: (303) 679-2346.
How long might review take?
N/A for general building review; Clear Creek site-development materials state an average 2-3 weeks for preliminary review and site-evaluation inspection where applicable.
How are inspections scheduled?
Request building inspections at (303) 670-7534. For permits issued on or after Oct. 1, 2024, use the Clear Creek permitting platform account: My Profile > Permits > Inspections > Request an Inspection. Site-development rough-in and final inspection rules apply where grading, driveway, floodplain, or related work is involved; final site-development inspection is required before certificate of occupancy or completion.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
2024 IRC, 2024 IBC, 2024 IPC, 2024 IMC, 2024 IFGC, 2024 International Energy Compliance Code, 2024 ISPSC, 2024 IEBC, 2024 IFC, and 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, adopted by Clear Creek County; local amendments and all adopted county requirements apply. Zoning still applies to exempt work. Exemptions include one-story detached accessory sheds, playhouses, or similar structures up to 120 sq. ft.; fences up to 7 ft.; retaining walls up to 4 ft. unless supporting surcharge; certain on-grade water tanks up to 5,000 gallons; sidewalks; painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work; prefabricated pools under 24 in. deep; swings/playground equipment; certain wall-mounted window awnings; detached residential decks up to 200 sq. ft. and 30 in. above grade when not attached to the dwelling or serving a required exit; non-permanent pole/fabric coverings; and certain pre-manufactured detached storage containers. Setbacks and planning review can still apply.