Building Department

The Town of Blue River has a tiered system of applying for a permit.  Please use the information below to determine which permit you would like to apply for.  Please utilize the Town Citizen Portal to apply for a permit.  

For any questions or for a pdf copy of a permit, please email the Town at info@townofblueriver.org or call (970) 547-0545.

Type A Permits:

• New Construction
• Additions
• Garages
• Variance
• Plat Amendments
• Subdivisions

Type A Permits require approval from the Planning & Zoning Commission.  The Planning & Zoning Commission meets once a month on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Click on the image to be redirected to the Type A Permit page.

Type B Permits Include:

• Shed/Small Structures
• Excavation (Septic, Sewer, Utility, General)
• Landscaping (Involving features, retaining walls, fire pits)
• Berms
• Solar
• Fences
• Chicken Enclosures
• Decks

Type B Permits do not require Planning & Zoning Commission Approval and may be approved by the Building Official.  A site plan is required.  Click on the image to be redirected to the individual permits.

Type C Permits Include:

• Staining/Siding
• Roofs
• Windows
• Interior Remodel
• Forest Management (Tree Cutting)
• Hot Tubs
• Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical Permits

Type C Permits may be approved by Town Staff.  Click on the image to be redirected to Type C Permits.