Community Development

Online Application, Permit, & Inspection Portal

Contact Us

We are unable to answer every inbound phone call. We strongly encourage you to email us for a faster answer. If your call is not answered please leave a message and we will return your call as quickly as possible.

For building related questions review the building department page. If you do call, leave a voicemail with the details of your issue and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Building Department

Gilpin County is now contracting with Charles Abbott Associates for building plan review and inspections. All inspections must be requested through the online permitting portal. Visit the building department page for more detailed information. 

Building Department

Community Development Updates

Community Development Department Fee Tables

Guidance for residents on tiny homes and R.V.s: Memo 22-01 Tiny Homes and RVs in Residential Districts

Online Application Portal for Permits

All permits and applications must be applied for through our online portal.

 GIS/Gilpin County Online Map Portal

Available online maps can be accessed through our online GIS portal including zoning, historic districts, and public lands in Gilpin County. 

Online Map Portal

Code Enforcement

Code Enforcement Complaints are taken online. Please provided detailed information regarding the alleged code violation and its location. Staff need to be able to accurately identify the location of the property to follow up on your compliant.

Report Code Violation