SmartGov Online Permitting Portal
for Community Development Permits & Planning Department/Land Use Project Applications
Electronic plan review will launch on January 6, 2025 for all building permits and planning applications.
Prior to applying for a permit online: If you have applied for a permit before, please email buildinginfo@silverthorne.org or call 970-262-7360 or 7267 for your Portal Access Code.
Building Department Inspection Requests
Town of Silverthorne Planning, Engineering, Water and Sewer Final Inspection Requests
Summit Fire & EMS: For information on fire department permits and inspections, please call (970) 262-5100.
Summit County Environmental Health: For information on environmental health department inspections and applictions, please call 970-668-4070
Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG): For information on elevator permits please visit their website.
All contractors and subcontractors, (other than homeowner/builders) must obtain a Town of Silverthorne Business License by applying online. The Town of Silverthorne does not require "contractor licensing" as do some other jurisdictions. Business licenses are required to be renewed annually by December 31st. Plumbing contractors must provide a copy of their master’s license as well as a contractor’s license issued by the State of Colorado. If you have questions, please call 970-262-7300 or 970-262-7310.
NOTE: If you hire a general contractor, they must pull the building permit. If you are building your own house, acting as a homeowner builder, you will pull your building permit, and a business license is not required. If you are being paid to do work for someone else, you must be licensed with the Town.
NOTE: Please understand that in building your own home, you are obligated to fulfil the same responsibilities as a professional contractor, including knowledge of and complying with all requirements of the codes.