County Planning and Building Fees to Increase

  • The La Plata County Commissioners approved a proposal to raise building and planning fees effective Jan. 1, 2024.
  • The change raises the cost of a building permit from $1.40 per square foot to $2.25 per square foot. 
  • Proposed Land use permit application fees will increase significantly as well.  
  • The fees have not been increased in 15 to 20 years.
  • Under the plan approved by the Board of County Commissioners in early December, the fees will increase 5% every 2 years.