Holiday:

Updated 5/22/2026

  • Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day. Our online systems will be available for your use.

New Code Adoption 6/30/2026:

Updated 5/12/2026

  • As of June 30th, The City of Pueblo and Socobd is planning to adopt the 2021 International Energy Code (IECC) without modifications and the Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code
  • This is in response to a requirement of the State of Colorado.
  • The department currently is on the 2021 IECC with some modifications. Those amendments will be removed.
  • More information regarding the Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code can be found here: Colorado building-energy-codes-toolkit
  • By adopting the above codes, we are not adopting the Model Low Energy and Carbon Code (MLECC) at this time

 License Renewals 2026
License renewal period ends 5/31/2026. If you do not renew your license by then, you will have to submit a new application.

SOCOBD Commission Meeting
The next regular meeting of the SOCOBD Commission will be held on Wednesday, June 17th at 7:00am at 830 N Main St, Pueblo CO 81003 and via Zoom meeting .
A Zoom link for the next Commission Meeting, will be available on the commission information page Click Here.

SOCOBD Transition Notes:

5/12/2026

  • Right now, please do not use the back button on your browser. We are working on features to resolve this issue.
  • SoCoBD does not have any current or historic data available for permits or projects in unincorporated areas of Pueblo County, including Pueblo West and Colorado City. This is available at Pueblo County Building
  • If you are not sure if the address is in the City of Pueblo or Boone, you can click here to find out. Just start typing the address into the search and it will show you the address in the list if it is in the City limits.

>SOCOBD News & Announcements

Updates
Existing functions you are used to are available on the new site. The new site also contains additional features to make your experience as simple as possible.
In addition, additional new features will continue to be added during June and July. The goal is to make doing business with the both the Department and our partners simple, fast, and smooth.
New updated instructional walk through videos will also be available soon.
Online chat with real people will be available during business hours, subject to availability.

How-to-use Videos - You can expand the video to full screen using the control in the video
Getting a Permit Video
Getting a Building Permit with Horizontal agency approvals

Pueblo County Permitting
Effective 01/01/2026, Pueblo County took over for Building Department functions in unincorporated areas of Pueblo County, including Pueblo West and Colorado City.
If you are needing services or looking for additional information for areas not within the City of Pueblo or Town of Boone, please visit Pueblo County Building

Hazardous Weather Notice:
Hey, it's Colorado, so Roofing & Roof mounted Solar inspections are subject to inclement weather conditions; rain, snow or high winds may delay scheduled inspections.
 Please plan ahead, especially following hailstorms, roofing inspections may be around 5-7 days out.

To Better Serve You:

Our front counter is open to the public 7:30am-4:30pm. Online services are available 24/7
If you need to come to the office to visit with an inspector, please plan on being here between 7:30 & 8:30 in the morning or by appointment.
All registered contractors and home owner permits may put in inspection requests 24/7 on our website.
Most documents can be sent in electronically, please contact our office via phone or email permits@socobd.com for additional information. It is easy to do business without coming into our office. Most everything can be done online our through electronic means. We can also schedule a 'face to face' meeting via Zoom.

 

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