Building Information
Building Permits
Building permits are not required for the construction and placement of any structures in the unincorporated area of Delta County. Individual communities within Delta County do charge for building permits. Please check with the particular community for specific fees.
Subdivision and Land Use
Delta County has adopted Regulations for Specific Developments. Prior to subdividing or determining a specific use for a parcel of property, the owner should contact the County for a copy of the Regulations.
Contact: David Rice
Delta County Planning & Community Development
501 Palmer Street, Suite 105
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2110
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Operating a Business in Delta County
(Outside of the City of Delta)
Delta County has adopted Regulations for Specific Developments. Prior to opening a new business in Delta County, the owner should contact the County for a copy of the Regulations.
Contact: Delta County Planning & Community Development
501 Palmer Street, Room 115
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2110
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Operating a Business within the City of Delta
The City of Delta has a Planning and Development process. Prior to opening or operating a business within the City of Delta, the owner should contact the City for assistance.
Contact: Glenn Black, Director
City of Delta Community Development
360 Main Street
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-7566
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Access onto a Delta County Road
Throughout unincorporated Delta County, a Delta County Access Permit is required for all new accesses to existing roads, or any time there is a change in the use of the land as it relates to an existing access.
Contact: Darlene Watson
Delta County Road and Bridge
501 Palmer Street, Room 229
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2116
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
New Address Within Delta County
All new addresses in the unincorporated area of Delta County, including those accessing onto a Colorado or U.S. Highway.
Contact: Darlene Watson
Delta County Road and Bridge
501 Palmer Street, Room 229
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2116
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Access onto a Colorado State or U.S. Highway
Contact: Lydia White
Delta County Road and Bridge
501 Palmer Street, Room 229
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2116
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Water Well Limit
Access Inside the Corporate Limits of a City or Town
Please contact the appropriate city or town
All subterranean water is regulated by the State of Colorado. Before drilling, all persons or agencies must acquire a permit.
Contact: Luann Beasley
Colorado Division of Water Resources
1871 E. Main Street
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-6622
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Delta County, Colorado
