Building Inspection

The Building Inspection Department administers and reviews building, electrical, and mechanical permits in accordance with the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC). Projects requiring permits include all new structures, alterations, and remodels. Decks, hot tubs, and window replacements also require permits.

CSU Extension

Colorado State University (CSU) Extension provides research-based information and education on a variety of local issues. Extension in Summit County has five main program areas:

• 4-H Youth Development
• Chipping Program
• Forest Health and Wildfire Mitigation
• Seedling Tree Program

Housing

The Summit County Housing Department is responsible for the planning, management, operations and administration of the County’s various affordable workforce housing programs and projects. The Housing Department works in collaboration with many community partners to implement the County’s housing-related goals and strategies, and to increase the stock of local affordable workforce housing. 

Open Space & Trails

The Summit County Open Space and Trails Department’s responsibility is to identify, protect, and manage open spaces, trails, and trailheads to preserve and maintain Summit County’s rural mountain character and unique natural areas and to ensure a high quality of life for its residents and guests. This is accomplished through the purchase and acquisition of land and easements in consultation with the Open Space Advisory Committee.  

Planning

The Planning Department administers land use reviews such as on site plans, subdivisions, rezonings, conditional use permits, and building permits to ensure conformance with standards set forth in the Summit County Land Use and Development Code. This includes, but is not limited to: zoning, permitted uses, setbacks, height, lighting, landscaping, signs, and other development standards. The Planning Department is also charged with updating the master plans on a periodic basis and works with the respective planning commission to adopt the updates to these plans. The department also administers the County's Short Term Rental Program.

Art Forum

The Summit County Art Forum coordinates the display of public art for Summit County government. The committee also showcases the work of local artists in the Art Forum display space in the Summit County Commons building.