In Colorado, over 300 areas have governing bodies, but not all have active building departments. The Department of Housing (DOH) oversees construction, focusing on foundation systems for factory built homes and HUD homes in areas without building departments.
Foundation Requirements
Starting July 1st, 2023, DOH has taken on the task of approving, inspecting, and finally approving foundations for manufactured homes, tiny homes, and factory-built structures in areas without building departments.
Jurisdictions Without Building Department
Below is a list of the DOH-known local jurisdictions without building departments.
- Baca County
- Cheyenne County
- Costilla County
- Custer County
- Delta County
- Dolores County
- Kit Carson County
- Mineral County
- Montezuma County
- Phillips County
- Prowers County
- Saguache County
- Sedgwick County
- Washington County
- Yuma County
Montezuma County doesn't issue C.O.'s or enforce any residential building codes. But they do require that a person acquire the proper permits before building in the county.
Foundation Resources
- Foundation FAQ (last updated July 2023)
- Foundation Plans Checklist (last updated July 2023)
- Foundation Inspection Card and Checklist (last updated July 2023)
Inspection Scheduling
Prior to the issuance of a CO of the applicable stick built structures or the installation of a factory built structure, it is imperative that the applicant schedule an inspection for items that are going to be concealed within assemblies not visible at the final construction stage. These items include but are not limited to rebar, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, framing, energy, fire and life safety components.
Schedule Your Inspection
- Installation of manufactured homes, tiny homes, or manufactured multi-family structures: dola_mhip@state.co.us
Third Party Inspection Agencies
- The DOH has approved third-party inspection agencies, who are authorized to complete certain inspections on the behalf of the division. The Agencies may do inspections in these jurisdictions without building departments for On-site Construction (OC) items to complete the compliance of factory built structures, and foundation inspections.
- Third-party agencies who would like to inspect the installation of Manufactured homes, are required to register as an installation inspector. Please refer to the installation section on the previous page.
Plan Submission
Mobile Homes that are altered at the installation site shall seek approval from the local jurisdiction. Mobile homes altered at an offsite location must obtain approval from the DOH. The entity completing the alteration must be registered with the DOH and plans submitted for review and approval. The structure will no longer be considered a Mobile Home and will be reviewed and inspected to the Colorado Modular requirements.