SOCOBD Important Transition Notes:

1/14/2026

  • We are bringing up services as we are testing processes & payments. Permits and inspections are currently available.
  • The chat box at the bottom of the page is available for questions. Due to volume, you may have to leave a message, but it will be responded to within a few minutes between 6am & 5pm.
  • Please review the short video below that shows the new permit process. It is very similar to the old process, but there are a few important differences.
  • SoCoBD does not have any 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

SOCOBD News & Announcements

Welcome!
As of January 1st, 2026 Pueblo Regional Building Dept (PRBD) is now Southern Colorado Building Department (socobd). The new department is handling all building department functions for the City of Pueblo and the Town of Boone.
PRBD's office location and phone numbers will remain the same. Existing PRBD staff will mostly remain with SOCOBD. All City & Boone permit information is available on this site. Your existing PRBD login information will remain the same for SOCOBD.

If you aren't sure if the address is in the City of Pueblo or not, you can click here to find out. Just type the address into the search and it will show you on the location line if it is the city or not.

New!
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 be added during December and January. The goal is to make doing business with the both the Department and our partners simple, fast, and smooth.
New quick and easy instructional videos will be available right here along with interactive "How-To" walk throughs.
Online chat with real people will be available during business hours.

How-to-use Videos - You can expand the video to full screen using the control in the video
Getting a Permit Video
Website Basics
Starting a Routed Project

Pueblo County Permitting
Effective 01/01/2026, Pueblo County is taking 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

License Renewals 2026
Your existing PRBD licenses will be carried over to SOCOBD. Remember, if you have not renewed your license for 2026, you will not be able to get permits or inspections.

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.

SOCOBD Commission Meeting
A Zoom link for the next Commission Meeting, will be available on the commission information page Click Here.


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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