Please contact the Planning and Zoning Department prior to purchasing land or commencing any land use activity in Costilla County.
Costilla County Offices are open to the public. If you cannot appear in person, payments can be made by calling the Treasurer's Office (719-937-7672) or by mail to: Costilla County Treasurer, PO Box 348, San Luis, CO 81152
Link for July 15, 2026 Planning Commission Agenda
Zoom link for July 15, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting
Construction Permits must be renewed annually. The Land Use Administrator has the discretion to issue up to 3 annual permits for a property owner. Issuance of a 4th permit is subject to a variance request made to the Board of County Commissioners. This is pursuant to the Land Use Code Section 1.90 - Vested Property Rights, Subsections B. 1. and C.
Temporary cargo / shipping containers are allowed during construction only.
Planning and Zoning Office number: (719) 937-7668
Email Permit Applications to:
james.rodriguez [at] costillacounty-co.gov (James Rodriguez)
taylor.watkins [at] costillacounty-co.gov (Taylor Watkins)
Email Soil Evaluations to:
colleen.romero [at] costillacounty-co.gov (Colleen Romero)
reyna.rodriguez [at] costillacounty-co.gov (Reyna Rodriguez)
Special Review and other big projects email:
tara.medina [at] costillacounty-co.gov (Tara Medina)
Please read the document below before occupying a parcel or beginning any development activities.
Residential Development Procedures
For more information on permits, the Land Use Code, Planning Commission, etc., visit the Planning and Zoning Resources Page
Need A Physical Address? Please Contact the Planning and Zoning Office. You will need the Legal Description of the property and the owner's name that is registered in the Costilla County Assessor's office. This information is needed to properly address the property. A Physical Address will NOT be issued to Vacant Land. There is a $20.00 fee for this process.
County Wide:
Snow Load: 30lbs/square foot
Wind Load: 115 miles/hour
* Manufactured Homes must be 1976 or newer to be allowed in Costilla County*
Visit Costilla County's Assessor page for information on property such as Ownership, Legal Description, or Values.