Residential Permit Counter - Community Planning and Development
Webb Municipal Building, 2nd floor
201 W. Colfax Ave
Denver CO 80202

Verify Property and Zoning Information

 

	Required?
Verify my property Lot Number, Legal Address and Proof of Ownership	R
Verify neighborhood zoning restrictions Calculating Bulk Plane: R-2-B Zone District R-0, R-1 & R-2 Districts	R
Verify historic district status	R
Verify planned unit development or planned building group specifications	No
Verify designated parkway setback restrictions	R
Verify designated view preservation area restrictions	No
Verify if my property sits above underground utilities? If your project involves excavation or expansion of the footprint of an existing structure, or the addition of a new structure, you must contact the Utility Notification Center of Colorado to mark underground utilities for your project. Please call 1-800-922-1987.	R

Determine Who Will Do the Work

About Selecting a  Contractor

 

Selecting a contractor is an important decision for all consumers.  Construction contractors are required to be licensed in Denver to ensure qualified individuals perform work in accordance with Denver's Building Code.  You should also insist on proof that the contractor is insured and bonded. Check with the insurance company that the contractor's policy is current. Beware of unscrupulous contractors that suggest you, as the homeowner, secure the permit in your name. The permit holder is legally responsible for the completion of the job to code standards.

 

Verify that your contractor has a Denver license

 

How to avoid common problems with contractors

Application Process

REQUIRED PERMITS AND  FEES 

 

 

Option	Permit Type	Fee
Basic	1R Permit: Alteration, Construction, Repair type work on Single Family Residences, Duplexes and Accessory Structures	Link
	#2 Permit:    Roofing, Gutters, Siding, Fascia/Soffit, and Blown-in Insulation	Link
	#3 Permit:  Electric	Link
	#4 Permit:  Plumbing	Link
	#7 Permit:  Steam/Hot Water Boilers, Radiation for Heating Systems	Link
	#11 Permit:  Force-Air Furnaces and Ventilation	Link
Other Agency Permits
Zoning	Construction and Use Permit (Not Required for Attic Conversion)	Link
Wastewater	Sewage Use and  Drainage Permit (Not Required for Attic Conversion)

 

DOCUMENTATION AND REQUIRED INFORMATION

 

	Homeowner	Contractor
Property Address. Must supply a valid Denver address.	R	R
Proof of Ownership. Acceptable proof of ownership includes:  Recent Denver Property Tax Statement, recorded Deed, or if recently closed on a home--closing papers with settlement page showing recording fees paid.	R
Photo ID. Acceptable identification includes: a driver’s license or a non-driver’s ID issued by a State Department of Motor Vehicle	R	R
Proof of License. Must include one of the following:  Original Denver contractor's license (photocopy not accepted), license card, a company check, or a company credit card		R
Proof of Completed Homeowner Test. (If work is to be done by homeowner. For more information see section number 2 above on "Who Will Do the Work?"	R
Designated Worker Form. (If homeowner will get assistance from family or friends.)	R
Description of Work. A description of the work that includes square footage, length, sizes, etc of materials being installed.  Provide structural details for your project.   View the examples provided by the Colorado Chapter of the ICC for basements, garages, decks, roofs, additions, patio covers and enclosing a patio.  The examples based on the 2006 ICC Code are located at:  Building Guides	R	R
Fair Market Value of Project.  An amount a contractor might charge equal to labor, material, profit and overhead.	R	R
4 Copies of Complete Set:   Foundation Plan.  Show dimensions of foundation; stem wall thickness and footing width; interior footing sizes, and beam locations and sizes.    Architectural/Floor Plan. Label rooms, include dimensions, and specify window and door sizes.   Floor Framing Plan. Specify size and spacing of joists, beams, and show post locations.   Roof Framing Plan. Specify size and spacing of rafters, beams and show post location, header sizes at windows and doors.    Typical Wall Section. Show footing depth and thickness, foundation damp proofing and anchor bolts, framing details, insulation, siding, roof deck and roofing, etc.   Building Section. Show cut view through building from footing to roof.  Label structural components, insulation, ceiling heights, stair details, etc.   Elevation Plan.  Show how the building looks from outside (windows, doors, balconies, etc.)  Mark floor lines, specify exterior siding and show grade line.   Site/Plot Plan. Show property lines and all buildings on the site, including dimensions of buildings and distances to property lines and between buildings.  Also include north arrow, street with name of street, and sidewalk or alley, if applicable.   Note:  If prepared by professional, 2 copies must be wet stamped and signed.   All plans must on 18” x 24” paper minimum, drawings must be to scale, with the job site address and owner’s name on the drawings.	R	R
Pin/Boundary Survey. (If within 3’ of side property line) Show exact location of four (4) corners of property.  Must have original stamp and signature by State Licensed Surveyor.	R	R
Soils Report.	R	R
Engineered Truss Design. (if using a manufactured floor or roofing systems)	R	R
Letter of Structural Integrity.	R	R
Excavation Bond from City Engineer is required when the existing foundation must be shored or strengthen.	R	R
Shoring Details are required when the existing foundation must be strengthened.	R	R
Air Infiltration Barrier Number. (for new addition)	R	R
Energy Conservation Calculations. (when more than 20% of gross wall area is glass and doors)	R	R

 Approval Process

a. Estimated Processing Time: Two Weeks

This project requires review of your drawings and permit application(s). Due to volume of applicants, you may experience extended wait times prior to application processing. 

 

Due to high volume, we advise that you begin the process before 3:00 p.m. in order to complete everything before we close. To speed processing, please submit documents with complete and accurate information.

 

Minor single story additions of 400 square feet or less and not constructed over a basement will probably be processed in two to four hours

b. Payment and Issuance

 

Upon approval of your permit application, you will be required to pay fees at our Cashier’s Desk where your permit will be issued.  

 

c. Permit Display

 

Once issued, permits should be displayed in the front window of the property or other visible location where the inspector will have access.

 Required Inspections 

Automated Inspection Request System

 

Call our Automated Inspection Request System at 720-865-2501 to schedule an inspection 24-hours a day. Inspection requests received before 10:00 p.m. will usually be scheduled for the following work day. Occasionally an inspection is scheduled for a later date due to volume of workload. To schedule an inspection using the automated system you will need:

• The permit number which is printed on the bottom of your permit.
• Three-digit inspection code for the inspection type requested.  To determine which inspection code to use see above, or for additional inspection information see the Inspection Type Directory.

 At the end of your call, you will be given a verification number and the inspection date. To find out the approximate time of an inspection, contact our office the morning of the scheduled inspection between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m..

 

Fax Request System (Use only if automated system is down.)

 

You may also fax your inspection request to 720-865-2675. Each inspection request should be faxed separately. Indicate the contractor's name, type of permit, type of inspection to be performed (Frame, Foot, Found, W.S., Rough, Final, Partial, Service) and the exact address with unit or floor number. Also include the permit number and the name of the person requesting the inspection.