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	R
Verify historic district status and governance	R
Verify planned unit development or planned building group specifications	No
Verify designated parkway setback restrictions	No
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.	No

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	1D Permit:  Demolition	Link
Other Agency Permits
Zoning	* If total demolition  Construction and Use Permit	Link

 

For additional information, download:   Demolition Permit Policy, IBC Amended 3303 

 

 

 

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?"
Designated Worker Form. (If homeowner will get assistance from family or friends.)
Description of Work. A description of the work that includes square footage, length, sizes, etc of materials being installed.	R	R
Fair Market Value of Project.  An amount a contractor might charge equal to labor, material, profit and overhead.	R	R
If total demolition, Demolition Affidavit.  Inspection required on site after all utilities have been terminated and before D1 permit can be issued.  Utilities include gas and electrical service, sewer and water, telephone and cable.  24 hour watchman is also required. Demolition Affidavit		R
Notification of Neighbors.   Certified mail with return receipt required 10 days prior to demolition. Notification Form.		R
2 Copies of Site Plan. A map of your site showing dimensions of your project or addition and its relationship to existing buildings or structures on the property and the distance to existing property lines drawn to scale.		R
Proof of Liability Insurance for Demolition.  Required for all demolition and moving operations within the city and County of Denver, per Section 127.3.  A copy of the certificate of liability insurance shall be provided to the department and this insurance shall contain a non cancellation clause, and be valid at all times during the demolition of moving operations.  The certificate of insurance shall state:  "For Demolition Operation" or "For Moving Operation" and cover explosion, collapse and underground.  These additional insurance requirements are called for and allowed under 2003 IBC Sec. 103.2.2004 Denver Building Code.   Minimum amount of insurance required for Building Class A and Demolition Class A contractor is $500,000.   Minimum amount of insurance required for Building Class B, Building Class C, Demolition Class B and Moving contractor and homeowner contractor is $300,000.   Any other permittee performing the work is also required to show proof of insurance in the same amount.		R
Copy of the Demolition Approval Notice. Issued by the state.  Contact the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment for information at 303-692-3164.		R
If total demolition, authorized signature is required from Denver Water.		R
If total demolition, authorized signature is required from Wastewater.		R
If total demolition, authorized signature is required from Landmark Commission.		R
If on public right-of-way and a total demolition, authorized signature is required from Transportation.		R

 Approval Process

a. Estimated Processing Time: 30 to 60 Minutes

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.

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