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	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.      Determine Size, Height, Location & Number of Structures	R       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   #2 Permit: Roofing, Gutters, Siding, Fascia/Soffit, and Blown-in Insulation	Link
With vented gas heater	#11 Permit:  Force-Air Furnaces and Ventilation	Link
With electrical service installation	#3 Permit: Electrical	Link
With sink	#4 Permit:  Plumbing	Link
Demolishing existing structure	1D Permit: Demolition (refer to Demolition for requirements)	Link
Other Agency Permits
Zoning	Construction and Use Permit	Link

 

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
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. Determine Size, Height, & Location as noted above in #1.	R	R
2 Copies of Floor Plan and Structural Details.	R	R

 

 Approval Process

a. Estimated Processing Time: 30 - 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