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Residential Project Guide Home Page

This residential guide is intended to inform you about the permiting process and requirements for common residential home improvement and construction projects. To learn more about what you need to do to complete your project, select a project category below.

Additions and New Construction	Appliances Heating/Cooling	Attached and Detached Structures
Additions to Existing House (Attached) Detached Dwelling (ADU) Factory Built Homes New Construction on a Vacant Lot Second Story and Dormer Addition	Appliances Air Conditioning (Central) Air Conditioning (Window) Furnaces Insulation Swamp Coolers Water Heaters	Carport Decks, Porches, Pergolas, Patio Covers, etc – Attached Decks, Sheds, Pool House, etc - Detached Driveways & Parking Pads Enclosed Patios Garage (Attached and Detached)


Demolition Dumpsters/Rolloffs	Exterior Work (Façade)	Fences, Landscape and Swimming Pools
Demolition Roll Offs, Dumpsters and Storage Containers	Brickwork Repair Roofing Siding Solar Panels Stucco	Fences Irrigation Systems Retaining Walls Sidewalks Swimming Pools Above Ground Swimming Pools In Ground


Remodel Projects	Utilities	Windows and Doors
Attic Conversion Basement Finish Bathroom Remodel Interior Remodel Kitchen Remodel	Electrical Work Plumbing Repair Sewer Line Repair	Bay Windows Interior Doors Exterior Doors Skylights Window Awnings Window Replacement

Don't See Your Project LIsted?

See more detailed info on projects that are exempted from building permit requirements in our "Easy Projects" guide.

Section 130.5 of the Denver Building Code Amendments (see the Building Code Amendments here) states which work activities do not require building permitting for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other construction activities.

Other Permits May be Required

Please Note: A permit from Wastewater, Zoning, or the Fire Department may be required even if a building permit is not required.

If you think your planned work is exempt, please contact Development Services to be sure.

Residential Guide

Every project is different

Depending upon the complexity of your project, the permit requirements and inspection process may vary from the information presented in this guide. If you have any questions, please contact us.

The Review Process

Quick Permit - No review required

Same Day Review - Also known as a "Walk Through" Review

You must be signed in by 3:00 for Zoning and Building review.

Month Calendar Plan Review - Also known as a "Login" Review

Required for more complex projects, can take up to 30 days

Why Do I Need a Permit?

It saves time and money
The permitting process helps you determine if your project is feasible or even allowed before you invest time and money completing the project
It ensures safety
Permits and inspections help to ensure that the work meets minimum building standards.
It’s the law
The City and County of Denver requires you to get permits for most residential projects.