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Colorado building permits
Adopted codes, fees, and permit requirements for every covered Colorado city — browse by county, sourced from official records.
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- Denver1 city covered
- El Paso County3 cities covered
- Arapahoe County6 cities covered
- Larimer County6 cities covered
- Jefferson County7 cities covered
- Boulder County7 cities covered
- Adams County7 cities covered
- Broomfield County1 city covered
- Mesa County3 cities covered
- Weld County24 cities covered
- Pueblo County2 cities covered
- Douglas County5 cities covered
- Summit County5 cities covered
- Eagle County5 cities covered
- Pitkin County1 city covered
- La Plata County1 city covered
- Routt County1 city covered
- Chaffee County2 cities covered
- San Miguel County2 cities covered
- Montezuma County1 city covered
- Las Animas County1 city covered
- Grand County1 city covered
- Gunnison County3 cities covered
- Garfield County3 cities covered
- Montrose County1 city covered
- Alamosa County1 city covered
- Fremont County2 cities covered
- Morgan County1 city covered
- Delta County1 city covered
- Moffat County1 city covered
- Logan County1 city covered
- Conejos County1 city covered
- Otero County1 city covered
- Teller County4 cities covered
- Custer County2 cities covered
- Kit Carson County1 city covered
- Prowers County1 city covered
- Yuma County1 city covered
- Washington County2 cities covered
- Phillips County2 cities covered
- Sedgwick County2 cities covered
- Saguache County2 cities covered
- Baca County2 cities covered
- Cheyenne County1 city covered
Do I need a permit? — Colorado guides
- Window ReplacementUsually no — but yes if you change the size of the opening.
- FenceSometimes — many fences need only zoning/setback approval; a building permit kicks in mainly for fences over 7 feet or with structural elements.
- DeckYes — unless it's a small ground-level platform under 200 sq ft.
- Water HeaterYes — even for a like-for-like replacement.
- Basement FinishYes — any framing, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work requires a permit.
- Solar PanelsYes — both a building and electrical permit are required.
- Roof ReplacementYes — all roof replacements and re-roofing projects require a permit.
- Hot TubYes — at minimum an electrical permit for the 240V circuit.
- ShedUnder 200 sq ft and under 10 feet tall? Usually no. Bigger? Yes.
- Furnace ReplacementYes — even a like-for-like furnace swap requires a mechanical permit.
- EV ChargerLevel 2 (240V) chargers yes. Level 1 (120V plug-in) no.
- Patio Cover / PergolaSolid roof covers yes. Open-lattice pergolas may be exempt.
- Home BusinessYes — most cities require a home occupation permit.
- ADU / In-Law SuiteOften yes — many states now require cities to allow at least internal ADUs.
- Concrete / DrivewayOnly if it connects to the street, modifies drainage, or is a structural element.
Permit types across Colorado
View all →Compare a permit type’s fees across every Colorado city we cover.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU / Casita) PermitAccessory Structure Permit (Shed / Detached Garage)Building PermitBuilding Permit (Pikes Peak Regional Building Department)Change Of Use / Zoning Certificate Of Occupancy PermitChicken/Hen PermitCommercial / Non-Residential Site Plan Review (Development Review gate ahead of the Building Permit)Commercial Addition PermitCommercial Building PermitCommercial Remodel / Tenant Finish PermitCommercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish PermitConditional Use Permit (Zoning Ordinance Section 6)Deck / Covered Patio PermitDemolition PermitDemolition Zoning Development PermitElectrical PermitEV Charger / EVSE PermitFence / Retaining Wall PermitFence, Dumpster Enclosure & Retaining Wall Zoning Development PermitFire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System PermitFurnace / Water Heater Replacement PermitHistoric Preservation Alteration Certificate (Certificate of Appropriateness)Historic Preservation Alteration Certificate (Historic District / Landmark, IN ADDITION to Building Permit)Manufactured / Mobile Home PermitManufactured/Modular Home Installation PermitMechanical / HVAC PermitMulti-Use Zoning Development Permit (Additions, Garages, Decks, Sheds, Accessory Structures, Alterations)New Commercial Building PermitPlumbing PermitResidential Addition / Remodel PermitResidential Building Permit (New Construction)Residential Re-Roof PermitResidential Remodel / Reroof / Accessory Structure Permit — Basic or Accessory Planning Clearance + Mesa County Building PermitResidential Remodel Building PermitRoofing Permit (Reroof)Short Term Rental PermitSign PermitSign Zoning Development Permit (Permanent, Portable/Temporary, and Banner)Solar Photovoltaic (PV) PermitSolar Thermal PermitTenant Improvement / Commercial Tenant Finish PermitZoning Compliance Permit (Change in Use)Zoning Development Permit — Single Family Residence, Townhome, or Condominium