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Bennett building permits
VerifiedBennett, Colorado — as published 2026-08-20.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family, duplex, and townhome construction in the Town of Bennett. Reviewed under the 2024 IRC/IBC as adopted effective July 1, 2026 (or the 2018 cycle for pre-existing/grandfathered master-plan developments). Valuation is calculated from the ICC Square Footage Building Valuation Data table; if the applicant's provided valuation exceeds the Town's calculated minimum, the higher figure is accepted.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plans must comply with the 2024 IRC/IBC as adopted (2018 cycle only for the 8 named grandfathered master-plan developments through July 1, 2028)
- New Residential Checklist and New Residential Master Plan Checklist (both now published in 2024-code-cycle versions) define required plan-set contents
- Valuation calculated from ICC Square Footage Building Valuation Data (Town uses the February 2022 table until July 1, 2026, then the February 2026 table) unless the applicant's provided valuation is higher
- Application submitted via the Town's SmartGov online portal; PDF format required for plan review uploads
- All contractors must hold current Town of Bennett Contractor Licensing (Class A, B, or C depending on scope) plus any equivalent license from another Colorado jurisdiction or valid ICC certification
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Town of Bennett SmartGov portal (twn-bennett-co.smartgovcommunity.com)
- RequiredNew Residential Checklist (2024 Code Cycle)Town-published checklist of required plan-set contents for new single-family residential construction
- RequiredSite/Plot Plan and Floor PlansDrawn to scale showing dimensions, setbacks, and relationship to existing structures
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00-$500.00 | $23.50 | June 24, 2026 Schedule of Fees, Bennett Municipal Code §18-1-20 |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $501.00-$2,000.00 | $23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001.00-$25,000.00 | $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,001.00-$50,000.00 | $391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $50,001.00-$100,000.00 | $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,001.00-$500,000.00 | $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $500,001.00-$1,000,000.00 | $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,001.00 and up | $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Plan Review (Administrative) Fee | 65% of Permit Fee | Assessed on both complete and incomplete plan submittals |
| Use Tax | 2% of half the total project valuation | Town-wide use tax per the June 2026 Schedule of Fees |
| Arapahoe County Open Space Sales & Use Tax | 0.25% of half the total project valuation | Applies only to projects located within the Arapahoe County portion of the Town |
| Investigation Fee / Working Without a Permit | 100% of the Building Permit Fee (fee doubles) | Bennett Municipal Code §18-1-20 |
Residential Addition / Interior Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions and interior remodels (kitchen, bathroom, basement finish) to existing homes in Bennett. Uses the same valuation-based Building Permit fee table as new construction, but with published minimum valuations specific to remodel scope (per square foot for basement finish, kitchen, bathroom remodels).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Additions reviewed per the Town's 'Addition' Building Guide (2024 code cycle version published)
- Interior remodels (kitchen, bathroom, basement finish) use published per-square-foot minimum valuations rather than a full new-construction valuation calculation
- Residential Interior Remodel Permit Submittal Checklist defines required plan-set contents for remodel-scope projects
- A Licensed Engineer report may be required if any walls proposed for removal are structural (standard IRC/IBC requirement, consistent with the Town's own major-kitchen-remodel valuation category which explicitly includes 'removing/relocate walls')
- All contractors must hold current Town of Bennett Contractor Licensing (Class C for 1-2 family remodels) or a Homeowner Affidavit if owner-performed
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Town of Bennett SmartGov portal
- RequiredResidential Interior Remodel Permit Submittal ChecklistTown-published checklist for interior remodel scope
- OptionalHomeowner AffidavitRequired in lieu of a licensed contractor if the homeowner is performing the work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based schedule as new construction) | $23.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the June 2026 Schedule of Fees | — |
| Minimum Valuation — Basement finish (new finished space) | $41 per sq ft | Town of Bennett Permit Valuations guide |
| Minimum Valuation — Bathroom remodel | $139 per sq ft | — |
| Minimum Valuation — Kitchen remodel (minor) | $84 per sq ft | — |
| Minimum Valuation — Kitchen remodel (major, wall removal/relocation or 2+ appliances) | $143 per sq ft | — |
| Plan Review (Administrative) Fee | 65% of Permit Fee | — |
| Use Tax | 2% of half the total project valuation (plus 0.25% Arapahoe County open space tax if applicable) | — |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, alteration, or repair of electrical systems in Bennett. Per the Town's own June 2026 Schedule of Fees, electrical permit fees are 'Set by State' — the Town of Bennett does NOT run its own certified electrical inspection program and defers to the Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA/DPO) statewide fee schedule (CRS 12-23-117). Governed by the 2023 NEC. Contractors need a Colorado State Master Electric License and Electrical Contractor License, plus a Town of Bennett Electrical Registration (no fee).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as in effect
- Fee is 'Set by State' per the Town's fee schedule — billed under the Colorado State Electrical Board's own statewide fee schedule, not a Town-set valuation table
- Contractors must hold a current Colorado State Master Electric License and Colorado State Electrical Contractor License
- Contractors must additionally hold a Town of Bennett Electrical Registration (No Fee per the fee schedule — a registration, not a licensed class, per the Contractors page's explicit note that 'ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING ARE REGISTRATIONS NOT LICENSES')
- Residential electrical fees are based on square footage of the installation; commercial electrical fees are based on electrical valuation, per the State's own fee schedule structure (Town of Bennett Permit Valuations guide)
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Town of Bennett SmartGov portal
- RequiredTown of Bennett Electrical RegistrationNo fee; required in addition to Colorado State Master Electric License and Electrical Contractor License
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee | Set by State (Colorado State Electrical Board statewide fee schedule) | June 24, 2026 Town of Bennett Schedule of Fees explicitly defers to the state schedule rather than a Town valuation table |
| Minimum Valuation — Electrical service upgrade, 100-125 AMP | $1,500 | Town of Bennett Permit Valuations guide, Quick Permit minimum valuation check sheet |
| Minimum Valuation — Electrical service upgrade, 150-200 AMP | $2,500 | — |
| Minimum Valuation — EV Charger | $1,100 (or more if a panel service upgrade is also needed) | — |
| Minimum Valuation — Hot Tub Electrical | $1,000 (or more if a panel service upgrade is also needed) | — |
| Town of Bennett Electrical Registration | No Fee | — |
EV Charger / EVSE Installation Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of a Level 2 (or higher) electric vehicle charging circuit in Bennett. Filed as a standard Electrical Permit — fees are 'Set by State' per the Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA/DPO) statewide schedule (CRS 12-23-117), but the Town of Bennett publishes its own real quick-permit minimum valuation specifically for EV chargers ($1,100) in its Permit Valuations guide, distinct from its other electrical minimum-valuation line items.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as in effect in Bennett
- Electrical permit fee itself is 'Set by State' per the Town's June 2026 Schedule of Fees — billed under the Colorado State Electrical Board's own statewide fee schedule
- Town of Bennett publishes a dedicated 'EV Charger' minimum valuation of $1,100 in its Permit Valuations (Quick Permit) guide — used as the minimum installation valuation for quick-permit processing; valuation increases if a panel/service upgrade is also needed (see the Town's separate Electrical service upgrade minimum valuations: $1,500 for 100-125 AMP, $2,500 for 150-200 AMP)
- Contractors must hold a current Colorado State Master Electric License and Colorado State Electrical Contractor License, plus a Town of Bennett Electrical Registration (no fee)
- The Town's 2026 code update adopts the Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code effective July 1, 2026, the state's model EV-charging/solar-readiness code — new construction and major electrical work in Bennett going forward will be reviewed for EV-ready circuit provisions under this code
- Apply via the Town of Bennett SmartGov portal
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Town of Bennett SmartGov portal
- RequiredTown of Bennett Electrical RegistrationNo fee; required in addition to Colorado State Master Electric License and Electrical Contractor License
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Valuation — EV Charger | $1,100 (or more if a panel service upgrade is also needed) | Town of Bennett Permit Valuations guide, Quick Permit minimum valuation check sheet (effective with the June 2026 fee schedule) — this is the Town's own published minimum installation valuation used for quick-permit processing |
| Electrical Permit Fee (applied against valuation) | Set by State (Colorado State Electrical Board statewide fee schedule) | Town of Bennett Schedule of Fees, June 24, 2026 — electrical permit fees follow the state schedule, not the Town's own building-valuation fee table |
| Minimum Valuation — Electrical service upgrade, 100-125 AMP (if needed alongside EV charger installation) | $1,500 | Town of Bennett Permit Valuations guide |
| Minimum Valuation — Electrical service upgrade, 150-200 AMP (if needed alongside EV charger installation) | $2,500 | Town of Bennett Permit Valuations guide |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems in Bennett. Unlike electrical (which is 'Set by State'), the Town's own fee schedule bills Plumbing Permits under 'See Building Permit' — confirming the Town of Bennett runs its OWN local plumbing permitting/review process on its valuation-based Building Permit fee table, rather than deferring to the Colorado State Plumbing Board. Governed by the 2024 IPC as adopted (2018 IPC for pre-transition permits). Contractors need a Colorado State Master Plumber License/Plumbing Contractor License plus a Town of Bennett Plumbing Registration ($75).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted effective July 1, 2026 (2018 IPC for permits issued/grandfathered before that date)
- Fee billed on the Town's own Building Permit valuation table ('See Building Permit' per the fee schedule), NOT the state schedule used for electrical
- Contractors must hold a current Colorado State Master Plumber License and Colorado State Plumbing Contractor License
- Contractors must additionally hold a Town of Bennett Plumbing Registration ($75.00 per the June 2026 Schedule of Fees)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Plumbing scope)Submitted via the Town of Bennett SmartGov portal
- RequiredTown of Bennett Plumbing Registration$75.00 fee; required in addition to Colorado State Master Plumber License and Plumbing Contractor License
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee (same valuation-based schedule as Building Permit) | $23.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the June 2026 Schedule of Fees | Fee schedule lists Plumbing Permit as 'See Building Permit' |
| Minimum Valuation — Water Heater install/replacement | $1,800 each | Town of Bennett Permit Valuations guide |
| Minimum Valuation — Backflow preventer | $375 each | — |
| Minimum Valuation — Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) | $375 each | — |
| Minimum Valuation — Sewer service (on property) | $200 per linear foot of trench | — |
| Minimum Valuation — Water service (on property) | $90 per linear foot of trench | — |
| Town of Bennett Plumbing Registration | $75.00 | — |
| Plan Review (Administrative) Fee | 65% of Permit Fee | — |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for furnace, air conditioning, and other heating/cooling/ventilation equipment installation or replacement in Bennett. Fee schedule lists Mechanical Permit as 'See Building Permit' (billed on the Town's own valuation-based Building Permit table, same as Plumbing). Governed by the 2024 IMC and 2024 IFGC as adopted.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) as adopted effective July 1, 2026 (2018 IMC/IFGC for pre-transition permits)
- Fee billed on the Town's own Building Permit valuation table
- Contractors performing mechanical work fall under Town of Bennett Contractor Licensing Class D (mechanical, among other sub-contractor trades) unless otherwise licensed
- Published minimum valuations exist for common quick-permit HVAC scopes (furnace, A/C, evaporative cooler)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Mechanical scope) or Quick PermitSubmitted via the Town of Bennett SmartGov portal
- RequiredTown of Bennett Contractor License (Class D)Required for mechanical sub-contractor trades not separately classed
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Fee (same valuation-based schedule as Building Permit) | $23.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the June 2026 Schedule of Fees | Fee schedule lists Mechanical Permit as 'See Building Permit' |
| Minimum Valuation — Furnace install/replacement | $3,300 each | Town of Bennett Permit Valuations guide |
| Minimum Valuation — A/C install/replacement | $3,300 each | — |
| Minimum Valuation — Furnace + A/C combined | $6,600 for both | — |
| Minimum Valuation — Evaporative/swamp cooler | $1,500 each | — |
| Plan Review (Administrative) Fee | 65% of Permit Fee | — |
Re-Roof Permit
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing work in the Town of Bennett. Billed under the Quick Permits minimum valuation check sheet, with distinct per-square (100 sq ft) minimum valuations by roofing material. A dedicated 'Roof' Building Guide is published.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2024 IRC/IBC as adopted (2018 cycle for pre-transition permits)
- Minimum valuation calculated per '1 square = 100 square feet' of roof area, varying by material type
- Roof re-decking, when associated with a re-roof, carries its own additional per-square minimum valuation
- Quick Permit application path available via the SmartGov portal
Required documents
- RequiredQuick Permit Application — Re-Roof scopeSubmitted via the Town of Bennett SmartGov portal
- OptionalRoof Building GuideTown-published guide for re-roof permit submittals
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Valuation — Asphalt shingle re-roof | $350 per square (100 sq ft) | Town of Bennett Permit Valuations guide, Quick Permit minimum valuation check sheet |
| Minimum Valuation — Tile/clay/concrete re-roof | $625 per square | — |
| Minimum Valuation — EPDM re-roof | $520 per square | — |
| Minimum Valuation — Rolled roofing | $260 per square | — |
| Minimum Valuation — Roof re-decking (associated with re-roof) | $250 per square (additional to the re-roof valuation) | — |
| Building Permit Fee (calculated from above valuation) | $23.50 minimum, scaling per the June 2026 Schedule of Fees valuation tiers | — |
| Plan Review (Administrative) Fee | 65% of Permit Fee | — |
Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential and commercial solar photovoltaic installations in Bennett. The Town's permit portal supports SolarAPP+ automated code-compliance review for the majority of residential roof-mounted PV systems; a Solar Photovoltaic System Requirements Checklist is also published for non-SolarAPP+ submittals.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- SolarAPP+ registration (https://gosolarapp.org/) required for contractors seeking the automated review path for qualifying residential roof-mounted systems
- After SolarAPP+ approval, the permit itself, fees, and inspections are still processed and paid through the Town's own SmartGov portal
- Non-SolarAPP+ submittals reviewed under the Town's standard Solar Panel Plan Review process using the Solar Photovoltaic System Requirements Checklist
- Additional fees may be collected by third-party plan reviewers per the Town's fee schedule footnote
Required documents
- OptionalSolarAPP+ Approval (if applicable)Obtained via https://gosolarapp.org/ prior to applying for the Town permit
- RequiredSolar Photovoltaic System Requirements ChecklistTown-published checklist for non-SolarAPP+ solar permit submittals
- RequiredSolar Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Town of Bennett SmartGov portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Panel Permit / Plan Review — Residential | $100.00 | June 24, 2026 Schedule of Fees; additional fees may be collected by third-party reviewers |
| Solar Panel Permit / Plan Review — Commercial | $200.00 | Additional fees may be collected by third-party reviewers |
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit
Required for attached or detached Accessory Dwelling Units on single-family residential parcels in Bennett. The Town publishes a Colorado Chapter ICC-produced ADU Building Guide (updated for the 2024 IRC / Appendix AQ) covering detached, attached-internal, and attached-external ADU types, height/setback/separation standards, and basic plan-submittal contents.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Reviewed per IRC Appendix AQ (ADU-specific provisions) under the 2024 IRC as adopted
- Attached ADUs: must be physically separated from the principal unit by a wall or lockable door; minimum 5-foot rear yard setback; maximum height 35 feet (same as principal buildings) subject to IRC R301.3 wood-frame story-height limits
- Detached ADUs: maximum height 20 feet, or up to 25 feet with a roof pitch of 8:12 or steeper; minimum 6 feet of separation from any other building on the property (IRC Table R302.1(1))
- Complete independent living facilities required: permanent provisions for living, sleeping, cooking, eating, and sanitation
- Plot plan and floor plans required as part of the submittal, per the ADU Building Guide
- Zoning-level requirements (size limits, lot coverage, parking, owner-occupancy, utility metering) are locally determined; the published guide is a generic Colorado Chapter ICC template, not a Bennett-specific zoning excerpt — confirm current Bennett zoning-code ADU standards directly with the Planning Department before finalizing design, since this guide's zoning-considerations section is explicitly generic ('while specific regulations are local')
Required documents
- RequiredAccessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Building GuideColorado Chapter ICC-produced guide, Town of Bennett-published version dated 12-2-2025, referencing the 2024 IRC
- RequiredPlot Plan and Floor PlansDrawn to scale, showing dimensions and relationship to existing structures
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Town of Bennett SmartGov portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, per the Town's standard schedule) | $23.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the June 2026 Schedule of Fees | No separate flat ADU fee is published; billed under the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule using new-construction or addition valuation methodology as applicable to the ADU's type (detached vs. attached) |
| Plan Review (Administrative) Fee | 65% of Permit Fee | — |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of primary and secondary/accessory structures in Bennett. Billed as a flat fee (not valuation-based), with separate rates for primary versus secondary/accessory structures. Asbestos inspection guidance is published alongside the demolition permit materials.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Primary Structure and Secondary/Accessory Structure demolitions are billed at different flat fees
- Asbestos inspection required per Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) regulations — the Town publishes CDPHE's 'Is an Asbestos Inspection Required?' guidance and a dedicated 'Asbestos - Renovation and Demolition' resource directly on the Building Permits page
- A Town of Bennett 'Demolition and Renovation' guide defines submittal requirements
- A 'Demolition' Building Guide is also published on the Building Guides and Checklists page
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Town of Bennett SmartGov portal
- RequiredAsbestos Inspection Report / CDPHE DeterminationPer CDPHE 'Is an Asbestos Inspection Required?' guidance, published on the Building Permits page
- OptionalTown of Bennett Demolition and Renovation GuideTown-published submittal guide
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit — Primary Structure | $250.00 | Flat fee, June 24, 2026 Schedule of Fees |
| Demolition Permit — Secondary/Accessory Structure | $50.00 | Flat fee |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Core and Shell Permit
VerifiedRequired for commercial tenant improvement and core-and-shell buildout projects in Bennett. Uses reduced-percentage valuations of the calculated new-construction square-footage valuation rather than a full new-build valuation.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Core and Shell valuations may be reduced to 70% of the calculated new-construction square-footage valuation
- Tenant Improvement valuations may be reduced to 30% of the calculated new-construction square-footage valuation
- New Commercial Development Checklist and New Commercial Inspection Process guide define required submittal contents and inspection sequencing
- Governed by the 2024 IBC (2018 IBC for pre-transition permits)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application — Commercial scopeSubmitted via the Town of Bennett SmartGov portal
- RequiredNew Commercial Development ChecklistTown-published checklist (2025 version) for commercial submittals
- OptionalNew Commercial Inspection Process guideTown-published guide describing the commercial inspection sequence
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, per the Town's standard schedule) | $23.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the June 2026 Schedule of Fees | Valuation reduced to 70% (core and shell) or 30% (tenant improvement) of the full new-construction square-footage valuation before applying the fee table |
| Plan Review (Administrative) Fee | 65% of Permit Fee | — |
| Use Tax | 2% of half the total project valuation (plus 0.25% Arapahoe County open space tax if applicable) | — |
Deck / Patio Cover / Carport Permit
VerifiedRequired for uncovered decks, porches, patio covers, and carports in Bennett. Published minimum valuations differ by deck material and by structure type (deck vs. patio cover vs. carport). Dedicated Building Guides are published for 'Uncovered Decks and Porches' and 'Patio Cover & Carport.'
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Minimum valuation for decks varies by material: pressure-treated wood vs. redwood/trex
- Patio covers and pergolas are valued separately and at lower per-square-foot rates than decks
- Dedicated Building Guides ('Uncovered Decks and Porches,' 'Patio Cover & Carport') define required plan-set contents
- Structural requirements (footings, guardrails, stair geometry) follow the 2024 IRC as adopted
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application — Deck/Patio Cover scopeSubmitted via the Town of Bennett SmartGov portal
- OptionalUncovered Decks and Porches Building GuideTown-published guide
- OptionalPatio Cover & Carport Building GuideTown-published guide
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Valuation — Deck (wood pressure treated) | $22 per sq ft | Town of Bennett Permit Valuations guide |
| Minimum Valuation — Deck (redwood or trex) | $27 per sq ft | — |
| Minimum Valuation — Patio cover | $24 per sq ft | — |
| Minimum Valuation — Pergola | $20 per sq ft | — |
| Building Permit Fee (calculated from above valuation) | $23.50 minimum, scaling per the June 2026 Schedule of Fees valuation tiers | — |
| Plan Review (Administrative) Fee | 65% of Permit Fee | — |
Furnace / Water Heater Replacement (Quick Permit)
VerifiedStreamlined Quick Permit category for straightforward furnace and water heater replacements in Bennett, with published flat minimum valuations distinct from the general mechanical/plumbing permit process.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Filed as a Quick Permit through the SmartGov portal rather than a full plan-review Building Permit application
- Minimum valuations published directly by equipment type (furnace, water heater, A/C) rather than requiring a contractor-submitted valuation for these routine replacement scopes
- If the actual replacement cost exceeds the Town's minimum valuation, the higher actual cost applies
Required documents
- RequiredQuick Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Town of Bennett SmartGov portal, Quick Permits category
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Valuation — Furnace install/replacement | $3,300 each | Town of Bennett Permit Valuations guide, Minimum Valuation Check Sheet for Quick Permits |
| Minimum Valuation — Water Heater install/replacement | $1,800 each | — |
| Minimum Valuation — Furnace + A/C combined replacement | $6,600 for both | — |
| Building Permit Fee (calculated from above valuation) | $23.50 minimum, scaling per the June 2026 Schedule of Fees valuation tiers | — |
| Plan Review (Administrative) Fee | 65% of Permit Fee | — |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired prior to erecting or installing most permanent and temporary signs in Bennett, per Municipal Code Chapter 16, Article III (Sign Regulations, Sec. 16-3-10 through 16-3-460). Confirmed directly 2026-08-13 via the Town's Municode-hosted Article III text (current version dated April 2, 2026) and the June 24, 2026 Schedule of Fees. Unlike several peer small Colorado towns in this corpus with no standalone sign ordinance, Bennett has a real, detailed, currently-operative sign code with its own permit-approval process, an extensive exempt-sign list, zoning-district-based dimensional standards tables, and a distinct published fee.
Verified 2026-08-13 · Source
Requirements
- A sign permit is required prior to the erection or installation of any permitted permanent or temporary sign, except signs exempt under Sec. 16-3-350 (Sec. 16-3-310(a))
- Applications are submitted per the Town's Applicant Guide; the Zoning Administrator reviews the application against the approval criteria in Article III and either approves, approves with conditions, or denies it (Sec. 16-3-320(a)-(c))
- A sign permit lapses and has no further effect unless the sign is erected in compliance with its terms within six (6) months of permit approval (Sec. 16-3-320(e))
- A building permit is additionally required where needed to verify the structural integrity of the sign type requested (Sec. 16-3-310(e))
- A separate revocable permit (with its own approval criteria, including a revocable-permit agreement and Town Engineer sign-off) is required whenever a sign is proposed on public property or within a public right-of-way (Sec. 16-3-310(c), 16-3-320(d))
- Sign number, maximum area, and maximum height are capped by zoning district under Sec. 16-3-410: Table 3.1 for the RE, R-1, R-2, R-3, and MH residential districts (e.g., monument signs 32 sq ft/6 ft, site signs 16 sq ft/6 ft, wall signs on a home-based business 2 sq ft/8 ft), and Table 3.2 for the C, EC, I-1, I-2, and P nonresidential districts (e.g., monument signs 75-150 sq ft depending on frontage/development type, roof signs up to 100 sq ft, wall signs up to 100 sq ft per building facade)
- Pole signs are the most tightly restricted nonresidential sign type: permitted only on a lot proximate to the I-70/State Highway 79 interchange, within a corridor no wider than 1,500 feet north/south or 3,000 feet east/west of that intersection, up to 380 sq ft and 60 ft in height, and no closer than 1,000 lineal feet to an existing pole sign (Sec. 16-3-420(7))
- Numerous common sign types are exempt from needing a sign permit entirely under Sec. 16-3-350, subject to the conditions stated there — including flags meeting height/setback limits, one building-wall banner per business (up to 100 sq ft) plus two freestanding wave banners, government/utility warning signs, most window signs, address signs (up to 2 per building, 6 sq ft each), temporary holiday decorations, one portable A-frame sign per business (max 6 sq ft/4 ft tall), yard/site/swing/notification signs, works of art, one inflatable sign per nonresidential property, external accessory-use signs up to 40 sq ft aggregate, and vehicular signs meeting specific conditions
- Certain sign types are prohibited outright under Sec. 16-3-360 regardless of permit status, including off-premises signs/billboards not otherwise expressly permitted, roof-projecting signs unless approved as a roof sign, revolving/rotating signs, flashing or intermittent lighting, and signs attached to trees or other plant material
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit ApplicationSubmitted per the Town's Applicant Guide; reviewed by the Zoning Administrator against Article III's approval criteria
- RequiredSign Plan / DrawingShowing sign type, dimensions, area, height, and site location, sufficient to evaluate compliance with the Table 3.1/3.2 dimensional standards
- OptionalRevocable Permit AgreementRequired only when the sign is proposed on public property or within a public right-of-way (Sec. 16-3-310(c))
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Fee | Billed on the Town's standard valuation-based Building Permit fee table, $75.00 minimum | June 24, 2026 Schedule of Fees, Section 5 (Community Development), A) Permits, item 12(c) — listed as 'Valuation/$75.00 Min'; this $75.00 floor is higher than the general $23.50 minimum used for Bennett's other valuation-based permits |
| Banners | $25.00/quarter | June 24, 2026 Schedule of Fees, Section 5, A) Permits, item 13 — listed as a separate recurring line item from the Sign Permit fee itself. Show full citationHideJune 24, 2026 Schedule of Fees, Section 5, A) Permits, item 13 — listed as a separate recurring line item from the Sign Permit fee itself. Municipal Code Sec. 16-3-350(2) separately allows one wall banner per business (up to 100 sq ft) and two freestanding wave banners without a sign PERMIT; this fee schedule line appears to be a distinct recurring banner-display charge rather than the sign-permit fee — confirm applicability and interaction with the exemption directly with the Building Department before assuming which (if either) applies to a given banner. |
Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedColorado is home-rule with no statewide fire code floor, so the governing authority and code edition for fire sprinkler/alarm work in Bennett had to be independently confirmed rather than assumed. Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue (BWFD) — a separate special fire protection district, NOT the Town Building Department — independently reviews and permits all fire sprinkler and fire alarm work within Town of Bennett limits. Confirmed directly 2026-08-13 via BWFD's own live website: the Town of Bennett portion of BWFD's service area operates under the 2018 International Fire Code as amended (Municipal Ordinance 18-5-10/18-5-20), consistent with the 2018 IFC figure already documented elsewhere in this file's codesAdopted/localAmendments sections. This entry documents BWFD's own permit/plan-review process in detail; it does not duplicate the Town Building Department's own fire-protection-plan submittal requirement (already covered in this file's residential-building-permit and commercial-tenant-improvement entries).
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Requirements
- Fire and EMS services for the Town of Bennett are provided by Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue (BWFD), a distinct special fire protection district that also serves Watkins, unincorporated Adams County, and unincorporated Arapahoe County — confirmed on BWFD's own live website (bennettfirerescue.org)
- BWFD's own live 'Codes and Reference Standards for Development' page states the Town of Bennett portion of its service area operates under the 2018 International Fire Code as amended (Municipal Ordinance 18-5-10/18-5-20); the unincorporated-Adams-County portion separately uses the 2018 IFC (County Ordinance 4), and the unincorporated-Arapahoe-County portion uses the 2012 IFC (Bennett Fire Protection District #7 Resolution 2016-05) — the 2018 IFC figure for the Town itself is consistent with, and confirms, the code-edition note already carried in this file's codesAdopted section
- Sprinkler and fire-alarm reference standards for the Town of Bennett/Adams County portion of BWFD's service area: NFPA 13 (2016 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems), NFPA 13D (2016 Edition, One- and Two-Family Dwellings), NFPA 13R (2016 Edition, Low-Rise Residential Occupancies), and NFPA 72 (2016 Edition, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code)
- All development projects must submit a Fire Service Application, pay the applicable fee, and provide a detailed site plan (dimensions, measurements, road base content, and gates) to BWFD directly — separate from, and in addition to, the Town's own SAFEbuilt-equivalent Building Department submittal (Bennett runs its own CAA-staffed Building Department, not SAFEbuilt; see this file's department section)
- Adams County road-access standards follow IFC Appendix D; Arapahoe County road-access standards follow Appendix R (adopted in lieu of standard IFC provisions for residential) — which standard applies depends on which county the specific parcel sits in, consistent with this file's jurisdiction-level note that Bennett straddles both counties
- Commercial projects may require additional documents based on building type, use, and scope, on top of the general Fire Service Application
- For residential projects, BWFD verifies that a required residential sprinkler system was installed and properly inspected as part of its final inspection, not as a separate standalone sprinkler-only permit step
- No standalone fire-sprinkler- or fire-alarm-specific permit application, checklist, or itemized fee schedule distinct from BWFD's general development/plan-review process was independently retrieved in this research pass (2026-08-13) — BWFD's own 'Development Documents' page lists a 'Fee Schedule - 2026' document covering plan reviews, inspections, development, and special events, but its specific dollar figures were not independently retrieved; BWFD's own process-overview page states only that 'fees vary by project type' and lists check, cash, e-check, and credit card as accepted payment methods through its online portal
- Contact Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue directly to begin any fire sprinkler or fire alarm system plan review: Fire Marshal Victoria Flamini, (303) 815-8350, VictoriaFlamini@BennettFireRescue.org; Fire Inspector/Life Safety Educator Olivia Kuhns, (303) 644-3572, OliviaKuhns@BennettFireRescue.org; office at 355 4th Street, Bennett, CO 80102. Contact the Town Building Department separately (bennettbuilding@bennett.co.us, 303-644-3249 ext. 1032) for the accompanying Town Building Permit if the sprinkler/alarm work is part of new construction or a remodel
Required documents
- RequiredFire Service Application (Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue)Required for all BWFD development plan review submissions, including fire sprinkler and fire alarm system work
- RequiredDetailed Site PlanDimensions, measurements, road base content, and gates, per BWFD's development plan review requirements; county-specific road-access standard (IFC Appendix D for Adams County, Appendix R for Arapahoe County) applies depending on parcel location
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (fire protection plans as applicable)Town of Bennett Building Department submittal; stamped fire protection plans are required whenever a sprinkler system is part of the project's design, already documented in this file's residential-building-permit entry — separate from, and in addition to, BWFD's own review
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue plan review / development fee | BWFD's own development/plan-review page states fees vary by project type and does not publish a flat dollar figure on that page. Show full citationHideBWFD's own development/plan-review page states fees vary by project type and does not publish a flat dollar figure on that page. BWFD's 'Development Documents' page separately lists a 'Fee Schedule - 2026' document covering plan reviews, inspections, development, and special events, but its specific line-item dollar figures were not independently retrieved in this research pass (2026-08-13) — genuinely unretrieved, not an oversight. Confirm current fees directly with BWFD ((303) 644-3572) or via its online payment portal. | |
| Town Building Permit Fee (structural/plan-review portion, if sprinkler or alarm work accompanies new construction or a remodel) | Valuation-based, per the Town's standard Building Permit fee table ($23.50 minimum) | No fire-sprinkler-specific line item exists in the Town's own June 24, 2026 Schedule of Fees (checked directly — no 'fire' line items appear anywhere in that document); Show full citationHideNo fire-sprinkler-specific line item exists in the Town's own June 24, 2026 Schedule of Fees (checked directly — no 'fire' line items appear anywhere in that document); billed under the general Building Permit Fee table already documented in this file's residential-building-permit entry. This is separate from, and in addition to, BWFD's own fee above. |
Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy
VerifiedRESEARCHED 2026-08-13: Bennett has no standalone 'change of use permit' application, checklist, or fee distinct from its ordinary zoning-compliance and Certificate of Occupancy (CO) processes — checked Chapter 16 Article II Division 3 (Administration and Procedures: Site Plan, Permitted Uses, Conditional Uses, Temporary Uses, Planned Developments, Rezoning, Variances, Fair Housing Act Accommodations) directly, none of which is titled or scoped as a change-of-use permit. However, unlike some peer small Colorado towns in this corpus where a change-of-use inquiry hits a genuine dead end, Bennett does publish two real, concrete, directly relevant mechanisms: (1) Zoning Code Sec. 16-2-20(f), which expressly names 'granting of a change in use' alongside a building permit, conditional use permit, and site plan approval as an action that requires the applicant to first demonstrate zoning compliance; and (2) a live, detailed Certificate of Occupancy page with real submittal requirements and real numeric processing timelines (up to 48 business hours residential / 72 business hours commercial), which is what actually authorizes new occupancy or a new use of a building in practice.
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Requirements
- Municipal Code Sec. 16-2-20(f): 'Prior to issuance of a building permit, conditional use permit, site plan approval or granting of a change in use, the applicant shall demonstrate that the property will comply with all applicable provisions of this Chapter' (Ord. 646-14 §1(Exh. A), 12-9-2014; Ord. 742-22, §11, 6-14-2022) — this is the only place in the Town's Zoning Code where 'change in use' appears as its own named triggering action, and it folds the change-of-use scenario into the same up-front zoning-compliance-demonstration requirement used for building permits, conditional use permits, and site plan approvals, rather than creating its own separate permit type or fee
- A Certificate of Occupancy (CO) is required before any new residential or commercial building in Bennett can be legally used, per the Town's own live Certificate of Occupancy page (bennettco.gov/community-development/page/certificate-occupancy, fetched directly 2026-08-13) — the CO confirms construction was completed per approved plans, all required inspections passed, and the structure meets zoning, building, safety, and health standards; the property may not be occupied until the CO is approved and issued
- To request a CO, applicants must submit the final Improvement Location Certificate (with grading and drainage), an inspection card with all final inspections signed off, and payment of any outstanding fees
- Commercial CO requests additionally require approvals from the Fire Department (Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue — see this file's fire-sprinkler-alarm-permit entry), Engineering, and Planning, plus confirmation of a valid business license
- Residential CO requests may take up to 48 business hours to process once submitted; commercial CO requests may take up to 72 business hours — both figures are the Town's own published processing-time statements, not this file's usual reviewTimelineDays convention (see reviewTimelineNote)
- A separate Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) process exists for occupancy before all final conditions are met, with its own published flat fee ($500.00, $100.00 renewal — already documented in this file's residential-building-permit entry) and its own request form and procedures document
- Certain use changes may separately require a Conditional Use Permit under this file's Division 3 framework if the new use is classified as a conditional use (rather than a use by right) in the applicable zoning district — this is a distinct process from both the Sec. 16-2-20(f) compliance-demonstration trigger and the CO process, and is not itself documented as a standalone entry in this file
- If a change of use involves construction, remodeling, alteration, or a change in occupancy classification, the ordinary Town Building Permit process applies (see this file's residential-addition-remodel and commercial-tenant-improvement entries)
- Contact the Community Development/Building Department directly (bennettbuilding@bennett.co.us, 303-644-3249 ext. 1032) to confirm current practice for a specific change-of-use scenario, since no standalone process or fee for that exact scenario (independent of the CO and Sec. 16-2-20(f) mechanisms above) is published
Required documents
- RequiredCertificate of Occupancy Request FormTown of Bennett, 2025 version (171.76 KB); submitted once final inspections are signed off and outstanding fees are paid
- RequiredFinal Improvement Location CertificateShowing grading and drainage; required as part of the CO submittal
- OptionalTemporary Certificate of Occupancy Request FormUsed only if occupancy is needed before all final conditions for a standard CO are met (424.36 KB)
- OptionalStock and Train and Temporary Certificate of Occupancy ProceduresTown-published procedures document covering Temporary Certificate of Occupancy handling (739.62 KB)
- OptionalNone published specifically for a standalone change-of-use permitNo such application, checklist, or fee schedule distinct from the Sec. 16-2-20(f) compliance-demonstration requirement and the Certificate of Occupancy process above was located in Chapter 16 Article II Division 3 or on the Town's Community Development pages as of this research pass (2026-08-13). Contact the Building Department directly.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Certificate of Occupancy fee | No standalone CO fee line item, separate from 'any outstanding fees' referenced generically on the Town's own CO page, was found in the June 24, 2026 Schedule of Fees — a standard CO issued on… Show full citationHideNo standalone CO fee line item, separate from 'any outstanding fees' referenced generically on the Town's own CO page, was found in the June 24, 2026 Schedule of Fees — a standard CO issued on completion of an already-permitted project appears to be included within the Building Permit Fee already paid, rather than carrying its own additional charge. Genuinely unpublished as a distinct line item, not an oversight. | |
| Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) | $500.00 | June 24, 2026 Schedule of Fees, Section 5, A) Permits, item 20 — already documented in this file's residential-building-permit entry; renewal is $100.00 |
| Change of use / zoning compliance-demonstration fee | Sec. 16-2-20(f) requires a zoning-compliance demonstration before 'granting of a change in use' but does not itself establish a separate fee for that demonstration distinct from whatever underlying… Show full citationHideSec. 16-2-20(f) requires a zoning-compliance demonstration before 'granting of a change in use' but does not itself establish a separate fee for that demonstration distinct from whatever underlying permit (building permit, conditional use permit, site plan approval) the change actually requires. |
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