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Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Bennett, Colorado

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00-$500.00June 24, 2026 Schedule of Fees, Bennett Municipal Code §18-1-20
$23.50
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) FeeAssessed on both complete and incomplete plan submittals
65% of Permit Fee
Use TaxTown-wide use tax per the June 2026 Schedule of Fees
2% of half the total project valuation
Arapahoe County Open Space Sales & Use TaxApplies only to projects located within the Arapahoe County portion of the Town
0.25% of half the total project valuation
Investigation Fee / Working Without a PermitBennett Municipal Code §18-1-20
100% of the Building Permit Fee (fee doubles)

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing complete before cover

  3. 3

    Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment

  4. 4

    Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue Final Inspection

    Driveway dimensions, address signage visibility, road base, sprinklers if applicable — scheduled directly with BWFD (303-644-3572), separate from the Town Building Department's own inspections

  5. 5

    Final Building Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes; requested via the SmartGov portal by 4:00 p.m. the business day before

See the full Bennett inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • The Town uses the ICC Square Footage Building Valuation Data table (currently February 2022 edition; moving to February 2026 edition on July 1, 2026) to set a MINIMUM valuation — if your actual project cost is higher, the Town will use your higher provided figure instead.
  • If your project is within the Arapahoe County portion of the Town, budget for the additional 0.25% open-space sales & use tax on top of the Town-wide 2% use tax — both are calculated on half of total valuation, so confirm which county your parcel sits in before estimating total permit cost.
  • Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue conducts its own separate site-plan approval and final inspection process (with its own ~60-business-day minimum review) that runs alongside, not inside, the Town Building Department's own permit review — plan for both processes, not just one.

Frequently asked questions

Bennett requires a residential building permit (new construction) for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Bennett Community Development Department, Building Department at 303-644-3249 before starting work.

In Bennett, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00-$500.00 is: $23.50. Additional published fees: 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; Use Tax — 2% of half the total project valuation; Arapahoe County Open Space Sales & Use Tax — 0.25% of half the total project valuation; Investigation Fee / Working Without a Permit — 100% of the Building Permit Fee (fee doubles). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Bennett does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Bennett Community Development Department, Building Department at 303-644-3249 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; New Residential Checklist (2024 Code Cycle); Site/Plot Plan and Floor Plans. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Bennett requires 5 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction), in order: Foundation, Framing, Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical, Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue Final Inspection, Final Building Inspection. Schedule each through Town of Bennett Community Development Department, Building Department (303-644-3249).

Apply through Town of Bennett Community Development Department, Building Department at 207 Muegge Way, Bennett, CO 80102. Phone: 303-644-3249, email: bennettbuilding@bennett.co.us. Office hours: Main Town line 303-644-3249 (Building Department extension 1032 per the Building Permits page). Chief Building Official (Steve Jones, Charles Abbott Associates — Bennett's building department is staffed via a CAA contract) holds Drop-In Hours at Town Hall Tuesdays 12:30-1:30 p.m.; email bennettbuilding@bennett.co.us or stevejones@caa.inc to schedule a plan/project review meeting. Additional CAA inspection staff: Brad Jones 720-960-0576 (bradjones@caa.inc), Daniel Willman 720-361-9732 (danielwillman@caa.inc). Inspection requests must be received by 4:00 p.m. the business day before for next-day scheduling; inspections occur Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., no specific-window guarantee.. Official information: https://www.bennettco.gov/community-development/page/building-department.

As of July 1, 2026, the Town enforces the 2024 I-codes (IBC, IRC, IMC, IECC, IPC, IFC, IFGC, ISPSC) plus the Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code and the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code. The prior 2018-cycle codes still govern permits issued before that date that have not expired, and 8 specifically named master-plan developments have until July 1, 2028 to finish their current phase under the 2018 cycle.

Bennett straddles both Adams County and Arapahoe County. The Town's own Building Department issues permits Town-wide regardless of county, but projects located within the Arapahoe County portion owe an additional 0.25% open-space sales & use tax not charged elsewhere in Town.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Bennett building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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