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Deck / Covered Patio Permit in Brighton, Colorado

Required for construction of decks, covered patios, and similar accessory structures in Brighton. Falls under the Class D (Jobbing Contractor) license scope, which explicitly covers patios among other nonhabitable structures.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Governed by the 2021 IRC as adopted by the City of Brighton
  • Contractor must hold at minimum a City of Brighton Class D (Jobbing Contractor) license, which explicitly authorizes construction of private garages, carports, patios, sheds, swimming pools, fences, and signs (Municipal Code Article 15-16-50(4))
  • Structural plans/footing details required for any deck attached to the primary structure or exceeding standard prescriptive framing limits

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (unified valuation-based schedule)No separate flat deck/patio fee is published; billed under the general Permit Fee schedule based on valuation
$23.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the 2026 Community Development Fee Schedule
Construction Use Tax
3.75% of 50% of total project valuation

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing/Foundation

    Before concrete pour, for decks with footings

  2. 2

    Framing

    Ledger attachment (if applicable), joists, and structural connections before decking installed

  3. 3

    Final Inspection

    Completed deck/patio, guardrails, and stairs verified per code

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

Tips

  • A Class D (Jobbing Contractor) license is the minimum City license class that explicitly covers patios and similar accessory structures — a Class A/B/C general contractor license also covers this scope, but a Class E specialty license alone would not unless the specific trade matches. Contractor

Frequently asked questions

Brighton requires a deck / covered patio permit for: Governed by the 2021 IRC as adopted by the City of Brighton; Contractor must hold at minimum a City of Brighton Class D (Jobbing Contractor) license, which explicitly authorizes construction of private garages, carports, patios, sheds, swimming pools, fences, and signs (Municipal Code Article 15-16-50(4)); Structural plans/footing details required for any deck attached to the primary structure or exceeding standard prescriptive framing limits. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Brighton Community Development Department, Permitting Division at 303-655-2017 before starting work.

In Brighton, the published Building Permit Fee (unified valuation-based schedule) is: $23.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the 2026 Community Development Fee Schedule. Additional published fees: Construction Use Tax — 3.75% of 50% of total project valuation. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Brighton does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Brighton Community Development Department, Permitting Division at 303-655-2017 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application — Deck/Patio scope; Site Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Brighton requires 3 inspection(s) for a deck / covered patio permit, in order: Footing/Foundation, Framing, Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Brighton Community Development Department, Permitting Division (303-655-2017).

Apply through City of Brighton Community Development Department, Permitting Division at 500 S 4th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601. Phone: 303-655-2017, email: 1stop@brightonco.gov. Office hours: City of Brighton main line 303-655-2000; Building Permit Counter direct line 303-655-2017; Homeowner Inspection Line 303-655-2151; Community Development general line 303-655-2072. City Hall closes at noon on Fridays, and all Community Development functions (planning and zoning, permitting and inspections) end at noon on Fridays as well.. Official information: https://www.brightonco.gov/222/Permitting.

Brighton, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — City of Brighton 'Building Code Editions, Design Loads, Etc.' sheet, Codes & Information page; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC); 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC); 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC); 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC); 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC); ICC A117-17 (Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities); Effective date of the 2021 I-Code revisions: January 1, 2023. Effective date of the 2023 NEC adoption: July 1, 2023 — both per the City's own published 'Building Code Editions, Design Loads, Etc.' sheet (Codes & Information page), which is treated as the current, governing adopted-code list for this file.; Note on code-page currency: Brighton's Municode-hosted Chapter 15, Article 15-12 ('National Electrical Code') still codifies the '2005 National Electrical Code' verbatim in its Municode text — this is a known lag between the codified ordinance text on Municode and the live, actively-maintained Codes & Information page, which explicitly states the 2023 NEC is adopted effective 7/1/2023. The live department page is treated as authoritative for current code edition, consistent with the same lag pattern documented for other Colorado home-rule jurisdictions in this corpus (e.g. Vail's Minimum Submittal Requirements PDFs).. Local amendments apply — see the Brighton overview page for the full list.

At minimum a City of Brighton Class D (Jobbing Contractor) license, which explicitly authorizes construction of patios and similar nonhabitable structures, per Municipal Code Article 15-16-50(4).

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 Brighton building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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