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Demolition Permit in Brighton, Colorado

Required for demolition of a structure (whole building) or interior demolition in Brighton. A flat, non-valuation-based fee applies, distinct from the general Building Permit Fee schedule used for construction.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Authorized under Municipal Code Chapter 15 (Class A, B, or C contractor license holders may construct, alter, repair, OR demolish buildings/structures within their license class scope) Contractor
  • Class D (Jobbing Contractor) license authorizes demolition of nonhabitable buildings/structures such as garages, carports, sheds
  • Utility disconnects (water, sewer, gas, electric) must be coordinated prior to or concurrent with demolition per standard practice

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Fee schedule

Demo Permit for Structure2026 Community Development Fee Schedule, Miscellaneous Inspections and Fees
$100.00
Demo Permit for Interior
$50.00
Dumpster Permit FeeIf a dumpster/roll-off is placed in conjunction with demolition
$50.00

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

How long did your Demolition Permit permit actually take in Brighton?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Pre-Demolition (utility disconnect verification)

    Confirms water, sewer, gas, and electric services have been properly disconnected/capped

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Site cleared and graded per approved scope

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

Tips

  • Demolition permits in Brighton use a flat fee ($100 for a full structure, $50 for interior-only demolition) rather than the valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule used for new construction — don't apply the general fee table to a demolition-only scope.

Frequently asked questions

Brighton requires a demolition permit for: Authorized under Municipal Code Chapter 15 (Class A, B, or C contractor license holders may construct, alter, repair, OR demolish buildings/structures within their license class scope); Class D (Jobbing Contractor) license authorizes demolition of nonhabitable buildings/structures such as garages, carports, sheds; Utility disconnects (water, sewer, gas, electric) must be coordinated prior to or concurrent with demolition per standard practice. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Brighton Community Development Department, Permitting Division at 303-655-2017 before starting work.

A Demo Permit for a full Structure is $100.00; a Demo Permit for Interior-only demolition is $50.00, per the 2026 Community Development Fee Schedule. These are flat fees, not valuation-based.

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: Demolition Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Brighton requires 2 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Pre-Demolition (utility disconnect verification), 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.

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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