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Demolition Permit (RDEMO / CDEMO) in Commerce City, Colorado

Required for demolition of buildings/structures and building interiors in Commerce City. Residential Demolition (RDEMO) covers partial building demolitions, whole house demolitions, and interior element demolitions; Commercial Demolition (CDEMO) covers interior-only, whole-building, partial-building, or other commercial-related demolitions. Billed at a flat $75.00 fee rather than the general valuation-based schedule.

Verified 2026-07-13 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Demolition of buildings and structures requires a permit per the city's 'When a Permit Is Required' guidance
  • Demolition of building interiors requires a permit
  • Any owner or owner's authorized agent intending to demolish a building or structure must first apply to the Building Official and obtain the required permit (C3BC Sec. 5-7)
  • Residential Demolition (RDEMO): partial building demolitions, whole house demolitions, demolitions of interior elements
  • Commercial Demolition (CDEMO): interior-only demolitions, whole building demolitions, partial building demolitions, or other commercial-related demolitions

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Fee schedule

Demolition FeeDirectory of City Fees, Section 2: Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF), item (x) under 'Other Inspections and Fees' -- a flat fee, not valuation-based
$75.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewCommerce City’s published plan-review target
14–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Site inspected to confirm complete, code-compliant demolition and any required utility disconnection

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

Tips

  • The Demolition Fee is a simple flat $75.00 -- unlike the general building permit fee, it is not tied to project valuation.

Frequently asked questions

Commerce City requires a demolition permit (rdemo / cdemo) for: Demolition of buildings and structures requires a permit per the city's 'When a Permit Is Required' guidance; Demolition of building interiors requires a permit; Any owner or owner's authorized agent intending to demolish a building or structure must first apply to the Building Official and obtain the required permit (C3BC Sec. 5-7); Residential Demolition (RDEMO): partial building demolitions, whole house demolitions, demolitions of interior elements; Commercial Demolition (CDEMO): interior-only demolitions, whole building demolitions, partial building demolitions, or other commercial-related demolitions. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Commerce City Building Safety Division (Community Development Department) at 303-289-3790 before starting work.

$75.00, a flat fee per the Directory of City Fees, Section 2: Building Permit Fee Schedule -- not valuation-based like most other Commerce City permit fees.

Commerce City's published plan-review target for a demolition permit (rdemo / cdemo) is 14–14 business days.

You'll need: Demolition Permit Application (eTRAKiT). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Commerce City requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit (rdemo / cdemo), in order: Final. Schedule each through Commerce City Building Safety Division (Community Development Department) (303-289-3790).

Apply through Commerce City Building Safety Division (Community Development Department) at South Platte Crossing Building, 7190 Colorado Blvd. Ste 600 (6th Floor), Commerce City, CO 80022. Phone: 303-289-3790, email: cdpermits@c3gov.com. Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.. Official information: https://www.c3gov.com/Business-Development/Building-Permits-Inspections.

Commerce City, Colorado has adopted: City of Commerce City Building Code (C3BC), also known as the 2021 edition of the C3BC — incorporates by reference: 2021 International Building Code (IBC), 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), 2021 International Private Sewage Disposal Code (IPSDC), 2021 International Green Construction Code (IgCC), 2023 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC), 2021 International Fire Code, and 2021 International Property Maintenance Code. Source: Commerce City Municipal Code Chapter 5, Sec. 5-1 and 5-2, https://www.c3gov.com/Business-Development/Building-Permits-Inspections/Step-1-Project-Design/Building-Code-Provisions-in-the-Municipal-Code; City of Commerce City Construction Code — the 2021 IBC as adopted, including Appendix Chapters C, E, F, G, H, I, J, K and N. Source: c3gov.com 2021 International Building Code page, https://www.c3gov.com/Business-Development/Building-Permits-Inspections/Step-1-Project-Design/2021-International-Building-Code; City of Commerce City Residential Code — the 2021 IRC as adopted, including Appendix Chapters AH, AI, AJ, AK, AM, AQ, AR, AS, AT, AU and AW. Source: c3gov.com 2021 International Residential Code page, https://www.c3gov.com/Business-Development/Building-Permits-Inspections/Step-1-Project-Design/2021-International-Residential-Code; City of Commerce City Commercial Energy Conservation Code and City of Commerce City Residential Energy Conservation Code — the 2021 IECC as locally amended (Sections C101.1/R101.1 renamed; C103/R103 construction-document amendments; C104/R104 fees deleted and replaced to reference Article VI, Chapter 5 fee schedule; C109/R109 stop-work order and C110/R110 board-of-appeals sections replaced to reference Commerce City Municipal Code Sec. 5-5007 and Sec. 5-21). For permit applications submitted prior to July 1, 2026, applicants may choose to comply with the 2018 IECC as amended by the city instead. Source: c3gov.com 2021 IECC page, https://www.c3gov.com/Business-Development/Building-Permits-Inspections/Step-1-Project-Design/2021-International-Energy-Conservation-Code; 2023 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted by reference per Municipal Code Sec. 5-2. Source: Commerce City Municipal Code Chapter 5, Sec. 5-2; Construction for which a permit application is submitted six months after the effective date of the 2021 C3BC must comply with the 2021 C3BC; applicants during that six-month transition window could choose either the 2021 C3BC or the prior edition; IBC-designed permit applicants were permitted one year after the effective date to comply. Source: Commerce City Municipal Code Chapter 5, Sec. 5-4. Local amendments apply — see the Commerce City overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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Fee schedules

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