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Deck / Patio Cover / Carport Permit in Federal Heights, Colorado

Covers uncovered decks/porches and patio covers/carports ('Patio Cover/Carport' category, item 5, on the Building Permit Application, plus uncovered decks under 'New Building' or 'Addition' as applicable). The City publishes dedicated Building Guides for each: Uncovered Decks and Porches (standard and manufactured-home variants), Patio Covers and Carports (standard and MFG-home variants), and Enclosing Patios.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Classification of Work category '5. Patio Cover/Carport' for covered structures; uncovered decks/porches follow the Uncovered Decks and Porches Building Guide
  • Manufactured-home lots use the MFG-home-specific variant of each guide (Uncovered Decks and Porches for MFG Homes; Patio Covers and Carports for MFG Homes)
  • A zoning-district Plot Plan (R-1, R-4, or R-5 template) showing the structure's location relative to setbacks is required

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (valuation-based)
$23.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the City's Building Fees schedule
Plan Review FeeNot listed among the City's explicit plan-review fee waivers (water heaters/furnaces/AC/roofing); confirm treatment for smaller deck/patio projects directly with the Building Department
65% of Permit Fee
Building Use Tax
4% of estimated materials cost (~2% of total valuation)

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing/Foundation

    Before concrete pour, for deck posts or carport footings

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing complete before decking/roofing installed

  3. 3

    Final Inspection

    Completed structure per approved plans and applicable Building Guide

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

Tips

  • Federal Heights maintains SEPARATE Building Guides for manufactured-home-lot decks/patio covers versus standard residential lots — use the MFG-home variant if the project is on a mobile home park lot (R-4 zoning) to match the correct plot plan template as well.
  • An 'Enclosing Patios' guide exists as a distinct document from 'Patio Covers and Carports' — if you are converting an existing open patio cover into an enclosed room, confirm which guide governs your scope since requirements likely differ meaningfully (this project may in fact re-classify as an Addition or Alteration).

Frequently asked questions

Federal Heights requires a deck / patio cover / carport permit for: Classification of Work category '5. Patio Cover/Carport' for covered structures; uncovered decks/porches follow the Uncovered Decks and Porches Building Guide; Manufactured-home lots use the MFG-home-specific variant of each guide (Uncovered Decks and Porches for MFG Homes; Patio Covers and Carports for MFG Homes); A zoning-district Plot Plan (R-1, R-4, or R-5 template) showing the structure's location relative to setbacks is required. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Federal Heights Building Department at 303-412-3526 before starting work.

In Federal Heights, the published Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) is: $23.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the City's Building Fees schedule. Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — 65% of Permit Fee; Building Use Tax — 4% of estimated materials cost (~2% of total valuation). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Federal Heights does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Federal Heights Building Department at 303-412-3526 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application — Patio Cover/Carport or Addition scope; Applicable Building Guide (Uncovered Decks and Porches, Patio Covers and Carports, or Enclosing Patios); Plot Plan (zoning-district template). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Federal Heights requires 3 inspection(s) for a deck / patio cover / carport permit, in order: Footing/Foundation, Framing, Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Federal Heights Building Department (303-412-3526).

Apply through City of Federal Heights Building Department at 2380 W. 90th Ave., Federal Heights, CO 80260. Phone: 303-412-3526, email: building@fedheights.org. Office hours: 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, excluding holidays (closed Mondays). After-hours non-emergency line: 303-428-8833. Fax: 303-412-3598. Key staff: Director Tim Williams (303-412-3558); Building Official Drew Leckman (303-412-3562); Permit Technician Karen Jackson (303-412-3527, also the inspection-scheduling line at 303-412-3534).. Official information: https://www.fedheights.org/building.

Federal Heights, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC), amended — adopted by City Council via Ordinance 23-02 (March 7, 2023), effective April 15, 2023 based on permit application date; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), amended — Ordinance 23-02; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC), amended — Ordinance 23-02; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Ordinance 23-02; 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC), amended — Ordinance 23-02; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including appendices A, B and C — DRIFT FIX 2026-07-23: prior entry incorrectly said '2021 IFGC'; the actual text of Ordinance 23-02 §1(6) (verified directly against the ordinance PDF via Municode) and the current Municode codification (Sec. 10-16(6), Supp. 42, online content updated May 28, 2026) both read 'International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition' — Federal Heights retained the 2018 IFGC alongside the 2018 IECC rather than elevating it to 2021 with the rest of the 2021-cycle codes in Ordinance 23-02; 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Ordinance 23-02; 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — Ordinance 23-02; 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — Ordinance 23-02; 2021 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) — Ordinance 23-02; 2021 ICC Performance Code (ICCPC) — Ordinance 23-02; 2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code — Ordinance 23-02; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), amended — City's Adopted Technical Codes page states explicitly this edition 'will remain adopted as the 2018 edition' rather than upgrading to 2021 alongside the other 2021-cycle codes in Ordinance 23-02; Prior code cycle for reference: 2018 ICC Codes were adopted January 19, 2021 via Ordinance 21-01, effective February 1, 2021 (superseded by Ordinance 23-02 for all codes except IECC); NEC (National Electrical Code) edition not separately confirmed on the City's own pages: electrical permitting and inspection in Federal Heights is administered entirely by the State of Colorado (DORA State Electrical Board), not adopted/enforced locally as a city code — see localAmendments for detail. Local amendments apply — see the Federal Heights overview page for the full list.

Yes. The City publishes a separate 'Uncovered Decks and Porches for MFG Homes' guide distinct from the standard residential version, reflecting the different lot and structural conditions typical of the City's R-4 (Mobile Home Park) zoning district.

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

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