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Demolition Permit in Westminster, Colorado

Required for demolition of structures in Westminster. Processed as a flat-fee Miscellaneous Permit.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Demolition permit required for structure removal
  • Utility disconnects (gas, electric, water, sewer) must be verified or arranged prior to demolition
  • Apply via eTRAKiT

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Fee schedule

Demolition Permit (Miscellaneous Permit Fee)City of Westminster Building Division Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026 — Miscellaneous Permit Fees section
$25.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Westminster building department
~1–5 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Pre-Demolition Utility Verification

    Verification that gas, electric, water, and sewer are disconnected before demolition begins

  2. 2

    Final

    Site cleared, debris removed, utilities properly capped

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

Tips

  • Westminster's demolition permit is a flat $25.00 fee — one of the least expensive permit types published in the fee schedule.
  • A separate demolition/right-of-way bond may be required in addition to the $25.00 permit fee; the bond amount is not published in the fee schedule and is set at application — confirm current bonding requirements with the Building Division at 303-658-2075 before scheduling demolition.

Frequently asked questions

Westminster requires a demolition permit for: Demolition permit required for structure removal; Utility disconnects (gas, electric, water, sewer) must be verified or arranged prior to demolition; Apply via eTRAKiT. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Westminster — Department of Community Development, Building Division at 303-658-2075 before starting work.

$25.00, per the City of Westminster Building Division Fee Schedule (effective January 1, 2026). A separate bond may also be required, with its amount set at application — confirm with the Building Division.

Plan review for a demolition permit in Westminster typically runs 1–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Westminster — Department of Community Development, Building Division at 303-658-2075.

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

Westminster requires 2 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Pre-Demolition Utility Verification, Final. Schedule each through City of Westminster — Department of Community Development, Building Division (303-658-2075).

Apply through City of Westminster — Department of Community Development, Building Division at 4800 W. 92nd Avenue, Westminster, CO 80031. Phone: 303-658-2075, email: permits@westminsterco.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (front office); residential permit review walk-through times: Tuesdays 1–4:30 p.m. and Thursdays 9 a.m.–noon; all permits must be applied for online via eTRAKiT. Official information: https://www.westminsterco.gov/621/Building-Division.

Westminster, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — with City of Westminster amendments; effective June 1, 2024; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — with City of Westminster amendments; effective June 1, 2024; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — with City of Westminster amendments; effective June 1, 2024; 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — with City of Westminster amendments; effective June 1, 2024; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — with City of Westminster amendments; effective June 1, 2024; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — with City of Westminster amendments; effective June 1, 2024; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted per Westminster Municipal Code Section 11-9-11, meeting the Colorado HB22-1362 statewide minimum energy-code floor; Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code — adopted per Westminster Municipal Code Section 11-9-12, with Westminster amendments (waiver/variance provisions for commercial buildings over 10,000 sq ft and substantial cost differential appeals); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) / NFPA 70 — current edition (per Westminster's Commercial Plan Review Submittal Guidelines); the City has announced the 2026 NEC will become effective August 1, 2026, superseding the 2023 edition; ICC/ANSI A117.1-2017 — Standard for Accessible Design. Local amendments apply — see the Westminster overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.

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

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