Demolition Permit in Centennial, Colorado
VerifiedRequired for demolition of any plumbing, mechanical, electrical, or structural elements within a residential or commercial property in Centennial ('Residential Demolition' / 'Commercial Demolition' classifications). Demolition contractors must hold a City of Centennial Demolition contractor license.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- Building permit required for removal of any plumbing, mechanical, electrical, or structural elements within a residential or commercial property, per the City's Building Permit Classifications page
- Demolition contractor must hold a City of Centennial Demolition license, which 'entitles the Licensee to contract and engage in the demolition and wrecking of existing structures'
- General Contractor Class A, B, or C licenses also independently entitle the licensee to contract for demolition and wrecking of buildings within their respective construction-type/occupancy scope
- A specific standalone demolition-permit checklist/application document was not located as a distinct published PDF on the City's site as of this review beyond the general Building Permit Application and Commercial/Residential Plans Checklists; applicants should confirm exact submittal requirements directly with the Building Division (303-754-3321) — recovery avenues exhausted: browser-header curl, no-header curl, targeted URL guesses against the City's building-guide PDF path (e.g. demolition-permit-guide-final-ada.pdf, demolition-checklist-ada.pdf — all returned 404), and a full inventory of every guide/checklist PDF linked from the City's Building Division main page (basement finish, patio cover/carport, residential addition, detached garage, uncovered deck/porch, and photovoltaic guides are published; no demolition guide is among them) confirm no demolition-specific guide exists distinct from the general permit application
- Residential Demolition is explicitly and by name one of the categories listed in the City's Building Permit Review Schedule 5-business-day track ('Alterations, basement finish, deck/pergola/patio cover, demolition, miscellaneous, renewable energy and windows/doors (with structural changes)'), and Commercial Demolition is explicitly named in the Commercial Permits 5-business-day track ('Reroof, stand-alone demolition permits and renewable energy'); both are named rows, not a generic catch-all, so the review timeline is directly governing rather than borrowed. Source: City of Centennial Building Permit Review Schedule page (verified via no-header curl, HTTP 200, 2026-07-03)
Required documents
- Required
Building Permit Application (Demolition)
Submitted online through the Centennial Self-Service Portal, classified as Residential or Commercial Demolition
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same schedule as new construction) | $23.50 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling per the Building Permit Fee Schedule table | City of Centennial Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF); no separate flat demolition fee or bond requirement was found published by the City as of this review, distinct from some other Mountain West jurisdictions that charge a separate demolition site bond |
| Demolition Contractor License (annual) | $80.00 | City of Centennial Contractor License Requirements and Fee Schedule (PDF) — a contractor-licensing fee, not a per-project permit fee |
Review timeline
5–5 business days
Centennial’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Final
Site verified clear of demolished structural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical elements per approved permit scope
Tips
- Stand-alone demolition permits are reviewed in 5 business days after the plan review fee is paid for both commercial and multi-family classifications, per the Building Permit Review Schedule; residential demolition falls under the 5-business-day 'Alterations, basement finish, deck/pergola/patio cover, demolition...' track.
- Only City-licensed Demolition contractors (or General Contractor Class A/B/C licensees within their scope) may perform demolition work in Centennial.
- Unlike some Mountain West cities, Centennial's published fee schedule does not show a separate flat demolition permit fee or cash bond — demolition permits appear to be fee'd on the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule as other permit types; this is treated as an intentional omission (not confirmed as bond-free) and applicants should confirm bonding requirements directly with the Building Division.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does a demolition permit take to review in Centennial?
- Stand-alone demolition permits are reviewed in 5 business days after the plan review fee is paid, per the City of Centennial Building Permit Review Schedule.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Centennial Building Division (Community Development Department) — official building department
- Building Permit Review Schedule | City of Centennial
- Building Permit Classifications | City of Centennial
- Contractor License Requirements and Fee Schedule (PDF) | City of Centennial
- Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF) | City of Centennial
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 Centennial building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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