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Englewood building permits
VerifiedEnglewood, Colorado — as published 2026-07-19.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Building Permit
VerifiedThe City of Englewood's own Building & Codes Division reviews and issues building permits directly (self-administered, not routed through Arapahoe County) for new construction, additions, alterations/remodels, and general trade work (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, water heater, HVAC, etc.) under the 2024-cycle International Codes and 2023 NEC. The permit fee is calculated from a valuation-based bracket table.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- A permit is required for: replacing or adding fencing; building additions including decks, patios and garages; replacing windows; adding, removing or moving interior or exterior walls; changes to water lines, drains or bath/shower valves; installing new drywall; replacing a furnace (also needs an electrical permit); adding or replacing an air conditioner or swamp cooler (other than portables); replacing a water heater; adding or altering heating or plumbing systems; adding or altering electrical systems; adding or replacing back-flow preventers — per the City's 'To Permit or Not To Permit' page.
- A permit is NOT required for: replacing flooring or carpets; interior and exterior painting; direct replacement of cabinets, countertops, toilets, sinks and faucets; roofing or siding repair under 100 sq. ft.; soffit, fascia and gutters; storage sheds smaller than 200 sq. ft. (zoning approval still required); decks under 200 sq. ft. that are not attached to the house, don't serve an exit door, and are not more than 30 inches above grade (zoning approval still required) — per the same page.
- All permits and licenses must be submitted through the City's online portal, ims.englewoodco.gov; hardcopy submittals are not accepted for plan-review documents.
- Homeowners completing their own work must submit a Homeowner Affidavit in addition to the permit, per the Residential Building Guides page.
- All contractors working in Englewood must be licensed with the City (Contractor License / Certificate of Registration).
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (via IMS)Submitted electronically through ims.englewoodco.gov; the City's iMS system handles submittal, review notifications, online payment, and staff communication.
- OptionalHomeowner AffidavitRequired in addition to the permit when a homeowner is completing the project themselves rather than a licensed contractor, per the Residential Building Guides page.
- RequiredConstruction plans (electronic PDF, unlocked, black-and-white, scaled)Per the City's Electronic File Submittal Requirements: files must be unprotected/unlocked, submitted as PDF (image formats like .jpeg/.tiff/.png are rejected), legibly scanned, upright-oriented, and drawn at 1/4"=1'-0" or larger.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Valuation $0.00 to $500 | $26.78 | 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026 (englewoodco.gov, showdocument?id=27995). |
| Total Valuation $501 to $2,000 | $26.78 for the first $500 plus $3.47 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 | 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026. |
| Total Valuation $2,001 to $25,000 | $78.92 for the first $2,000 plus $15.95 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 | 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026. |
| Total Valuation $25,001 to $50,000 | $445.87 for the first $25,000 plus $11.51 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 | 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026. |
| Total Valuation $50,001 to $100,000 | $733.62 for the first $50,000 plus $7.97 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 | 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026. |
| Total Valuation $100,001 to $500,000 | $1,191.71 for the first $100,000 plus $6.39 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 | 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026. |
| Total Valuation $500,001 to $1,000,000 | $3,685.16 for the first $500,000 plus $5.39 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 | 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026. |
| Total Valuation $1,000,001 and up | $6,391.71 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.59 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026. |
| Plan Review | 65% of building permit fee | 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule. Exception: the 65% plan review fee is waived for single-family, owner-occupied dwellings. |
| Additional Plan Review (required by changes, additions or revisions) | $55 per hour | 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule. |
| Re-inspection | $100 per hour | 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule. |
| Inspection outside of normal business hours | $75 per hour (minimum charge = 2 hours) | 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule. |
| Inspection, no fee specifically indicated | $75 per hour (minimum charge = one-half hour) | 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule. |
| Issuance of Temporary Certificate of Occupancy | $300 | 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule. |
| Use Tax | 3.8% on one-half the total valuation | 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule. |
| Arapahoe County Open Space Tax | 0.25% on one-half the total valuation | 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule. |
Residential Re-Roof Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential re-roofing where the repaired/replaced area is 100 sq. ft. or more (roofing repairs under 100 sq. ft. are permit-exempt per the City's 'To Permit or Not To Permit' page). Fee is based on a per-square asphalt-roofing valuation fed into the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule table. Since July 1, 2024, a Mid-Roof Compliance Form is required for all one- and two-family residential re-roofs.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Roofing or siding repair of 100 sq. ft. or more requires a permit (repairs under 100 sq. ft. do not), per the 'To Permit or Not To Permit' page.
- Beginning July 1, 2024, a Mid-Roof Compliance Form is required for all one- and two-family residential re-roofs, per the Inspections page.
- Submittal is electronic-only through ims.englewoodco.gov.
Required documents
- OptionalRe-Roof Building Guide (Residential Re-Roof)City-published guide for single-family residential re-roof projects.
- RequiredMid-Roof Compliance FormRequired for all one- and two-family residential re-roof permits beginning July 1, 2024, per the Inspections page.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Asphalt Roofing (Miscellaneous Valuation) | $226.60 per square, minimum | 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026 — this per-square valuation is the basis fed into the standard valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule bracket table to compute the actual permit fee. |
| Plan Review | 65% of building permit fee (waived for single-family, owner-occupied dwellings) | 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule. |
Fence Permit
VerifiedRequired for replacing or adding fencing within Englewood, per the City's 'To Permit or Not To Permit' page. Fee is based on a per-linear-foot wood-fencing valuation fed into the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule table.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- A permit is required when replacing or adding fencing, per the 'To Permit or Not To Permit' page.
- Submittal is electronic-only through ims.englewoodco.gov.
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (via IMS)Same electronic permit application/portal used for general building permits.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Fencing (Miscellaneous Valuation) | $28.33 per linear foot, minimum | 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026 — this per-linear-foot valuation is the basis fed into the standard valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule bracket table to compute the actual permit fee. |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired before any structure within the City may be demolished; issued by the City's own Building & Codes Division under Englewood Municipal Code (EMC) Title 8, Chapter 6. A separate demolition permit is required for each structure demolished. Fees are flat amounts set by structure type rather than the valuation table used for general building permits.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- No structure within the City shall be demolished unless and until a permit has been issued, per EMC § 8-6-1(A).
- A separate demolition permit is required for each structure to be demolished; the permit must be kept on the premises during demolition and shown on demand to any authorized City agent, per EMC § 8-6-1(B).
- A Colorado State Demolition Approval notice is required for each structure being demolished (include the asbestos abatement report if available), per the City's Demolition of Structures guidance.
- Pre-demolition: all power, gas, water, steam, sewer, and other service lines must be shut off/disconnected and capped as directed by the service provider outside the property lines, with advance notification to and approval from all affected utility companies, per EMC § 8-6-3 and the Demolition of Structures guidance.
- The site must be cleaned, filled, and leveled within 48 hours after demolition is completed, per the Demolition of Structures guidance (Ord. 82, Series 1985).
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit ApplicationMust include applicant name/address/phone, structure owner name/address/phone, address of proposed demolition, starting date and proposed time period, and description of proposed demolition method and public-protection measures (dust control, security, etc.), per EMC § 8-6-2.
- RequiredColorado State Demolition Approval NoticeRequired for each structure being demolished; include the asbestos abatement report if available.
- RequiredSite planIndicating which structure(s) on the property will be demolished.
- RequiredErosion control plan / Storm Water Management PlanDeveloped per the City's Storm Drainage Criteria Manual; must be submitted and approved before work begins, and all its features installed and maintained for the project duration.
- RequiredDebris hauling map or turn-by-turn instructionsIndicating the shortest route to the nearest state highway from the demolition address.
- RequiredCertificate of InsuranceCity of Englewood named as certificate holder; minimum coverage of $50,000 death/injury to any one person, $300,000 total liability per accident, and $50,000 property damage.
- RequiredSurety bondPosted with the City by the applicant/contractor, in an amount determined by the City based on estimated demolition and site clean-up/leveling costs, not less than $1,000.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family residential, residential duplex, and accessory structures | $50.00 | Per EMC 8-6-1, as listed in the City's 2025 Schedule of Service, License and Permit Fees and Utility Rates (Comprehensive List, effective January 1, 2025). No fee is required of an owner of a single-family dwelling doing work on their own premises, or of the owner of a building for which a demolition order has been issued by the City, per EMC § 8-6-1(C). |
| Multi-family and non-residential structures | $200.00 | Per EMC 8-6-1, as listed in the City's 2025 Schedule of Service, License and Permit Fees and Utility Rates (Comprehensive List, effective January 1, 2025). |
Solar PV Permit (Rooftop)
VerifiedCovers rooftop solar photovoltaic installations. The City publishes an explicit customer-service commitment to process small rooftop solar PV permit applications within 5 business days, uses a dedicated online solar-specific permit application, and offers inspection appointment times (rather than windows) for solar projects on request.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical drawings showing panel placement and all necessary wiring details, sealed and signed by a Colorado-licensed electrical engineer, per the Plan Submittal Requirements for Solar PV checklist.
- A structural site-observation letter for the roof cavity where panels are attached, indicating the adequacy of the roof and any needed retrofits, sealed and signed by a Colorado-licensed structural engineer; if retrofits are required, a Class C (or better) general contractor must install the additional support members.
- Electronic submittal only — hardcopy submittals are not accepted; plans marked 'Preliminary' or 'Not for Construction' are unacceptable.
- Files must be unlocked/unprotected PDFs in black and white; image formats (.jpeg/.tiff/.png) are rejected.
Required documents
- RequiredOnline solar-specific permit applicationSubmitted through the same Plan Submittal Requirements portal used for commercial, residential, and demolition permits.
- RequiredSolar checklist'Plan Submittal Requirements for Solar PV' — details electrical and structural plan requirements; document text notes it was last revised 07/2023.
- RequiredElectrical plansSealed and signed by a Colorado-licensed electrical engineer.
- RequiredStructural letterSealed and signed by a Colorado-licensed structural engineer; required whenever retrofits to the roof structure are needed to support the panels.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit fee (standard valuation table) | Per the standard valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule bracket table | No solar-specific flat fee or line item is separately published on the Fees page or Solar Energy Resources page as of verification; solar PV installations appear to be fee'd via the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule used for general building permits, based on installed system cost/valuation. |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit (Billed as General Building Permit)
VerifiedRequired for installation of a Level 2 (or higher) electric vehicle charger/EVSE in the City of Englewood. Englewood self-administers a single, unified Building Permit covering all trade work — including 'adding or altering electrical systems,' per the City's own 'To Permit or Not To Permit' page — rather than issuing a separate standalone electrical permit type. An EV charger circuit is billed under the same valuation-based Building Permit fee bracket table used for other electrical work, reviewed under the 2024-cycle International Codes and 2023 NEC (Article 625, Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System) as adopted. Englewood's population (approx. 34,000) exceeds the 10,000-resident 'covered municipality' threshold under Colorado HB24-1173 (Electric Vehicle Charging System Permits Act), which required a compliance action (adopting the Colorado Energy Office's EV Charging Model Land Use Code, an equivalent local ordinance, or an opt-out resolution) by Dec. 31, 2025 for LAND USE permitting of EV charging stations — but no separate ordinance, land-use standard, or building/electrical-permit fee change specific to EV chargers was found published by the City as of this review; the Model Code itself exempts ordinary Level 1/Level 2 charging from land-use permitting due to minimal public impact, leaving the building/electrical permit as the operative mechanism for a typical residential charger install.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit required for 'adding or altering electrical systems,' per the City's 'To Permit or Not To Permit' page — no separate EV-charger-specific application exists
- Submitted electronically through ims.englewoodco.gov; hardcopy and locked/image-format submittals are rejected
- Homeowner Affidavit required if the property owner (not a licensed contractor) is performing the work themselves
- Governed by the 2024-cycle International Codes (per the City's Adopted Codes and Amendments page) and 2023 NEC, including Article 625
- All contractors working in Englewood must hold a City Contractor License / Certificate of Registration
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (via IMS)Submitted electronically through ims.englewoodco.gov; no separate EV-charger-specific form is published
- OptionalHomeowner AffidavitRequired only if the property owner is completing the work themselves rather than a licensed contractor
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Valuation $0.00 to $500 | $26.78 | 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026 — no EV-charger-specific fee line exists, so a charger circuit is billed under this general valuation-based table, the same one used for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work |
| Total Valuation $501 to $2,000 | $26.78 for the first $500 plus $3.47 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 | 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule — most residential Level 2 EVSE installs (hardware plus labor) fall in this bracket |
| Plan Review | 65% of building permit fee | 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule; waived entirely for single-family, owner-occupied dwellings |
| Re-inspection | $100 per hour | 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule |
Sources & verification
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