This is PermitBase’s published record for Englewood as of 2026-08-13. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.
Englewood building permits
VerifiedEnglewood, Colorado — as published 2026-08-13.
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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 BOTH residential AND commercial work — new construction, additions, alterations/remodels, tenant improvements, changes of occupancy, and general trade work (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, water heater, HVAC, etc.) — under the 2024-cycle International Codes and 2023 NEC. This is a single unified permit process: residential and commercial projects go through the same iMS portal and the same valuation-based fee bracket table; what differs is the plan-submittal checklist. The City publishes commercial-specific submittal checklists ('Plan Submittal Requirements for Commercial Plan Review' for new construction/additions, and 'Plan Submittal Requirements: Commercial Remodel, Addition, Tenant Improvement, or Change of Occupancy') on its Plan Submittal Requirements page — tenant improvement is a commercial submittal-checklist variant of this same permit, not a separate permit type with its own fee or timeline.
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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).
- COMMERCIAL (new construction/additions): plans must include a code analysis (use and occupancy classification, construction type, allowable area calculations, stories/height, sprinkler identification, plumbing fixture count); architectural plans must be sealed and signed by a Colorado-licensed Architect ('No exceptions'); structural plans by a Colorado Structural Engineer; electrical, mechanical, and plumbing plans each by a Colorado Registered Engineer; soils report sealed by a licensed Colorado Engineer; energy compliance via IECC verification or a simulated energy performance analysis such as COMcheck; fire protection system drawings (deferred submittal); backflow prevention specification; off-street parking/traffic sign plan; and a formal traffic study when expected peak-hour trip generation exceeds 100 vehicles — per the City's 'Plan Submittal Requirements for Commercial Plan Review' checklist.
- COMMERCIAL (remodel/tenant improvement/change of occupancy): Architect's seal (Colorado Registered Architect, 'No exceptions') plus Colorado Engineer's seal on any portions containing structural work or MEPs; site plan and civil documents required only for additions, new/changed street access, planned curb cuts, usage increases of 20%+ on multi-family/commercial property, or footprint increases; fire protection alterations need NICET or Engineer seal (deferred submittal); an Industrial Wastewater Survey (IWS) for the Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant; asbestos testing or remediation documentation; and an Owner Authorization Letter — per the City's 'Commercial Remodel, Addition, Tenant Improvement, or Change of Occupancy' checklist. A change of occupancy triggers issuance of a new Certificate of Occupancy.
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.
- OptionalPlan Submittal Requirements for Commercial Plan Review (checklist)Commercial new construction/additions checklist: code analysis, sealed soils report, civil documents, and architectural/structural/electrical/mechanical/plumbing plans each sealed by the matching Colorado-licensed professional, plus energy (COMcheck), fire protection, backflow, parking/traffic items. Checklist PDF is marked 'Revised 07/2021' and still cites the 2018 I-Codes and 2020 NEC — see tips regarding code-edition staleness.
- OptionalPlan Submittal Requirements: Commercial Remodel, Addition, Tenant Improvement, or Change of Occupancy (checklist)Commercial TI/remodel/change-of-occupancy checklist: Architect + Engineer seals, conditional site plan/civil triggers, sealed electrical and plumbing/mechanical plans, fire protection (NICET or Engineer seal), Industrial Wastewater Survey, asbestos documentation. Also prescribes the iMS upload grouping — (1) Site Plan/Civil/Landscape, (2) Architectural/MEP/Structural, (3) Specifications/Calculations/Supplemental — submittals not grouped accordingly will not be accepted.
- OptionalOwner Authorization LetterListed under 'Other Documents' on the commercial remodel/TI/change-of-occupancy checklist and published as its own download on the Plan Submittal Requirements page — authorizes the applicant (e.g., tenant or contractor) to pull the permit on the property owner's behalf.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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). Show full citationHidePer 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.
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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; Show full citationHideNo 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 the last verification; 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.
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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 |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired to erect, alter, reconstruct, or replace most permanent and temporary signs within Englewood, per Englewood Municipal Code (EMC) Title 16 (Unified Development Code, adopted September 2023), Chapter 9 — Signs. Under Chapter 9, sign standards are administered by Community Development (zoning compliance) rather than a separate 'sign office,' though a sign requiring structural or electrical work additionally needs the corresponding Building Permit/electrical scope documented in the building-permit entry. No dedicated sign-permit fee line item exists in either the City's 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule or its 2026 Zoning/Community Development Application Fees schedule — consistent with the pattern for other permit types without a dedicated line (Fence, EV Charger), a sign requiring structural/electrical work is billed under the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule.
Verified 2026-08-13 · Source
Requirements
- All signs require a permit to demonstrate compliance with EMC Chapter 9, issued based on an application signed by the property owner or the owner's authorized agent, except signs specifically exempted under EMC § 16-9-3 — per EMC § 16-9-2.B
- Exempt signs (no permit required) include: address signs (2 per address, max 2 sq ft each); one building name plate per street front (max 20 sq ft); public safety/traffic-control/government-required signs; flags within allowances (residential: up to 3 flags, 80 sq ft total, 40 sq ft max per flag; nonresidential: up to 5 flags, 200 sq ft total, 100 sq ft max per flag); interior first-floor window signs up to 25% of window area; temporary signs meeting EMC §§ 16-9-4/16-9-5 duration and area limits; incidental signs (max 10 sq ft/lot or 40 sq ft/acre, whichever is greater); construction signs tied to a valid permit (max 80 sq ft per street frontage, 3 signs max); interior signs not visible from the right-of-way; special-event signs; scoreboards; and works of art/murals — per EMC § 16-9-3
- Sign type and area allowances differ by zone: residential districts (R-1-A/B/C, R-2-A/B, MU-R-3-A/B/C) use Tables 9-1 (building/ground), 9-2 (pedestrian), and 9-3 (temporary), based on lot frontage; nonresidential districts (M-, MU-B-, I-) use Tables 9-4, 9-5, and 9-6 — per EMC § 16-9-4
- Supplemental standards apply to specific sign types (EMC § 16-9-5): ground signs need a 3-ft landscape buffer; building-mounted signs may not project more than 12 inches off the wall (except projecting signs, capped at 50 sq ft, one per building, minimum 8 ft above grade); portable pedestrian ('A-frame'/sandwich board) signs are capped at 8 sq ft, must sit within 20 ft of the business entrance and maintain 6 ft of clear pedestrian passage; temporary signs may not be displayed more than 150 consecutive days without a 60-day gap; dynamic/electronic message displays are limited to one per street frontage, static-only display (10-second minimum between changes), an ambient-light dimming sensor, and a maximum luminance of 750 cd/m²
- Applications for a sign permit containing an electronic/dynamic display must include the manufacturer's specifications and cd/m² rating — per EMC § 16-9-6.H.7
- All signs must be designed, constructed, and maintained to comply with applicable electrical, fire, and building codes, per EMC § 16-9-6.A.1; permits may separately be required for any building, electrical, or fire code work associated with the sign, per EMC § 16-9-2.B.4
- Community Development's own Zoning Compliance guidance confirms that commercial signs specifically may also trigger a Site Plan review and permit under EMC § 16-2-9, in addition to the Chapter 9 sign permit itself
- Submitted electronically through ims.englewoodco.gov, consistent with all other Englewood permit types
- The City's own 'Opening a Business in Englewood' checklist lists 'Submit sign permit application to the City of Englewood if exterior signs are planned' as a required step for any new, relocating, or expanding business
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit Application (via IMS)Submitted electronically through ims.englewoodco.gov; signed by the property owner or the owner's authorized agent per EMC § 16-9-2.B. Chapter 9 does not publish a separate itemized submittal checklist the way the City's commercial building-permit checklists do.
- RequiredSign Area/Dimension DocumentationApplicant must provide the sign's surface area in square feet and the method/measurements used to calculate it, per EMC § 16-9-1.C (General Area Calculation).
- OptionalManufacturer Specifications and cd/m² RatingRequired only for sign permit applications that include an electronic or dynamic message display, per EMC § 16-9-6.H.7.
- OptionalBuilding and/or Electrical Permit Application (via IMS)Required in addition to the sign permit itself whenever the sign involves structural or electrical work — a distinct submittal from the sign permit, billed under this file's general building-permit fee schedule, per EMC § 16-9-2.B.4.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit (zoning compliance review) | No dedicated fee line found published | Neither the City's 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule (effective January 1, 2026) nor the City's 2026 Application Fees schedule (Zoning/Community Development, effective January 1, 2026) lists a Sign Permit line item. Show full citationHideNeither the City's 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule (effective January 1, 2026) nor the City's 2026 Application Fees schedule (Zoning/Community Development, effective January 1, 2026) lists a Sign Permit line item. Confirm the current fee with Community Development (303-762-2342) before applying. |
| Building/Electrical Permit Fee (if the sign requires structural or electrical work) | $26.78 minimum, scaling per the standard valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule table | 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026 — billed under this file's general building-permit entry fee table, in addition to (not instead of) the sign permit review itself. |
| Zoning Verification (optional, to confirm a proposed sign or use is zoning-compliant before applying) | $150 | City of Englewood 2026 Application Fees schedule, effective January 1, 2026 — a general-purpose zoning tool, not a sign-specific fee. |
Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, modification, or repair of any fire sprinkler system (NFPA 13/13D/13R), fire alarm or detection system, fire pump, standpipe, private fire hydrant, smoke control system, or related fire-protection life-safety system in Englewood. Fire code plan review, permitting, and inspection are handled by the City's own Fire Marshal's Office — housed under the Police Department's Special Operations and Code Division at 3615 S. Elati St., Englewood, CO 80110 — not by a fire protection district, even though the City disbanded its uniformed Fire/Rescue Department in 2015 and contracts fire suppression and EMS response to the Denver Fire Department. The Fire Marshal's Office enforces the City's locally amended 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), effective May 6, 2026; plans submitted May 6-31, 2026 may use either the 2021 or the 2024 IFC, and the 2024 IFC is mandatory for all new submittals from June 1, 2026. Operational and construction permits, including sprinkler and alarm permits, are applied for through the same ims.englewoodco.gov portal used for general building permits — but on a separate application and review track, so budget time for both.
Verified 2026-08-13 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) as locally amended by the City of Englewood, effective May 6, 2026 (2021 IFC and 2024 IFC both acceptable for plans submitted May 6-31, 2026; 2024 IFC mandatory for all submittals from June 1, 2026 onward) — per the Fire Marshal's Office's own Codes page and its published 2024 Amendments document
- A construction permit is required to install, modify, or repair a fire sprinkler system, fire alarm/detection system, fire pump, standpipe, private fire hydrant, or smoke control system, among other fire-protection systems, per locally amended IFC § 105.6 as administered by the Fire Marshal's Office
- Separate permits are required for fire detection (alarm) systems and fire sprinkler/clean-agent suppression systems — a single combined application is not accepted for both system types, per the City's 2024 Fire Code Amendments
- Fire protection system shop drawings/plans require, at minimum, a NICET III (or higher) certified preparer or a Professional Engineer's stamp for the specific system being designed, per the City's Commercial Remodel/TI/Change of Occupancy checklist and the 2024 Fire Code Amendments' shop-drawing requirements
- A Conditional Sprinkler Installation Permit may be issued to contractors in good standing (with a compliant permit history) while full plan review is still pending, subject to payment of permit fees; conditional permits do not cover fire pump installation and are the contractor's responsibility to convert to a full permit — per the City's 2024 Fire Code Amendments (Section P103)
- A Conduit-Only Rough-In fire alarm installation permit may similarly be issued before full plan review approval, limited strictly to back boxes, conduit stubs, and raceway installed by a State- and City-licensed electrical contractor in good standing, subject to payment of permit fees — per the same amendments
- Where sprinkler/alarm work accompanies a commercial building project, fire protection system plans are submitted as a deferred submittal alongside (but reviewed on a separate track from) the Building Division's own Commercial Remodel/TI/Change of Occupancy submittal, per that checklist
- Applications are submitted through the 'Fire Application' link on ims.englewoodco.gov, the same portal infrastructure used for other Englewood permits but routed to and reviewed by the Fire Marshal's Office rather than the Building Division
- No public dollar fee schedule for fire construction or operational permits was found published by the City — the 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule's own 'Fire Plan Review' line item redirects applicants to 'See Fire Marshal's website,' but the Fire Marshal's Office's own Permits, Codes, FAQ/Resources, and Office Directory pages do not publish a fee table as of the last verification; fees appear to be assessed directly through the ims.englewoodco.gov Fire Application at the time of submittal
Required documents
- RequiredFire Application (via IMS)Submitted electronically through ims.englewoodco.gov's dedicated Fire Application; a genuinely separate submittal and review track from the Building Division's general permit intake despite sharing the same portal.
- RequiredFire Protection System Shop Drawings and Equipment Data SheetsMinimum NICET III certification or Professional Engineer's stamp required for the applicable system (sprinkler or detection/alarm) design, per the 2024 Fire Code Amendments and the Commercial Remodel/TI/Change of Occupancy checklist.
- OptionalCity of Englewood Building Permit Application (via IMS)Concurrent submittal to the Building Division for the underlying construction project, referencing the fire protection system scope as a deferred submittal, per the Commercial Remodel/TI/Change of Occupancy checklist.
- OptionalConditional Sprinkler Installation Permit or Conduit-Only Rough-In Permit requestOptional interim-permit mechanism available only to contractors in good standing wanting to begin limited work before full plan review is complete; still subject to permit fees, per the 2024 Fire Code Amendments.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Plan Review / Construction and Operational Permit Fees | No published dollar fee schedule found | The 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule's 'Fire Plan Review' line item states only 'See Fire Marshal's website'; Show full citationHideThe 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule's 'Fire Plan Review' line item states only 'See Fire Marshal's website'; the Fire Marshal's Office's own Permits, Codes, FAQ/Resources, and Office Directory pages, plus a direct site-wide search of englewoodco.gov, turned up no published fee table as of the last verification. Confirm current fees directly with the Fire Marshal's Office (303-762-2475) or at time of application via the ims.englewoodco.gov Fire Application. |
| Building Valuation Note | N/A | The City's own Building Permit Application form instructs applicants to 'Include all trades except Fire' in the general Building Permit valuation figure — confirming fire-protection-system cost is… Show full citationHideThe City's own Building Permit Application form instructs applicants to 'Include all trades except Fire' in the general Building Permit valuation figure — confirming fire-protection-system cost is excluded from, and billed separately from, the general Building Division valuation-based fee table. |
Change of Use / Change of Occupancy
VerifiedEnglewood does not publish a standalone 'change of use' or 'change of occupancy' application, checklist, or fee separate from the unified Building Permit already documented in this file's building-permit entry. The City's own 'Plan Submittal Requirements: Commercial Remodel, Addition, Tenant Improvement, or Change of Occupancy' checklist explicitly folds a change of occupancy into that same commercial submittal process: 'If the project is a change of occupancy, make note on the plans. A new certificate of occupancy will be issued.' Community Development additionally confirms zoning use permissibility as a required early step (per the City's own 'Opening a Business in Englewood' checklist), and — because every business operating in Englewood must hold a City of Englewood Business License (EMC Chapter 4, Article 4, administered through the GovOS/MUNIRevs online system, $25 application fee, valid two years) — a use change tied to a new or different business operator also requires a new or updated Business License, independent of the Building Permit itself. Where the changed use affects fire/life-safety requirements, the City's own Fire Marshal's Office (documented in this file's fire-sprinkler-alarm-permit entry, not an outside fire district) separately reviews the project as part of its normal fire-permit process.
Verified 2026-08-13 · Source
Requirements
- Per the City's own Commercial Remodel/TI/Change of Occupancy checklist: 'If the project is a change of occupancy, make note on the plans. A new certificate of occupancy will be issued' — reviewed as part of the same Building Permit process and commercial submittal checklist documented in this file's building-permit entry, not as a separate permit type or fee
- Community Development should be contacted first (303-762-2342, commdev@englewoodco.gov) to confirm the proposed use is permitted in the applicable zone district — a required early step for any new, relocating, or expanding business regardless of whether construction accompanies the use change, per the City's own 'Opening a Business in Englewood' checklist
- Every business operating within Englewood city limits — including a business 'Engaged in Business' under EMC § 4-4-2 even if not physically located in the city — must hold a City of Englewood Business License; a change of use tied to a new business or operator requires applying for or updating this license through the City's GovOS/MUNIRevs online portal, separate from and in addition to the Building Permit itself, per EMC § 4-4-1-1 and the City's Business Licensing page ($25 application fee, valid two years)
- Where the changed use includes commercial construction, remodeling, or tenant-improvement work, the project follows this file's building-permit entry's full commercial submittal checklist (Complete Code Analysis documenting use/occupancy classification, plans sealed by the matching Colorado-licensed professional, energy compliance, etc.)
- An Industrial Wastewater Survey (IWS) must be completed if the new use will discharge wastewater into the sanitary sewer system, per the City's 'Opening a Business in Englewood' checklist and the Industrial Pretreatment Division (303-762-2600)
- Where the changed occupancy affects fire/life-safety systems, the City's own Fire Marshal's Office separately reviews and permits the fire-protection scope of the project (this file's fire-sprinkler-alarm-permit entry) — a genuinely distinct review track from the Building Division's own change-of-occupancy plan review, though both are City departments rather than an outside agency
- A standalone Zoning Verification review ($150 flat fee, per the City's 2026 Application Fees schedule) is available to confirm a specific proposed use is zoning-compliant before committing to a lease or beginning build-out — Englewood's closest published analog to a dedicated pre-application use-verification tool
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application and Commercial Remodel/TI/Change of Occupancy Checklist (via IMS)The same commercial submittal package documented in this file's building-permit entry; the applicant notes on the plans that the project is a change of occupancy so a new Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
- RequiredCity of Englewood Business License Application (GovOS/MUNIRevs)Required for any new or changed business operator; separate from, and in addition to, the Building Permit itself. $25 application fee, license valid two years, per EMC § 4-4-1-1.
- OptionalIndustrial Wastewater Survey (IWS)Required if the new use will discharge wastewater into the sanitary sewer system; submitted to the Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant's Industrial Pretreatment Division.
- OptionalZoning Verification requestOptional pre-application tool ($150) to confirm a specific proposed use is zoning-compliant before committing to a space, per the City's 2026 Application Fees schedule.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (if construction/tenant-improvement work accompanies the change of use) | $26.78 minimum, scaling per the standard valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule table | 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026 — the City's own materials do not explicitly state whether a nominal/minimum permit fee applies to a change of occupancy involving zero construction valuation; confirm directly with the Building Division (303-762-2357). |
| Plan Review Fee (if construction/tenant-improvement work accompanies the change of use) | 65% of building permit fee | 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule; waived for single-family, owner-occupied dwellings only, which will rarely apply to a commercial change-of-occupancy project. |
| City of Englewood Business License — Application Fee | $25 | EMC § 4-4-1-1; license valid two years, per the City's Business Licensing page. |
| Zoning Verification | $150 | City of Englewood 2026 Application Fees schedule, effective January 1, 2026 — an optional pre-application tool, not itself a change-of-occupancy fee. |
Sources & verification
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