Building Permit in Englewood, Colorado

Englewood requires a building permit for: 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).. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Englewood Building & Codes Division (Community Development Department) at 303-762-2357 (Building Department main line); 303-762-2356 before starting work.

In Englewood, the published Total Valuation $0.00 to $500 is: $26.78. Additional published fees: 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; 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; 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; 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; 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; 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; 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; Plan Review — 65% of building permit fee; Additional Plan Review (required by changes, additions or revisions) — $55 per hour; Re-inspection — $100 per hour; Inspection outside of normal business hours — $75 per hour (minimum charge = 2 hours); Inspection, no fee specifically indicated — $75 per hour (minimum charge = one-half hour); Issuance of Temporary Certificate of Occupancy — $300; Use Tax — 3.8% on one-half the total valuation; Arapahoe County Open Space Tax — 0.25% on one-half the total valuation. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Englewood does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Englewood Building & Codes Division (Community Development Department) at 303-762-2357 (Building Department main line); 303-762-2356 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (via IMS); Construction plans (electronic PDF, unlocked, black-and-white, scaled). Depending on your project, Englewood may also ask for: Homeowner Affidavit. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Englewood requires 3 inspection(s) for a building permit, in order: Rough Inspection, Special Inspection, Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Englewood Building & Codes Division (Community Development Department) (303-762-2357 (Building Department main line); 303-762-2356).

Apply through City of Englewood Building & Codes Division (Community Development Department) at 1000 Englewood Parkway, 3rd Floor, Englewood, CO 80110. Phone: 303-762-2357 (Building Department main line); 303-762-2356, email: BuildingDept@englewoodco.gov. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (holidays excepted) — per the City's general Contact Us / Business Hours page (englewoodco.gov/our-city/contact-us); no Building & Codes Division-specific hours are separately published, so this is City Hall's general business hours as of verification.. Official information: https://www.englewoodco.gov/government/city-departments/building-division.

The City of Englewood's own Building & Codes Division (part of the Community Development Department, 1000 Englewood Parkway, 3rd Floor) reviews and issues building permits directly for property within Englewood city limits — it is a self-administered department, not routed through Arapahoe County.

Yes. The 65% plan review fee (calculated as a percentage of the building permit fee) is waived for single-family, owner-occupied dwellings, per the 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule.