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Demolition Permit in Englewood, Colorado

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • 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).

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Fee schedule

Single-family residential, residential duplex, and accessory structuresPer 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).
$50.00
Multi-family and non-residential structuresPer 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).
$200.00

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

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    Tips

    • Demolition permits expire 60 days after the date of issuance, per EMC § 8-6-1(D).
    • The flat $50/$200 demolition fee amounts were codified directly in EMC § 8-6-1(C) as of the 2020-dated 'Demolition of Structures' guidance PDF, but the current codified ordinance text (as amended by Ord. 2023-67, per Municode) has removed the specific dollar figures from the ordinance itself, leaving only the no-fee exemption language. Those same $50/$200 amounts are still confirmed current via the separate 2025 Schedule of Service, License and Permit Fees and Utility Rates (citing EMC 8-6-1 as the authorizing code section) — i.e., the fee moved from the ordinance text into the standalone fee-schedule resolution rather than changing in amount.
    • A minimum $1,000 surety bond and a Certificate of Insurance (minimum $50,000/$300,000/$50,000 coverage) are both required before a demolition permit is issued — budget for these in addition to the flat permit fee.

    Frequently asked questions

    Englewood requires a demolition permit for: 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).. 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 Single-family residential, residential duplex, and accessory structures is: $50.00. Additional published fees: Multi-family and non-residential structures — $200.00. 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: Demolition Permit Application; Colorado State Demolition Approval Notice; Site plan; Erosion control plan / Storm Water Management Plan; Debris hauling map or turn-by-turn instructions; Certificate of Insurance; Surety bond. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    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.

    Englewood, Colorado has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2024 International Fire Code (IFC); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC); 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC); 2024 International Residential Code (IRC); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC); ICC A117.1-2017 Standards for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC); Per the City's Adopted Codes and Amendments page: 'All permits submitted after May 31, 2026 will be reviewed under the following codes' (the 2024-cycle codes listed above). That effective date has passed as of this file's lastVerified date, so the 2024-cycle codes are the currently governing set — this supersedes the prior 2021-cycle codes (2021 IBC/IRC/IFC + 2023 NEC) that are still referenced in some older subsidiary documents (see tipsAndGotchas).. Local amendments apply — see the Englewood overview page for the full list.

    Sources & verification

    Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-19.

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

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