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Residential Building Permit (New Construction) — Parker, Colorado · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-05 · Source: https://www.parkerco.gov/459/Building-Permit-Fees
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Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Parker, Colorado
Required for construction of all new single-family homes, duplexes, townhomes, and other buildings/structures in the Town of Parker, regardless of size (limited exceptions apply to small detached accessory structures). Reviewed by the Town's own Building Division under the codes listed above, with fees set by the Town's Building Permit Fee Valuation Schedule (effective June 15, 2020).
Verified 2026-07-05 · Source
When you need this permit
- A permit is required for all new buildings and/or structures regardless of size, EXCEPT one-story detached accessory buildings used as tool/storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided floor area does not exceed 200 sq ft and ceiling height does not exceed 10 feet
- Applications submitted and processed online via the eTRAKiT system
- New Single Family Dwellings are charged a Master Plan plan-check deposit of $200 per model, applied toward the final building permit fee
- Valuation is based on the average cost figures per square foot in the Building Valuation Data Chart published by the ICC in the Building Safety magazine
- Manual J, S, and D HVAC design/testing calculations and a mechanical plan (furnace size/location, duct size/location, fittings) are required for each home model, per the Town's Residential HVAC Design & Testing Requirements
- Homeowners: see the Homeowner Fee Estimator (Excel) for a project-specific estimate
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Fee schedule
Building Permit Fee — total valuation $1.00 to $500.00Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020
$23.50
Building Permit Fee — total valuation $2,001.00 to $25,000.00Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020
$69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof
Building Permit Fee — total valuation $100,001.00 to $500,000.00Town of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020
$993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof
Building Permit Fee — total valuation $1,000,001.00 and upTown of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020
$5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof
Plan Review FeeTown of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020
65% of the Building Permit Fee
Use TaxTown of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule and Homeowner/SFD Fee Estimator worksheets
1/2 of project valuation x 4.0% (shown on Homeowner/SFD fee-estimator worksheets as Parker Use Tax 3% + Douglas County Use Tax 1%, each on half of project cost)
SFD Master Plan Check DepositApplied to the final building permit fee; forfeited as the plan-review fee if the permit is never picked up. Source: https://www.parkerco.gov/459/Building-Permit-Fees
$200.00 per model
Re-inspection FeeTown of Parker Fee Valuation Schedule, effective June 15, 2020
$75.00
Review timeline
Plan reviewParker’s published plan-review target
14–28 business days
Inspection process
- 1
Foundation/Footing
Before concrete pour
- 2
Framing
Structural framing per approved plans
- 3
MEP Rough-In
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-in, including HVAC duct-leakage and static-pressure testing per the Town's Residential HVAC Design & Testing Requirements
- 4
Final
All work complete per approved plans; HVAC trade contractor certification required at final that the system has been cleaned and is in proper working order
See the full Parker inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →
Tips
- Parker runs its OWN Building Division — it is not part of a regional or joint authority the way Colorado Springs (PPRBD) or Pueblo (SoCoBD) are.
- The Town is mid-transition to the 2024 I-Codes, with full enforcement beginning June 30, 2026 — confirm which code edition applies to your specific submittal date.
- New construction plan review realistically runs 3-5 days (completeness) + 2-4 weeks (initial review) + potentially 2 more weeks per re-review cycle — budget at least a month for a clean submittal.
- SFD Master Plan deposits ($200/model) are non-refundable if the permit isn't picked up after review — factor this into planning for speculative or unbuilt models.
Frequently asked questions
Parker requires a residential building permit (new construction) for: A permit is required for all new buildings and/or structures regardless of size, EXCEPT one-story detached accessory buildings used as tool/storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided floor area does not exceed 200 sq ft and ceiling height does not exceed 10 feet; Applications submitted and processed online via the eTRAKiT system; New Single Family Dwellings are charged a Master Plan plan-check deposit of $200 per model, applied toward the final building permit fee; Valuation is based on the average cost figures per square foot in the Building Valuation Data Chart published by the ICC in the Building Safety magazine; Manual J, S, and D HVAC design/testing calculations and a mechanical plan (furnace size/location, duct size/location, fittings) are required for each home model, per the Town's Residential HVAC Design & Testing Requirements; Homeowners: see the Homeowner Fee Estimator (Excel) for a project-specific estimate. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Parker Building Division (Community Development Department) at 303-841-1970 before starting work.
In Parker, the published Building Permit Fee — total valuation $1.00 to $500.00 is: $23.50. Additional published fees: Building Permit Fee — total valuation $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 — $69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof; Building Permit Fee — total valuation $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 — $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof; Building Permit Fee — total valuation $1,000,001.00 and up — $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof; Plan Review Fee — 65% of the Building Permit Fee; Use Tax — 1/2 of project valuation x 4.0% (shown on Homeowner/SFD fee-estimator worksheets as Parker Use Tax 3% + Douglas County Use Tax 1%, each on half of project cost); SFD Master Plan Check Deposit — $200.00 per model; Re-inspection Fee — $75.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.
The Town publishes: a 3-5 day completeness review, then an initial plan review of 2 to 4 weeks depending on volume (excluding weekends/holidays), then a re-review turnaround of generally 2 weeks if revisions are needed.
You'll need: Building Permit Application (eTRAKiT); Plans Submittal Requirements Checklist (Commercial, Multi-Family and Single Family Dwelling). Depending on your project, Parker may also ask for: New Single Family Dwelling or Duplex Permit Fee Estimator. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
Parker requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction), in order: Foundation/Footing, Framing, MEP Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through Town of Parker Building Division (Community Development Department) (303-841-1970).
Apply through Town of Parker Building Division (Community Development Department) at 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138. Phone: 303-841-1970, email: building@parkerco.gov. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Inspection requests called in prior to 4 p.m. are performed the following business day; roofing inspections occur 8 a.m.-12 p.m., no same-day requests.. Official information: https://www.parkerco.gov/114/Building-Division.
Parker, Colorado has adopted: Town of Parker is in transition: full enforcement of the 2024 International Codes begins June 30, 2026, in conjunction with the Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code. Source: Town of Parker Building Codes page, https://www.parkerco.gov/445/Building-Codes; 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — effective June 30, 2026; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — effective June 30, 2026; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — effective June 30, 2026 (note: Parker uses the IPC, not the Uniform Plumbing Code); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — effective June 30, 2026; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — effective June 30, 2026; 2024 International Fire Code — effective June 30, 2026; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — effective June 30, 2026; 2024 International Existing Building Code — effective June 30, 2026; 2024 Non-Residential Property Maintenance Code — effective June 30, 2026; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code — effective June 30, 2026; Parker Administrative Code (2024 edition, local amendments to the above) — effective June 30, 2026; 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC) — adopted per Town of Parker Building Codes page; 2025 Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code — adopted alongside the 2024 I-Codes; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) remains in effect through December 31, 2026; the 2026 NEC takes effect January 1, 2027. Source: Town of Parker Building Codes page, https://www.parkerco.gov/445/Building-Codes; Roofing-specific current code reference (per the Town's own Re-Roofing Requirements handout, revised 3/14/2025, which predates the 2024 I-Code transition): 2021 IRC (Residential) and 2021 IBC (Commercial and Multi-Family). Source: https://www.parkerco.gov/DocumentCenter/View/738; Colorado has no statewide mandatory building code for most jurisdictions (home-rule authority). Parker's own adopted codes, amendments, and effective dates as listed above are the governing figures; always confirm current status directly with the Building Division given the June 30, 2026 code-transition date. Source: Colorado Energy Office, Building Energy Codes Toolkit, https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/building-energy-codes-toolkit. Local amendments apply — see the Parker overview page for the full list.
The Town of Parker's own Building Division (within the Community Development Department) issues building permits and performs inspections — Parker is not part of a regional building authority. All applications go through the Town's eTRAKiT online system.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-05.
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 Parker building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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