Demolition Permit (Wrecking Permit) in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Required for full removal of a structure in Colorado Springs; interior-only demolition follows a separate Interior Non-Load-Bearing Demolition Permit path. Issued by PPRBD under the 2023 PPRBC, coordinated with CDPHE (state asbestos authority) and, in some cases, the City of Colorado Springs Stormwater Enterprise.
Verified 2026-06-30 · Source
When you need this permit
- Licensed wrecking contractor ID number required
- Insurance documentation must include XCU (explosion, collapse, and underground) coverage, specifically stated as included in or not excluded from the policy
- Proof of utility cutoff (gas and electric) from the appropriate utility purveyor required prior to permit issuance
- Permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) for asbestos and debris removal required — contact CDPHE at 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246-1530, (303) 692-3100, cdphe.asbestos@state.co.us
- If the project (within Colorado Springs city limits) disturbs 1 acre or more, is within a Streamside overlay zone, or impacts an open drainage channel, a Grading and Erosion Control (GEC) Permit from the City of Colorado Springs Stormwater Enterprise is also required (obtained separately from PPRBD)
- Interior demolition maintaining load-bearing elements is a distinct 'interior non-load-bearing demolition permit' type, separate from a full wrecking permit
Required documents
- Req
Wrecking Permit Application (PPRBD web account)
Online application through PPRBD web account
- Req
CDPHE Asbestos/Debris Removal Permit
Required from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment before or alongside the PPRBD wrecking permit application
- Req
Proof of Utility Cutoff
Documentation from gas and electric utility purveyors confirming disconnection
- Req
Insurance Certificate (XCU Coverage)
Must explicitly state explosion, collapse, and underground coverage is included or not excluded
- Opt
Grading and Erosion Control (GEC) Permit
Required from City of Colorado Springs Stormwater Enterprise if disturbance is 1+ acre, in a Streamside overlay zone, or impacts an open drainage channel
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wrecking Permit Fee (Table E, item A) | $30.00 | PPRBD Appendix B, Table E — Other Fees |
| Moving Permit Fee (Table E, item B) | $30.00 | Moving a building without moving on a public thoroughfare is covered by an alteration permit instead; wrecking/moving fees do not include services of any other governmental agency |
| Investigation Fee (unpermitted work) | Equal to two times the Permit Fee | PPRBD Appendix B, Table E, item R — assessed for any work commenced without first obtaining a required permit |
Review timeline
~0–0 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Colorado Springs building department
Inspection process
- 1
Pre-Demolition Utility & Asbestos Verification
Verification of gas/electric disconnection and CDPHE asbestos clearance before demolition begins
- 2
Final
Site cleared, debris removed
Tips
- PPRBD's wrecking permit fee itself is a low flat $30.00 — but do not underestimate the CDPHE asbestos approval and utility-cutoff coordination, which are the real lead-time drivers.
- If your demolition site is within Colorado Springs city limits and disturbs 1+ acre or touches a Streamside overlay zone, budget separately for a City of Colorado Springs Stormwater Enterprise GEC Permit — this is issued by the City, not PPRBD.
- Performing demolition work without a permit triggers an Investigation Fee equal to 2x the permit fee, in addition to the permit fee itself.
Frequently asked questions
- What do I need before I can get a demolition (wrecking) permit in Colorado Springs?
- You need a licensed wrecking contractor ID, XCU insurance documentation, proof of gas/electric utility cutoff, and a CDPHE asbestos/debris removal permit. If the project disturbs 1+ acre, is in a Streamside overlay zone, or affects an open drainage channel within city limits, a separate Grading and Erosion Control Permit from the City of Colorado Springs Stormwater Enterprise is also required.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.
- Pikes Peak Regional Building Department — official building department
- PPRBD Wrecking Permit Requirements (Rev. 02/21/2024)
- PPRBD Fee Schedule (Appendix B, Table E)
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 Colorado Springs building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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