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Residential Addition / Remodel Permit in Golden, Colorado

Required for room additions, patio enclosures, screened porches, basement finishes, and structural modifications to existing one- and two-family dwellings in Golden. Reviewed under the 2024 IRC as locally amended, plus Golden's Structural Design Criteria and, if within the WUI map, the Golden Wildfire Resiliency Code for significant additions/remodels.

Verified 2026-07-05 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Permit required for: Room Additions, Patio Enclosures, Screened Porches; Basement Finishes; Structural Modifications; Decks 30 inches or more above lowest grade within 6 ft of the deck edge, or decks exceeding 200 sq ft regardless of height
  • Decks NOT exceeding 200 sq ft in area, not more than 30 inches above grade at any point, and not located in a Historic District generally do not require a permit (verify against current setback rules)
  • Golden Wildfire Resiliency Code (GWRC) applies to 'significant additions, repairs, and remodels' within designated WUI areas — check the Official Golden Wildfire Map before scoping the project
  • Valuation = labor + materials cost (materials x2 for owner-performed work)
  • All contractors must hold a current City of Golden Contractor License and be listed on the permit Contractor

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based Fee Table as new construction)Effective 05/01/11, Resolution #1097/#1648/#2121
$25.85 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the Building Permit Fee Table
Plan Review FeeWaived separately for sub-permits (electrical/mechanical/plumbing) whose valuation is already included in the building permit valuation
65% of the Permit Fee
Building Use Tax
3% of building materials valuation (est. 1.5% of total project valuation)

Review timeline

Plan reviewGolden’s published plan-review target
0–15 business days

How long did your Residential Addition / Remodel Permit permit actually take in Golden?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation (if new footings)

    Before concrete pour, per 36-inch minimum frost depth

  2. 2

    Rough Frame

    Framing, sub-flooring, stairs complete before cover

  3. 3

    Rough Plumbing / Electrical / Heating

    Trade rough-ins before concealment

  4. 4

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans

See the full Golden inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Basement finishes require a permit in Golden — do not treat interior remodels as automatically exempt.
  • A deck under 200 sq ft and under 30 inches high generally skips the permit, but exceeding either threshold (not just height) triggers one — read both conditions carefully.
  • If your remodel is a 'significant' addition/repair within the WUI map, plan for Golden Wildfire Resiliency Code compliance costs even though the base IRC/IBC scope might not otherwise require it.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. The City of Golden's Required Building Permits Guide explicitly lists 'Basement Finishes' among interior projects requiring a permit.

In Golden, the published Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based Fee Table as new construction) is: $25.85 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the Building Permit Fee Table. Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — 65% of the Permit Fee; Building Use Tax — 3% of building materials valuation (est. 1.5% of total project valuation). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Golden's published plan-review target for a residential addition / remodel permit is 0–15 business days.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (Online Permitting Portal); Construction Drawings. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Golden requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel permit, in order: Foundation (if new footings), Rough Frame, Rough Plumbing / Electrical / Heating, Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Golden Building Department ((303) 384-8151).

Apply through City of Golden Building Department at 911 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401 (Building Department); Planning Department at 1445 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401. Phone: (303) 384-8151, email: building@cityofgolden.net. Office hours: Monday-Friday, general City Hall hours (main line (303) 384-8000); Building Department direct line (303) 384-8151. Official information: https://www.cityofgolden.gov/business/building_construction/building_permit.php.

Golden, Colorado has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), with local Appendix G (Flood Flrp/flood-resistant construction) and Appendix I (Patio Covers) — City of Golden Building Permit Process page; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), with local Appendix BE (Radon Control Methods) and Appendix CD (Piping Standards for Various Applications) — City of Golden Building Permit Process page; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2024 International Fire Code (IFC); 2024 International Existing Buildings Code (IEBC); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — note: Golden uses the International Plumbing Code, not the Uniform Plumbing Code; 2024 International Building Code Appendix K — Administrative Provisions for the National Electrical Code; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC); Golden Wildfire Resiliency Code (GWRC), adopted by City Ordinance No. 2290 and codified as Chapter 15.80 of the Golden Municipal Code — applies to new construction, significant additions, repairs, and remodels on properties within Golden's designated Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas (per the Official Golden Wildfire Map); establishes fire-resistant construction standards for two hazard classifications, Class I (low fire intensity) and Class II (medium and high fire intensity); enforcement begins June 10, 2026; Golden Municipal Code Title 15, Chapter 15.08 (Building Code) governs local amendments and adoption by reference; Chapter 15.01 (Contractor Registration) governs the city's separate contractor registration requirement. Local amendments apply — see the Golden overview page for the full list.

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

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