Permit types in Colorado
Every permit type we cover across Colorado. Pick one to compare fees and requirements by city — each figure links to the city’s official source. Cities file some of these under different local names — we group equivalents here, and every city page shows that city’s own official permit name.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU / Casita) PermitAccessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit (25 cities), Accessory Structure Permit (incl. Accessory Dwelling / Structures) (18 cities), Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit (3 cities)
46 cities
Accessory Structure Permit (Shed / Detached Garage)
1 city
Building Permit
2 cities
Building Permit (Pikes Peak Regional Building Department)
1 city
Change Of Use / Zoning Certificate Of Occupancy Permit
126 cities
Chicken/Hen Permit
1 city
Commercial / Non-Residential Site Plan Review (Development Review gate ahead of the Building Permit)
1 city
Commercial Addition Permit
1 city
Commercial Building Permit
75 cities
Commercial Remodel / Tenant Finish Permit
1 city
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish PermitCommercial Tenant Improvement (Tenant Finish) (41 cities), Commercial Tenant Finish / Remodel Permit (26 cities)
67 cities
Conditional Use Permit (Zoning Ordinance Section 6)
2 cities
Deck / Covered Patio Permit
49 cities
Demolition Permit
98 cities
Demolition Zoning Development Permit
1 city
Electrical Permit
113 cities
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
128 cities
Fence / Retaining Wall PermitFence / Retaining Wall Permit (33 cities), Fence Permit (5 cities)
38 cities
Fence, Dumpster Enclosure & Retaining Wall Zoning Development Permit
1 city
Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit
128 cities
Furnace / Water Heater Replacement Permit
12 cities
Historic Preservation Alteration Certificate (Certificate of Appropriateness)
1 city
Historic Preservation Alteration Certificate (Historic District / Landmark, IN ADDITION to Building Permit)
1 city
Manufactured / Mobile Home PermitMobile Home Permit (2 cities), Mobile or Manufactured Home Permit (with Foundation Permit if applicable) (1 city)
3 cities
Manufactured/Modular Home Installation Permit
1 city
Mechanical / HVAC PermitMechanical / HVAC Permit (112 cities), Mechanical Permit (2 cities)
114 cities
Multi-Use Zoning Development Permit (Additions, Garages, Decks, Sheds, Accessory Structures, Alterations)
1 city
New Commercial Building Permit
1 city
Plumbing Permit
116 cities
Residential Addition / Remodel PermitResidential Addition / Remodel Permit (113 cities), Residential Addition Building Permit (1 city)
114 cities
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
125 cities
Residential Re-Roof Permit
1 city
Residential Remodel / Reroof / Accessory Structure Permit — Basic or Accessory Planning Clearance + Mesa County Building Permit
1 city
Residential Remodel Building Permit
1 city
Roofing Permit (Reroof)Roofing Permit (Reroof) (70 cities), Roofing Permit (Re-Roof) (44 cities)
114 cities
Short Term Rental Permit
1 city
Sign Permit
128 cities
Sign Zoning Development Permit (Permanent, Portable/Temporary, and Banner)
1 city
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) PermitSolar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit (91 cities), Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit (37 cities)
128 cities
Solar Thermal Permit
1 city
Tenant Improvement / Commercial Tenant Finish Permit
14 cities
Zoning Compliance Permit (Change in Use)
1 city
Zoning Development Permit — Single Family Residence, Townhome, or Condominium
1 city