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Deck / Covered Patio / Carport Permit in Dacono, Colorado

Required for decks, patio covers, and carports attached or accessory to single-family dwellings in Dacono. Governed by the 2024 IRC as adopted; SAFEbuilt publishes dedicated homeowner guides for Decks and for Patio Covers and Carports.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Governed by the 2024 IRC as locally adopted, per SAFEbuilt's 2024 IRC Decks Guide and 2024 IRC Patio Covers and Carports Guide
  • Eligible for the City's 'Almost Free Building Permit' June promotional fee reduction if owner-applied (patio pergolas are explicitly named as an eligible project type on the program page)
  • Site plan and construction details required per the applicable SAFEbuilt guide

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee
Computed from ICC Building Valuation Data / project valuation
Plan Review Fee
65% of Permit Fee
Construction Use Tax
1.5% of total project cost (materials)
Almost Free Building Permit Month discount (June, owner-applicant only)The program page explicitly names 'that new patio pergola you've been wanting' and garages/carports as eligible accessory-structure projects
Temporarily reduced fees

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

How long did your Deck / Covered Patio / Carport Permit permit actually take in Dacono?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing/Foundation

    Before concrete pour, for decks/carports with new footings

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing and ledger-board attachment (for decks) before cover

  3. 3

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans

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

Tips

  • A new patio cover, pergola, deck, or carport built by the homeowner (not a contractor) may qualify for the City's 'Almost Free Building Permit Month' discount each June, per the program's own examples.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Decks, patio covers, and carports are permitted under the 2024 IRC as locally adopted, with dedicated SAFEbuilt homeowner guides published for each. These project types are also explicitly eligible for the City's June 'Almost Free Building Permit' fee discount when owner-applied.

In Dacono, the published Building Permit Fee is: Computed from ICC Building Valuation Data / project valuation. Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — 65% of Permit Fee; Construction Use Tax — 1.5% of total project cost (materials); Almost Free Building Permit Month discount (June, owner-applicant only) — Temporarily reduced fees. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Dacono does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Dacono Community Development Department (building permitting/inspections administered by SAFEbuilt, Inc., the City's contracted third-party building department partner) at 303-833-2317 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (Deck/Patio Cover/Carport scope). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Dacono requires 3 inspection(s) for a deck / covered patio / carport permit, in order: Footing/Foundation, Framing, Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Dacono Community Development Department (building permitting/inspections administered by SAFEbuilt, Inc., the City's contracted third-party building department partner) (303-833-2317).

Apply through City of Dacono Community Development Department (building permitting/inspections administered by SAFEbuilt, Inc., the City's contracted third-party building department partner) at 512 Cherry Avenue, Dacono, CO 80514. Phone: 303-833-2317, email: rchavez@daconoco.gov. Office hours: City Hall main line 303-833-2317. Building/code questions directed to SAFEbuilt at 970-545-3512. Inspection scheduling via SAFEbuilt Colorado inspection line 1-888-774-0454, or by emailing windsor@safebuilt.com per the Re-Roof building guide. Primary Community Development contact: Raquel Chavez, Community Development Permit Technician (rchavez@daconoco.gov, 303-833-2317 ext. 128). Community Development Director: Marc Kurbansade, AICP, Deputy City Manager (mkurbansade@daconoco.gov, 303-833-2317).. Official information: https://www.daconoco.gov/875/Building-Codes-Permits.

Dacono, Colorado has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — City of Dacono Building Codes page, adopted for all new permit submittals; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2024 International Fire Code (IFC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC); Adopted via Ordinance 1002 (December 17, 2025, effective date of the 2024 code cycle) and subsequently amended by Ordinance 1010 (March 23, 2026); prior code cycle was adopted under Ordinance 949 (October 9, 2023). The City's live Building Codes webpage lists these three ordinances directly beneath the Adopted Codes list.; Colorado HB 1091 (Lofgren & Johnson Families Carbon Monoxide Safety Act) is separately cross-referenced on the City's Building Codes page as an applicable state law requiring carbon monoxide alarms under specified conditions — this is a state statute the City flags for awareness, not a City-adopted model code edition.; HB22-1362 (Colorado statewide energy code/electric- and solar-ready standard, applicable window July 2023-July 2026): Dacono's adoption of the 2024 IECC (effective December 17, 2025, per Ordinance 1002) falls within this window. The City's Building Codes page does not itself cite HB22-1362 or describe the 2024 IECC adoption as an HB22-1362 compliance action — this connection is inferred from the timing and code edition, not confirmed by an explicit City statement, so it is not asserted as a settled fact for any permit-level requirement in this file.. Local amendments apply — see the Dacono overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.

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

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