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Demolition Permit in Greeley, Colorado

Required for complete or partial demolition of any structure within Greeley city limits, per 2021 IPMC Sec. 306.2 as added by Greeley Municipal Code Sec. 22-203. Requires multi-department sign-off (Building Inspection, Planning, Historic Preservation, and CDPHE for state asbestos compliance) before issuance.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Permit required for all demolition (complete or partial) within city limits; will not issue until approvals are obtained from the Building Inspection Division, Planning Division, Historical Preservation Division, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
  • All building and accessory structure components (foundation walls, footings, concrete floors, walks, driveways) must be completely removed unless the building official approves incorporation into a future structure
  • Water service lines must be removed and terminated at the water meter pit shutoff valve (or other building-official-approved location)
  • Sewer service lines must be removed and terminated within 5 feet of the property line, by listed cap or concrete encasement
  • Other utilities must be removed and terminated within 5 feet of the property line (or as the utility determines)
  • Site must be backfilled with clean aggregate (maximum 2-inch) in lifts not exceeding 12 inches, each lift compacted, and final-graded to positive drainage matching adjacent grades
  • Fugitive dust must be controlled with water during demolition to limit impact on adjacent properties
  • Statewide asbestos requirement (independent of the city permit): a Colorado-certified asbestos inspector must inspect the structure before demolition, and a Notification of Demolition form (with fee and 10-working-day waiting period) must be filed with CDPHE's Air Pollution Control Division, even if no asbestos is found
  • Barriers/protective measures required if demolition affects pedestrian areas; Public Works-approved signage/traffic control required if it affects a street or public way

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Fee schedule

Demolition Permit Fee — valuation-based (same governing schedule as building permits)No separate demolition-specific fee table is published by the City; the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule governs per Greeley Municipal Code Secs. 22-33 and 22-34, the same governing fee basis already applied to electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and roofing permits in this file
$23.50 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling per the City's 2024 Building Permit Fee Schedule Table 1-A
CDPHE Demolition Notification Fee (state, separate from city permit)Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment, Demolition Notification Application Form Instructions (DNA08)
$50 base fee + $5 per 1,000 sq ft of building footprint (rounded up)

Review timeline

Plan reviewGreeley’s published plan-review target
10–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Preliminary/Pre-Permit

    Building official may examine the building/site before issuing the permit

  2. 2

    Clean Excavation

    After all concrete, construction, and other materials are removed from the excavation, prior to backfill

  3. 3

    Water Service

    After the water service line is removed and terminated in the meter pit

  4. 4

    Sewer Service

    After the sewer service line is removed/destroyed in place and capped, prior to backfilling the termination location

  5. 5

    Final

    After all backfilling is complete, final grade established, and all debris removed from the site

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

Tips

  • Greeley's demolition permit requires sign-off from four separate entities before issuance: Building Inspection, Planning, Historic Preservation, and CDPHE (state asbestos) — budget lead time accordingly.
  • The state asbestos Notification of Demolition (10 working-day waiting period, CDPHE form DNA08) is a separate statewide requirement layered on top of the city's own demolition permit process; both must be satisfied.
  • No dedicated Greeley-specific demolition fee table is published online — the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule governs per Greeley Municipal Code Secs. 22-33 and 22-34, the same governing basis used for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and roofing permits in this file.
  • The City's Building Permits and Inspections page does not publish a demolition-specific review timeline; demolition is treated here under the same 10-working-day 'Additions/remodels plan review' track published on that page, since it is not a new-construction submittal.
  • Recycling of asbestos-contaminated materials (e.g., contaminated concrete or wood) is prohibited under state rules; non-friable materials in good condition may sometimes be disposed of as ordinary construction debris — confirm classification with a certified inspector first.

Frequently asked questions

Greeley requires a demolition permit for: Permit required for all demolition (complete or partial) within city limits; will not issue until approvals are obtained from the Building Inspection Division, Planning Division, Historical Preservation Division, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE); All building and accessory structure components (foundation walls, footings, concrete floors, walks, driveways) must be completely removed unless the building official approves incorporation into a future structure; Water service lines must be removed and terminated at the water meter pit shutoff valve (or other building-official-approved location); Sewer service lines must be removed and terminated within 5 feet of the property line, by listed cap or concrete encasement; Other utilities must be removed and terminated within 5 feet of the property line (or as the utility determines); Site must be backfilled with clean aggregate (maximum 2-inch) in lifts not exceeding 12 inches, each lift compacted, and final-graded to positive drainage matching adjacent grades; Fugitive dust must be controlled with water during demolition to limit impact on adjacent properties; Statewide asbestos requirement (independent of the city permit): a Colorado-certified asbestos inspector must inspect the structure before demolition, and a Notification of Demolition form (with fee and 10-working-day waiting period) must be filed with CDPHE's Air Pollution Control Division, even if no asbestos is found; Barriers/protective measures required if demolition affects pedestrian areas; Public Works-approved signage/traffic control required if it affects a street or public way. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Greeley Building Inspection (Community Development) at (970) 350-9830 before starting work.

In Greeley, the published Demolition Permit Fee — valuation-based (same governing schedule as building permits) is: $23.50 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling per the City's 2024 Building Permit Fee Schedule Table 1-A. Additional published fees: CDPHE Demolition Notification Fee (state, separate from city permit) — $50 base fee + $5 per 1,000 sq ft of building footprint (rounded up). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Greeley's published plan-review target for a demolition permit is 10–10 business days.

You'll need: Demolition Permit Application; CDPHE Notification of Demolition Form; Asbestos Inspection Report. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Greeley requires 5 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Preliminary/Pre-Permit, Clean Excavation, Water Service, Sewer Service, Final. Schedule each through City of Greeley Building Inspection (Community Development) ((970) 350-9830).

Apply through City of Greeley Building Inspection (Community Development) at 1100 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80631. Phone: (970) 350-9830, email: Building.Inspection@greeleygov.com. Office hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; appointments strongly recommended (Building Inspections, 1100 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80631). Official information: https://greeleyco.gov/business/construction-and-growth/building-permits-and-inspections.

Per Greeley Municipal Code Sec. 22-203 (2021 IPMC Sec. 306.2.1), approval is required from the Building Inspection Division, Planning Division, Historical Preservation Division, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) before a demolition permit will issue.

Yes. Colorado requires a state-certified asbestos inspection and a CDPHE Notification of Demolition form (with fee and a 10-working-day waiting period) for all demolitions, even where no asbestos is found, independent of the City of Greeley's own demolition permit process.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

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

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