City and County of Denver
Denver home permits
General info only. Check with a licensed pro and your local building department.
Most construction, alteration or repair work on a Denver home needs a permit. Owner-occupants of single-family homes can pull their own permits.
Office: Denver Community Planning and Development
| Topic | What the office says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Permit needed? | Permits are required for most construction, alteration, or repair work on private property. | Official page checked 2026-10-30 |
| No permit needed for | Painting, papering, tiling, floor coverings, refinishing wood floors, countertops, carpeting, cabinets, curtains; like-for-like faucets and sinks; repairs that don't alter plumbing or electrical; one drywall sheet up to 4x8 ft. | Official page checked 2026-10-30 |
| Homeowner permits | Single-family home only (not ADUs, townhomes, condos or duplexes). Must be legal owner and resident with matching photo ID; not trusts, LLCs or corporations. | Official page checked 2026-10-30 |
| Homeowner exam | Needed for electrical, plumbing or mechanical/HVAC work. Not needed for general construction or roofing/siding. | Official page checked 2026-10-30 |
| Quick permits (no plan review) | Some work can qualify: roofing/siding, Landmarks, boiler and commercial A/C, electrical, mechanical and plumbing. | Official page checked 2026-10-30 |
| Apply | Through Denver e-permits ('Building Log' application). | Official page checked 2026-10-30 |
| Fee amounts | Unknown Unknown — the official page we checked doesn't say. Ask the office. | Official page checked 2026-10-30 |
| Typical review time | Unknown Unknown — the official page we checked doesn't say. Ask the office. | Official page checked 2026-10-30 |
Basic steps
- Check if your project needs a permit
- Pick homeowner or contractor path
- Apply in e-permits
- Pass homeowner exam if doing trade work
- Pass inspections
Fees
Unknown No fee page confirmed yet.
Inspections
- Unknown — list not on the pages checked
Checked 2026-10-30. Rules change — confirm with the office. See something wrong? Tell us.