Colorado

Colorado home permit planning notes

Snow load, wildfire exposure, energy codes, expansive soils, and mountain jurisdictions can add review steps to ordinary home projects.

What to verify locally

Local guides in Colorado

Denver, Colorado

Denver Shed Permit Guide

Denver gives homeowners specific shed thresholds, but zoning, demolition, and site conditions can still change what you need to submit.

Denver, Colorado

Denver Fence Height and Permit Guide

Denver publishes fence and wall rules that homeowners should check before building near sidewalks, alleys, front yards, or rear yards.

Denver, Colorado

Denver Deck Permit Guide

Denver publishes specific deck thresholds for zoning and building permits, making deck height one of the first details to verify.

Denver, Colorado

Denver Solar Permit Guide

Denver solar projects can involve electrical, plumbing, zoning, battery, generator, and SolarAPP+ questions.

Aurora, Colorado

Aurora Colorado Building Permit Guide

Aurora building permits, plan review, code questions, and inspections are handled through the Building Division, Permit Center, and Aurora4Biz online services.

Aurora, Colorado

Aurora Colorado Fence and Solar Permit Guide

Aurora fence work must follow construction, design, location, and setback standards, while solar projects use dedicated permit checklists and inspection resources.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs Fence Permit Guide

Colorado Springs fence rules cover height, front-yard placement, side and rear yards, sight distance, materials, preservation areas, utility locates, and building permits for fences over seven feet.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs Deck, Accessory Structure, and Grading Permit Guide

Colorado Springs deck, accessory-structure, grading, erosion, concrete, and right-of-way rules affect sheds, garages, decks, gazebos, pools, land disturbance, sidewalks, curb, and gutter work.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins Building Permit Guide

Fort Collins building permit guidance explains when permits are required, how to apply, the permit process, and why permit-exempt work still must meet city code.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins Shed and Permit Exempt Work Guide

Fort Collins residential permit exemptions can cover some small detached structures, but homeowners still need to follow zoning, code, and site rules.

Boulder, Colorado

Boulder Residential Building Permit Guide

Boulder residential building permit guidance can require site plans, landscaping and street tree plans, solar access plans, building plans, and other project-specific documents.

Boulder, Colorado

Boulder Fence, Floodplain, Wetland, and Historic Permit Guide

Boulder fences not over seven feet are generally exempt from building permits, but floodplain, wetland, historic district, landmark, sidewalk, and sight-triangle rules can still apply.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins Deck Permit Guide

Fort Collins deck permits are required for decks attached to the house, decks over 30 inches above grade, front-door landings, decks over 200 square feet, and repairs to those deck types.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins Fence Rules Guide

Fort Collins fence rules cover permit thresholds, height, placement, setbacks, corner visibility, and compliance with the Land Use Code.

Denver, Colorado

Denver, Colorado ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in Denver, Colorado, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

Denver, Colorado

Denver, Colorado Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in Denver, Colorado, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

Denver, Colorado

Denver, Colorado Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in Denver, Colorado, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

Denver, Colorado

Denver, Colorado Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in Denver, Colorado, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

Denver, Colorado

Denver, Colorado Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in Denver, Colorado, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

Denver, Colorado

Denver, Colorado Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in Denver, Colorado, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

Denver, Colorado

Denver, Colorado Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in Denver, Colorado, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

Denver, Colorado

Denver, Colorado Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in Denver, Colorado, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

Denver, Colorado

Denver, Colorado Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in Denver, Colorado, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

Denver, Colorado

Denver, Colorado HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in Denver, Colorado, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

Denver, Colorado

Denver, Colorado Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in Denver, Colorado, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

Denver, Colorado

Denver, Colorado Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in Denver, Colorado, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

Aurora, Colorado

Aurora, Colorado ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in Aurora, Colorado, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

Aurora, Colorado

Aurora, Colorado Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in Aurora, Colorado, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

Aurora, Colorado

Aurora, Colorado Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in Aurora, Colorado, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

Aurora, Colorado

Aurora, Colorado Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in Aurora, Colorado, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

Aurora, Colorado

Aurora, Colorado Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in Aurora, Colorado, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

Aurora, Colorado

Aurora, Colorado Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in Aurora, Colorado, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

Aurora, Colorado

Aurora, Colorado Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in Aurora, Colorado, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

Aurora, Colorado

Aurora, Colorado Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in Aurora, Colorado, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

Aurora, Colorado

Aurora, Colorado Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in Aurora, Colorado, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

Aurora, Colorado

Aurora, Colorado HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in Aurora, Colorado, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

Aurora, Colorado

Aurora, Colorado Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in Aurora, Colorado, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

Aurora, Colorado

Aurora, Colorado Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in Aurora, Colorado, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs, Colorado ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in Colorado Springs, Colorado, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs, Colorado Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in Colorado Springs, Colorado, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs, Colorado Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in Colorado Springs, Colorado, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs, Colorado Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in Colorado Springs, Colorado, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs, Colorado Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in Colorado Springs, Colorado, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs, Colorado Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in Colorado Springs, Colorado, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs, Colorado Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in Colorado Springs, Colorado, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs, Colorado Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in Colorado Springs, Colorado, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs, Colorado Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in Colorado Springs, Colorado, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs, Colorado HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in Colorado Springs, Colorado, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs, Colorado Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in Colorado Springs, Colorado, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs, Colorado Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in Colorado Springs, Colorado, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins, Colorado ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in Fort Collins, Colorado, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins, Colorado Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in Fort Collins, Colorado, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins, Colorado Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in Fort Collins, Colorado, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins, Colorado Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in Fort Collins, Colorado, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins, Colorado Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in Fort Collins, Colorado, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins, Colorado Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in Fort Collins, Colorado, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins, Colorado Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in Fort Collins, Colorado, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins, Colorado Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in Fort Collins, Colorado, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins, Colorado Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in Fort Collins, Colorado, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins, Colorado HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in Fort Collins, Colorado, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins, Colorado Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in Fort Collins, Colorado, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins, Colorado Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in Fort Collins, Colorado, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

Boulder, Colorado

Boulder, Colorado ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in Boulder, Colorado, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

Boulder, Colorado

Boulder, Colorado Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in Boulder, Colorado, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

Boulder, Colorado

Boulder, Colorado Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in Boulder, Colorado, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

Boulder, Colorado

Boulder, Colorado Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in Boulder, Colorado, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

Boulder, Colorado

Boulder, Colorado Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in Boulder, Colorado, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

Boulder, Colorado

Boulder, Colorado Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in Boulder, Colorado, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

Boulder, Colorado

Boulder, Colorado Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in Boulder, Colorado, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

Boulder, Colorado

Boulder, Colorado Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in Boulder, Colorado, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

Boulder, Colorado

Boulder, Colorado Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in Boulder, Colorado, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

Boulder, Colorado

Boulder, Colorado HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in Boulder, Colorado, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

Boulder, Colorado

Boulder, Colorado Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in Boulder, Colorado, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

Boulder, Colorado

Boulder, Colorado Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in Boulder, Colorado, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

Projects to check first

ProjectWhy it matters
Shed PermitUsually required once the shed exceeds a local size threshold, has a permanent foundation, includes utilities, or violates zoning setbacks.
Fence PermitOften required for tall fences, front-yard fences, corner lots, pool barriers, retaining-wall combinations, and historic districts.
Deck PermitAlmost always required for attached decks, elevated decks, structural repairs, and decks with stairs or guards.
EV Charger PermitUsually required for Level 2 hardwired chargers, panel upgrades, new circuits, and garage wiring changes.
Solar PermitAlmost always required. Solar normally needs building/electrical permits and separate utility interconnection approval.
Bathroom Remodel PermitOften required when plumbing, electrical, framing, ventilation, or waterproofing systems are changed.
HVAC Replacement PermitUsually required for furnace, condenser, heat pump, major duct, gas line, and equipment-location changes.
Basement Finishing PermitUsually required when unfinished space becomes habitable, especially with bedrooms, bathrooms, or new walls.

Best first call

Start with the city building department if the property is inside city limits. If not, call the county building or planning office and ask which authority has jurisdiction for zoning, building, and trade inspections.