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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Brighton
Brighton requires permits for regulated building work; emergency repairs and replacements for water heaters, heating systems, and water or sewer services can proceed first but the permit application must be made by the next business day and the work cannot be concealed.
Note: Brighton's public permit page reviewed did not include a single consolidated exemption list. Confirm exemptions with the Building Permit Counter before proceeding without a permit.
- Online application
- Plan set
- Permit card
- Project-specific submittals
- Contractor-license documentation where required
- Building code
- Brighton municipal code Chapter 15 and current permit materials indicate city-adopted building and trade codes; verify exact current code package by permit date with the Building Official.
- Permit validity
- Not clearly summarized on the public permit page reviewed.
- Owner-builder
- Brighton code excerpts state an owner may perform work on his or her own personal residence and accessory buildings, but may construct only one personal residence within three consecutive years under that exception.
- Contractor requirements
- Brighton requires contractor licenses for general, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical contractors; applicants sign up in OpenGov and pay the required application fees; insurance is required.
Source: City of Brighton Community Development, Building Permitting Division ↗
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Create an OpenGov account for permits or contractor licensing.
- 02 Select the permit type and complete the online application.
- 03 Upload stamped plans, permit documents, and any supporting trade or site materials.
- 04 Respond to plan-review comments and provide any missing materials.
- 05 Pay fees through the portal.
- 06 Print the approved stamped plans and permit card from the portal and keep them on site for inspections.
Source: City of Brighton Community Development, Building Permitting Division ↗
Fee schedule
Brighton building permit fees
Fees are paid through OpenGov; plans and permit cards must then be printed from the portal.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Portal (online)
- Homeowner Inspection Line 303-655-2151 (phone)
- General inspection questions 303-655-2017 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Requests should be made before 4:00 p.m. for next-business-day inspection when available.
- Inspection hours
- For arrival windows call between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on inspection day; city hall and Community Development close at noon on Fridays.
Typical sequence: Permit issuance, staged inspections before concealment, final inspection, and CO where applicable.
Source: City of Brighton Community Development, Building Permitting Division ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Brighton permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Brighton, CO? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Brighton, CO? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Brighton, CO? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Brighton, CO? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Brighton Community Development, Building Permitting Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.