Centennial, CO — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Division

Street address

13133 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial, CO 80112

Phone

303-754-3321

buildingdivision@centennialco.gov

Coverage

Applies within Centennial city limits in Arapahoe County.

Online portal

Tyler EnerGov Self Service

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Centennial

Required for constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, demolishing, changing occupancy, or working on electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems.

Required documents

Project-specific checklists and guides
Commercial plans checklists
Foundation compliance forms
Residential addition/deck/basement guides
Subcontractor list
Other attachments called out on the Building Division page

Building code: 2021 IRC, IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, ISPSC, IEBC; 2018 IECC; 2023 NEC; 2024 Centennial Property Maintenance Code; 2021 IFC enforced separately by South Metro Fire Rescue
Permit validity: All permits are active for 180 days.
Contractor requirements: Contractors and subcontractors performing work in Centennial must be licensed with the city.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Approximately 5-20 business days overall; published review periods range from 1 business day for one-stop permits to 15 business days for new residential/commercial builds.

01

Submit permit application online.
02

Allow 24 hours for check-in review.
03

Pay the invoice online, including the minimum plan review fee if applicable.
04

Notify the Building Division by email that payment was made.
05

City review begins; complete submittals are reviewed by permit type.
06

After all reviews are approved, fees are paid, and contractors are active, the permit is issued.
07

Print the permit and approved plans online, then schedule inspections and request CO/TCO if applicable.

Typical processing time: Approximately 5-20 business days overall; published review periods range from 1 business day for one-stop permits to 15 business days for new residential/commercial builds.

Source: Building Division ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective 2021-12-30

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$23.50

Plan check fee

Minimum plan review fee is invoiced up front; the public fee PDF reviewed does not show the separate plan review formula on the captured lines.

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based schedule; for example, $1.00-$500.00 is $23.50, then increasing per $100 or $1,000 band depending on valuation.

Reinspection fee

$55.00 reinspection fee may apply for missed mid-roof inspection situations

Payments are made online through the portal, and the city asks applicants to notify the Building Division by email after payment.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2021-12-30) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Self-service portal (online)

Time windows: Inspection timing varies; the city publishes 'Today's Building Inspections' and also allows some virtual inspection processes.

Virtual inspection processes available

Source: Building Division ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Centennial permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Centennial, CO? ▸

Required for constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, demolishing, changing occupancy, or working on electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Centennial, CO? ▸

Building permit fees in Centennial, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $23.50. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based schedule; for example, $1.00-$500.00 is $23.50, then increasing per $100 or $1,000 band depending on valuation.. Plan check fee: Minimum plan review fee is invoiced up front; the public fee PDF reviewed does not show the separate plan review formula on the captured lines..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Centennial, CO? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Centennial, CO, follow these steps: 1. Submit permit application online. 2. Allow 24 hours for check-in review. 3. Pay the invoice online, including the minimum plan review fee if applicable. 4. Notify the Building Division by email that payment was made. 5. City review begins; complete submittals are reviewed by permit type. 6. After all reviews are approved, fees are paid, and contractors are active, the permit is issued. 7. Print the permit and approved plans online, then schedule inspections and request CO/TCO if applicable.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Centennial, CO? ▸

Building permit processing times in Centennial, CO typically run Approximately 5-20 business days overall; published review periods range from 1 business day for one-stop permits to 15 business days for new residential/commercial builds.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Centennial, CO? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Centennial, CO via: Self-service portal.

last verified April 2026 source Building Division ↗ entry id permits/colorado/arapahoe/centennial

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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