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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Englewood
Not summarized in one clear public sentence on the reviewed pages; applicants are directed into the electronic permit system and building guides for project-specific requirements.
- Project-specific permit documents
- Contractor-license materials
- Building code
- 2021 IBC, IECC, IEBC, IFC, IFGC, IMC, IPC, IPMC, IRC, ISPSC; ICC A117.1-2017; 2023 NEC
- Contractor requirements
- Englewood requires city registration/licensing. The certificate-of-registration page requires an Englewood license through IMS, a State of Colorado master license, a State of Colorado contractor license, and for R-3 also ICC certification. Licenses expire one year from issuance.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Create an IMS account.
- 02 Submit the project, permit, or contractor-license application electronically with required documents.
- 03 Receive review comments and notifications through the system.
- 04 Pay online once invoiced/approved.
- 05 Permit is issued in IMS and inspections are requested in the same system.
Source: Building Division ↗
Fee schedule
Englewood building permit fees
Online payment through IMS; city notes this eliminates phone payments and office visits.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
Frequently asked
Common questions about Englewood permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Englewood, CO? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Englewood, CO? ▸
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Englewood, CO? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.