Town of Parker - Douglas County Portion

Parker states permits are required for almost everything. Examples include all new buildings, all decks, most window and door replacements, structural alterations, swimming pools, retaining walls over 48 inches, fences over 6 feet, kitchen and bath remodels, reroofing, siding replacement, drywall, electrical and plumbing alterations, furnaces, water heaters, AC, radon systems, and basement finishes.

• Exempt One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool or storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses when floor area does not exceed 200 square feet and ceiling height is not greater than 10 feet.

Note: Like-for-like accessory work exemptions are not broadly listed on Parker's public permit page; Parker emphasizes checking with staff because permits are required for most work.

Building code

Parker Technical Codes and published code ordinances; operative code list should be verified from the adopted ordinances page. The Building Division announced anticipated adoption of the 2024 I-Codes effective June 30, 2026.

Permit validity

Issued permits are valid if work starts within 180 days of issuance and an inspection occurs within each 180-day period thereafter.

Owner-builder

Homeowner Affidavit Agreement is published for homeowners acting on their own permits.

Contractor requirements

All contractors are required to be licensed in the Town of Parker; contractors must call the Building Division to set up eTRAKiT account and contractor license.

Source: Town of Parker, Community Development, Building Division ↗

1. 01
   Review whether the project needs a permit and gather required forms and regulations.
2. 02
   Homeowners can create or use an eTRAKiT account; contractors must call 303.841.1970 to create eTRAKiT account and set up licensing.
3. 03
   Submit the permit application online in eTRAKiT.
4. 04
   Completeness review occurs first for larger projects.
5. 05
   Plan review proceeds; applicant addresses comments and resubmits if needed.
6. 06
   Pay fees and obtain issued permit.
7. 07
   Schedule inspections in eTRAKiT and close out the permit after approvals.

Typical processing time: New construction completeness review 3 to 5 days; initial review 2 to 4 weeks; rereview generally 2 weeks. Existing residential first review generally 1 to 2 weeks, and some minor projects 1 to 5 working days.

Source: Town of Parker, Community Development, Building Division ↗

2.50% convenience fee on credit card transactions; contact Building Division before online ACH payment; if mailing a check, subtract the credit card convenience fee.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• Schedule in eTRAKiT (online)
• Building Division for login assistance (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Requests before 4:00 p.m. are completed the following business day.

Inspection hours

Inspectors generally available for questions 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.; inspections may occur from 8:00 a.m. to as late as 4:30 p.m.

Time windows

Homeowner inspections use a 3-hour AM or PM window.

Typical sequence: Permit issuance, trade or building inspections based on project complexity, correction cycle if needed, then final inspection.

Weather can cancel inspections without notice; reroof final roof inspections are capped at 50 per day.

Source: Town of Parker, Community Development, Building Division ↗