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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Black Hawk
Permit required for a wide set of residential and commercial work
Plumbing fixture replacement like-for-like in the same exact spot
Kitchen equipment repair
Most appliance repair
Kitchen cabinets and countertops in the same appliance location
Flooring
Painting
Changing out light fixtures like-for-like in the same exact spot
Concrete private sidewalks and driveways
Gardening or stone replacement
General landscaping
Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade and not over a basement or story below and not part of an accessible route
Replacement of flooring or wall paneling
Drywall repairs under 4 feet by 8 feet
- Exempt Plumbing fixture replacement like-for-like in the same exact spot
- Exempt Kitchen equipment repair
- Exempt Most appliance repair
- Exempt Kitchen cabinets and countertops in the same appliance location
- Exempt Flooring
- Exempt Painting
- Exempt Changing out light fixtures like-for-like in the same exact spot
- Exempt Concrete private sidewalks and driveways
- Exempt Gardening or stone replacement
- Exempt General landscaping
- Exempt Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade and not over a basement or story below and not part of an accessible route
- Exempt Replacement of flooring or wall paneling
- Exempt Drywall repairs under 4 feet by 8 feet
- Building code
- The city states it is currently under the 2015 adopted I-Codes
- Contractor requirements
- All contractors must be registered and licensed with the City of Black Hawk and have insurance
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Start by calling the Building Department to verify whether the work needs a permit
- 02 Projects needing land use review may still require planning and development approval even if exempt from building permit review
- 03 The city says contractors must be registered and licensed with the City of Black Hawk and must carry insurance
- 04 Contractors must register with CommunityCore and be listed on the building permit before issuance
- 05 Inspections are required throughout construction
Source: Community Planning & Development, Building Division ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Black Hawk building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Plan check fee
The building permit guide says plan review fees are included in the permit fee and due on issuance; commercial plans must be stamped by a Colorado licensed registrant
02
Permit fee formula
Many plan review and inspection items are consultant fee plus 15 percent city administration fee; CommunityCore-collected fees are exempt from that 15 percent surcharge
03
Reinspection fee
150 dollars per hour for fire department commercial inspections when contractors fail to complete the inspection, do not make corrections, or do not have the permit card
04
Penalty (no permit)
500 dollars first occurrence, 1,000 dollars second, 1,500 dollars third or greater for starting work without a permit
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- 303-582-0615 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday
Typical sequence: Inspections are required throughout the construction process; fire-related work can include plan review, rough inspection, hydro inspection, and final inspection depending on system type
Source: Community Planning & Development, Building Division ↗
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Black Hawk permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Black Hawk, CO? ▸
Permit required for a wide set of residential and commercial work
02 How much does a building permit cost in Black Hawk, CO? ▸
Building permit fees in Black Hawk, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Many plan review and inspection items are consultant fee plus 15 percent city administration fee; CommunityCore-collected fees are exempt from that 15 percent surcharge. Plan check fee: The building permit guide says plan review fees are included in the permit fee and due on issuance; commercial plans must be stamped by a Colorado licensed registrant.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Black Hawk, CO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Black Hawk, CO, follow these steps: 1. Start by calling the Building Department to verify whether the work needs a permit 2. Projects needing land use review may still require planning and development approval even if exempt from building permit review 3. The city says contractors must be registered and licensed with the City of Black Hawk and must carry insurance 4. Contractors must register with CommunityCore and be listed on the building permit before issuance 5. Inspections are required throughout construction
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Black Hawk, CO? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Black Hawk, CO. The following work is generally exempt: Plumbing fixture replacement like-for-like in the same exact spot; Kitchen equipment repair; Most appliance repair; Kitchen cabinets and countertops in the same appliance location; Flooring; Painting; Changing out light fixtures like-for-like in the same exact spot; Concrete private sidewalks and driveways; Gardening or stone replacement; General landscaping; Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade and not over a basement or story below and not part of an accessible route; Replacement of flooring or wall paneling; Drywall repairs under 4 feet by 8 feet. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Black Hawk, CO? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Black Hawk, CO via: 303-582-0615.
last verified April 2026
source Community Planning & Development, Building Division ↗
entry id permits/colorado/gilpin/black-hawk
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Community Planning & Development, Building Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.