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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Dacono
Dacono lists re-roofs, decks, fireplaces, most demolition, basement finishes and remodels, electrical alterations, fences, pools or hot tubs, kitchen or bathroom remodels, room additions, gas conversion of electric stoves, and replacement or installation of heating, cooling, or water-heating equipment as permit-triggering work.
Painting exterior or interior walls
Replacing a door with the same size and type within the same framed opening
Installing new flooring
Replacing a faucet
- Exempt Painting exterior or interior walls
- Exempt Replacing a door with the same size and type within the same framed opening
- Exempt Installing new flooring
- Exempt Replacing a faucet
Required documents
- Application
- Plans
- Building permit application
- Fence permit application
- Electrician registration
- Standard procedures for contemporaneous review
- Building code
- Dacono states the 2024 I-Codes were adopted on December 8, 2025 and became effective December 17, 2025.
- Owner-builder
- Residents can register as community members in Community Core; the public pages reviewed do not provide a separate owner-builder affidavit summary.
- Contractor requirements
- Professional contractors must be licensed through the City of Dacono before starting work. Contractors needing Community Core access should register as contractors.
Source: City of Dacono Department of Community Development ↗
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm permit need using the Building Permits page and project list.
- 02 Register in Community Core as a contractor or community member, depending on applicant status.
- 03 Contractors complete city licensing or registration, and electricians also complete the electrician registration form.
- 04 Submit the permit application, plans, and supporting documents through Community Core, while routing any required fire district or sanitation district materials directly to those agencies when applicable.
- 05 Pay plan review and permit fees through the city process.
- 06 Receive the permit and keep approved documents available for inspections.
- 07 Request inspections through the Building Division and SAFEbuilt inspection process until final approval.
Source: City of Dacono Department of Community Development ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Effective 2026
Fee type
Amount
01
Plan check fee
65 percent of the applicable building permit fee and collected at permit submittal
02
Permit fee formula
Building permit fees are based on total project value using the most recent ICC Building Valuation Data; use tax is also charged on materials assumed to be 1.5 percent of total cost.
03
Reinspection fee
Double permit fees may be assessed when construction starts without first obtaining a permit; permits not paid in full within 15 days of approval are assessed a $50 administrative charge.
The city page states permits are to be paid in full within 15 days of approval by the Building Official.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2026) before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Building Division (before 4:00 p.m. Mon-Fri) or SAFEbuilt at 1-888-774-0454 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Requests must be received by the Building Division before 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for next business day scheduling
- Inspection hours
- Requests accepted Monday through Friday before 4:00 p.m.; next day inspections are not guaranteed
Typical sequence: Project dependent; inspections are coordinated through the city and SAFEbuilt after Community Core permit issuance.
Source: City of Dacono Department of Community Development ↗
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Dacono permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Dacono, CO? ▸
Dacono lists re-roofs, decks, fireplaces, most demolition, basement finishes and remodels, electrical alterations, fences, pools or hot tubs, kitchen or bathroom remodels, room additions, gas conversion of electric stoves, and replacement or installation of heating, cooling, or water-heating equipment as permit-triggering work.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Dacono, CO? ▸
Building permit fees in Dacono, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Building permit fees are based on total project value using the most recent ICC Building Valuation Data; use tax is also charged on materials assumed to be 1.5 percent of total cost.. Plan check fee: 65 percent of the applicable building permit fee and collected at permit submittal.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Dacono, CO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Dacono, CO, follow these steps: 1. Confirm permit need using the Building Permits page and project list. 2. Register in Community Core as a contractor or community member, depending on applicant status. 3. Contractors complete city licensing or registration, and electricians also complete the electrician registration form. 4. Submit the permit application, plans, and supporting documents through Community Core, while routing any required fire district or sanitation district materials directly to those agencies when applicable. 5. Pay plan review and permit fees through the city process. 6. Receive the permit and keep approved documents available for inspections. 7. Request inspections through the Building Division and SAFEbuilt inspection process until final approval.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Dacono, CO? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Dacono, CO. The following work is generally exempt: Painting exterior or interior walls; Replacing a door with the same size and type within the same framed opening; Installing new flooring; Replacing a faucet. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Dacono, CO? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Dacono, CO via: Building Division (before 4:00 p.m. Mon-Fri) or SAFEbuilt at 1-888-774-0454. Requests must be received by the Building Division before 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for next business day scheduling.
last verified April 2026
source City of Dacono Department of Community Development ↗
entry id permits/colorado/weld/dacono
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Dacono Department of Community Development before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.