City Building Permits

Town of Bennett, COLORADO Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Bennett, Colorado. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Colorado Adams County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Bennett administers permits inside town limits and uses a newer online development platform for building, contractor licensing, and planning applications.

Department
Town of Bennett Building Department
Address
207 Muegge Way, Bennett, CO 80102
Phone
303-644-3249 ext. 6
Website
https://www.bennettco.gov/community-development/page/building-department

Online Permit Portal

Open SmartGov Community Development Portal

Platform: SmartGov Community Development Portal • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Create a portal account; existing contractors email Bennett for an access code to connect prior licenses and permits.
  2. Choose the appropriate permit type in the portal.
  3. Upload PDF plan-review documents; Bennett states the Building Department only accepts PDF format for plan review.
  4. Submit the application and monitor portal status for additional information requests and plan-review fees.
  5. Pay required fees as the application is reviewed and approved.
  6. Once issued, obtain the permit and inspection cards from the Building Department and keep them available on site.

Typical processing time: Not posted as a single citywide turnaround estimate on the main Bennett permit page reviewed.

Source: Town of Bennett Building Department

General Requirements

Bennett lists quick permits, general building permits, fence permits, sign permits, infrastructure and utility permits, street and concrete infrastructure permits, and ROW or access permits in its online system.

Required Documents

  • Online application
  • PDF plans
  • Permit-specific supporting documents
  • Additional plan-review materials as requested by staff
Permit validity
Bennett notes permits issued on the 2018 code cycle before July 1, 2026 may finish under that approved cycle; confirm current expiration rule for permit inactivity directly with the town.
Building code
Bennett states all permits issued on the 2018 code cycle before July 1, 2026 may finish on that approved cycle, indicating a move to a new adopted code cycle after that date; verify exact current edition when filing.
Owner-builder
Bennett publishes a homeowner permit information sheet and owner contact guidance.
Contractor requirements
Bennett's portal also handles contractor licensing; town pages reference contractor classes and require corresponding trade registration or licensing where subcontract trades are performed.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not clearly posted as a single minimum on the web page reviewed.
Plan check fee
Based on total valuation of the project.
Permit fee formula
Building permit fee and plan review fee are each based on total valuation, plus 2 percent use tax and 0.25 percent Arapahoe County open space sales and use tax on qualifying Arapahoe County projects.
Payment note
Final fees are not determined until a complete permit application has been submitted and reviewed by town staff.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Bennett Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Portal (online)
  • Building Department email (email)
Inspection hours
Chief Building Official drop-in hours are generally Tuesday 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Town Hall when in season; the town also allows scheduled in-person meetings by email.

Typical inspection sequence: Permit issuance, permit card and approved plans on site, staged inspections, correction items as needed, then final approval.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Bennett Building Department before applying.

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