Centennial, COLORADO Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Applies within Centennial city limits in Arapahoe County.

Department

Building Division

Address

13133 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial, CO 80112

Phone

303-754-3321

Email

buildingdivision@centennialco.gov

Website

https://www.centennialco.gov/Government/Departments/Building

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Submit permit application online.
2. Allow 24 hours for check-in review.
3. Pay the invoice online, including the minimum plan review fee if applicable.
4. Notify the Building Division by email that payment was made.
5. City review begins; complete submittals are reviewed by permit type.
6. After all reviews are approved, fees are paid, and contractors are active, the permit is issued.
7. Print the permit and approved plans online, then schedule inspections and request CO/TCO if applicable.

Typical processing time: Approximately 5-20 business days overall; published review periods range from 1 business day for one-stop permits to 15 business days for new residential/commercial builds.

Source: Building Division

General Requirements

Required for constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, demolishing, changing occupancy, or working on electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems.

Required Documents

• Project-specific checklists and guides
• Commercial plans checklists
• Foundation compliance forms
• Residential addition/deck/basement guides
• Subcontractor list
• Other attachments called out on the Building Division page

Permit validity

All permits are active for 180 days.

Building code

2021 IRC, IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, ISPSC, IEBC; 2018 IECC; 2023 NEC; 2024 Centennial Property Maintenance Code; 2021 IFC enforced separately by South Metro Fire Rescue

Owner-builder

Not clearly stated on the public pages reviewed.

Contractor requirements

Contractors and subcontractors performing work in Centennial must be licensed with the city.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$23.50

Plan check fee

Minimum plan review fee is invoiced up front; the public fee PDF reviewed does not show the separate plan review formula on the captured lines.

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based schedule; for example, $1.00-$500.00 is $23.50, then increasing per $100 or $1,000 band depending on valuation.

Reinspection fee

$55.00 reinspection fee may apply for missed mid-roof inspection situations

Payment note

Payments are made online through the portal, and the city asks applicants to notify the Building Division by email after payment.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2021-12-30).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Self-service portal (online)

Time windows

Inspection timing varies; the city publishes 'Today's Building Inspections' and also allows some virtual inspection processes.

Typical inspection sequence: Varies by scope; city materials reference mid-roof inspections for reroofs and standard stage inspections before CO/CC issuance.

Virtual inspection processes available

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2021 IRC, IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, ISPSC, IEBC; 2018 IECC; 2023 NEC; 2024 Centennial Property Maintenance Code; 2021 IFC enforced separately by South Metro Fire Rescue
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Building Review Schedule
• Building FAQs
• Centennial Municipal Code
• License lookup guide: Colorado Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Colorado Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Colorado hub: Colorado Contractor License & Permit Hub

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