Greenwood Village, COLORADO Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Applies within Greenwood Village city limits.

Department

Community Development Department

Address

6060 S. Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone

303-486-5783

Email

comdev@greenwoodvillage.com

Website

https://www.greenwoodvillage.com/2502/Building-Permits-Inspections

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Create a new application in the Online Access Portal.
2. Upload all required documents, using the city's file naming and PDF formatting rules.
3. Wait for plan review; the city emails either correction requests or invoice-access instructions.
4. Pay the invoice as directed.
5. After issuance, use the portal for project tracking and related permit activity.

Typical processing time: 3 business days for permits with no review, 10 business days for standard reviews, 15 business days for residential single-family homes/additions/remodels, 5 business days for detached accessory structures and decks, and 20 business days for food-service projects.

Source: Community Development Department

General Requirements

Generally required for any new building, addition, alteration, repair, change in use, or site improvement.

Required Documents

• Stamped plans where applicable
• Code summary/building information
• Architectural and engineering sheets
• Fire protection drawings if applicable
• Geotechnical report if required
• Other project documents

Permit validity

Not clearly stated on the reviewed public pages.

Building code

Public-facing materials reviewed were mixed. The permit page references IECC 2018 in submission requirements, while the city maintains a separate Adopted Codes and Manuals page for the current package. Verify current code editions directly there before filing.

Owner-builder

Not clearly stated on the reviewed public pages.

Contractor requirements

Greenwood Village licenses contractors locally; the city publishes contractor license classes and online registration/renewal.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Not clearly confirmed from the reviewed public fee materials.

Plan check fee

Listed in the fee schedule/cost calculator materials, but the exact formula was not clearly extracted from the reviewed page capture.

Permit fee formula

Greenwood Village publishes a consolidated fee schedule and calculator links; building permit fees appear to be valuation-based with separate review and trade fee components.

Reinspection fee

Referenced in city fee materials.

Payment note

Portal-based invoicing is part of the application workflow.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2024).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Painting
• Floor coverings
• Similar finish work
• Kitchen cabinet installation (although plumbing permits may still be needed for fixture reconnection)

Inspections

How to Schedule

• City's online services / permit portal (online)

Inspection hours

Not clearly published on the reviewed page.

Typical inspection sequence: Inferred from the city's permit framework and varies by scope, typically rough inspections for applicable systems followed by final approval.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Public-facing materials reviewed were mixed. The permit page references IECC 2018 in submission requirements, while the city maintains a separate Adopted Codes and Manuals page for the current package. Verify current code editions directly there before filing.
• Verify contractor license: Contractor Licensing
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Adopted Codes and Manuals
• Online Services
• License lookup guide: Colorado Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Colorado Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Colorado hub: Colorado Contractor License & Permit Hub

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