Sheridan, COLORADO Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Applies inside Sheridan city limits.

Department

Building Department

Address

4101 S. Federal Boulevard, Sheridan, CO 80110

Phone

303-762-2200

Website

https://www.ci.sheridan.co.us/471/Building-Department

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Determine whether the job qualifies as an over-the-counter permit or a full plan-review permit.
2. For plan-review permits, create an online account and upload application documents through Sheridan's electronic portal.
3. For OTC items, use the posted application forms and submit/pay as directed by the city.
4. City reviews the submittal and issues comments or approval.
5. Pay applicable permit and plan review fees.
6. Permit card and approved plans must be posted or available on site before inspections.

Typical processing time: No general citywide processing estimate was clearly published on the reviewed public pages.

Source: Building Department

General Requirements

Construction cannot start without a valid building permit. Public Sheridan guidance expressly includes footings, fencing, and caissons as examples requiring permits.

Required Documents

• Project-specific applications, plans, and supporting materials
• Special-inspector reports
• Stormwater documentation
• Surveys
• Approved plans on site

Permit validity

Not clearly stated on the reviewed public pages.

Building code

2021 IBC, IRC, IFC, IECC, IEBC, IPC, IMC, and 2020 NEC

Owner-builder

Sheridan publishes an 'Applying for a Permit as a Homeowner' resource for owner-occupants of single-family detached homes.

Contractor requirements

All contractors must be licensed or registered with Sheridan before starting work. State-licensed trades must still register with the city. Electrical permits are pulled from the State of Colorado.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Not clearly confirmed from the reviewed public fee materials.

Plan check fee

Included in the city fee schedule, but the exact formula was not clearly readable from the reviewed materials.

Permit fee formula

Sheridan publishes a fee schedule and also links a new-construction building cost estimator; valuation-based pricing appears to be used for building permits.

Reinspection fee

Reinspection fees must be paid before additional inspections when assessed.

Penalty (no permit)

Work started without a permit triggers an investigation fee that doubles the permit fee.

Payment note

Payment timing depends on OTC versus plan-review path; public materials direct applicants through city permit resources and the portal.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

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

Inspections

How to Schedule

• City permit process portal (online)

Inspection hours

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Sheridan's public permit pages reference foundation, stormwater, rough, and final-stage inspections depending on project type.

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2021 IBC, IRC, IFC, IECC, IEBC, IPC, IMC, and 2020 NEC
• Verify contractor license: Contractor License
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Residential Building Permit Requirements
• International Codes
• License lookup guide: Colorado Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Colorado Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Colorado hub: Colorado Contractor License & Permit Hub

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