Town of Firestone, COLORADO Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Applies within Firestone town limits. Building permit review is coordinated through the town and project guides, submittal requirements, contractor licensing, and impact or utility-related requirements may apply separately.

Department

Town of Firestone Planning and Development, Building Permits and Fees

Address

Town Hall, 9950 Park Avenue, Firestone, CO 80504

Phone

303-531-6259

Email

lbartley@firestoneco.gov

Website

https://www.firestoneco.gov/425/Building-Permits-Fees

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Determine the project type and review the town submittal requirements and building guides.
2. Create or use an existing CitizenServe account through the online portal.
3. Submit the permit application and upload required plans and supporting documents.
4. Complete any required contractor licensing or registration steps with the town.
5. Pay permit and review fees once invoiced or when required by the portal.
6. Receive issued permit documents and keep approved plans on site.
7. Schedule inspections and complete all required finals before project closeout or occupancy.

Typical processing time: No general review turnaround was clearly published on the main public page reviewed.

Source: Town of Firestone Planning and Development, Building Permits and Fees

General Requirements

Firestone publishes building permits, submittal requirements, and project guides for common residential and commercial work. Applicants should use those project guides to confirm permit triggers by scope.

Required Documents

• Project-specific submittal requirements
• Plan sets
• Valuation worksheets for single-family projects
• Contractor licensing materials

Permit validity

Not clearly stated on the main public page reviewed.

Building code

Firestone publishes 2018 IBC, IRC, IPC, IMC, IEBC, IFGC, IPMC, ISPSC, and IECC, plus 2023 NEC, on the current adopted code page linked from the permit page.

Owner-builder

Not clearly summarized on the main public page reviewed.

Contractor requirements

Firestone maintains a contractor license page and requires contractors to address local licensing or registration before permit work proceeds.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Not clearly stated on the main fee page reviewed

Plan check fee

Not clearly summarized in text on the main page reviewed; see the posted fee schedules

Permit fee formula

Mixed. Firestone publishes separate fee schedules for commercial, single-family, and multi-family work.

Reinspection fee

Not clearly summarized in text on the main page reviewed; see the posted fee schedules

Payment note

The main public page reviewed did not publish special payment processor notes.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2026).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Firestone Planning and Development, Building Permits and Fees to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• CitizenServe portal (online)

Inspection hours

Town Hall hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Project dependent and governed by the issued permit and applicable project guide.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Firestone publishes 2018 IBC, IRC, IPC, IMC, IEBC, IFGC, IPMC, ISPSC, and IECC, plus 2023 NEC, on the current adopted code page linked from the permit page.
• Verify contractor license: Contractor Licenses
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Building Submittal Requirements
• Building Guides
• License lookup guide: Colorado Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Colorado Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Colorado hub: Colorado Contractor License & Permit Hub

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