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Building permits in Denver, CO
Permitting authority: City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development (CPD). Landmark/historic district properties need a Certificate of Appropriateness and often a permit even for otherwise-exempt work.
| Project | Answer | Verified |
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| Fence | Depends on your project
Fences under 4 ft need no permit (unless landmark/historic). All fences over 4 ft need a zoning permit; non-posthole fences over 4 ft and po… | 2026-10-19 |
| Deck | Depends on your project
Uncovered decks of 200 sq ft or less with walking surfaces no more than 30 in above grade are exempt from a building permit. Larger, higher … | 2026-10-19 |
| Shed | Depends on your project
No building permit for a one-story, detached, unconditioned shed with no more than 200 sq ft of projected roof area, 8-ft top plate and 14-f… | 2026-10-19 |
| Water heater replacement | Permit required
Residential water heater replacement requires a plumbing quick permit (issued online without plan review). Denver's plumbing exemptions cove… | 2026-10-19 |
| Roof replacement | Permit required
A roof permit is required for roof replacement and for repairs larger than 10% of the roof (or two roof squares, whichever is smaller). Issu… | 2026-10-19 |
| Interior / bathroom remodel | Depends on your project
Like-for-like replacement of cabinets, countertops, flooring and plumbing/electrical fixtures needs no permit. Floor-plan changes, load-bear… | 2026-10-19 |
Fee schedule: https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Community-Planning-and-Development/Plan-Review-Permits-and-Inspections/Development-Fees
Not legal advice. Always confirm with your local building department. Rules change, and your parcel's zoning, HOA, historic district, floodplain or utility work can change the answer. We show the official source and the date we last checked it so you can verify for yourself.