PlainPermitDo I need a permit for a shed in Denver, CO?
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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.
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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-ft max height. A zoning permit may still be needed (always in Former Chapter 59 zone districts).
What changes the answer
- 200 sq ft or less projected roof area
- 8 ft top plate / 14 ft max height
- Max two lights and two receptacles (with electrical permit)
- Zoning permit unless it meets minor detached structure standards
Cost
Building permit fee by valuation of work: $20 for $1-$500; $35 for $501-$2,000; $35 + $8 per extra $1,000 (or fraction) up to $25,000. Plan review adds 50% above $2,000 in valuation.
Where to apply
Official sources
“You do not need a building permit for one-story, detached, non-conditioned accessory buildings or structures; used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses; no more than 200 square feet of projected roof area, 8-ft top plate height, or 14-ft maximum height to any point.”
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Other projects in Denver
- Fence permit
- Deck permit
- Water heater replacement permit
- Roof replacement permit
- Interior / bathroom remodel permit