Once you obtain a building permit, calling for an inspection is easy to do. Inspections can be requested through the online portal or by calling 303-450-8748.

Inspections must be called in or requested by 4 pm the business day before you want the inspection. We do not call back with inspection times or call ahead.

You can call 303-450-8745 the morning of your inspection after 8:30 AM and we will provide you with a two-hour window of estimated arrival. 

Community Development is available Monday - Thursday 9am – 5pm, except holidays.  The best way to reach us is to call 720-763-3001 to speak with a staff person. SAFEbuilt performs building division services for the city. 

Most construction projects require building permits and inspections to verify compliance with building codes and zoning regulations. 

Projects That Require A Permit 

Permits Not Required 

 

Permit fees are based on the total value or cost of the project. The applicant provides this information on the permit forms at the time of submittal. Use tax is also charged on the value of the materials, which is assumed to be 50 percent of the total cost of the job.

For typical homeowner projects, uploaded set of plans are required. Plans should include a site plan, a floor plan, and if needed, a section view. The site plan shows where the proposed construction will be located on the property, including lot dimensions and all existing structures. A floor plan shows the use of the space, any framing proposed, and its dimensions. A section view shows how the structure is attached to the existing building. 

Plans, applications, and permits can be accessed and uploaded in CommunityCore.

The city collects use tax on building materials at the time of building permit issuance. For use tax purposes, 50 percent of the total project valuation is assumed to be materials with the balance being labor. When purchasing materials for the project, show the building permit payment receipt to the supplier or retail home center. The supplier should not charge any city sales tax since the Edgewater use tax has been collected. You will still be required to pay county, state, and RTD taxes when you purchase materials. Questions regarding use tax or use tax audits can be answered by the Sales and Use Tax team in the city's Finance Department at 720-763-3033.  

Use Tax = total valuation x 50 percent x 4 percent. 

A homeowner getting a permit for his/her dwelling does not require a contractor's license. If a homeowner hires a contractor for any type of construction on a home, the contractor is required to be licensed with the city. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all required permits and inspections. Homeowners should verify that the necessary permits have been issued and inspections completed by contacting the Community Development team at 720-763-3001. 

Contact Jennifer Schartz - 720-763-3001