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 Demolition; total and interior
The City and County of Denver has 3 types of Demolition:  Total Demolition, Partial Demoliton, and Interior Prep Demolition.  Each type has differing requirements.  
 
  1. Total Demolition requires the information below: 
   2.     Partial Demoliton:
 
  • This process is usually included in the General 1R Construction Permit.

   3.   Interior Prep Demolition  
 
  • This is a separate permit that is usually obtained to prepare the interior of the structure for a future total remodel. 
    To obtain a permit for interior removal of al existing construction  project the following information is required at the "Residential Walk-Through" counter:  
    • Floor plans and required information listed on ICC - Building Guides - English version, Spanish version
    • Project Address, Owner Name, Owner Phone Number shall be on floor plans
    • Advisory -303 - Statement of Valuation

Who Can Pull Permit?

  • HOMEOWNER:
    1. Homeowner permits cannot be issued to LLC's, Trusts, Corporations, etc.  Denver Assessor records shall have homeowner listed as a natural person.
    2. If permitting as a Homeowner, you MUST apply for permit in-person and provide Proof of Ownership or recorded Power of Attorney.  If ownership information differs from  Assessor Records due to a recent real estate purchase; provide copies of closing papers with the settlement page showing recording fees paid, other acceptable proof of ownership includes:  recent Denver Property Tax Statement, or Recorded Deed.  A Photo ID is required and will be verified at issuance of a Homeowner permit.  Acceptable identification includes: a driver’s license or a non-driver’s ID issued by a State Department of Motor Vehicle; keep in mind if pulling a homeowner's permit the following Policy 151.2  is in effect. 
    CONTRACTOR:  Must show proof of license by supplying one of the following:  Original Denver contractor's license card (photocopies are not accepted), a company check, or a company credit card.  Also, provide current Insurance policy.

 For questions concerning "permit history" of an address, contact our Records Department:  720-865-2790.  For inquires concerning policies, procedures, and laws governing permits can be e-mailed to ResidentialPermits@denvergov.org, or call 720-865-2710, or please come in person to the Permit Counter.

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