In addition to the previous page of research information; the following information is a checklist of requirements for a new home or duplex within the City and County of Denver.    

1. An Address Assignment Card  is required for all new construction.  Contact City Engineer's Department regarding the addressing of your project.  
2. Advisory -310  New Building Checklist
3. Advisory -302  Modular / Pre-Fabricated House Checklist
4. Advisory -311  Inputting Form
5. Advisory -303  Statement of Valuation
6. Advisory - 318 Neighbor Notification 
7. Advisory -305  Site Plan
8. Advisory -317  Unobstructed Open Space
9. Advisory - 319 Bulk Plane and Height Measurements varies between each Zone District
   • Admin 155.2   As-built Setback Verification
   • Admin 155.1   Excavation and Shoring Policy
   • Wastewater    Sewer Use and Drainage permit      
10. Denver requires that plans accompany your permit application for several types of projects. Detailed plans can help you avoid time-consuming and costly modifications prior to starting your project and may speed the permitting process.  Drawings also assist contractors with the preparation of a complete and accurate cost estimate for your project.  Drawings or plans are helpful for even the most basic work and are often required for projects with a medium to high level of complexity.  Read through the checklist and submit all information required to log in your project.  When constructing a new house or duplex the following information is required at "Project Log In".  
11. This type of project is logged in at the Log In Counter (Green Flag) and can take a minimum of three weeks to complete the first review of plans and applications.  Resubmittals of plans may be required to address code compliance and add to the overall timeline. 
12. Resubmittals/Plan Correction Notices
    You may be required to modify your plans to meet several specifications or you may be required to submit additional information if plans are incomplete.  You may also receive a plan correction notice or a permit denial if your plans are in violation of the Building or Zoning Code.   If you do not intend to appeal a plan correction notice, or chose not to go to the Board of Adjustment; you must submit all the required corrected plans with a completed "Resubmittal Form" to the Log in counter that comply with the code requirements.  Always "cloud"  the changes on the plans and notify the reviewer if there is a change from the original scope of work.      
13. Who can obtain a permit?  

• HOMEOWNER:  Homeowner permits cannot be issued to LLC's, Trusts, Corporations, etc.  Denver Assessor records shall have homeowner listed as a natural person.  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; you must comply with Policy 151.2, or a
• CONTRACTOR:   Contractors 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.