Pull a Building Permit

A building permit must be pulled through our online permit portal, CommunityCore, serviced through the city's Building Division, which is contracted through SAFEbuilt.

Pulling a Permit

Building Permit Application Guide

Timeframe for SAFEbuilt Plan Review:

  • Residential Building Review: 5 Business Days
  • Minor Project (total project valuation under $2M): 10 Business Days
  • Major Project (total project valuation $2M or more): 20 Business Days
  • Business Days do not include weekends or holidays.

Plans Needed:

  • Some residential projects require plans, all plans will be submitted through the permit portal, CommunityCore. 
  • Almost all Commercial projects will require plans and those plans MUST be stamped by a Colorado Licensed Registrant. (Please see Commercial Submittal checklist)

Each set should include:

  • A site plan
  • A floor plan
  • A section view, if needed

The site plan shows where the proposed construction will be located, 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.

Online Permits for Contractors and Homeowners:

CommunityCore Permit Portal

Go to CommunityCore Portal

CommunityCore Registration (All Contractors and Community Members must register)

  • A Contractor is defined as a person or company that undertakes a contract to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job.
  • A Community Member is defined as a Homeowner, Business Facility Manager, Business Owner, Design Professional, etc.
  • On the CommunityCore login page, choose Contractor or Community Member as defined above.
  • An account is created directly from the CommunityCore login page and does not require the City to set up the account. 
  • After the Contractor or Community Member completes their registration, they can apply and pay for permits, and access all approved documents.
  • A Contractor can be linked to a Community Member’s permit and a Community Member can be linked to a contractor’s permit.  Contractor and Community Member must both be registered to add to their permit.

Through the CommunityCore portal, you can:

  • Obtain all permits
  • Request inspections
  • View inspection results
  • Track all historical permits
  • Download approved plans, inspection card, and permit card. 

Permit Fee Payment: 

All fees are due at the permit issuance. The city accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX, check or cash.  A payment portal is now available to pay directly through CommunityCore, with credit cards and checks. 

Contractors: 

All contractors must register with CommunityCore AND be listed on the Building Permit before it will be issued.