Apply for a Permit
Apply for a permit or project here.
Resources for Homeowners
Does your residential project require a building permit?
Yes. For several reasons:
- For your personal safety and that of your family and guests.
- To protect future purchasers who deserve reasonable assurance that the home they will buy will be safe.
- To ensure the economic well-being of the community by reducing potential spread of fire and disease.
Obtaining a building permit alone will not assure the work has been done correctly. Inspection of the work is the most important part of the process. Having the work inspected will provide you with the assurance that the work has been properly completed. This will also provide a permanent record of compliance with building code requirements.
Why do I need a permit for my home?
Building permits provide the means for city building inspectors to inspect construction projects to ensure that minimum standards are met and appropriate materials are used. Inspection is the only way to independently verify that you comply with the adopted building codes. As a homeowner, you have a substantial investment that can be seriously jeopardized through less-than-complete code compliance. For insurance reasons, resale, refinancing and peace of mind, obtaining a permit is the right decision.
Xcel is offering an assistance program that helps include energy savings in the planning and design phase of your project. For more information see the Energy Efficient Design Resources on the Westminster Sustainability webpage.
Building Permit Fees
View building permit fees here.
Water/Sewer Tap Fees
Please be aware that payment of tap fees are required at the time the Building Permit is issued. If the building use changes in the future, tap fees will be recalculated and additional tap fees may be due. Be sure to install and activate water meters as soon as possible to lock in the tap fee.
Tap fees are charged to new constructions to cover costs related to its impact on the city’s utilities. Current customers do not pay tap fee.
Westminster’s water tap fee includes the following components:
The Infrastructure or Treated Water Investment Fee is set to recover an equitable portion of the value of the city’s infrastructure required to meet the demand of the new customer. The infrastructure includes all components of the utility system required to divert, treat and distribute water to customers. Infrastructure tap fees are calculated based on fixture count and resulting meter size, which is the best determination of projected peak demand on the infrastructure system.
The Water Resources Fee is set to recover the value of the city’s water supplies developed to meet the demand of the new customer. Water resources are calculated in terms of Service Commitments (SC). One SC is equal to 140,000 gallons of annual use. Multiples of service commitments are purchased based on a projected volume of use.
Resources for Contractors
Please note: Fire Suppression and Fire Alarms permits will no longer be accepted as deferred submittals. These permits must be applied for separately through the Fire Department at the time of building permit application. For questions, please contact the Building Division at 303-658-2075.
Contemporaneous Review of Electrical Licenses
Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 12-23-116, the City of Westminster has established the following procedures for conducting contemporaneous reviews of electrician licenses. These procedures apply to the inspection of all electrical work required to be performed by State Licensed Electricians.
Inspections of electrical work will only be conducted when a State Licensed electrician or electrical contractor is listed on the permit. The City will verify the State Electrical license by accessing the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) website.
City electrical inspectors will request, at their discretion, any of all of the following:
- Verification of electrical licenses for the electricians working on the job site for compliance with CRS 12-23-105.
- Verification of apprentices working on the job site for compliance with CRS 12-23-110.5.
- That the electrical contractor is the same as that listed on the building permit.
If the inspector is unable to verify the identity or verification of any of the items listed above, the inspector may fail the inspection, at their discretion, until verification can be provided.
Elevator Inspections
All elevator questions, permits and inspections are being handled through the State Division of Oil and Public Safety, 303-318-8536.
Purchasing Materials (Tax Free)
You can present a copy of a building permit when purchasing materials for your permitted project so that the local sales tax will NOT be charged. Learn more about the Building Permit Use Tax Information.
Applicable Codes
The 2021 International Codes (I-Codes) have been in effect since June 1, 2024. For more information on these codes, please visit the ICC webpage. Copies of the books can also be purchased from the ICC store.
Adopted Codes
- ANSI A117.1 – 2017
- International Residential Code - 2021 Edition
- International Building Code - 2021 Edition
- International Plumbing Code - 2021 Edition
- International Mechanical Code - 2021 Edition
- International Fuel Gas Code - 2021 Edition
- National Electrical Code – 2023 Edition
- International Fire Code - 2021 Edition
- International Energy Conservation Code - 2021 Edition
- International Existing Building Code - 2021 Edition
- International Swimming Pool and Spa Code - 2021 Edition
- Amendments and links to PDFs
In order to best serve our community, the City of Westminster amends the international codes. You can review our current amendments below:
Amendments
Additional Information
Plan Review/Development
Please note: Fire Suppression and Fire Alarms permits will no longer be accepted as deferred submittals. These permits must be applied for separately through the Fire Department at the time of building permit application. For questions, please contact the Building Division at 303-658-2075.
Lot Grade Survey Program for Residential New Construction
Project Guides
The Westminster Building Division has helpful handouts on a variety of home and commercial projects. These handouts will provide general information and outline the pertinent information need to obtain a building permit.
Inspections
Schedule an Inspection
Inspection of your work is the most important part of the process. Having your work inspected will provide you with the assurance that the work has been completed properly. Inspection also provides a permanent record of compliance with building code requirements.
Please note: Begining Octorber 28th, the deadline to schedule an inspection for the next business day is 7 p.m., the night before the inspection.
Today's Inspections
NOTE:
- Inspection window is not guaranteed.
- Roster is updated after 7:30 a.m. Monday - Friday.
- ** Indicates final inspection requests.
Schedule an Inspection
Scheduling Information
You can.....
- Schedule inspections up to five business days in advance.
- Cancel inspections up until 6 a.m. the day of the inspection.
- Check inspection results 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Speak to your inspector between 7:30-8:30 a.m., Monday through Friday
- View your window of time for your inspection.
- 8 a.m. to noon = AM
- Noon to 5 p.m. = PM
- Inspections are primarily performed between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Begining Octorber 28th, the deadline to schedule an inspection for the next business day is 7 p.m., the night before the inspection. Most inspections will be conducted the next business day, with the exception of roofing inspections. (See below).
NOTE: Inspection window is not guaranteed.
Important Roofing Inspection Information
The primary option to in-person roof inspections (including mid-roof) inspections may now be conducted through photo documentation provided to the Westminster Building Division. Scheduling your inspection will remain the same and must be requested through eTRAKiT. Please see the Photo Roof Inspection Process for further detail.
FOR IN-PERSON ROOFING INSPECTIONS TO OCCUR - A DUTY RATED LADDER(S) MUST BE PROVIDED, SET AND SECURED FOR ALL ROOFS AND PERMISSION GRANTED PRIOR TO ENTERING A FENCED YARD IF APPLICALBLE.
The roof must be complete and ready for inspection. Free of rain, frost, ice and snow on the scheduled day of inspection. If any of these requirements are not met the inspection will be cancelled or failed with a potential $50.00 fee.
Please be advised expired reroof permits will not be inspected.
Solar Resources
Learn more about the permitting and inspection process for residential and commercial solar energy systems here (LINK to Solar page in Sustainability).