New Construction Single Family Home

Residential Permit Application Submittal Requirements

  1. Read and comply with the Permit guide
  2. Attach to the application:
    1. A Site Plan
    2. Architectural Plans
    3. A geotechnical (soils) report
    4. Foundation Plans
    5. Structural Plans
    6. Gas pipe schematic drawing and a completed Gas Piping Systems Questionnaire
    7. Mechanical System Manual J, D, S
    8. Energy compliance documentation
    9. Roof truss calculations and layouts signed by a Colorado-registered design professional
    10. International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) Reports
    11. On-Site Wastewater and On-Site Well permit, or city’s water and sewer “will serve” letter
    12. Fire Department approval, including fire-hydrant testing and access roads. 
  3. Additional requirements and documentation
    1. Compliance with Arapahoe County's currently adopted codes, design criteria and amendments
    2. Rural Driveway Acknowledgement Affidavit, if applicable
    3. Methane Remediation Report and Mitigation Plan, if required
  4. Attachments must comply with these requirements
  5. Complete your application using Customer Access
    1. Select the Residential New Construction > Residential Single-Family Home or search by ‘single-family home’
  6. Pay for your permit online
    1. Estimate your fees
    2. Review the Fee Schedule
  7. A plans reviewer will check your application, plans, and attachments for completeness and accuracy before your permit is issued
    1. You may be contacted with questions or requests for revisions through the Customer Access Portal


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