Residential Permit Application Submittal Requirements

1. Read and comply with the Permit Guide 
2. Attach to application: 
   1. Site Plan
   2. Foundation plans
   3. Construction plans
   4. Roof truss calculations, signed and sealed by a Colorado registered design professional
   5. International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) Reports for exterior finish materials
3. Optional attachments and requirements: 
   1. A letter from a Colorado licensed engineer with evaluation of the project, if applicable
   2. Compliance with Arapahoe County's currently adopted codes, design criteria and amendments
4. Attachments must comply with these requirements 
5. Complete your application using Customer Access 
   1. Select the Residential New Construction > Residential Garage (detached) or Search by ‘garage’
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

Ready to apply? Click Customer Access to get started  

Need more information?  

• Instructions about how to apply online
• Building Codes and Amendments