Building Permits

A City of Boulder permit and inspection is required for repairs to electrical, mechanical or plumbing systems. A permit is not required for drywall repairs or carpet replacements.

If your property was damaged by the September 2013 flooding, select the "2013 Flood Recovery, Restoration and Repair Permit" link to download, print and fill out the form before applying in-person at the Planning and Development Services (P&DS) Center.

This permit allows you to submit your application and receive an over-the-counter permit during the same visit. There will be no fee charged for this permit or the subsequent inspection to ensure that flood damage has been properly addressed, though you will be required to pay the associated taxes.

Specific requirements may be applicable for properties located in a floodplain. Select the "Floodplain Development" link for more information.

Some flood-related permits will be charged a fee and some projects cannot go through the expedited permit process. Fees for permits that are unrelated to flood damages will not be waived.

1. Select the appropriate link below to download the application form, or call 303-441-1880 to have one faxed to you.
2. Complete the application form.
3. Fax the application to 303-441-4241 or drop off your application at 1739 Broadway, third floor.

Faxed applications will be processed within two business days, excluding holidays and weekends. If the application is insufficient, the areas where information is missing will be circled and the application will be faxed back to the applicant.

E-Permits (Mechanical)
Apply online for stand-alone Mechanical Permits for residential dwellings of two units or less.

Building permits that have a final cost/contract price of $20,000 or more must be reconciled for construction use taxes with the City of Boulder Finance Department. These projects may be audited.

Select the "Construction Use Tax" link for instructions or call the Finance Department at 303-441-3050.