Building Permits
A City of Boulder building permit is an official document that authorizes the alteration, demolition, construction, enlargement, movement, repair, removal or replacement of any building or structure, or of any accessory attached to a building or structure.
The city requires building permits to ensure safe building, coordinated development, effective land use and high-quality site planning.
How Long Does a Permit Review Take? Learn more about the building permit review process.
Want to know about your permit status and tax reconciliation? Permit Status and Tax Reconciliation
Applications for P&DS services are available online at our Applications and Forms database.
You can submit an application online for the following permit types by using the Customer Self-Service Portal:
- Electrical/Photovoltaic Solar
- Electrical Temporary Construction Power
- Fence and Wall
- Fire
- Floodplain Information Request
- Mechanical HVAC (Residential Only)/Solar Water Heater/Wood Burning
- Mobile Home Installation
- Plumbing
- Roofing Replacement
- Sign
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.
Visit the Construction Use Tax page for instructions or call the Finance Department at 303-441-3050.