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The Town of Bennett recently implemented a new system for issuing Building Permits. You must first create an account. Instructions for how to do so can be found here. If you are an existing contractor please email bennettbuilding@bennett.co.us to obtain an access code, this will allow you to link your existing license and permits to your portal.

You can apply for the following permits through the Building Permit Portal: 

  • One Stop Building Permit
  • General Building Permit
  • Fence Permit
  • Sign Permit
  • Infrastructure/Utility Permit
  • New Street/Concrete Infrastructure Permit
  • Right of Way, Construction or Access Use Permit

Building Permit Portal

June is Reduced Building Permit Fee Month

During the month of June, the Town of Bennett will be offering reduced permit fees on some home projects. 

Permit fees on projects including siding, windows, fences, reroofing, decks, AC improvements, furnace replacements, water/sewer repairs and water heaters will be reduced by 50% during the month of June. 

The goal is to help residents with the cost of permit fees and still encourage home improvement projects. 

This program is only eligible for homeowners. Discounted permit fees include building permit fee, plan review fee and fence permit fee. Use and county taxes are not adjusted for reduced permit fee month. Eligible permits must be paid for and issued during the month of June 2022. 

If you have questions regarding eligible projects, please contact the Building Department at bennettbuilding@bennett.co.us. 

Building Permits

New construction permits requires an appointment. Please email bennettbuilding@bennett.co.us for an appointment. 

The Town of Bennett is pleased to offer a "One Stop" building permit for certain projects. If you have questions if you need a permit you can download the handout below or watch this video. 

Homeowner Permit Information

Permit Fee Information

Please see the Town of Bennett Schedule of Fees for typical fees associated with obtaining a building permit from the Town of Bennett. Please note, however, each project is specific and final fees are not determined until a complete building permit application has been submitted and reviewed by Town staff.

Typical taxes associated with building permits:

  • 2% Use Tax which is calculated based on half of the total valuation of the project
  • 0.25% Arapahoe County open space sales & use tax which is calculated based on half of the total valuation for the projects within Arapahoe County.

Many building permits require a detailed plan before your permit will be approved. We have some helpful guides to our most common building projects.

How to Obtain an Engineering Permit

Inspections

BUILDING INSPECTIONS MUST BE SCHEDULED BEFORE 4 P.M. THE DAY BEFORE INSPECTIONS. INSPECTIONS CANNOT BE SCHEDULED MORE THAN ONE DAY IN ADVANCE. 

Homeowners exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, headache or body aches, sore throat, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea or loss of taste or smell should reschedule their home inspection.

Holiday Closures - No Building Inspections Performed

Electrical License Contemporaneous Review Guidelines

You may print and complete all pages of the building permit application and return them to the Town of Bennett in person or by mail. You may also complete the electronic form and return by email.  Send the completed application to the Town of Bennett Building Department by:

A representative will process the application and notify you of the fee to be paid by cash, check or online with a credit card. Credit cards cannot be taken over the phone.

Once payment has been received, a receipt, permit and permit card will be completed and work may commence.

Failure to obtain a permit prior to beginning work will result in the permit fees doubling.

Bennett Fire Protection District Inspection

Bennett Fire Protection District will also inspect construction, by working with the Town  this will help ensure that builders have all the necessary information up front.

Please contact Bennett Fire Protection District at: (303) 644-3572

Moving and Demolition Information

State of Colorado Asbestos Notifications and Permits