General Building permits - Residential
General Building Permits are required for the following:
| Basement finish | Patio enclosures or covers |
| Carports | Porch additions or enclosures |
| Decks | Childrens playhouse |
| Fireplaces or wood stoves | Hot tubs |
| Exterior stairways | Driveways |
| Garage additions | New dwellings |
| New garages | Retaining walls |
| Swimming Pools | Room additions |
| Roofing and siding | Structural repairs |
| Sheds | Concrete projects i.e. sidewalks, slabs for patios & hot tubs etc. |
| Towers or satellite dishes |
General Building Permit Application Form
If you are unsure if the home improvement project you are planning requires a permit, please check with the Building Safety Division before you begin working by calling 303.289.3683.
