City of Denver: E-permits & and building, zoning and development info is now online

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Coming to E-permits this month: Rezoning and Landmark applications

In the coming weeks, projects that need to submit rezoning and certain Landmark preservation applications will be able to submit these materials through Denver’s online permitting system, E-permits. These enhancements will streamline the entitlement process for development and preservation projects.

Landmark Preservation: Starting Thursday, September 25, Landmark design review applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness, applications for Landmark demolition review, and Certificate of Demolition Eligibility applications must be submitted through E-permits. Visit DenverGov.org/landmark for information on all landmark processes, including submittal instructions, which will be updated to align with new processes.

Rezoning: Starting Wednesday, October 1, pre-applications (the first step in the rezoning process) and formal applications must be submitted through E-permits. Complete instructions will be available on the Rezoning Process page.

If you are not familiar with E-permits, click the button below for an overview and resources.
Welcome to E-permits

 

Doing research? Most building, zoning and development records are online

If you are doing due diligence research on a property, you don’t need to submit a Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) request for building or zoning records.

Community Planning and Development is the official custodian for city records related to planning, zoning, building, site development and inspections. But many of those records are available for direct access online on the CPD website or through the E-permits portal. Take a look at the links below for information on where to find and download different types of records in minutes and at no cost.

  • Adopted plans, general development plans, assessments and studies are available on the Completed Plans Map
  • Approved site development plans and the locations of SDPs in progress are available on the SDP Map
  • Building and zoning permits, submitted concept plans and more are available on E-permits

To search for records on E-permits, register for an account and sign in. Go to the “Development Services” tab, search building permit records either by date, record type, address, or specific record number. From any record that has an issued permit, use the “Attachments” feature under “Record Info” to download a copy of the permit. Visit DenverGov.org/epermits for tutorials and more information.

  • Don’t forget to review transition rules and application expiration policy for the 2025 Building and Fire Codes. The 2025 codes go into effect December 31, 2025. However, construction drawings for projects submitted for permits on or before the effective date may use either the 2025 or 2022 codes. Projects submitted after this date (which will receive a “2026” LOG number) must be designed to the 2025 codes. There will be no exceptions or extensions, so please plan accordingly. Download the Code Transition Rules and Application Policy