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Denver ADUs Permit Guide
Denver contractors: use this adus permit guide to sort the documented path from the questions you still need to take to the city. It covers accessory dwelling unit construction or conversion work.
Contractor quick answer
- Permit status
- Permit need depends on the scope — Contact the city directly
- Official fee
- Contact the city directly
- Approval timeline
- Contact the city directly
- Application route
- Open application portal
Denver contractors start with Community Planning and Development, where the city separates quick-permit paths from work that needs a fuller review.
01 / Permit path
Permit requirements
Permit need for ADU work is conditional on the project scope. Denver directs applicants to its official building-permit process for classification and submittal.
Denver ADU permit intake
The official Denver permit guidance is the starting point for ADU work; it does not establish a blanket permit exemption for every scope.
Open questions before you file
Contact the city directly for each item below; the curated record does not establish it for this scope.
- Exact permit exemption or applicability for the proposed scope
- Current contractor credential or registration requirement
- Current application documents
- Inspection sequence and closeout requirements
02 / Money and timing
Official fees and approval timeline
Contact the city directly
Contact the city directly for the current adus fee, review timing, and scope classification. The repository does not record a verified value for this Denver guide. The official source is City and County of Denver — Quick Permits and Roofing Guide.
Source: City and County of Denver — Quick Permits and Roofing Guide
Contact the city directly
Contact the city directly for current review timing; no verified adus timeline is recorded here.
03 / Filing desk
Application portal and permit office
The curated record includes a Denver application destination. Confirm the current trade path and required attachments before you submit.
04 / On the ground
Local notes for Denver
Denver scope can change with the property context and the work described. Keep the city source open while you confirm the exact filing path.
Ask the city to confirm the ADU application path, plans, and associated trade permits for the proposed property.
The official source for this city was checked on September 28, 2026: City and County of Denver — Quick Permits and Roofing Guide.
05 / Field questions
Denver ADUs permit FAQ
Does Denver require a permit for adus work?
Permit need for ADU work is conditional on the project scope. Denver directs applicants to its official building-permit process for classification and submittal. Contact the city directly to classify the exact scope before you rely on the permit status.
What Denver adus permit fee should I carry?
Contact the city directly for the current adus fee, review timing, and scope classification. The repository does not record a verified value for this Denver guide. The official source is City and County of Denver — Quick Permits and Roofing Guide.
How long can Denver adus permit approval take?
Contact the city directly for the current approval timeline. The repository does not record a verified adus timeline for Denver.
Where do I apply for a Denver adus permit?
The curated record points to the Denver application portal. Confirm that it accepts your exact adus scope before submitting.
Permitova is a research aid, not the permitting authority. Official city sources control. Verify the current scope, fee, documents, inspections, and timing before work begins.