Denver / Windows
Denver Windows Permit Guide
Denver contractors: use this windows permit guide to sort the documented path from the questions you still need to take to the city. It covers window replacement, installation, and opening-related work.
Contractor quick answer
- Permit status
- Permit need depends on the scope
- Official fee
- $99–$148.50 estimated total
- Approval timeline
- 3–5 business days
- 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
Like-for-like replacement with no structural or opening-size change is exempt in one- and two-family homes and townhouses. Historic-designated properties and hazardous locations are exceptions; other scopes need permit review.
Like-for-like replacement exemption
The 2025 code exempts replacement windows and doors without structural alteration or a change in opening size in one- and two-family dwellings and townhouse units.
Source: City and County of Denver — 2025 Building and Fire Code
Window exemption exceptions
A building permit and preservation approval are required for designated preservation structures and preservation districts. The exemption also excludes replacement windows in hazardous locations.
Source: City and County of Denver — 2025 Building and Fire Code
Open questions before you file
Contact the city directly for each item below; the curated record does not establish it for this scope.
- Trade-specific contractor credential
- Window inspection stages
- Complete current application documents
02 / Money and timing
Official fees and approval timeline
$99–$148.50 estimated total
Uses the $10,000 valuation tier ($99) with the published 50% plan-review case shown as the upper estimate. Like-for-like quick-permit conditions can change the total.
Source: City and County of Denver — ADMIN 138 (revised 2024-05-21)
3–5 business days
This is the repository estimate for the representative scope. Confirm timing with the city before you schedule labor.
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.
Confirm whether the proposed window work changes the opening, structure, or egress before you finalize the permit line.
The official source for this city was checked on September 29, 2026: City and County of Denver — Quick Permits and Roofing Guide.
05 / Field questions
Denver Windows permit FAQ
Does Denver require a permit for windows work?
Like-for-like replacement with no structural or opening-size change is exempt in one- and two-family homes and townhouses. Historic-designated properties and hazardous locations are exceptions; other scopes need permit review. Use the linked official source to confirm the current scope before filing.
What Denver windows permit fee should I carry?
The repository records $99–$148.50 estimated total for a representative windows scope. Uses the $10,000 valuation tier ($99) with the published 50% plan-review case shown as the upper estimate. Like-for-like quick-permit conditions can change the total. Estimates only — verify the current fee, valuation, scope, and added charges with the AHJ before filing.
How long can Denver windows permit approval take?
The repository records an approval timeline of 3–5 business days for the representative scope used in this guide. Confirm the current review timing with the city before you schedule the crew.
Where do I apply for a Denver windows permit?
The curated record points to the Denver application portal. Confirm that it accepts your exact windows 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.