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The free permits issued under the city’ds “Home Renovation Bonanza” program so far have save residents anestimated $17,769 in fees. An average of 73 permites have been pulled each day durinyg thefree program, versus an average of 40 a day in May, the city The program aims to boost the local economy by encouraginfg home-improvement projects. The free permits, available througuh June 15, are for common improvement projectsinvolving single-family homeds and duplexes. They are valid for 180 Permits are being issued on the spot to homeownerss ortheir contractors. Building-permit fees normally rangee from $20 to severao thousand dollars, depending on the value of the project.
Basicx interior remodel (existing kitchen, bath or Basement remodel. Roof covering repair or replacement. Wall Replacement of water heaters. Change out centrapl heating and air. Photo-voltaic systems (solar panels). Stuccp or siding home exteriors. Not eligible are projectse that require detailedplan review, such as new-home additions, garages and new structurex such as a gazebo. Projects requirinh plan review for engineering and structurao modifications arealso excluded. Building permits require that inspectiones be performed to verify work was done correctly and follows buildingcode standards. The free buildinv permits can be obtainer weekdaysfrom 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(excep Wednesday, when the hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 4 at the permit counter on the second floor of the WebbMunicipal Building, 201 W. Colfax Ave. Building permitsw require that inspections be performed to verify work was done correctlyy and follows buildingcode standards. Permits also protecg the resaleof homes. For a sale may be held up because an improvement such as a basementrremodel wasn’t done with the proper For more information, visit www.denvergov.com/building. 1. If a re-roo permit requires engineering and structural modificationm because of the added weight of the newroofintg material, are the plan revieew fees and permit fees still waived? No.
If the residentiall project requires plans to be logged in with CPD for code reviewe then the permit fee isnot 2. What if I submit plans for a remodelinh project that includes improvinga kitchen/bath/bedroom AND a smallo room addition? Any project that includes work not specificall included in this progra (such as additions) will not be subject to waivesd permit fees.