BuildingPermitCost How Centennial calculates your permit fee
The city charges a building permit fee using a fee table based on project value, with a $23.50 minimum. Plan review is a separate charge: 65% of the permit fee. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical work gets its own permits.
The fee table
| Project value | Fee |
|---|---|
| $1 – $500 | $23.50 |
| $501 – $2,000 | $23.50 for the first $500 + $3.05 per additional $100 or fraction |
| $2,001 – $25,000 | $69.25 for the first $2,000 + $14.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
| $25,001 – $50,000 | $391.25 for the first $25,000 + $10.10 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
| $50,001 – $100,000 | $643.75 for the first $50,000 + $7.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
| $100,001 – $500,000 | $993.75 for the first $100,000 + $5.60 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
| $500,001 – $1,000,000 | $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 + $4.75 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
| Over $1,000,000 | $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 + $3.15 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
What counts as project value
Your contract or bid price. Valuation is determined by the building official: 'the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning...'.
Worked example: a $350,000 new home
- Building permit fee: $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 + $5.60 × 250 per $1,000.00 over = $2,393.75
- Plan review fee: 65% of $2,393.75 = $1,555.94
- Total before trade permits: $3,949.69.
Fees people miss
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Inspections outside normal business hoursWhen: after-hours inspection requested | $125.00 per hour, minimum 2 hours (or total hourly cost if greater) |
| Re-inspectionWhen: re-inspection required | $55.00 per hour |
| Inspections with no fee specifically indicatedWhen: other inspections | $55.00 per hour, minimum one half hour |
| Additional plan review (changes, additions, revisions)When: plan revisions or deferred submittals | $55.00 per hour, minimum one half hour |
| Temporary Certificate of OccupancyWhen: TCO requested | $800.00 each |
| Paper plan submittal surcharge (commercial only)When: commercial plans submitted on paper | $3.00 per page |
| Outside consultant plan check/inspectionWhen: outside consultant used | actual cost |
| City building materials use tax deposit | 2.5% of 50% of valuation |
| Arapahoe County use tax deposit | 0.25% of 50% of valuation |
Trade permits are separate. Electrical: Residential (by living area): up to 1,000 sq ft $100; 1,001-1,500 $150; 1,501-2,000 $200; plus $10 per 100 sq ft (rounded up) over 2,000. Other electrical: $100 up to $2,000 of installation cost, then $5 per $1,000 or fraction + $100.
How to apply
- Gather your plans and your project's total value.
- Submit to City of Centennial Building Division.
- Pay the permit and plan review fees when invoiced.
- Questions: 303-754-3321 · 13133 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial, CO 80112