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Denver, Colorado Building Permit Search

PermitStack indexes 464,557 building permits issued in Denver, Colorado, with 63,491 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

464,557
Total permits
63,491
Last 12 months
5,767
Last 30 days
-1%
vs same period prior year
Oct 5, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
12,341
Plumbing
10,382
Mechanical
8,166
Roofing
7,569
Interior remodel
3,528
Fire alarm
2,932
New construction
1,448
Demolition
973
HVAC
920
Renovation
605

Permit data by trade in Denver

Drill into the most common permit categories in Denver.

Top contractors in Denver

The most active contractors by permit volume in Denver, with a profile of each one's permit history. Counts are permits we hold for Denver.

Permits by ZIP code in Denver

Permit activity for individual ZIP codes in Denver, newest first by volume.

Property history for Denver

Every permit we hold for one Denver address (roof, HVAC, solar, additions, with dates and contractors) in a single call to /v1/property/history. Used by lenders for collateral review, insurers for roof and system age, and real estate teams for due diligence.

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Denver, Colorado. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-10-052026-COMMCON-00019232525 S Downing STInterior remodelExisting Building Renovation - Tenant Finish
2026-10-052026-COMMCON-00019241900 Lawrence STInterior remodelExisting Building Renovation - Tenant Finish
2026-10-052026-COMMCON-00019211225 17th ST, 150Interior remodelExisting Building Renovation - Tenant Finish
2026-10-052026-COMMCON-000192010252 E 51st AVENew constructionNew Construction
2026-10-052026-RESCON-0003182400 S Steele ST, 64Interior remodelInterior Bathroom Remodel This permit authorizes the interior remodel of an existi...
2026-10-052026-RESCON-0003181415 S High STOtherwood framed patio cover at side / rear of home
2026-10-052026-COMMCON-00019259111 E 40th AVE, BLDG 1AdditionAddition
2026-10-052026-COMMCON-00019221225 17th ST, 150Interior remodelExisting Building Renovation - Tenant Finish
2026-10-052026-COMMCON-00019268400 Pena BLVDInterior remodelExisting Building Renovation - Tenant Finish
2026-10-052026-RESCON-0003177260 N Jersey STAdditionDormer Addition Interior remodel Covered patio cover in front and rear

Access Denver permit data via API

Query Denver, Colorado permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search Denver permits issued in the last 30 days
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?jurisdiction=Denver&state=CO&issued_after=2026-09-06"

Sources for Denver

The official record sets behind this page, with the date each one's data runs through.

Record setSourcePermitsData throughNote
Building permitsAccela Citizen Access portal374,6102026-10-05
Residentialopen data (ArcGIS)79,6402026-10-03
Commercialopen data (ArcGIS)43,2192026-10-04

Other cities we cover

Related coverage in Colorado and nationwide.

FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Denver permit data?

We ingest Denver's official permit records directly from 3 official record sets, each listed under Sources on this page and normalize them into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the Denver data?

The newest permit we hold for Denver, Colorado is dated October 5, 2026. We re-read this source on a nightly schedule and publish the date the data runs through rather than the date we last polled. Some cities publish permits days after they are filed.

Can I access Denver permits without an API key?

Yes — search Denver permits free in the browser, no signup needed. The API needs a free key (100 requests per day, no credit card).

Can I export Denver permit data?

Yes. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Webhooks (Developer plan and up) push new permits after each nightly ingest.

How long does a Denver building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Denver, Colorado is 28 days, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.

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