Email the Right Permit Package, Clear Plan Review, Pay Online and Reach Final Inspection
Broomfield does not accept building-permit applications through its online portal. Applications, plans, revisions, affidavits and general questions must be emailed to the Building Division. The portal becomes useful later for public searches, payment, permit cards, approved documents and contractor inspection scheduling.
This guide turns that unusual workflow into a clear project path. Homeowners can use the simple instructions, while contractors and design professionals can use the detailed document, licensing, code, valuation, use-tax, review and inspection checkpoints.
You will also learn which projects go to Planning or Engineering instead of Building, how to use the public permit search without registering, what Broomfield accepts as a base plan, how long current reviews may take and how to avoid the city’s $150 reinspection or late-cancellation charge.
Choose the Broomfield Permit Action You Need
Use the Homeowner Lane or the Professional Lane
Homeowner or first-time applicant
- Confirm the project needs a Building permit.
- Download the General Permit Application and project checklist.
- Complete the Homeowner Statement when doing any work yourself.
- Prepare a valid site/base plan and floor plan.
- Email one organized package to Building.
- Wait for comments or approval, then pay.
- Keep the permit card and plans on site for inspections.
Contractor, architect, engineer or developer
- Verify Broomfield contractor licensing and trade credentials.
- Coordinate Planning, Engineering, Fire, Health and Stormwater dependencies.
- Confirm the code edition based on permit-issuance date.
- Use complete valuation by trade, including labor and permanent systems.
- Control digital and hard-copy plan requirements.
- Submit engineer reports before rough and final inspections when required.
- Reconcile all sub-permits and Certificate of Occupancy conditions.
Broomfield Permit Route Finder
Select your situation to see the correct agency, official route and first documents to prepare.
Broomfield Building Division Address, Phone Numbers and Service Times
Broomfield Is Both a City and a County—but Not Every Permit Goes to Building
Your task |
Primary Broomfield division |
Important distinction |
|---|---|---|
Building, remodeling, decks, pools, HVAC, roofing, solar or structural work |
Building Division |
Email applications and plans; do not submit the application through Citizen Access. |
Fence installation or replacement |
Planning Division |
Fence permits are not Building Division permits; Planning reviews zoning, height and location. |
Dumpster, roll-off, container, street closure, driveway or public improvements |
Engineering Division |
Engineering handles public-way, utility and container-related permits. |
New commercial construction fire review |
North Metro Fire District |
Submit separately to Fire as well as Broomfield Building. |
Food service or public pool in a commercial project |
Public Health |
Separate Health review may be required. |
New commercial grading, utilities or site work |
Engineering / Stormwater |
Separate Engineering review applies; Stormwater review may apply when disturbance exceeds one acre. |
How to Submit a Broomfield Permit Application Correctly
Choose the project form and required checklist
Start with the General Permit Application unless Broomfield provides a project-specific form such as re-roofing, tenant finish, new single-family or new commercial construction.
Complete the application fields fully
Provide the property, owner, contractor, job contact, construction description, total project valuation and separate valuation for general, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and fire-sprinkler work.
Prepare an accepted base plan and construction plans
For work involving location on a property, use an improvement survey plat, plot plan, plat, site plan, aerial image or another plan/survey accepted by Broomfield. An ILC is no longer accepted as the base plan.
Name files so a reviewer can understand them
Use filenames such as 01-Permit-Application.pdf, 02-Site-Plan.pdf, 03-Floor-Plans.pdf, 04-Structural.pdf and 05-Homeowner-Statement.pdf.
Email the complete package
Send the application and attachments to buildingpermits@broomfield.org. The city states that applications cannot be submitted through the online portal.
Wait for permit entry and plan review
Permit technicians enter the application, and plan analysts approve it or email the applicant with comments. Save the assigned permit number and every message.
Pay only after the permit is ready
Once approved, pay through Citizen Access or at the payment counter. The city then provides the permit card and access to approved documents.
Request all inspections and final approval
The property owner or contractor must schedule required inspections. The permit is not complete merely because it was issued or construction appears finished.
Copy This Broomfield Permit Submission Email
To: buildingpermits@broomfield.org
Subject: New Permit Application – [Property Address] – [Project Type]
What Broomfield Requires for Common Projects
Project |
Primary documents |
Special Broomfield detail |
Current review target |
|---|---|---|---|
Like-for-like A/C, furnace or water-heater replacement |
General application and project information |
A/C valuation must include an electrical value and licensed electrical contractor |
1–3 business days for listed like-for-like work |
Re-roof |
Re-roofing application and roof-slope report |
Roof affidavits may apply to mid-roof or final inspection |
About 1 week |
Basement finish or remodel |
General application, questionnaire and plans |
Engineer report required for an interior structural remodel |
1–2 weeks |
Deck |
Application, deck handout, plans and site plan |
Steel or metal decks require an engineer-stamped report |
2–3 weeks as exterior residential work |
Residential addition |
Application, remodel questionnaire, plans, site plan and engineer report |
Base-plan and property-line information must be complete |
4–5 weeks for first comments |
Garage |
Application, plans and site plan |
Engineer report if attached or larger than 600 square feet |
Confirm with Building |
Retaining wall over 3 feet |
Plans, site plan and engineer-stamped report |
Separate Planning/site constraints may also apply |
Confirm with Building |
Solar PV system |
Plans, site plan and engineer-stamped report |
Solar inspection affidavit may apply |
1–2 weeks |
Swimming pool or spa |
Plans, site plan and engineer-stamped report |
Barrier, electrical and equipment requirements must coordinate |
Confirm with Building |
Fence |
Planning application and site plan |
Planning—not Building—issues the fence permit |
Planning guidance says generally 1–2 working days |
Tenant finish |
Tenant-finish application and submittal requirements |
Coordinate occupancy, fire, accessibility and MEP work |
5–6 weeks for first comments |
New commercial building |
Commercial application, full plans, soils, calculations, energy and utility documents |
Separate Fire, Engineering, Health and Stormwater submissions may apply |
6–7 weeks for first comments |
New house |
Single-family application, submittal requirements, plot/drainage and acknowledgements |
Certificate of Occupancy checklist must be planned from the start |
7–8 weeks for first comments |
Review periods are city goals, not guarantees. Incomplete plans, outside reviews, structural complexity and correction cycles can extend the schedule.
What to Show on Broomfield Plans Before You Email Them
Site or base plan
- Lot dimensions
- Existing buildings
- Proposed construction
- Distances to property lines
- Easements where relevant
- North arrow and address
Floor and construction plans
- Existing and proposed rooms
- Room uses
- Dimensions
- Framing and structural work
- Doors, windows and egress
- Trade systems affected
Professional information
- Engineer stamp where required
- Structural calculations
- Product evaluation reports
- Energy-code forms
- Soils report when applicable
- Special-inspection documents
How to Complete the Broomfield General Permit Application
Application field |
What to enter |
Mistake to avoid |
|---|---|---|
Address of proposed construction |
The physical job-site address, including unit or suite when applicable |
Using only the owner’s mailing address |
Property owner |
Legal owner name, email, phone and mailing address |
Using a tenant or property manager as the legal owner |
Contractor and license |
Legal contractor name, contact details and Broomfield license number |
Listing an unlicensed or differently named business |
Job contact |
Person who can answer review and inspection questions |
Providing an inactive email or office-only number |
Project valuation |
Total value of labor, materials, overhead, profit, equipment and permanent systems |
Entering only material cost |
Trade valuations |
Separate values for general, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and fire sprinkler |
Leaving affected trade values blank |
Property-line distances |
Actual front, left, right and rear distances |
Guessing instead of using a valid plan or survey |
Construction description |
Specific work, size, rooms and systems affected |
Using vague terms such as “remodel” |
Signature |
Owner or authorized agent certification |
Sending an unsigned application |
Broomfield Plan-Review Targets and Homeowner Help Hours
Faster residential reviews
- Like-for-like residential A/C, water heater and furnace: 1–3 business days
- Re-roofing: 1 week
- Standard HVAC/water-heater work: 1–2 weeks
- Window and door: 1–2 weeks
- Solar PV: 1–2 weeks
- Basement finish/remodel: 1–2 weeks
- Residential EV charger: 1–2 weeks
Longer plan reviews
- Exterior residential work: 2–3 weeks
- Sign: 3–4 weeks
- Residential addition: 4–5 weeks
- Commercial EV charger: 2–4 weeks
- Tenant finish: 5–6 weeks
- New commercial building: 6–7 weeks
- New house: 7–8 weeks
Which Building and Electrical Codes Apply?
2024 International Codes
Broomfield adopted the 2024 Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fuel Gas, Existing Building and Fire codes effective April 15, 2026.
Energy and carbon code
The code update includes the Colorado Low Energy and Carbon Code. Residential and commercial energy documents may be required.
Electrical transition
The city currently observes the 2023 NEC and says enforcement of the 2026 NEC begins August 1, 2026. Confirm the code based on permit-issuance date.
What the Broomfield Homeowner Statement Means
When an owner may act as contractor
Broomfield’s form allows a homeowner-occupant to act as general contractor on qualifying new construction, remodeling or repair of the owner’s privately owned residence when the owner is doing the work.
The Homeowner Statement is required whenever the homeowner performs any portion of the project.
Electrical and plumbing limitations
The form says qualifying homeowners may personally perform electrical or plumbing work when the property is not intended for sale or resale, is not rental property occupied by tenants and is not generally open to the public.
Work must remain exposed for required inspections before concealment and again at completion.
How a Contractor Becomes Licensed in Broomfield
License application
Complete and sign Broomfield’s contractor license application.
Insurance certificate
Provide current general liability insurance showing the City and County of Broomfield, One DesCombes Drive, as certificate holder.
State trade credentials
Plumbing and electrical contractors must include current State and Master licenses when applicable.
How Permit Fees, Use Tax and Payment Work
Permit-fee basics
Permit fees are calculated separately for general, electrical, mechanical and plumbing work based on each trade valuation.
- Mobile-home setup: $100 flat fee
- Construction/office trailer: $100
- Demolition: $100
- Temporary stand or kiosk: $100
- Cleanup permit: $100
- Solar removal and replacement: $70
- Graywater permit: $200 plus use tax
Card and counter payments
The payment counter is listed as open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The city accepts cash, check or card and does not accept electronic checks for Building Division payments.
Card payments carry a 2.65% convenience fee with a $1.25 minimum.
Broomfield use-tax example
For contracted work, the city assumes materials equal 50% of total project valuation. The General Permit Application currently shows a Broomfield assessed rate of 4.15%.
$20,000 project × 50% materials = $10,000 materials. $10,000 × 4.15% = $415 Broomfield use tax.
A homeowner performing all work lists the actual total materials cost instead of using the 50% assumption.
How to Schedule, Track and Pass Broomfield Inspections
Automated scheduling
Call 303-438-6376 and press option 1.
Enter the permit number using numerals only and the 3-digit inspection code shown next to the required inspection on the permit card.
Scheduling cutoff
Requests must be received before 11:00 PM the day before the requested business day. Next-day availability is not guaranteed.
The automated line offers up to four business-day choices.
Day-of timing
Inspection arrival can occur between about 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM.
Check the live Daily Inspection List or call option 5 between 8:00 and 8:30 AM for a more precise window.
Inspection action |
Exact practical rule |
What happens if missed |
|---|---|---|
Find the correct inspection code |
Use the 3-digit code beside the inspection on the permit card |
An unlisted inspection cannot be scheduled; call option 5 if it appears missing |
Prepare the site |
Permit card and approved plan set must be on site; work must be ready |
A $150 reinspection fee may be assessed |
Cancel before the inspector route is set |
Call option 5 before 8:30 AM for a same-day cancellation |
Cancellations after 8:30 AM may be charged $150 |
Check the inspector route |
Use the Daily Inspection List; completed inspections disappear as it refreshes |
Do not assume a fixed appointment time |
Engineer inspection |
Email the original signed and sealed report before rough and final inspections are scheduled |
The requested inspection may be blocked |
Weather cancellation |
Reschedule if the city cancels because of closure or delayed opening |
Inspections are not automatically rolled to the next day |
Smoke and Carbon-Monoxide Alarms May Be Checked
Broomfield says inspections for new houses, townhomes, apartments, interior alterations and additions include verification of smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms. Smoke alarms are also required in connection with water-heater, furnace or air-conditioning work.
The city’s guidance identifies smoke alarms in bedrooms, outside bedrooms within 15 feet and on each level of the home. Use the current city handout for exact placement and interconnection requirements.
What Common Broomfield Permit Statuses Mean
How to Search Broomfield Permits Without Creating an Account
Open Citizen Access
Use the city’s public permit search link. Do not register just to search.
Select Public Access in the side menu
The city specifically instructs general users to choose Public Access. Registration is reserved for contractors who need online inspection scheduling.
Search by permit number first
Use the BP permit number when available. Otherwise, enter the property address or other available search field.
Open the record and review documents
Check permit type, status, valuation, inspections, contractor information and final result. A search result alone does not prove closure.
Request older records when necessary
Broomfield says Building Division reports are available online, while reports older than three years may require a public-records request.
Do Not Send a Fence Permit to the Building Division
Fence permit basics
Planning processes fence permits. Broomfield guidance says permits are required for new fences, replacements and relocations. The residential FAQ also identifies permits for fences over 30 inches and certain structural repairs or replacements.
Submit the fence application and site plan to PlanningApps@broomfield.org.
What the site plan should show
- Property address
- Proposed fence location
- Material and color
- Fence height
- Length
- Property lines and site features
New Commercial Construction Requires Separate Agency Coordination
Agency or document |
When it applies |
Action |
|---|---|---|
North Metro Fire Rescue District |
New commercial construction and applicable fire systems |
Submit separately to Fire |
Broomfield Engineering |
Grading, utilities, civil work and related permits |
Submit separate engineering plans and permits |
Broomfield Public Health |
Food service or public pool |
Submit Health plans separately |
Stormwater |
Site disturbance over one acre |
Complete separate Stormwater requirements |
Water/sewer license |
New or changed nonresidential service |
Provide usage estimates, meter, sewer tap and fire-line information |
Hard-copy plans |
Current new-commercial submittal requirements |
Provide the required stamped hard copy plus electronic documents |
Energy forms |
2024 code / Low Energy and Carbon Code projects |
Submit forms not already contained in the main plan set |
How to Resolve an Open or Unfinished Broomfield Permit
Collect the permit history
- BP permit number
- Application and approved scope
- Approved plans
- Contractor records
- Inspection history
- Engineer reports
Identify what remains
- Missing inspection
- Disapproved inspection
- Unpaid reinspection fee
- Open trade permit
- Missing engineer letter
- Certificate of Occupancy item
Ask Building for the remedy
- Can the current permit be completed?
- Are updated plans required?
- Must the contractor change?
- Which inspections are still valid?
- Is a new permit needed?
- Which final document closes the record?
Fix Common Broomfield Permit and Inspection Problems
Problem |
Likely reason |
Practical action |
|---|---|---|
I submitted through the portal but no permit exists |
The portal does not accept building-permit applications |
Download the correct form and email the complete package to buildingpermits@broomfield.org |
No response to my email |
Large, incomplete or unclear package |
Follow up with the address and project in the subject line; call option 5 without sending duplicate applications |
My site plan was rejected |
An ILC or incomplete base plan was submitted |
Replace it with an accepted plot/site/survey document showing project location and property lines |
Public search asks me to register |
Wrong portal option selected |
Choose Public Access; general search users should not create an account |
Inspection is not listed |
The inspection is not on the permit card |
Call 303-438-6370 option 5 instead of selecting a different code |
No inspection dates are available |
The four-day automated schedule is full |
Call option 5 for assistance |
Inspection failed because plans were missing |
Permit card or approved plans were not on site |
Prepare the required job-site documents and pay any assessed $150 fee before rescheduling |
I must cancel today |
The site is not ready |
Call option 5 before 8:30 AM to avoid the late-cancellation charge |
Contractor does not appear in Broomfield |
License or online account is incomplete |
Email the license application, insurance and state/master credentials to contractorlicense@broomfield.org |
Old permit delays a sale |
Final inspection, sub-permit or C/O remains open |
Search the record and request a written list of closeout requirements from Building |
What to Say When You Contact Broomfield Building
“I am planning [exact work] at [address]. The project will affect [structure/electrical/plumbing/HVAC]. Can you confirm the application, project checklist, site-plan type, engineer documents and separate Planning or Engineering approvals required?”
“I emailed a permit package on [date] for [address and project]. Can you confirm receipt and whether a permit number or missing-document notice has been issued?”
“Attached are revisions for permit [BP number]. The response list addresses each review comment and identifies the revised sheet, detail and date. Please confirm the revision was attached to the existing permit.”
“Permit [numeric number] does not list inspection code [type], or the automated system has no available dates. Can you confirm the required inspection and help schedule it?”
“Permit [BP number] at [address] is not final. Can you identify the missing inspection, fee, engineer report, trade permit or occupancy item required to close it?”
“Attached are the signed license application, general liability certificate naming the City and County of Broomfield as certificate holder, and applicable State and Master licenses. Please advise when the license and online account are active.”
Do Not Consider the Broomfield Permit Complete Until These Items Are Confirmed
- Correct Broomfield division identified
- Correct application downloaded
- Homeowner Statement completed if needed
- Accepted base plan prepared
- All trade valuations included
- Contractor license verified
- Complete package emailed
- Permit number saved
- Every review comment answered
- Fees and use tax paid
- Permit card printed
- Approved plans on site
- Correct inspection codes used
- Engineer reports submitted
- All trade finals passed
- Certificate of Occupancy obtained if required
- Permit shows final or closed
- Owner saves final records
Broomfield Building Division Location
Building Division: 303-438-6370, option 5.
Payment processing: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. Call before visiting for a plan-review consultation.
Open the Correct Broomfield Building Resource
Broomfield Building Permit, Search and Inspection FAQs
Where do I submit a Broomfield building permit application?
Email permit applications, plans, revisions and affidavits to buildingpermits@broomfield.org. Broomfield states that building-permit applications cannot be submitted through the Citizen Access portal.
What is the Broomfield Building Division phone number?
Call 303-438-6370 and use option 5 for permit, plan-review and inspection assistance. The automated inspection line is 303-438-6376, option 1.
How do I search Broomfield building permits?
Open Citizen Access, select Public Access in the side menu and search by address or permit number. General public-search users should not register for an account; registration is intended for contractors scheduling inspections online.
How do I schedule a Broomfield inspection?
Call 303-438-6376, press option 1 and enter the permit number using numerals only and the 3-digit inspection code shown on the permit card. Requests must be received before 11:00 PM for the following business day, but next-day service is not guaranteed.
What must be at the job site for an inspection?
The permit card and an approved plan set must be on site, the requested work must be complete and accessible, and work that requires inspection must remain visible. A $150 reinspection fee may be assessed when the site is not ready.
How long does a Broomfield permit review take?
Current city goals range from 1–3 business days for listed like-for-like residential replacements to 7–8 weeks for a new house. Re-roofing is listed at about one week, basement finish at 1–2 weeks, exterior residential work at 2–3 weeks and tenant finish at 5–6 weeks. These are goals, not guarantees.
Can I use an Improvement Location Certificate for my permit site plan?
No. Broomfield states that ILCs have not been accepted as base plans since November 1, 2025. Accepted alternatives include improvement survey plats, plot plans, plats, site plans, aerial photos and other accepted plans or surveys.
Who issues fence permits in Broomfield?
The Planning Division processes fence permits. Submit the fence application and site plan to Planning rather than the Building Division and verify zoning, height, easements, PUD standards and corner-lot sight restrictions.
How is Broomfield building use tax calculated?
For contracted work, Broomfield assumes materials equal 50% of total project valuation and applies the current city use-tax rate. The General Permit Application currently illustrates a 4.15% rate: a $20,000 project results in $10,000 assumed materials and $415 of Broomfield use tax.
How do I close an old Broomfield permit?
Search the permit record, identify missing inspections, unpaid reinspection charges, engineer reports, open trade permits or Certificate of Occupancy items, and call Building at 303-438-6370 option 5 for the current closeout requirements.
Independent Guide and Official-Action Notice
Building-Department.org is an independent informational website and is not the City and County of Broomfield. Applications, payments, inspections, approvals, code interpretations, licenses and enforcement decisions must be handled by Broomfield or the responsible official agency.
This guide was refreshed using current City and County of Broomfield Building, Planning, Engineering, payment, inspection, fee, code and public-record resources on July 21, 2026.
Code editions, review targets, forms, fees, tax rates, contacts and inspection procedures can change. Confirm time-sensitive details before filing, paying, ordering plans or starting construction.
Khushboo Bobade is a public records researcher and editorial writer specializing in government service documentation and construction permit systems.
Her research focuses on explaining building permits, inspection procedures, zoning regulations, and public permit records maintained by local government building departments across the United States.
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Check Permit Type, Estimate Fees, Prepare Inspections and Find Official Building Department Links
Use this free tool before applying for a building permit, booking an inspection, checking zoning rules, or searching permit records. It helps homeowners, contractors, landlords, buyers, and business owners understand the next step before visiting the official building department portal.
What building department task do you need help with?
Choose your goal. The tool will suggest the right next step, what to prepare, and which official page to check.
Before starting work, check whether your project needs building, zoning, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, right-of-way, or HOA approval.
Many portals require contractor registration, license details, insurance, plans, owner authorization, and inspection scheduling access.
Building Permit Type Finder
Select the project type to understand which permits or reviews are commonly required. Always confirm with the official local building department.
Permit Fee Estimate Calculator
Estimate a rough permit fee using project value and common percentage-based review assumptions. Local minimum fees, technology fees, impact fees, reinspection fees, and trade fees can change the final amount.
Inspection Readiness Checklist
Use this before scheduling framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roofing, final, or certificate-related inspections.
Zoning and Setback Pre-check
Use this before applying for a permit when your project may affect land use, setbacks, lot coverage, height, parking, signs, fences, accessory structures, or business use.
Plan Review Timeline Estimator
Estimate how complex your review may be. Local staffing, incomplete plans, corrections, holidays, fire review, zoning review, and outside agency review can change timing.
Permit Records Search Helper
Use this if you are trying to find old permits, inspection history, certificate of occupancy details, open permits, or code-related records.
Official Building Department Resource Finder
Enter city/county and state to create safe searches for official permit portals, inspection scheduling, building codes, zoning maps, forms, fees, and contact pages.
Building Department vs Planning/Zoning
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- Planning/Zoning: land use, setbacks, height, lot coverage, signs, parking, variances.
Best sitewide placement
Place this tool after the first main guide section or before FAQs. It turns a normal article into a practical permit-preparation page.
Important note
This tool gives educational guidance only. Final permit requirements, fees, inspections, forms, and deadlines must be confirmed with the official local building department.