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Community Planning and Development

At Community Planning and Development, we work with Denver’s communities to help guide the city’s growth, enhancement and preservation. Our staff prepares city plans and land use regulations as well as reviews, permits, and inspects development applications -- with the objective of ensuring that future construction meets the community-led regulations laid out in Denver's zoning codes and the rigorous standards of the city's building, fire, and energy codes.

City Planning

Making Denver an inclusive, connected, healthy city for its people now and in the future is the overarching vision that guides all planning efforts — whether they cover a small area, such as a transit station or neighborhood, or the entire city.

Welcome to E-permits

Use Denver's online permitting and licensing system.

Do business with us online

Instructions for using our online services during COVID-19, including how to submit permit applications and files electronically or check review times.

Denver Building and Fire Code

View Denver's Building and Fire Code, code policies, guides and more.

Denver Zoning Code

View and download the Denver Zoning Code, the older Former Chapter 59 zoning code, and related zoning code interpretations.

Zoning Permits

Learn how to apply for zoning permits and related services.

Landmark Preservation

Denver's Landmark Preservation oversees the designation, reuse, and maintenance of individual landmarks and historic districts.

Contractor Licensing in Denver

Information on contractor licensing and supervisor certificates for construction, trades, and right-of-way work in Denver.

Contact us

Make an appointment to visit in person, find phone and email contacts for divisions and staff, or make a public records request.

Boards and Commissions

Find information for the Denver Planning Board, Landmark Preservation Commission, appeal boards, design review boards, and more.

News and Events

Stay up-to-date on our latest press releases, newsletters, upcoming events and changes to codes and policies.

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Development Services
Residential and commercial permitting information

Neighborhood Inspections

Still can't find what you're looking for? Email CPDCommunications@denvergov.org. We are happy to help.

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Latest News

Mayor Hancock Submits 2023 Budget Proposal

Published on September 14, 2022

Mayor Michael B. Hancock today submitted his 2023 budget proposal to City Council, a fiscally sound and responsible plan rooted in equity and inclusion that will support our city’s continued recovery while also investing in programs and services that will have generational impacts.

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Nominations now open for Mayor Hancock’s final Mayor’s Design Awards

Published on June 08, 2022

Mayor Michael B. Hancock and Denver Community Planning and Development Department are seeking nominations for the 2022 Mayor’s Design Awards.

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Denver Passes Pivotal Measure to Expand Housing Affordability

Published on June 06, 2022

On June 6, City Council voted to approve the “Expanding Housing Affordability” policy, a joint effort of Mayor Hancock’s Department of Community Planning and Development and Department of Housing Stability in collaboration with City Council, residents, businesses, housing developers and others, to increase access to affordable housing across Denver.

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Upcoming Events

Downtown Design Advisory Board Meeting

11 Oct 2022 Regular meeting of Downtown Design Advisory Board.

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Near Southeast Area Steering Committee Meeting

12 Oct 2022 Meeting of the steering committee for Near Southeast Area Plan, covering the neighborhoods of Washington Virginia Vale, Virginia Village, Indian Creek, Goldsmith and the area of University Hills north of Yale Avenue

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West Area Plan Steering Committee Meeting

18 Oct 2022 Regular meeting of the community steering committee for the West Area Plan, covering Barnum, Barnum West, Sun Valley, West Colfax, Valverde, and Villa Park.

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