Denver's Sidewalk Program
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Building, Widening and Repairing the Sidewalk Network
Every traveler is a pedestrian at some point in their journey. Sidewalks are basic infrastructure and are crucial in creating an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city. A complete and well-maintained citywide sidewalk networks ensures that everyone in every neighborhood can move about Denver comfortably and safely.
In 2025, Denver’s sidewalk network includes 3,140 miles of existing sidewalk and an additional 318 miles of missing sidewalk. More than 40 percent of the network needs completion, widening, or repair. We're about to fix that!
Denver has launched Denver's Sidewalk Program and is developing a Sidewalk Implementation Plan (SIP) to repair damaged sidewalks, widen sidewalks that are deficient, and build new sidewalks where they're missing.
Walkable neighborhoods with good sidewalks are the foundation of a complete transportation system. Building, widening, and repairing the sidewalk network will make Denver more equitable, safer and connect everyone to all the amazing amenities that make our city special.
Once fully built out, Denver's sidewalk network will be approximately 3,458 miles - about the distance from Denver to New York City and back again!
Sidewalk Fee
How is the fee calculated?
In 2026, the annual flat fee is set at $150/year. The fee is included on bi-annual stormwater bills, with half of the annual flat fee assessed the first half of the year, and the second half of the sidewalk fee assessed the second half of the year.
Property owners with more than 230 linear feet of frontage that abuts the public right-of-way will pay the $150 base rate and an impact fee of $3.50 for every foot of frontage over 230 feet.
At locations where sidewalks don't currently exist, property owners will pay either the flat fee or flat fee with impact fee, based on the length of frontage to the public right-of-way.
Use our fee lookup tool to find your address and property frontage to confirm your 2026 sidewalk fee. If you have questions about your 2026 fee, please contact the DOTI Utility Billing Team at wmdcustomerservice@denvergov.org.
Affordability Rebates
Denver's Sidewalk Program provides a way for property owners to apply for an instant rebate on their sidewalk fee based on income and household size. Property owners already receiving the instant rebate for solid waste management services will automatically receive the sidewalk rebate as well and need not re-apply.
Learn more and apply for an instant rebate
Submit billing and rebate questions to wmdcustomerservice@denvergov.org.
Sidewalk Implementation Plan
The City and County of Denver is currently developing the first Sidewalk Implementation Plan that will be our roadmap for building missing sidewalks, widening deficient sidewalks, and repairing damaged sidewalks. The Sidewalk Implementation Plan will answer the questions of where, when, and how Denver’s Sidewalk Program will build a complete sidewalk network for all Denverites.
The purpose of the plan is to:
- Create a prioritization framework for delivering sidewalks consistent with citywide goals.
- Create work plans for sidewalk construction, reconstruction, and repair across the city with a more detailed focus on what will be constructed in the next 6 years.
- Establish a long-term road map for a successful program that delivers new and improved sidewalks to Denver into the future.
During this planning effort, DOTI will seek community input on various aspects of the program.
Learn more about the Sidewalk Implementation Plan
Review the State of the System Report and Survey
Reporting major sidewalk damage
Denver's Sidewalk Program provides for spot repair improvements on a priority basis. Residents can report major sidewalk damage online.
Examples of major sidewalk damage include:
- adjoining sections of sidewalk with an elevation difference greater than one inch
- adjoining sections of sidewalk with gaps greater than one inch
- extensive raveling and major breaking
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these FAQs below answer your question?
If not, submit billing and rebate questions to wmdcustomerservice@denvergov.org.
Submit other sidewalk questions to sidewalks@denvergov.org.
My sidewalk is in good condition. Am I required to pay the fee?
Yes, the service fee applies to all property owners in Denver, including those with existing sidewalks in good condition because everyone has access to the sidewalk network.
I don't have a sidewalk/I live on a private street where we maintain our own sidewalks/I live on an internal property with no frontage. Am I required to pay the fee?
Yes, the fee applies to all property owners in Denver. All property owners contribute to provide access to a complete and well-maintained sidewalk network in Denver.
Properties that don't currently have a sidewalk will either pay a $150 annual flat fee, or a flat fee with impact fee, based on the linear frontage that abuts the public right of way.
Properties with frontage that's private property (not public right-of-way) or no additional frontage will pay the $150 flat fee.
My sidewalk was repaired a few years ago as part of the Neighborhood Sidewalk Repair Program, am I required to pay the fee?
Yes, payment of the sidewalk fee is still required. All property owners contribute to provide access to a complete, safe, and well-maintained sidewalk network in Denver.
What if my sidewalk has major damage?
Click here to report major damage to an existing sidewalk (note that a photo will be required). Our team will triage and inspect those reports, closing off any area that poses imminent danger and creating a plan to treat the issue.
Sidewalk issues reported to us that meet the following criteria will be placed on a spot repair program:
Adjoining sections of sidewalk with an elevation difference greater than one inch
Adjoining sections of sidewalk with gaps greater than one inch
Extensive raveling and major breaking
Sidewalks with major damage that have been reported to DOTI and that have been inspected and meet this criteria can be viewed on this map.
What if a tree has damaged my sidewalk?
Sidewalk damage caused by trees is complicated to correct because disturbing tree roots can weaken or kill trees. Spot repair requests involving trees may require greater time to consult with forestry experts and contractors with experience in dealing with these issues, and in some cases will not be addressed through spot repair as the location needs additional design work prior to construction.
If I make repairs on my own, will the city reimburse me?
No. Private funds used to build or repair sidewalks will not be reimbursed.
How is my bill calculated?
Property owners with 230 linear feet or less of frontage to the public right-of-way will pay a $150 annual flat fee. This flat fee applies to about 96% of all property owners in Denver and about 99% of single-family homes in Denver.
Properties with more than 230 linear feet of frontage abutting public right-of-way will pay the $150 flat fee and an additional "impact fee" of $3.50 for every foot over 230 linear feet.
How are you determining sidewalk lengths to determine who pays the impact fee?
DOTI uses the Assessor's Office data and a GIS application to separate parcel polygons into individual line segments. For each of these segments, GIS tools are used to determine length and whether it is along a public right-of-way. For each account, the lengths of all segments along a public right-of-way are summed to calculate frontage. If the total frontage abutting the public right-of-way is greater than 230 linear feet, the impact fee for the account will be calculated as the total frontage minus 230 times $3.50.
Do nonprofit organizations get an exemption or reduction in the sidewalk fee?
No, nonprofit organizations are not exempt from the sidewalk fee and do not receive any reductions. All property owners contribute to provide access to a complete and well-maintained sidewalk network in Denver.
I anticipate difficulty paying my annual Sidewalk Fee due to my financial situation. What options do I have?
All property owners are responsible for the service charge. An instant rebate is available for households with an income at or below 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI)
For context, in 2025, 60% AMI for a two-person household is $67,260 (a full table of AMI limits can be found here(PDF, 239KB)). For more information on applying for an instant Sidewalk Fee rebate, visit www.denvergov.org/dotirebates. Note that instant rebates are not available for non-profits, governmental organizations, or group accounts.
I have an HOA. Would my HOA receive this bill?
If your HOA receives your semi-annual stormwater bill, then your HOA will receive the sidewalk bill as well. Please check with your homeowners’ association to confirm and discuss with them how they are splitting this cost among everyone within your HOA.
Will the city build or fix sidewalks within our HOA, BID or GID, and will they match our standards?
If sidewalks are within the public right-of-way, the city is responsible for building, repairing, and maintaining them according to city standard, but not to other criteria that may exist within a Home Owner Association (HOA), Business Improvement District (BID), or General Improvement District (GID). Sidewalks along private roads within your HOA are not included in the sidewalk fee frontage calculations and therefore the city is not responsible for building or maintaining them.
What if our HOA, BID or GID already assess a fee for sidewalk maintenance?
Even if your Home Owner Association (HOA), Business Improvement District (BID), or General Improvement District (GID) already charge a sidewalk maintenance fee, properties are still responsible for paying the city's Sidewalk Fee, which covers sidewalks along the public right-of-way. Please contact your association or district for more information about their separate sidewalk plans for private roads.
What happens if I do not pay?
The Denver Revised Municipal Code authorizes the city to place a lien on properties that are delinquent in the payment of fees.
When will my sidewalk be fixed or installed?
DOTI does not currently have a timeline for when specific segments of sidewalk will be installed or fixed as part of the new sidewalk program.
The city is currently developing a Sidewalk Implementation Plan as required by the ordinance, which will include an initial investment plan. The Plan will detail the path forward for building and upgrading sidewalks across the city in both the short term and the long term. Learn more about the Sidewalk Implementation Plan and opportunities to get involved: https://denvergov.org/sip.
Am I required to shovel/clear my sidewalk of snow?
Yes. Ordinance 307 does not relieve property owners of the snow clearing responsibility.
What is Denver doing to keep sidewalks clear and make parking shared bikes and scooters easier?
Denver is working withs hared bike and scooter operators to make parking easier and keep sidewalks clear. We’re adding more designated parking corrals across the city so riders have convenient, dedicated spots to leave vehicles. New tools will help confirm proper parking and provide reminders to riders, along with education on how to park responsibly. Beginning in 2026, there will also be fines for repeated poor parking. Mis-parked scooters and bikes can be reported to 311.
What is the city's plan for repairing or widening areas with flagstone sidewalk?
At this time, the city will not be repairing or widening flagstone sidewalks. The program will document existing flagstone, evaluate cost to reset existing flagstone, and develop guidance that balances existing neighborhood character, accessibility, cost, and feasibility. The Sidewalk Implementation Plan will develop strategies and approaches to preserve flagstone sidewalks.
Will the city require additional right-of-way to build a sidewalk?
The city will work to minimize the need to acquire private property to build sidewalks by exploring its options on a site-specific basis. In cases where a sidewalk cannot be built to meet minimum city standards within the existing public right-of-way, we will need to acquire a small amount of private property. In these instances, the city is required to pay the property owner fair market value for the land needed for the sidewalk.
Am I required to build a sidewalk or make sidewalk improvements as part of a city permitted project?
The Denver Revised Municipal Code does not change any existing requirements for developers or individuals to improve sidewalks adjacent to their property as a condition of development of redevelopment.