Once the design is complete and before construction can begin, permit application with a plan review is required to obtain a permit. Commerce City issues building permits for new and alterations to existing commercial and residential buildings and structures. The information below will assist in applying for a permit, updating contractor's licenses and ensuring quick and efficient plan reviews. 

Contractor Licensing

ICC Test Exam Codes

Fee

License Type

Construction Limitations

Required

Testing

Required Documents

$200

A

None

General Building Contractor (A)

Proof of ICC exam or reciprocal license.

$135

B

Structures up to Three Stories

Building

Contractor (B)

Proof of ICC exam or reciprocal license

$100

C

New and Improvements to One- and Two-Family Dwellings

Residential

Building Contractor (C)

Proof of ICC exam or reciprocal license

$95

Mechanical

Mechanical Work

Residential/

Commercial

Master

Mechanical

Proof of ICC exam or reciprocal license

$0

Electrical

Electrical

Work

N/A

Colorado State and Master licenses

$0

Plumbing

Plumbing

Work

N/A

Colorado State and Master licenses

$95

Roofing

Roofing Work

Residential/

Commercial

Roofing Contractor

/Subcontractor

Proof of ICC exam or reciprocal license

$95

Specialty

All other work

N/A

N/A
 

REQUIRED DOCUMENT-General insurance liability certification for a minimum of $300,000 with Commerce City listed as the certificate holder

Reciprocal licenses include Denver, Aurora, Pikes Peak, Arvada & other jurisdictions with matching qualifications may be allowed as proof of testing.

Right-of-Way/Excavation license (Please contact Public Works 303 289-8150)

Step 1) Project Design