Contractor Licensing and Building Permits

Any contractor performing in a business involving the building, construction, alteration, remodeling, repairing, equipping, moving, or wrecking of buildings and other structures shall be licensed as a contractor (B.M.C Chapter 15-32).

New License

Are you a new contractor to Broomfield? Email us at contractorlicense@broomfield.org with these documents:

  1. Completed and signed License Application.
  2. Current Certificate of General Liability Insurance showing the City and County of Broomfield as the certificate holder with our address One Descombes Drive, Broomfield, CO 80020. 
  3. If you are a Plumbing or Electrical Contractor, include copies of your current State and Master Licenses as well. 

We will process your license and set up an online account for you.

Renewals

License Renewals can be processed online. Please read our Renewal Instructions for contractors. You may also email your License Application (required for new licenses and renewals), your General Liability Insurance Certificate, and your State and Master licenses (if applicable) to contractorlicense@broomfield.org.

Building Permits

Review the Submittal Requirements for most permit applications. 

Base Plan Requirements for Permit Reviews of Buildings & Structures

Note: New Commercial Construction permits require separate submittals to North Metro Fire District and the Engineering Division.

All permit application documents, revisions, affidavits, and general questions must be emailed to buildingpermits@broomfield.org. Permits cannot be submitted using the Online Portal.

First reading for City Council will be in January 27, 2026 and second reading in February 24, 2026. The 2024 Building Code update will include all the 2024 ICC code and the Colorado Low Energy Carbon Code. Proposed effective date for all permits issued beginning April 15, 2026. Please visit the State of Colorado Website for the State's Final Energy Code Board Code Report, the Final MLECC Amendment Package with Code Insights and the Final MLECC Amendment Package. Visit Broomfield Voice for more information. 

2024 Code Significant Changes Handout    Commercial Energy Code Summary for the LECC   Residential Energy Code Summary for the LECC

2024 Code requirements for Structural Design.

BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY ALL NEW COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, COMMERCIAL ADDITIONS, COMMERCIAL TENANT FINISHES/IMPROVEMENTS, AND MULTIFAMILY PROJECTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE DESIGNED TO THE 2024 CODE PACKAGE INCLUDING THE COLORADO LOW ENERGY AND CARBON CODE.  

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY ALL RESIDENTIAL NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS, DETACHED AND ATTACHED, ADDITIONS AND REMODELS ARE REQUIRED TO BE DESIGNED TO THE 2024 CODE PACKAGE INCLUDING THE COLORADO LOW ENERGY AND CARBON CODE. 

NEW - Building Materials Pick Up Program

The City and County of Broomfield's Sustainability Division, in collaboration with Resource Central, is initiating a public outreach campaign. This campaign aims to raise awareness of Resource Central's new curbside pickup program, which offers Broomfield residents (homeowners and contractors alike) a free service to donate unwanted new or used building materials.

Residents may request a free Thursday pickup at ResourceCentral.org or deliver donations directly to Resource Central at 6400 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder, CO 80303, Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Approximately 25% of Colorado's solid waste is made up of construction and demolition materials. This program helps the City and County of Broomfield achieve its zero-waste goals by diverting these materials from landfills, offering the community a convenient and sustainable choice.

Permit Application Process


The permit application process starts with the submitted application to buildingpermits@broomfield.org. The permit technicians will enter the permit and the plan reviewers will approve it or reach out to the applicant via email. Upon approval, the payment is required for the permit to be issued and all inspections need to be scheduled by the property owner or contractor for the permit to be finalized,

Online Portal

Contractors can use our Online Portal Guide for instructions on how to access their permits and licenses.