Permit Guidance
Pulling a Permit
A building permit must be pulled through our permit portal, Community Core, through the Town's Building Department, which is operated by SAFEbuilt. All permit applications and submittals must be submitted electronically through Community Core. Please review the Contractor Licensing page for more information on registration and licensing.
Applying for a Permit (Contractors): Contactors who are looking to pull a permit and are licensed in the Town of Superior, login to Community Core here.
Community Member Registration: For community members looking to apply for a permit, please register by visiting Community Core. Once there, click on the "Apply for a Permit" button and answer "No" to the prompt asking for an account. Next, enter the email in which you would like to receive messages from Community Core. Lastly, the Building Department will send a follow-up email, prompting users to enter more personal information. After that, users will be able to apply for a permit.
Applying for a Permit (Community Member): For community members with an account, please visit Community Core to apply for a permit.
Plan review fees must be paid prior to any reviews to commence on your project.
Paying all Building Permit fees for your project does not constitute the right to work as a Building Permit is required to do any work on your construction project. The approval of Building Department, Planning and Zoning, Public Works, and Fire Prevention must be completed before a permit will be issued. You and/or your contractor will receive an email with the permit once all reviews have been completed.
A Permit is Required for:
- Roof replacements or repairs -- Supplemental Roof Information
- Insulation installation (see "Permits for Insulation Replacement" section below)
- Decks
- Fences
- Additions
- Retaining walls over 4 ft. tall
- Installation of water heaters (expansion tank required if backflow is on system)
- Air conditioners, furnaces, and heat pumps
- All types of remodels including basement finishes
- Structural repairs
- Replacement of windows
- Detached accessory structures greater than 200 sq. ft.
- Other - this list may not include every type of project for which a permit is necessary. Contact the Permitting and Inspections for more information.
If you are not sure you need a permit, please contact the Building Department by phone at 303-381-2028.
Building Permit Resources
Permit Review Review Periods
- Commercial - 15 business days
- Residential - 10 business days
- Resubmittal - 5 business days
Note: Period starts when an application is complete and fees are paid. This period restarts if one or more review determines resubmittal is required. Also, Fire District reviews are separate from the Town’s jurisdiction and timelines may differ. Periods are targets only and may be delayed for complex projects or due to lack of staff capacity.
Fire Safety
New Residential Construction
The plan review application below from Mountain View Fire Protection District is required with each sprinkler submittal for each residential unit/riser application, including modular homes.
Mountain View Fire Protection District Application for Plan Review(PDF, 138KB)
Commercial Construction
Mountain View Fire Protection District requires that commercial plans be submitted with the plan review application below and need to have building plans reviewed in addition to the separate submittals for the fire alarm, sprinkler and, if applicable, kitchen hood and hood suppression system. For Tenant improvements to commercial spaces, a plan review and final inspection are required.
Mountain View Fire Protection District Application for Plan Review(PDF, 138KB)
Building Permit Fees
- Based on Project Valuation
- Fee Breakdown:
| Fee Type |
Fee Calculation |
| Building Permit Fee |
Based on fee schedule (see Finance Department webpage) |
| Plan Review Fee |
65% of Building Permit Fee (in addition to Building Permit Fee) |
| Town Use Tax |
3.775% (2025) of 50% of total project valuation* |
| County Use Tax |
1.335% (2026) of 50% of total project valuation* |
| *Materials cost assumed to be 50% of the total valuation. |