Contractor Licensing

The Town of Superior will begin licensing contractors on October 13, 2025. For permits that were opened before this date, contractor licensing is not required. Below is a step-by-step guide on the new process and what documents are required for licensing. 

First, contractors must have or must set-up an account in Community Core.

  • For those without an account, register for an account in Community Core. Users will first be prompted to provide an email that will be attached to the account. This email will be the primary contact in the account. The Building Department will then approve the request and an email will be sent out to the primary contact, prompting them to fill out the appropriate contact information. Following registration and account set-up, users will then have the ability to apply for a license. Additionally, other users can be added to the account, once said account is set-up. Please see next bullet-point for information on applying for a license.
  • For those with an account, log into Community Core and navigate to the 'Apply for a License' button. Users will then be prompted to select the jurisdiction in which they are applying for a license, in this case Superior. Then, select the appropriate contractor license for the work that will be done in Superior. Afterwards, users will be prompted to submit the required documents for the license they are applying for. For more information on required documents, see section below.

Depending on the type of license, the required documents for submittal will vary.

  • For contractors applying for a Class A General Contractor, Class B Building Contractor, or Class C Residential Contractor: Upload active ICC Certification and Certificate of Insurance.
  • For contractors applying for an Electrical Contractor or Plumbing Contractor: Upload active State and Master Licenses and Certificate of Insurance.
  • For contractors applying for a Mechanical Contractor: Upload active ICC Certification, proof of license in two (2) surrounding jurisdictions, and Certificate of Insurance.
  • For contractors applying for a Specialty License: Upload Certificate of Good Standing from Colorado Secretary of State and Certificate of Insurance.
    • The following work falls under a Specialty License: Concrete, Decks, Demolition, Doors/Windows, Fencing, Foundations, Low-Voltage Electrical, Pools/Hot Tubs, Roofs, Siding, Solar, Sprinklers.

After an application for a license has been submitted with the required documents, the Building Department will review the submittal. If there are no changes, updates, etc. needed, an invoice will be emailed to the contact listed in Community Core.

This invoice is confirmation that the license has been approved, but not issued. Included in the invoice will be the licensing/registration fee. This payment can be made in person at Superior Town Hall, located at 124 E Coal Creek Drive, Superior, Colorado 80027, or can be paid over the phone by card at (303) 499-3675 ext. 100. After the licensing/registration fee has been paid, the Building Department will then issue the contractor license.

Contractor Licensing/Registration Fee Breakdown:

  • Initial/First Time Fee: $200
  • Renewal of License, Not Expired: $100
  • Renewal of License, Expired: $200

On December 31st of every year, all Contractor Licenses will expire. An email will be sent out two (2) months in advance and another email one (1) month in advance, reminding contractors to renew their licenses before the deadline (December 31st). Licenses that are not renewed prior to this deadline will expire. The Renewal of License cost is based on this deadline and outlined in the Contractor Licensing/Registration Fee Breakdown.

For questions or concerns about Contractor Licensing in the Town of Superior, please contact superiorinspections@safebuilt.com.

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