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Centennial permit search: look up, apply and check a permit

The Building Division of Centennial handles building permits through the Self-Service Portal for public record searches. Residential reroofs, excluding commercial or multi-family projects, appear among one-stop permits with a one-business-day timeframe; the general building permit process lists approximately 5-20 business days for review. Search permits on the Self-Service Portal

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Sources read: 2026-11-06Updated 2026-11-06

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Centennial permits at a glance

  • Allow 24 hours for check-in review.Check-in review · City of CentennialBuilding Division – City of Centennial, City of Centennial, read 2026-11-06
  • One business day for the listed one-stop categories, including residential reroofs other than commercial or multi-family.One-stop permits · City of CentennialBuilding Permit Review Schedule – City of Centennial, City of Centennial, read 2026-11-06
  • 180 days; stated at the start-work step.Permit active period · City of CentennialBuilding Division – City of Centennial, City of Centennial, read 2026-11-06
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What permits does Centennial require?

The Building Division of Centennial describes a building permit requirement for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, demolition and changes in occupancy. The department also names electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing work in its published rule. Source: Building Division, read 2026-11-06.

You will need a building permit if your project involves constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, demolishing, or changing the occupancy of a building or structure. Additionally, a permit is required for any work on electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems. Additional information may be found in the 2021 International Residential Code R105.

Source: Building Division – City of Centennial, read 2026-11-06

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Centennial permit timings and validity

Check-in review · City of CentennialAllow 24 hours for check-in review.Building Division – City of Centennial, City of Centennial, read 2026-11-06
One-stop permits · City of CentennialOne business day for the listed one-stop categories, including residential reroofs other than commercial or multi-family.Building Permit Review Schedule – City of Centennial, City of Centennial, read 2026-11-06
Permit active period · City of Centennial180 days; stated at the start-work step.Building Division – City of Centennial, City of Centennial, read 2026-11-06

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Do I need a permit for a fence in Centennial?

Centennial requires a fence permit for new fences and for replacement fences when height, location or materials change. The city gives chain link changing to wood as an example of a material change covered by the requirement. Source: Apply for a Fence Permit, read 2026-11-06.

A fence permit is required for all new fences and the replacement of existing fences where height, location or materials are changing (e.g., chain link to wood).

Source: Apply for a Fence Permit – City of Centennial, read 2026-11-06

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Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Centennial?

Centennial treats roof repairs under 100 square feet as small repairs without a permit, while repairs exceeding 100 square feet across a roof or combination of slopes require one. The policy also requires a mid-roof inspection for reroof permits. Source: Residential Reroofing Policy, read 2026-11-06.

For roof repairs under 100 square feet, this is considered a small repair and will not require a permit. If the total repair amount on any roof, or combination of slopes exceeds 100 square feet, this is a major repair and a permit is required.

Source: Residential Roof Repairs and Re-Roofing – City of Centennial, read 2026-11-06

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Can a homeowner pull their own permit in Centennial?

A homeowner in Centennial can pull a permit when doing the work and providing the Homeowner Agreement with the application. The city also requires that homeowner to occupy the residence being permitted; the FAQ states these conditions together. Source: Building Frequently Asked Questions, read 2026-11-06.

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What work does not need a permit in Centennial?

The residential roofing policy of Centennial gives a specific small-repair exemption: roof repairs under 100 square feet do not require a permit. The same policy says repairs exceeding 100 square feet, including a combination of slopes, require a permit. Source: Residential Reroofing Policy, read 2026-11-06.

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What do I need before I apply in Centennial?

Centennial asks applicants for a project description and valuation based on labor and materials. For new work, remodels and additions, the online instructions specify PDF plans or site plans and identify PDF as the accepted document format. Source: Apply for a Building Permit, read 2026-11-06.

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How do I apply for a building permit in Centennial?

The online application instructions for Centennial direct first-time users to create an account using a valid email address. After submission, a permit number is generated, and the city says application processing begins within one business day. Source: Apply for a Building Permit, read 2026-11-06.

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How do I contact the Centennial building department?

The Building Division page of Centennial is the official department contact destination. The city also publishes a building FAQ covering permit lookups, homeowner applications, roofing inspections and where to find project checklists through the Building Division. Source: Building Division, read 2026-11-06.

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