The city’s plan to stimulate the home improvement industry by giving out free building permits has been a big hit, with permits for nearly $1.5 million of work being pulled in just the first four days of the program.
The city reported Friday that 291 permits were pulled the first four days of this week, nearly double the rate of permits applied for last month. Those receiving the permits saved $17,769 in fees.
The program is good through Monday, June 15.
Dubbed “the home renovation bonanza”, the program is aimed at improving existing homes, including such work as interior remodeling, basement finishing, roofing, insulation, exterior siding and most plumbing. The free permits, issued on the spot, are good for 180 days.
The program excludes projects including new homes, additions, garages and structures like gazebos.
Permits may be obtained at the “Quick Permit” window with a yellow flag on the second floor of the Webb Municipal Building, 201 W. Colfax Ave. The window is open 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. On Wednesdays, the window opens at 8:30 a.m.
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Mike McPhee: 303-954-1409 or mmcphee@denverpost.com
