Denver’s offer to waive permit fees for home renovations prompted a surge in those seeking the permits, officials said on Monday.
Denver residents pulled 1,234 free building permits for $6.2 million in construction projects during the period when the normal fees were waived, June 1 through Monday.
The average daily number of residential permits grew to 112, nearly a threefold increase over the average of 40 such permits issued daily in May.
The permits are valid for 180 days and cover such improvements as a basic interior remodel, basement remodel, roof-covering repair or replacement, wall insulation, replacement of water heaters, change-out of central heating and air, installation of solar panels and replacement of stucco or siding.
Christopher Osher, The Denver Post
