100 Third Street, Suite 020
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone: 303.660.7497
Fax: 303.660.0041
DCBuilding@douglas.co.us
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
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Residents of unincorporated Douglas County, Lone Tree, Castle Pines North, and Larkspur are eligible for rebates on the purchase and installation of energy efficient water heaters, furnaces and boilers, windows, glass doors or additional insulation. A maximum of $200,000 has been set-aside for the rebates. Rebate amounts vary by product type, but range from $160 to $1,000 and are available until rebate funds are depleted. To learn about energy efficiency rating expectations before making a purchase, as well as precise eligibility requirements and other energy saving ideas and programs visit www.myDCEnergySaver.com or call the Douglas County Building Division at 303.660.7497.
Application requirements include a completed form, building permit (if applicable), original receipt or invoice that meets eligibility requirements, and verification or observation of installation.
All applications, regardless of applicant’s residence, must be submitted directly to Douglas County Building Services, 100 Third St., in Castle Rock, CO 80104, either in person, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., or by mail. Once the application is received, rebates will take approximately eight weeks to be processed and mailed.
Funding for the rebate program is from an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) awarded to Douglas County by the U.S. Department of Energy in January 2010. EECBG funds are made possible through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
If your deck project is LESS than 30” inches above grade, there will be NO PERMIT FEES or PLAN REVIEW FEES. That’s right, almost free. Due to statutory requirements, Use Tax must be collected.
To view a Measuring to Grade Diagram and more information regarding Decks click here.
Express Over-the-Counter (OTC) Tenant Finish Permits are now being offered for most projects. Over-the-Counter service is being offered Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
OVER-THE-COUNTER (OTC) SERVICE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE BETWEEN 11:45 a.m. and 1:15 pm daily.
You will need to submit an Over-the-Counter Tenant Finish Permit Check List along with your completed permit application.
The Douglas County Building Division provides professional building inspection and permitting services to all unincorporated areas of Douglas County to ensure compliance with building codes as amended and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners.
Additional building permit information may be accessed 24/7 via our Online Services or through the Interactive Voice Response System (IVR) at 303.660.7497.
On March 17, 2009 the Douglas County Commissioners Approved by Resolution the Adoption of the Following Codes:
Code Changes Effective April 1, 2009 |
| 2006 International Building Code |
| 2006 International Residential Code |
| 2006 International Plumbing Code |
| 2006 International Mechanical Code |
| 2006 International Fuel Gas Code |
| 2006 International Energy Conservation Code |
| 2008 National Electrical Code |
To view the I Code Adoption and Amendments click here »
International Code Books can be purchased at any major bookstore, online at the International Code Council website or viewed at your local library.
Energy Compliance and Practices»
Colorado Office of Energy Management and Conservation has a great website with short videos that explain energy compliant materials and practices.
Helpful Building Hints are provided from our experienced staff of Plans Examiners, Building Inspectors and other professionals in the field.
Archived Helpful Building Hints »
The Douglas County Board of Appeals (Building) members are appointed by the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official about the application and interpretation of the building code. Members shall be qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction and shall not be employees of Douglas County.
Information and links to surrounding area Building Departments
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I Code Adoption [745KB]
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Fireplace Standards [251KB] |
The information provided in this site is the most recent and most accurate data available. If you need to use this information in any legal or official venue, you will need to obtain official copies from the Building Division Office. This data is subject to change. If you believe that any of this information is incorrect, please contact us at 303.660.7497.