Building Application Process and Submittal Requirements

 Important Information Regarding Community Development Processes During the Town Hall Closures in Response of COVID19  

Our purpose is to enforce, at a minimum, the Codes, Rules and Regulations as adopted and set forth by the Milliken Town Board of Trustees to protect the Health, Life Safety and General Welfare of the residents of the Town of Milliken. 

Building Permits are required for any construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, move, demolition or change of occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems.  

A Town of Milliken Contractor License is required for Contractors to pull a building permit.    Please visit the Milliken Contractor License page for more information on how to apply.

All permits can now be submitted online at https://milliken.cascadesoftware.net/.   Please note you must first complete the contractor registration process in order to submit online.    Contact the Community Development Department at the information at the bottom of the page if you have any questions.

Town of Milliken - Procedure For Contemporaneous Reviews for Electrical and Plumbing Licenses

Counter Permits or submit online at https://milliken.cascadesoftware.net/
(Counter Permits may take 24 to 72 hours for approval due to increase volume in building)
  • Water Heater
  • Furnace Installation
  • Air Conditioning System
  • Re-roof
  • Siding/Stucco
  • Demolition
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Replacement
  • Water/Sewer Line
  • Repair/Replacement
  • Lawn Sprinkler
  • Electrical Service Change
  • Fence and Wall Permit (Separate Permit Application)
  • Signs
Submittal Requirements for Counter Permits Include:
  • Completed Application Form
  • Recorded Deed for Proof of Property Ownership
  • Electrical, Plumbing and/or Mechanical Drawings
  • Manufactures Installation Instructions
  • Plot Plan
  • Homeowners Affidavit signed and notarized.  This form is required if the Homeowner is performing their own Electrical and/or Plumbing work.  Please note by signing this affidavit you are agreeing that you as the Homeowner are performing the electrical and/or plumbing work.  If not, you are required to provide contact information as well as the person/companies Colorado State issued license information at permit submittal.
New Commercial Buildings, Additions and Tenant Finishes or submit online at https://milliken.cascadesoftware.net/
(Plan Review Time - 14 to 21 Business Days From Full Submittal) Submittal Requirements for Commercial Permits Include:
  • Completed Application Form
  • Recorded Deed For Proof Of Property Ownership
  • Two Plot Plans 8.5x11 or 11x17 to scale (Must Show): Address, Proposed Building Location on Property, Distances Between Each Lot/Property Line to Proposed Building (Setbacks), Distances Between Proposed Building and Any Existing Structures, Identify Streets On and Surrounding, Driveway Location With Length and Width and North Arrow
  • Fire Department Notification
  • Two Sets of Building Plans to scale (Please Note - Fire Department will also Require Two Sets of Building Plans)
  • Two Sets of Engineered Foundation Plans With a Registered Colorado Engineer Stamp  (Please Note - Fire Department will also Require Two Sets of Building Plans)
  • Two Sets of Soils Report
  • Proof of Adequate Water: Raw Water Requirements/FAQ
  • Water Meter Pit Diagram
Fire Department Approval
Multi-family and ALL Commercial projects require fire department approval. Please contact Ty Drage, Fire Marshall, Front Range Fire Rescue at (970) 587-4464 Ext. 105 Office or by email at tdrage@frfr.co

New Residential, Additions, Remodels and Accessory Structures or submit online at https://milliken.cascadesoftware.net/
(Plan Review Time - 10 to 14 Business Days From Full Submittal)
Submittal Requirements for Residential Permits Include:
  • Completed Application Form
  • Homeowners Affidavit signed and notarized.  This form is required if the Homeowner is performing their own Electrical and/or Plumbing work.  Please note by signing this affidavit you are agreeing that you as the Homeowner are performing the electrical and/or plumbing work.  If not, you are required to provide contact information as well as the person/companies Colorado State issued license information at permit submittal.
  • Recorded Deed For Proof Of Property Ownership
  • Two Plot Plans 8.5x11 or 11x17 to scale (Must Show): Address, Proposed Building Location on Property, Distances Between Each Lot/Property Line to Proposed Building (Setbacks), Distances Between Proposed Building and Any Existing Structures, Identify Streets On and Surrounding, Driveway Location With Length and Width and North Arrow
  • Two Sets of Building Plans to scale
  • Two Sets of Engineered Foundation Plans With a Registered Colorado Engineer Stamp
  • Two Sets of Soils Report
  • Proof of Adequate Water: Raw Water Requirements/FAQ
  • Water Meter Pit Diagram
Fire Department Approval
Multi-family and ALL Commercial projects require fire department approval. Please contact Ty Drage, Fire Marshall, Front Range Fire Rescue at (970) 587-4464 Ext. 105 Office or by email at tdrage@frfr.co

Gas and Oil Permit Application - Also see Land Use

Fence and Wall Permit
Applicant understands that the Home Owners Association (HOA), if applicable, may have additional requirements, restrictions, and guidelines to follow for construction.
Please provide, on a separate piece of paper, a site plan that shows the location of the fence/wall on your property. Also, please include the location of your home and any fire hydrants near your property.

Fire Department Approval
Multi-family and ALL Commercial projects require fire department approval. Please contact Ty Drage, Fire Marshall, Front Range Fire Rescue at (970) 587-4464 Ext. 105 Office or by email at tdrage@frfr.co

Department Contact
Pepper McClenahan, AICP, Community Development Director
(970) 660-5046  PMcclenahan@MillikenCO.gov

Caree Rinebarger, Planning and Building Technician
(970) 660-5045  *  CRinebarger@MillikenCO.gov