Colorado renewal guide
Colorado Springs General Contractor License
If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.
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What matters before you file.
Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.
Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 12 months
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
Yes — General Liability, Workers' Compensation
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Check the insurance certificates
Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
- 2
File with the board
File through Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 3
Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 21 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Colorado Springs General Contractor License
The Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) licenses contractors performing construction work in Colorado Springs and surrounding El Paso County municipalities.
Requirements
- Examination: Must pass an ICC (International Code Council) exam
- Insurance: General liability and workers' compensation insurance
- Application Fee: $50 non-refundable application/processing fee
- License Fee: Additional license fee due before issuance (contact PPRBD for current amount)
Renewal Information
- Renewal Period: Annually (anniversary of license issuance month)
- Renewal Fee: Contact PPRBD at 719-327-2883 for current fee schedule
- Late Renewal: If not renewed within 180 days of expiration, must re-apply through licensing committee
License Categories
PPRBD offers multiple building contractor classifications:
- Building Contractor A through E (varying scope)
- Specialty trade licenses (electrical, mechanical, plumbing)
Regional Authority
PPRBD serves as the building department for Colorado Springs and multiple surrounding jurisdictions in the Pikes Peak region, providing contractors with a single licensing authority for the metro area.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with PPRBD.*
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- Proof of Insurance
- Examination Results
- Experience Documentation
- government_issued_id
Source notes
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) . $50 application fee confirmed from city records. Renewal fee not published online. Verified March 2026.
Rules move. Check Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) again before you pay, renew, or schedule work around this requirement.
Some details could not be fully confirmed from public sources. Double-check the fee, timing, and supporting requirements with Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD).
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