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Created Jan 16, 2025Guide to Submitting a Building Permit Application via Accela Citizen Access
Login
You will need to login if you are not already logged in.
You can log in at this web address: https://accelapublic.bouldercounty.org/CitizenAccess/Default.aspx.
Click on Start a New Application
Click on Building…
Select the Building Permit Type You Are Applying For
Select the Permit Type
Select Yes or No
Select the Permit Type
Select Proceed to Application
Type Nearest Town or Neighborhood
Search for the Worksite Address
On this screen, you will navigate to the site address section and enter the house number of the worksite and the first two letters of the street name. Click the search button.
Tip: Less is better! If the worksite address is “1234 Main Street” enter “1234” into the Street # field, and only enter “ma” into the street name field.
Click on Search
Select the worksite address.
This screen may not appear if the system finds an exact match.
If the system does not find an exact match, multiple results may appear. Click the radio button next to the worksite address and click select. The parcel number and the property owner for that address will then display. You may need to scroll down to view this information. After reviewing the information, click the select button.
Click on Select
Verify the worksite information. Click on Continue Application
Click on Edit
Verify and enter contact information
Click on Continue
Click on Continue Application »
Enter Project Information
Click Continue Application »
A. Enter Project Information B. Click on Continue Application »
Click on Add A Document
Click on Add A Document
Tips: Upload required plans and documents in PDF format.
Keep each PDF file that is uploaded to 20MB or less. Split into separate files if need- for example:
Plans 1 of 2.PDF
Plans 2 of 2.PDF
A new box will appear, at the bottom of this box, click “Add a Document”.A new dialog box will open, here you will navigate to where your documents are stored and select them.Note: You may be able to select more than one document.Click Open. (This dialog box may differ depending
Click on Continue
Enter a Description
Click on Upload Documents
Click on Continue Application »
Final Review
A final review page will open that shows all information you have entered. If you need to make any changes, click the edit button for that section.
After confirming all information is accurate, click Continue Application.
Note: Clicking Continue Application will submit your application request. Please double check all information for accuracy.
Select checkbox
Click on Continue Application »
You Have Successfully Submitted your Application Request.
You have successfully submitted your application.
On this screen you will see a green confirmation banner advising that your application has been successfully submitted. It also advises that you will receive an email from ezbp@bouldercounty.org with instructions on how to pay your fees/deposit. Usually this is received within one to two business days.
This screen also includes your application number. You can navigate to your record details and return to permit details from this screen.
Please remember your application is not complete and your permit has not been issued. Do not start work.
