101,680 permits from 2,517 contractors across 12 kinds of work in the City of Colorado Springs, October 2023 through September 2026: about 33,893 a year. Roofing is the biggest trade with 23,508 permits. The busiest month for filings is October.
Firms are distinct business names on the file. A linked usual filed value opens what that work costs. Finished is the share of permits a year or more old that the city closed out. Days to finish run from issue to the city's completion date, not from application.
| Trade | Permits | Firms | Active last 12 mo | Usual filed value | Days to finish | Busiest month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing | 23,508 | 709 | 486 | $12,000 | 41 | October |
| HVAC & Mechanical | 22,485 | 421 | 325 | $3,000 | 21 | July |
| Electrical | 22,297 | 513 | 360 | $600 | 26 | July |
| Plumbing | 18,399 | 375 | 280 | $1,750 | 19 | April |
| New Home | 4,274 | 122 | 59 | $407,676 | 190 | May |
| Solar | 3,035 | 140 | 73 | $13,600 | 41 | October |
| Deck, Patio Cover & Pergola | 2,531 | 396 | 241 | $10,000 | 54 | August |
| Remodel & Addition | 1,639 | 422 | 242 | $14,100 | 96 | April |
| Siding & Stucco | 1,598 | 223 | 131 | $12,707 | 45 | October |
| Foundation & Structural Repair | 1,176 | 53 | 35 | $13,875 | 98 | January |
| Basement Finish | 602 | 219 | 103 | $32,430 | 81 | January |
| Garage & Accessory Building | 136 | 61 | 29 | $36,160 | 133 | August |
The file we publish splits exactly into the last 12 months on file and the 24 months before them, so these are 12-month periods ending September 2026, not calendar years. Per year scales each period to 12 months. Counts cover the 12 kinds of home work we track, not every permit Colorado Springs issues.
| Period | Months | Permits | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023–Sep 2025 | 24 | 68,977 | 34,488 |
| Oct 2025–Sep 2026 (last 12 months) | 12 | 32,703 | 32,703 |
Share of filings by month, 100 = an average month (the thin line). The 11 biggest trades (every trade with 500 or more permits), October 2023 through September 2026. A tall bar is a busy month at the permit counter, which usually means a longer wait for a contractor.
23,508 permits · busiest October, quietest January
22,485 permits · busiest July, quietest February
22,297 permits · busiest July, quietest December
18,399 permits · busiest April, quietest November
4,274 permits · busiest May, quietest November
3,035 permits · busiest October, quietest February
2,531 permits · busiest August, quietest January
1,639 permits · busiest April, quietest December
1,598 permits · busiest October, quietest February
1,176 permits · busiest January, quietest February
602 permits · busiest January, quietest December
| Trade | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing | 67 | 68 | 72 | 97 | 91 | 82 | 96 | 115 | 114 | 191 | 130 | 77 |
| HVAC & Mechanical | 99 | 82 | 86 | 97 | 93 | 122 | 134 | 107 | 89 | 108 | 94 | 90 |
| Electrical | 70 | 74 | 85 | 109 | 107 | 135 | 156 | 132 | 103 | 94 | 70 | 67 |
| Plumbing | 105 | 105 | 104 | 106 | 104 | 99 | 95 | 97 | 97 | 104 | 87 | 97 |
| New Home | 110 | 102 | 127 | 129 | 157 | 108 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 88 | 72 | 87 |
| Solar | 83 | 73 | 88 | 90 | 85 | 94 | 87 | 92 | 100 | 180 | 124 | 104 |
| Deck, Patio Cover & Pergola | 56 | 63 | 79 | 119 | 110 | 131 | 125 | 138 | 117 | 114 | 81 | 69 |
| Remodel & Addition | 97 | 107 | 85 | 123 | 103 | 100 | 102 | 97 | 101 | 105 | 97 | 83 |
| Siding & Stucco | 88 | 68 | 95 | 104 | 117 | 105 | 107 | 100 | 114 | 140 | 75 | 87 |
| Foundation & Structural Repair | 126 | 64 | 83 | 101 | 112 | 103 | 103 | 114 | 88 | 116 | 97 | 93 |
| Basement Finish | 135 | 110 | 117 | 117 | 104 | 92 | 68 | 92 | 100 | 135 | 74 | 58 |
For each trade, the month with the most permit filings and the month with the fewest, October 2023 through September 2026. Trades do not all peak together, so the busy season depends on the job. Busiest is not the same as best: these are counts of filings, not prices or weather, though a quiet month at the permit counter can mean contractors have more room in the schedule.
October: Colorado Springs roofing permits peak in October (191 against an average month of 100, about 16% of a year's filings); January is the quietest (67). That is from 23,508 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule roofing work, January has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 41 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the roofing chart →
July: Colorado Springs HVAC & mechanical permits peak in July (134 against an average month of 100, about 11% of a year's filings); February is the quietest (82). That is from 22,485 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule HVAC work, February has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 21 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the HVAC & mechanical chart →
July: Colorado Springs electrical permits peak in July (156 against an average month of 100, about 13% of a year's filings); December is the quietest (67). That is from 22,297 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule electrical work, December has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 26 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the electrical chart →
April: Colorado Springs plumbing permits peak in April (106 against an average month of 100, about 9% of a year's filings); November is the quietest (87). That is from 18,399 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule plumbing work, November has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 19 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the plumbing chart →
May: Colorado Springs new home permits peak in May (157 against an average month of 100, about 13% of a year's filings); November is the quietest (72). That is from 4,274 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule new home construction, November has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 190 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the new home chart →
October: Colorado Springs solar permits peak in October (180 against an average month of 100, about 15% of a year's filings); February is the quietest (73). That is from 3,035 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule solar installation, February has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 41 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the solar chart →
August: Colorado Springs deck, patio cover & pergola permits peak in August (138 against an average month of 100, about 11% of a year's filings); January is the quietest (56). That is from 2,531 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule a deck build, January has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 54 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the deck, patio cover & pergola chart →
April: Colorado Springs remodel & addition permits peak in April (123 against an average month of 100, about 10% of a year's filings); December is the quietest (83). That is from 1,639 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule a home remodel, December has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 96 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the remodel & addition chart →
October: Colorado Springs siding & stucco permits peak in October (140 against an average month of 100, about 12% of a year's filings); February is the quietest (68). That is from 1,598 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule siding work, February has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 45 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the siding & stucco chart →
January: Colorado Springs foundation & structural repair permits peak in January (126 against an average month of 100, about 10% of a year's filings); February is the quietest (64). That is from 1,176 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule foundation work, February has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 98 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the foundation & structural repair chart →
January: Colorado Springs basement finish permits peak in January (135 against an average month of 100, about 11% of a year's filings); December is the quietest (58). That is from 602 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule basement finishing work, December has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 81 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the basement finish chart →
August: Colorado Springs garage & accessory building permits peak in August (194 against an average month of 100, about 16% of a year's filings); February is the quietest (35). That is from 136 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule garage construction, February has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 133 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month.
Top 10 by permits pulled in the last 12 months, all trades. This is volume, not quality: a busy firm is not a careful one. Pick what you value on the compare page to build a ranking.
| Contractor | Trades | Last 12 mo | All permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| I.L.M. Properties, LLC | HVAC & Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing | 778 | 2,328 |
| Olson Plumbing and Heating Company | HVAC & Mechanical, Plumbing | 724 | 2,009 |
| P&L Electric Inc. Your Quality Connection | Electrical | 643 | 1,838 |
| Affordable Services Corp. | HVAC & Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing | 639 | 2,221 |
| Absolute Electrical, Heating & Cooling, LLC | HVAC & Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing | 589 | 1,592 |
| Atc Heating, LLC | HVAC & Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing | 535 | 635 |
| Peak Home Services LLC | HVAC & Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing | 490 | 883 |
| Home Heating Service, Inc. | HVAC & Mechanical, Plumbing | 454 | 1,264 |
| Nice Springs, LLC | HVAC & Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing | 445 | 751 |
| Water Heater Pros, LLC. | HVAC & Mechanical, Plumbing | 369 | 898 |
Each permit counted at its property's ZIP code, October 2023 through September 2026, for the 12 kinds of home work we track. The 10 busiest of 21 ZIP codes with 100 or more permits; each opens permits by trade and the most active contractors there.
| ZIP code | Permits | Share | Top trade | Usual home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80920 | 11,212 | 11% | Roofing | $517,000 |
| 80918 | 10,740 | 11% | Roofing | $445,000 |
| 80906 | 9,290 | 9% | HVAC & Mechanical | $726,000 |
| 80909 | 7,397 | 7% | Roofing | $383,000 |
| 80919 | 7,275 | 7% | Electrical | $606,000 |
| 80907 | 6,245 | 6% | Electrical | $415,000 |
| 80904 | 6,169 | 6% | Roofing | $469,000 |
| 80922 | 5,276 | 5% | HVAC & Mechanical | $459,000 |
| 80917 | 5,160 | 5% | Roofing | $418,000 |
| 80923 | 5,017 | 5% | HVAC & Mechanical | $468,000 |
Source: Pikes Peak Regional Building Department permits inside Colorado Springs city limits. The window is October 2023 through September 2026; a permit filed after that isn't here yet.
A filed value is what the contractor wrote on the permit when they applied. It is not a quote and not the final bill.
Counts are permits, not jobs: one job can need several permits, and one permit can cover several visits.
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