Mailing names you may see in and around Centennial
| ZIP | Mailing name | May include |
|---|---|---|
| 80112 | Englewood | Parts of Centennial, Greenwood Village and unincorporated Arapahoe County |
| 80111 | Englewood | Parts of Centennial and Greenwood Village |
| 80122 | Littleton | Parts of Centennial and neighboring areas |
| 80121 | Littleton | Parts of Centennial, Greenwood Village and Littleton |
| 80015 | Aurora | Parts of Centennial and Aurora |
| 80016 | Aurora | Parts of Centennial, Aurora and other areas |
Where the difference shows up in a fire recovery
Building permits are the most obvious. Structural repairs, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and roofing work after a fire generally need permits, and those come from the jurisdiction that contains the property. A house in Centennial with a Littleton address gets permits from Centennial, while a house a few blocks away inside the City of Littleton deals with Littleton. Unincorporated pockets go through Arapahoe County.
The fire report is another. Your insurer may ask for the incident report from the fire department that responded. Much of this area is served by South Metro Fire Rescue, but some addresses are covered by other departments, so confirm which one came before you request the report.
Utilities, water and sewer districts, trash service and HOA boundaries do not always line up with city limits either. If the fire damaged a water meter, a sewer line or a utility connection, the right district or provider has to be involved. Restoration contractors from elsewhere in the metro sometimes assume the mailing city is the permitting city, which can delay a project when the wrong office rejects the application.
How to confirm your jurisdiction
- Look up your parcel on the Arapahoe County Assessor's property search and note the tax district or city listed
- Check your property tax statement for the city or district names
- Use the city's own address or boundary lookup if one is available
- Ask the fire department that responded for the incident number and report request process
- Tell your restoration contractor and your adjuster the correct jurisdiction in writing
- If you are in an HOA, confirm whether exterior repairs need design review approval before permits
Common questions
Does the mailing city affect my insurance?
Policies are written to a property address, so the name rarely matters to coverage. What matters is that permits and inspections are handled by the right office so the claim can close cleanly.
Who issues permits in unincorporated areas?
Generally the county. For Arapahoe County unincorporated parcels, ask the county's building division.
General information for Centennial, not a quote or professional advice. In an emergency, call 911.