What sets Sheridan apart
Sheridan covers a compact area where Bear Creek meets the South Platte, with residential streets, commercial corridors along major roads and larger retail and light industrial sites. Much of the housing is modest single-family homes from the mid twentieth century, with some multifamily buildings and rentals. Because the city is small, many residents assume a neighboring jurisdiction handles their permits. Sheridan has its own city government, so check with the city first.
The river and creek corridors mean some parcels sit in or near mapped floodplains. Rebuilding a damaged structure in a flood hazard area can involve floodplain review, and in some cases substantial damage rules. Even outside mapped areas, low-lying lots near drainage can see recurring water, which affects material choices for lower levels.
Rentals are common in this part of the metro, so many rebuilds involve a landlord, a tenant and two insurance policies: the owner's for the building and the tenant's renters policy for belongings and temporary housing.
Which questions apply to your property
- IfThe property is near the South Platte or Bear CreekThenLook up the flood map for the address and ask the city whether floodplain review applies to the repair.
- IfYou are a landlord rebuilding a rentalThenTell tenants the expected timeline in writing and check your lease and Colorado tenant law on habitability and rent during repairs.
- IfYou are a tenant in a damaged rentalThenThe building owner arranges structural repairs; your renters policy, if you have one, may help with belongings and temporary housing.
- IfThe building is commercial or mixed useThenExpect commercial code requirements and possibly fire department review in addition to building permits.
- IfYou are unsure which city the parcel is inThenCheck the Arapahoe County assessor record before applying for permits.
Sheridan at a glance
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Neighbors
- Englewood, Littleton and Denver
- Waterways
- South Platte River and Bear Creek
- Building types
- Mid-century single-family homes, rentals, commercial and light industrial
- Permits
- City of Sheridan for properties inside city limits; confirm before applying
Common questions
- Does flood insurance work like a regular homeowners claim?
- Flood policies are separate from standard property policies and have their own rules about what is covered, especially in basements. Read the flood policy itself or ask its agent.
General information for Littleton, not a quote or professional advice. In an emergency, call 911.