Denver Open Data: Records Published and How to Access

Technology and Data Colorado 3 Minutes Read · published February 07, 2026 Flag of Colorado

Records on the Open Data Portal

The City and County of Denver publishes a wide range of municipal datasets on its Open Data Portal for Denver, Colorado. Typical categories available on the portal include budget and finance data, permits and inspections, building and zoning records, public safety and crime statistics, transportation and parking, public works assets, council meeting minutes and ordinance indexes, licensing registers, and environmental and health datasets. Many datasets are downloadable in common formats and expose API endpoints on each dataset page for programmatic access[1].

Search the portal by keyword, department, or topic to find the dataset page first.

Accessing and Downloading Data

Most datasets on the portal are accessible without a formal request: use the dataset page to preview records, apply filters, download CSV/JSON, or call the dataset API. For records not published on the portal or for certified copies, submit an official records request under the City process or follow the City and County of Denver Open Records instructions.

  • Search the Open Data Portal for dataset title or department.
  • Open the dataset page to preview fields, schemas, and available download formats.
  • Download data directly (CSV/JSON) or use the API link shown on the dataset page.
  • Contact the dataset owner department listed on the dataset page for clarifications or corrections.

Penalties & Enforcement

The Open Data Portal itself is a publication platform; specific enforcement for misuse of published datasets or for failure to publish required records is handled through the dataset owner department and the City’s records and legal offices. Monetary fines, escalation steps, and statutory penalties for noncompliance with publication or records rules are not specified on the cited portal page and may be governed by separate City policies or state law; see the Resources section for how to contact the City for enforcement questions[1].

  • Typical enforcers: dataset owner department, City Attorney, and records management officers.
  • Appeals and reviews: formal records requests or appeals are processed per City procedures; specific time limits and appeal windows are not specified on the cited portal page.
  • Non-monetary remedies: correction orders, takedown or data updates, administrative review, and referral to legal counsel or court actions if applicable.
  • Fines and statutory penalties: not specified on the cited page.
If you believe the City failed to publish required records, submit an official records request promptly.

Applications & Forms

For most published datasets no application or form is required: users may download or call the API directly from the dataset page. For records not published online, use the City’s Open Records request procedure; a specific form or portal for formal public records requests may be available through City records services, but required forms and fees are not specified on the cited portal page[1].

How the Portal Handles Sensitive Records

Certain records are restricted or redacted for privacy, security, or legal reasons before publication. The dataset page typically indicates whether data fields are redacted or removed; questions about redaction decisions should be directed to the dataset owner department listed on each dataset page.

FAQ

What types of city records are published on Denver’s Open Data Portal?
The portal publishes datasets such as budgets, permits, inspections, public safety statistics, transportation, parking, council minutes, ordinance indexes, licensing, and other operational datasets.
Do I need to pay to download datasets?
No fee is generally required to download datasets directly from the portal; if a certified copy or special service is requested, fees may apply and are not specified on the cited portal page.
How do I request a record that is not on the portal?
Submit an official records request through the City’s Open Records process or contact the dataset owner department; see Resources for official contact pages.

How-To

  1. Go to the Denver Open Data Portal and enter a search term for the record you need.[1]
  2. Open the dataset page, review the field list and update date, and use filters to narrow results.
  3. Use the dataset’s Download or Export options to get CSV or JSON, or copy the API endpoint for automated access.
  4. If the record is not available or requires redaction, contact the dataset owner department listed on the dataset page.
  5. For certified copies or formal requests, submit an official Open Records request per City procedures.

Key Takeaways

  • Most datasets are public and downloadable without a formal request.
  • Contact the dataset owner department for corrections, clarifications, or redaction questions.
  • Use the City’s Open Records process when data is not published or a certified copy is required.

Help and Support / Resources

  1. [1] City and County of Denver - Open Data Portal

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