City of Westminster - Adams County portion

Westminster requires building permits for regulated construction work and processes them through eTRAKiT.

Note: A clear public exemption list was not located on the main Westminster pages reviewed. Confirm with the Building Division before assuming any building work is exempt.

Building code

Westminster public materials reference 2021 code-based guidance and note 2026 NEC goes into effect August 1, 2026; verify the exact current city amendment package for the permit date.

Owner-builder

Westminster publishes residential permit requirement guides, but owner-builder specifics were not summarized on the main page reviewed.

Contractor requirements

Westminster requires contractor registration; as of May 1, 2026, general contractors plus mechanical, plumbing, and electrical subcontractors must be registered and signed onto the permit before release.

Source: City of Westminster Community Services, Building Division ↗

1. 01
   Use the Westminster eTRAKiT help page and permit/project tutorials to identify the correct application type.
2. 02
   Create a public user or contractor account in eTRAKiT.
3. 03
   Submit the permit application and electronic files through the paperless portal.
4. 04
   Respond to plan-review comments and complete contractor registration if applicable.
5. 05
   Pay permit fees, plan review fees, and use tax through eTRAKiT.
6. 06
   Receive the issued permit and schedule inspections through eTRAKiT.

Typical processing time: Westminster posts 30 business days for initial commercial permit review and 15 business days for subsequent commercial reviews; residential walk-through times are offered Tuesday and Thursday for certain reviews.

Source: City of Westminster Community Services, Building Division ↗

Westminster notes a 3.35 percent credit-card convenience fee on eTRAKiT transactions effective February 1, 2026.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective February 1, 2026) before budgeting.

• eTRAKiT portal (online)

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Permit issuance, staged inspections by trade/building type, then final approval and CO/TCO where applicable.

Westminster's public materials include photo-documentation options for some roof inspections and separate project/ROW inspection guides.

Source: City of Westminster Community Services, Building Division ↗