Littleton, CO — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Permit Center / City of Littleton Building Division

Street address

Littleton Center, 2255 W. Berry Avenue, Littleton, CO 80120

Phone

303-795-3751

permits@littletonco.gov

Coverage

Applies inside Littleton city limits; applicants are told to confirm the address is within city limits before applying.

Online portal

eTRAKiT

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Littleton

Required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change occupancy of a building or structure, or to install/alter/replace electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems. All fences and decks require a permit.

Note: No Littleton-specific exemption list was clearly published on the reviewed pages. Permit triggers are described broadly; confirm any claimed exemption directly with the Permit Center.

Required documents

Varies by permit type
Building Guides and Requirements
Project PDFs

Building code: 2024 IBC, IECC, IEBC, IFGC, IMC, IPC, IPMC, IRC, ISPSC, IWUIC; 2023 NEC; 2021 IFC; ICC A117.1-2017
Permit validity: Permit must be commenced within 180 days; it expires 365 days after issuance regardless of activity unless extended by the Building Official. Extensions may be granted in writing for periods up to 180 days each.
Owner-builder: Homeowner permits are limited to owner-occupied residential property. Homeowners doing one discipline do not need to be a general contractor but must submit a Homeowner Affidavit. For projects involving two or more disciplines, the homeowner must hire a city-licensed general contractor or demonstrate sufficient knowledge through ICC testing.
Contractor requirements: All contractors working in Littleton must be licensed with the city. Plumbing and electrical applicants must provide proof of active Colorado master/journeyman and contractor licensing as applicable.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Confirm the property is inside Littleton city limits.
02

Submit the permit through eTRAKiT and upload required documents.
03

Email the permit team after uploading documents so staff can process the record.
04

City reviews the submittal and requests any corrections or added materials.
05

Pay assessed permit, review, and tax charges.
06

Permit is issued in eTRAKiT; inspections are then scheduled through the same portal.

Source: Building Permit Center / City of Littleton Building Division ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Littleton building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$25.85

Plan check fee

65% of permit fee when plans/construction documents are reviewed.

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based schedule; fees increase by valuation band, plus use tax deposit and Arapahoe County open space tax.

Reinspection fee

$80 per hour; may be assessed on the third failed inspection and each failure after that

Penalty (no permit)

Work-without-permit investigations charged at double permit fee

Building permits are assessed and collected at permit issuance; eTRAKiT is the authorized online payment method.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

eTRAKiT portal (online)
After-hours: 303-795-3751 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Requests submitted by 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday are generally scheduled for the next business day.
Time windows: Inspections may book out a few business days during peak periods. After-hours means before 7:30 a.m., after 4:30 p.m., weekends, and holidays.

Typical sequence: Example published by the city is rough plumbing, rough electric, and rough heating before rough framing, then later-stage approvals and final.

Source: Building Permit Center / City of Littleton Building Division ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Littleton permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Littleton, CO? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Littleton, CO? ▸

Building permit fees in Littleton, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25.85. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based schedule; fees increase by valuation band, plus use tax deposit and Arapahoe County open space tax.. Plan check fee: 65% of permit fee when plans/construction documents are reviewed..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Littleton, CO? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Littleton, CO, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the property is inside Littleton city limits. 2. Submit the permit through eTRAKiT and upload required documents. 3. Email the permit team after uploading documents so staff can process the record. 4. City reviews the submittal and requests any corrections or added materials. 5. Pay assessed permit, review, and tax charges. 6. Permit is issued in eTRAKiT; inspections are then scheduled through the same portal.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Littleton, CO? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Littleton, CO via: eTRAKiT portal, After-hours: 303-795-3751. Requests submitted by 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday are generally scheduled for the next business day..

last verified April 2026 source Building Permit Center / City of Littleton Building Division ↗ entry id permits/colorado/arapahoe/littleton

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Permit Center / City of Littleton Building Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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