City Building Permits

Lone Tree, CO - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Lone Tree, Colorado. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Colorado Douglas County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Applies inside City of Lone Tree municipal limits.

Department
City of Lone Tree, Community Development, Building Division
Address
9220 Kimmer Dr., Suite 100, Lone Tree, CO 80124
Phone
720-390-5211
Website
https://cityoflonetree.com/community-development/building/

Online Permit Portal

Open Accela

Platform: Accela • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

  1. Determine permit type from the Building Division or Permits and Applications pages.
  2. Create or use an Accela account.
  3. Submit permit application and required documents electronically through the portal.
  4. Pay plan review fees at the time of application submittal.
  5. Monitor permit status and respond to comments in Accela.
  6. Receive permit issuance in the portal.
  7. Schedule inspections through the portal and close out after final approval.

Typical processing time: Public works permits are generally issued within five working days, but a building-specific standard timeline was not clearly published on the pages reviewed.

Source: City of Lone Tree, Community Development, Building Division

General Requirements

Permit applications are accepted through the portal for building work; the Building Division also states replacement windows, doors, or siding do not require a permit if opening sizes are unchanged. Stucco, stone, or brick replacement requires a permit.

Required Documents

  • Project-specific electronic submittals through Accela
  • Plan review fees due at submittal
  • Supporting documents vary by permit type
Permit validity
Lone Tree public guidance reviewed does not publish one general permit expiration rule. Roofing guidance states permits with no activity for 6 months or more are considered abandoned and voided.
Contractor requirements
The Building Division does not issue or require contractor licenses, but all parties included on a permit must hold a valid City business license before permit issuance.

Fees

Plan check fee
Due at time of application submittal.
Permit fee formula
Project-specific city fees; plan review fees are due at application submittal.
Payment note
Building services, including payments and inspection requests, can be handled online in the 24/7 portal.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Residential replacement of windows, doors, or siding when the opening size is not changed.

Important: Like-for-like size replacements of those items.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Scheduling deadline
Daily inspection times are posted online.
Inspection hours
Building Division office hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; online services are available 24/7.

Typical inspection sequence: Permit issuance, online inspection requests, review of posted daily inspection times, correction cycle if needed, then final approval.

Public-facing pages reviewed do not publish a separate reinspection fee or policy summary.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Lone Tree, Community Development, Building Division before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Lone Tree Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Lone Tree, CO?
Permit applications are accepted through the portal for building work; the Building Division also states replacement windows, doors, or siding do not require a permit if opening sizes are unchanged. Stucco, stone, or brick replacement requires a permit.
How much does a building permit cost in Lone Tree, CO?
Fees are calculated as: Project-specific city fees; plan review fees are due at application submittal.. Plan check fee: Due at time of application submittal..
How do I apply for a building permit in Lone Tree, CO?
1. Determine permit type from the Building Division or Permits and Applications pages. 2. Create or use an Accela account. 3. Submit permit application and required documents electronically through the portal. 4. Pay plan review fees at the time of application submittal. 5. Monitor permit status and respond to comments in Accela. 6. Receive permit issuance in the portal. 7. Schedule inspections through the portal and close out after final approval.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Lone Tree, CO?
Typical processing time is Public works permits are generally issued within five working days, but a building-specific standard timeline was not clearly published on the pages reviewed..
What work is exempt from building permits in Lone Tree, CO?
The following work is generally exempt: Residential replacement of windows, doors, or siding when the opening size is not changed.. Note: Like-for-like size replacements of those items.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Lone Tree, CO?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Online through Accela only. Daily inspection times are posted online..

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