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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Lamar
A building permit is required except for aesthetic work such as painting and changing carpet.
Painting
Changing carpet
- Exempt Painting
- Exempt Changing carpet
Note: No full municipal exemption list located on the public page.
Required documents
- Application
- Project description
- Estimated value
- Contractor name and phone
- Asbestos certification
- Plan review materials when applicable
- Building code
- 2018 IBC, IRC, IMC, IPC, IFC, IFGC, IEBC, IECC, 2015 Energy Conservation Code, 2015 Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2010 ADA, 2006 IPMC
- Permit validity
- Permit expires if work does not begin within 90 days or is not substantially completed within 2 years.
- Owner-builder
- Property owner, licensed contractor, or authorized representative may complete the application; application also allows owner, owner's agent, or tenant signoff.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must be licensed with the City of Lamar to perform work within city limits.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm whether the work is exempt.
- 02 Complete the building permit application.
- 03 Provide project details, owner information, contractor information, estimated value, and asbestos certification.
- 04 Submit supporting documents if plan review is required.
- 05 Department reviews the application and records the permit.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Lamar building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Plan check fee
Plan review fee equals 65 percent of the total building permit cost when required documents are submitted.
02
Permit fee formula
Fee schedule exists, but the public page does not expose the formula in searchable text; the permit application ties the fee to the current fee schedule.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- 719-336-2085 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- At least 24 hours in advance.
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Typical sequence: Building department coordinates inspections; Lamar does not perform electrical or interior plumbing/gas line inspections.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Lamar permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Lamar, CO? ▸
A building permit is required except for aesthetic work such as painting and changing carpet.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Lamar, CO? ▸
Building permit fees in Lamar, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Fee schedule exists, but the public page does not expose the formula in searchable text; the permit application ties the fee to the current fee schedule.. Plan check fee: Plan review fee equals 65 percent of the total building permit cost when required documents are submitted..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Lamar, CO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Lamar, CO, follow these steps: 1. Confirm whether the work is exempt. 2. Complete the building permit application. 3. Provide project details, owner information, contractor information, estimated value, and asbestos certification. 4. Submit supporting documents if plan review is required. 5. Department reviews the application and records the permit.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Lamar, CO? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Lamar, CO. The following work is generally exempt: Painting; Changing carpet. Note: No full municipal exemption list located on the public page. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Lamar, CO? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Lamar, CO via: 719-336-2085. At least 24 hours in advance..
last verified April 2026
source City of Lamar Building Department ↗
entry id permits/colorado/prowers/lamar
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Lamar Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.