Westminster - Adams County portion, COLORADO Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Westminster issues permits within Westminster city limits in Adams and Jefferson counties; this section covers the Adams County portion inside Westminster.

Department

City of Westminster Community Services, Building Division

Address

4800 W. 92nd Avenue, Westminster, CO 80031

Phone

303-658-2114

Email

permits@westminsterco.gov

Website

https://www.westminsterco.gov/621/Building

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

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

General Requirements

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

Required Documents

• Online application
• Electronic file submittal package
• Permit-specific requirements
• Contractor registration where applicable

Permit validity

Not clearly stated on the public page reviewed; confirm current expiration rules with the Building Division.

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.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$19.50 for valuation from $1 to $500

Plan check fee

65 percent of building permit fee

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based building permit fee schedule plus use tax and trade fees as applicable.

Penalty (no permit)

Plan-review changes/revisions $50 per hour; stop-work-order removal $250; temporary CO is 5 percent of permit fee with $100 minimum

Payment note

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

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective February 1, 2026).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Westminster Community Services, Building Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• eTRAKiT portal (online)

Inspection hours

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

Typical inspection 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.

Additional Resources

• 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.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Apply for a Permit/Project
• Fees
• Residential Plan Submittal Requirements
• License lookup guide: Colorado Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Colorado Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Colorado hub: Colorado Contractor License & Permit Hub

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