City Building Permits

Littleton, COLORADO Building Permit Guide

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

Colorado Arapahoe County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

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

Department
Building Permit Center / City of Littleton Building Division
Address
Littleton Center, 2255 W. Berry Avenue, Littleton, CO 80120
Phone
303-795-3751
Website
https://www.littletonco.gov/Building-Development/Permits-Review-Guides-and-Requirements

Online Permit Portal

Open eTRAKiT

Platform: eTRAKiT • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  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.

Typical processing time: Not clearly published on the main permit pages reviewed.

Source: Building Permit Center / City of Littleton Building Division

General Requirements

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.

Required Documents

  • Varies by permit type
  • Building Guides and Requirements
  • Project PDFs
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.
Building code
2024 IBC, IECC, IEBC, IFGC, IMC, IPC, IPMC, IRC, ISPSC, IWUIC; 2023 NEC; 2021 IFC; ICC A117.1-2017
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.

Fees

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

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Permit Center / City of Littleton Building Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

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

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Building Permit Center / City of Littleton Building Division before applying.

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.

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