Littleton (Jefferson County portion), COLORADO Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Applies only to properties inside City of Littleton limits, including Jefferson County addresses that are within the city. The city instructs applicants to confirm jurisdiction using its district map tool before applying.

Department

City of Littleton Building Division

Address

2255 W Berry Avenue, Littleton, CO 80120

Phone

303-795-3751

Email

permits@littletonco.gov

Website

https://www.littletonco.gov/Building-Development/Permits-Review-Guides-and-Requirements

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm the address is in Littleton jurisdiction using the district map tool.
2. Review the permit guides and determine permit type.
3. Submit the permit through the eTRAKiT portal; Littleton states all permits are required to be submitted there.
4. Upload plans and supporting documents required by the project guide.
5. Respond to review comments and complete any outside-agency coordination.
6. Pay fees through the permit system when invoiced.
7. After issuance, schedule inspections and complete final approval.

Typical processing time: Not clearly published as a citywide standard on the main permit page reviewed.

Source: City of Littleton Building Division

General Requirements

Littleton states building permits are required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change occupancy of a building or structure and to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems; all fences and decks require a building permit.

Required Documents

• Permit application through eTRAKiT
• Project-specific plans
• Engineering and guide-required attachments

Permit validity

Permit expires if work is not commenced within 180 days or if work is suspended/abandoned for 180 days; one 180-day extension may be requested in writing before expiration; issued permits are valid for no more than 365 days from issuance date.

Building code

Littleton Building Division newsletters state the city moved to the 2024 International Codes effective January 1, 2025, with city-approved amendments available on the city website.

Owner-builder

Homeowners who reside in the structure may apply; the city states they may act as general contractor only on owner-occupied detached single-family residences and must do the work themselves, with licensed contractors required for work they do not perform.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must be currently licensed with the City of Littleton; the city publishes contractor licensing guidance separately.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Verify from current city fee sheet before quoting; Littleton uses a published Building Division fee schedule PDF

Plan check fee

Listed on the Building Division fee sheet by permit type/scope

Permit fee formula

Mixed valuation-based and flat-fee schedule depending on permit type; online payments may include processing fees

Reinspection fee

Listed on the Building Division fee sheet where applicable

Payment note

Registered users can pay certain fees online by credit card through eTRAKiT; the city's online payments page notes portal administration fees on some city payment systems, so confirm final permit payment charges in eTRAKiT at checkout.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

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

Inspections

How to Schedule

Scheduling deadline

Not clearly published on the main permit page reviewed

Typical inspection sequence: Varies by scope; common stages include footing/foundation, rough trades, framing, insulation, and final.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Littleton Building Division newsletters state the city moved to the 2024 International Codes effective January 1, 2025, with city-approved amendments available on the city website.
• Verify contractor license: Contractor Licensing
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• eTRAKiT Portal
• Contractor Licensing
• Permits, Review, Guides and 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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