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Demolition Permit in Littleton, Colorado

Required for demolition of structures in Littleton. Requires Colorado State Demolition Approval notice, a detailed site plan, a separate grading permit, and coordination with utility disconnection (including Denver Water approval for water service).

Verified 2026-07-05 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Colorado State Demolition Approval notice required for each structure being demolished; Asbestos Abatement Report should be provided if available (see the City's published asbestos information sheet)
  • Site plan required indicating: structure(s) to be demolished, square footage of each structure, floodplain status if applicable, utility disconnects, utility tie-ins, utility ownership, and area of disturbance
  • A SEPARATE Grading Permit is required in addition to the demolition permit
  • A debris hauling map or turn-by-turn written instructions indicating the shortest route to the nearest state highway from the demolition address must be provided
  • All utilities must be disconnected prior to demolition
  • Proof of Denver Water approval for water service disconnect required (obtained by emailing Denver Water directly)

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Fee schedule

Permit fee — valuation-based (Permit Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-105)No demolition-specific flat fee is published separately; a separate Grading Permit fee also applies
$25.85 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final Inspection

    Confirms complete removal per permit scope, utility disconnects, and site condition (debris clearance, area of disturbance restoration)

See the full Littleton inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Don't forget the SEPARATE Grading Permit — it is not bundled into the demolition permit and is easy to miss when scoping project cost/timeline.
  • Denver Water approval for water service disconnect must be obtained by direct email request — build this into your project timeline as it is not a same-day eTRAKiT transaction.
  • A debris hauling route map to the nearest state highway is a specific, easy-to-overlook submittal requirement unique to Littleton's demolition process.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. The City requires a separate Grading Permit in addition to the Demolition Permit itself.

In Littleton, the published Permit fee — valuation-based (Permit Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-105) is: $25.85 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Littleton does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Littleton Building and Code Compliance Division (Community Development Department, Permit Center) at 303-795-3751 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Demolition Permit Application (eTRAKiT Online System); Colorado State Demolition Approval Notice; Site Plan; Debris Hauling Route Map; Denver Water Approval. Depending on your project, Littleton may also ask for: Asbestos Abatement Report. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Littleton requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Littleton Building and Code Compliance Division (Community Development Department, Permit Center) (303-795-3751).

Apply through City of Littleton Building and Code Compliance Division (Community Development Department, Permit Center) at Littleton Center, 2255 W. Berry Avenue, Littleton, CO 80120. Phone: 303-795-3751, email: permits@littletonco.gov. Office hours: Permit Center: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fridays closed; in-person walk-in hours limited to Monday 1:00-4:30 p.m. (no walk-ins after 4:15 p.m.) and Thursday 8:00-11:30 a.m.; Building Inspections staff hours 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. FAX 720-741-0210, eFax 720-384-0601.. Official information: https://www.littletonco.gov/Building-Development.

Littleton, Colorado has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — City of Littleton Building Codes and Amendments page; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Littleton uses the International Plumbing Code, not the Uniform Plumbing Code; 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC); 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC); 2024 International Fire Code (IFC); ICC A117.1-2017 Standard with Supplement 1 — Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities; NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, 2026 Edition ("2026 NEC"); 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings (International Conference of Building Officials); Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code, adopted by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs and Colorado Energy Office effective June 1, 2023; Littleton City Code Title 4, Chapter 1 — local IRC amendments including adopted Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (Table R301.2): Ground Snow Load 40 psf (non-reducible), Ultimate Design Wind Speed 136 mph; Littleton City Code Title 3, Chapter 16 — Contractor Licensing (license/registration required to obtain permits within city limits, effective July 1, 1985). Local amendments apply — see the Littleton overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-05.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Littleton building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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