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Electrical Permit in Littleton, Colorado

Required for installation, alteration, or repair of electrical systems in Littleton. Governed by NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, 2026 Edition, as locally adopted. Electrical contractors must hold an active Colorado DORA Master's/Journeyman's license AND State Contractor's License, in addition to a City of Littleton Contractor's License.

Verified 2026-07-05 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Permit required for any work to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace an electrical system, per the City's Building Permit FAQ
  • Contractors must hold proof of an active State of Colorado Master's/Journeyman's License AND State of Colorado Contractor's License, matching current DORA record Contractor
  • Contractors must also hold a current City of Littleton Contractor's License (City Code Title 3, Chapter 16), required since July 1, 1985 Contractor
  • Governed by the 2026 NEC as adopted
  • All documents submitted electronically via eTRAKiT

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Fee schedule

Permit fee — valuation-based (Permit Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-105)
$25.85 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers
Plan Review Fee
65% of the permit fee, applicable only when plans are reviewed for code compliance
Re-inspection Fee
$80/hour

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Panel and wiring installed before concealment; must be approved (along with rough plumbing and rough heating) before rough framing inspection is requested

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    All devices installed, panel labeled, system energized and verified

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Tips

  • Littleton requires BOTH a state DORA electrical license/contractor license AND its own separate City Contractor's License — an out-of-town electrician with only a state license cannot pull a Littleton permit. Contractor
  • Rough electrical must be approved before the rough framing inspection can proceed — sequence your trade inspections accordingly.

Frequently asked questions

Littleton requires an electrical permit for: Permit required for any work to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace an electrical system, per the City's Building Permit FAQ; Contractors must hold proof of an active State of Colorado Master's/Journeyman's License AND State of Colorado Contractor's License, matching current DORA record; Contractors must also hold a current City of Littleton Contractor's License (City Code Title 3, Chapter 16), required since July 1, 1985; Governed by the 2026 NEC as adopted; All documents submitted electronically via eTRAKiT. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Littleton Building and Code Compliance Division (Community Development Department, Permit Center) at 303-795-3751 before starting work.

In Littleton, the published Permit fee — valuation-based (Permit Fee Schedule, Resolution 2025-105) is: $25.85 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers. Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — 65% of the permit fee, applicable only when plans are reviewed for code compliance; Re-inspection Fee — $80/hour. 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: Electrical Permit Application (eTRAKiT Online System); Proof of Colorado DORA Master's/Journeyman's License and State Contractor's License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Littleton requires 2 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough Electrical, 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.

No. In addition to a current Colorado DORA Master's/Journeyman's license and State Contractor's License, the contractor must also hold a current City of Littleton Contractor's License, required under City Code Title 3, Chapter 16 since July 1, 1985.

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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