Who issues electrical permits in Longmont — the city or the State of Colorado?

The City of Longmont's Building Services division issues and reviews electrical permits for all work within city limits. However, electrical contractors must first hold a Colorado State Master Electrician License and a Colorado State Electrical Contractor License (issued by the state DORA Electrical Board) before they can register with the City of Longmont to pull permits — Longmont does not issue its own separate master/journeyman electrical trade license, but it does require its own contractor registration on top of the state license.

Can I remove or reset my own electric meter in Longmont during a permit project?

No. Per the City of Longmont's Residential and Commercial Electrical Permit Checklists, ONLY Longmont Power & Communications (LPC) staff may remove, install, or reconnect electric meters — there are no exceptions. Doing so as a contractor or homeowner is subject to meter-tampering fines and possible criminal prosecution.

Electrical Permit in Longmont, Colorado

Required for electrical installations, service changes, and alterations in Longmont. Electrical contractors must hold a Colorado State Master Electrician License AND a Colorado State Electrical Contractor License, then register with the City of Longmont (no additional city license fee). Longmont Power & Communications (LPC), the city's own municipal electric utility, is directly involved in electrical permitting — LPC staff exclusively perform ALL electric meter sets/removals and service disconnects/reconnects.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

Building permit required for any changes to electrical service
Electrical contractors must submit a copy of their Colorado State Master Electrician License and Colorado State Electrical Contractor License to register with the City of Longmont (no city licensing fee for this registration)
Proof of liability insurance required for city registration: $1,000,000 CSL / $2,000,000 general aggregate / $2,000,000 products-completed aggregate, naming City of Longmont as certificate holder
Homeowners may self-perform electrical work on their own primary residence without a contractor's license; subcontracted electrical work must be performed by a contractor licensed to work in Longmont
Electric service upgrades: applicant must show existing panel rating and proposed panel rating on the permit application
Overhead-to-underground service conversions require prior confirmation from an LPC Field Engineer (303-651-8386)
ONLY LPC staff may remove/install electric meters or perform service disconnects/reconnects — contractor or homeowner attempts are subject to meter-tampering fines and possible criminal prosecution

Required documents

Req
Electric Service/EV Application (via ACA portal)
Distinct application type listed under Applications for Permit for electrical service and EV charger work
Req
Residential/Commercial Electrical Permit Checklist
City of Longmont checklist covering contact info, service upgrade panel ratings, meter relocations, and disconnect/reconnect rules

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Residential Electrical Service Charge (temporary construction power)	$40.00	City of Longmont FY2026 Fee Manual, Miscellaneous Inspections and Other Fees table
Electrical Permit for Signs	$40.00	FY2026 Fee Manual, Miscellaneous Inspections and Other Fees table
General Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing Sub-Permit Fee (when part of a combination/general building permit)	50% of total permit fee for plan review, per the Plan Review Fees table; underlying permit fee based on actual contract value against the Primary Fee Schedule	FY2026 Fee Manual: 'Fees for plumbing permits, mechanical permits, electrical permits, and other miscellaneous permits and commercial work not listed above shall be based on actual contract amount of the work from the primary fee table'
City Contractor Registration — Electrical	$25.00 one-time Sales & Use Tax license charge for new contractors (no separate electrical license fee itself)	FY2026 Fee Manual, Contractor License Fees table: 'Electrical — $25*' where the note clarifies the $25 is the one-time Sales/Use Tax license charge, not a distinct electrical license fee; Contractor License Application confirms 'No fee is required for this type of license'
Electric Community Investment Fee (ECIF) — Residential	$739.41 to $2,956.59+ depending on panel amperage/voltage/phase (e.g., $739.41 for 120/240 or 120/208, 1-phase, 100-125 amp)	FY2026 Fee Manual, Electric Fees — Electric Community Investment Fees table; contact Longmont Power & Communications at (303) 651-8386 for exact applicable tier
Residential Electric Meter Fee	$166.75–$283.99 (handling fee included), by voltage/phase	FY2026 Fee Manual, Residential Electric Meter Fees table

Review timeline

~0–0 business days

Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Longmont building department

Inspection process

1
Rough-In
Wiring and conduit installed before walls closed
2
Final
All devices installed, panel labeled, system energized; LPC sets/verifies meter

Tips

Longmont does NOT fully delegate electrical permitting to the Colorado DORA State Electrical Board — the City directly reviews and issues electrical permits through Building Services, but contractors must hold the underlying Colorado State Master Electrician and Electrical Contractor licenses as a prerequisite to city registration.
LPC (Longmont Power & Communications) — the city's own municipal electric utility — has exclusive authority over meter sets, removals, and disconnect/reconnect; unauthorized attempts by a contractor or homeowner are treated as meter tampering with potential fines and criminal referral.
Overhead-to-underground service conversions require a call to LPC's Field Engineer (303-651-8386) BEFORE applying, to confirm feasibility.

Frequently asked questions

Who issues electrical permits in Longmont — the city or the State of Colorado?: The City of Longmont's Building Services division issues and reviews electrical permits for all work within city limits. However, electrical contractors must first hold a Colorado State Master Electrician License and a Colorado State Electrical Contractor License (issued by the state DORA Electrical Board) before they can register with the City of Longmont to pull permits — Longmont does not issue its own separate master/journeyman electrical trade license, but it does require its own contractor registration on top of the state license.
Can I remove or reset my own electric meter in Longmont during a permit project?: No. Per the City of Longmont's Residential and Commercial Electrical Permit Checklists, ONLY Longmont Power & Communications (LPC) staff may remove, install, or reconnect electric meters — there are no exceptions. Doing so as a contractor or homeowner is subject to meter-tampering fines and possible criminal prosecution.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.

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 Longmont building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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