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Change of Use / Change of Occupancy in Lakewood, Colorado

No standalone 'Change of Use' or 'Change of Occupancy' permit application distinct from the general building-permit process could be independently confirmed against directly-quoted primary-source text during this review — the City of Lakewood's own Building and Construction Permits and Permits & Licenses webpages returned an access-denied response to automated retrieval. A use/occupancy change is presumed to be processed through the City's general Building Permit process via the eTRAKiT portal, likely alongside a Tenant Improvement or Commercial Building permit for any accompanying construction.

Reviewed 2026-08-14 · Source

When you need this permit

  • No standalone change-of-use or change-of-occupancy application distinct from the general Building Permit process could be independently confirmed during this review
  • The City's own webpages returned an access-denied response to automated retrieval during this review, preventing direct citation of specific change-of-use provisions
  • Contact the Permit Counter (303-987-7500, permitcounter@lakewoodco.gov) to confirm requirements and applicable code edition for a specific change-of-use project

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (if construction accompanies the change)No standalone change-of-use fee line could be independently confirmed during this review. Contact the Permit Counter (303-987-7500) for a current fee quote.
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Review timeline

Plan review
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How long did your Change of Use / Change of Occupancy permit actually take in Lakewood?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy

    Contact the Permit Counter to confirm inspection requirements for a change-of-use project; a commercial change of use may also require West Metro Fire Protection District review

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

Tips

  • Lakewood's official webpages blocked automated retrieval during this review — verify current change-of-use requirements directly through the eTRAKiT portal or by calling the Permit Counter (303-987-7500) rather than relying on third-party summaries.
  • A commercial change of use likely also requires West Metro Fire Protection District plan review, given the District's general jurisdiction over fire-code compliance for construction and alteration projects in Lakewood.

Frequently asked questions

Lakewood requires a change of use / change of occupancy permit for: No standalone change-of-use or change-of-occupancy application distinct from the general Building Permit process could be independently confirmed during this review; The City's own webpages returned an access-denied response to automated retrieval during this review, preventing direct citation of specific change-of-use provisions; Contact the Permit Counter (303-987-7500, permitcounter@lakewoodco.gov) to confirm requirements and applicable code edition for a specific change-of-use project. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Lakewood — Public Works Department, Permit Counter (Building Division) at 303-987-7500 before starting work.

Lakewood does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Lakewood — Public Works Department, Permit Counter (Building Division) at 303-987-7500 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (Change of Use). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Lakewood requires 1 inspection(s) for a change of use / change of occupancy permit, in order: Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy. Schedule each through City of Lakewood — Public Works Department, Permit Counter (Building Division) (303-987-7500).

Apply through City of Lakewood — Public Works Department, Permit Counter (Building Division) at 480 S. Allison Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80226 (Civic Center North). Phone: 303-987-7500, email: permitcounter@lakewoodco.gov. Office hours: Contact Permit Counter at 303-987-7500; permits are applied for, tracked, and paid online through eTRAKiT (lakw-trk.aspgov.com/eTRAKiT). Official information: https://www.lakewoodco.gov/Local-Government/Departments/Public-Works/Building-and-Construction-Permits.

Lakewood, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition, with Lakewood amendments in Municipal Code Title 14; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition, with Lakewood amendments; 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition (satisfies Colorado HB22-1362's 2021 IECC-or-better floor for the 2023-2026 adoption window); 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition (administered with West Metro Fire Protection District); 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition; 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition, matching the State of Colorado's adopted electrical code. Local amendments apply — see the Lakewood overview page for the full list.

This could not be independently confirmed against directly-quoted primary-source text during this review — the City's Building and Construction Permits and Permits & Licenses webpages blocked automated retrieval. Contact the Permit Counter (303-987-7500) to confirm current requirements for a specific project.

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-08-14.

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

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