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Deck / Covered Patio Permit in Lakewood, Colorado

Required for new, replacement, or repaired decks, patio/deck covers, carports, pergolas, and ramps in Lakewood. Applied for in eTRAKiT under Permit Type 'Building Residential Alteration', subtypes 'Patio Cover Deck Cover Carport' and 'Deck Pergola or Ramp'. Small uncovered decks are exempt from permitting under specific size/height thresholds.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • eTRAKiT subtype 'Patio Cover Deck Cover Carport': new, replacement, or repair of a cover over a patio, deck, or driveway
  • eTRAKiT subtype 'Deck Pergola or Ramp': new structure, or repair/replacement of an existing deck, pergola, or ramp
  • EXEMPT from permit: residential decks not over 200 square feet in area, not more than 30 inches above grade at any point, not structurally attached to the dwelling, not serving the required exit door, and not installed over a required emergency escape/rescue opening (per City of Lakewood Exemptions from Permits handout)
  • Retaining walls exceeding 30 inches in height (or a series of stacked walls) require a separate Retaining Wall permit
  • All contractors must be registered with the City of Lakewood; homeowners of single-family detached homes may self-permit

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same table as new construction)City of Lakewood Building Permit & Inspection Fee Schedule; decks, covers, carports, pergolas, and ramps are not listed in the Flat Fee Permits table, so they fall under the standard valuation-based building permit fee tiers
Varies by valuation — see Residential Building Permit fee tiers ($26.00 minimum up to $5,570.15 + $3.45/$1,000 over $1,000,000)
Plan Review Fee
65% of the building permit fee
Estimated Use Tax
3% of 50% of the project valuation

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Lakewood building department
~0–0 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing

    Before concrete pour for structural post footings

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing before decking/cover installed

  3. 3

    Final

    Structure complete per approved plans

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

Tips

  • A small uncovered deck (200 sq ft or less, 30 inches or less above grade, not attached to the dwelling, not over an emergency escape opening, and not serving the required exit door) does NOT need a permit in Lakewood — but any covered structure (patio cover, carport) needs one regardless of size.
  • Decks/covers are not in Lakewood's Flat Fee Permits table, so they're billed on the standard valuation-based schedule — unlike Denver and Reno, which flat-rate many deck/patio scopes.
  • A retaining wall over 30 inches tall associated with your deck project needs its own separate Retaining Wall permit.

Frequently asked questions

Only if it exceeds the exemption thresholds. A residential deck is exempt from permitting if it's 200 sq ft or less, no more than 30 inches above grade, not structurally attached to the dwelling, doesn't serve the required exit door, and isn't installed over a required emergency escape/rescue opening. Larger or attached decks, and any covered patio/deck cover or carport regardless of size, require a 'Building Residential Alteration' permit.

In Lakewood, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same table as new construction) is: Varies by valuation — see Residential Building Permit fee tiers ($26.00 minimum up to $5,570.15 + $3.45/$1,000 over $1,000,000). Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — 65% of the building permit fee; Estimated Use Tax — 3% of 50% of the project valuation. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a deck / covered patio permit in Lakewood typically runs 0–0 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Lakewood — Public Works Department, Permit Counter (Building Division) at 303-987-7500.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (via eTRAKiT); Site Plan; Construction Drawings. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Lakewood requires 3 inspection(s) for a deck / covered patio permit, in order: Footing, Framing, Final. 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.

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

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