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Demolition Permit in Lakewood, Colorado

Required for demolition of structures, interior demolition, and asbestos abatement in Lakewood. Applied for in eTRAKiT under Permit Type 'Demolition' (subtypes: Interior Demo/Asbestos Abatement, Commercial or Multi Family Building, Residential Building, Accessory Building). Underground storage tank removal requires a West Metro Fire permit first.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • eTRAKiT Permit Type 'Demolition' with subtypes: Interior Demo/Asbestos Abatement, Commercial or Multi Family Building, Residential Building, Accessory Building (detached garage, shed, carport, or non-primary building)
  • Underground Storage Tank Removal requires a permit from West Metro Fire BEFORE applying for the Lakewood demolition permit
  • An asbestos survey/report is required for most demolition/renovation projects per State of Colorado requirements
  • All demolition contractors must be registered with the City of Lakewood

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Fee schedule

Interior Demolition or Interior Asbestos Abatement (flat fee)City of Lakewood Building Permit & Inspection Fee Schedule, Flat Fee Permits table (effective Jan 1, 2021, current published version)
$80.00
Single-Family or Duplex Building and Related Accessory Buildings (flat fee)City of Lakewood Building Permit & Inspection Fee Schedule, Flat Fee Permits table
$140.00
All Other Structures (flat fee)City of Lakewood Building Permit & Inspection Fee Schedule, Flat Fee Permits table — covers commercial/multi-family and other structure demolition not otherwise listed
$255.00

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

    Pre-Demolition Utilities Verification

    Verification that utilities are disconnected before demolition begins

  2. 2

    Final

    Site cleared, debris removed

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

Tips

  • Demolition fees in Lakewood are flat-rate and scale with scope: $80.00 for interior demo/asbestos abatement, $140.00 for a single-family/duplex building plus its accessory buildings, and $255.00 for all other structures (commercial, multi-family, etc.).
  • If removing an underground storage tank, get the West Metro Fire permit FIRST — Lakewood will not issue the demolition permit for UST removal without it.
  • Budget for an asbestos survey/report before demolition, per State of Colorado requirements referenced in Lakewood's homeowner permit guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Lakewood requires a demolition permit for: eTRAKiT Permit Type 'Demolition' with subtypes: Interior Demo/Asbestos Abatement, Commercial or Multi Family Building, Residential Building, Accessory Building (detached garage, shed, carport, or non-primary building); Underground Storage Tank Removal requires a permit from West Metro Fire BEFORE applying for the Lakewood demolition permit; An asbestos survey/report is required for most demolition/renovation projects per State of Colorado requirements; All demolition contractors must be registered with the City of Lakewood. 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.

Demolishing a single-family or duplex building (and its related accessory buildings) is a flat $140.00 permit fee per the City of Lakewood's published fee schedule. Interior-only demolition or asbestos abatement is $80.00, and all other structures (commercial, multi-family, etc.) are $255.00.

Plan review for a demolition 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: Demolition Permit Application (via eTRAKiT). Depending on your project, Lakewood may also ask for: West Metro Fire Permit (for underground storage tank removal only). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Lakewood requires 2 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Pre-Demolition Utilities Verification, 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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