Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Lakewood, Colorado

Lakewood requires a residential building permit (new construction) for: Apply via eTRAKiT (lakw-trk.aspgov.com/eTRAKiT); homeowners and contractors must first establish an eTRAKiT account; eTRAKiT Permit Subtypes under 'Building Residential New': New Single Family Detached, New Single Family Attached/Townhouse (3+ units), New Duplex, New Multi Family, New Accessory Dwelling Unit, New Modular or Move Set; Plans must comply with the 2021 IRC/IBC and Lakewood Title 14 amendments; Valuation must include labor and materials for all construction, including electrical/mechanical/plumbing systems; Plans may be required to be stamped by a Colorado-licensed design professional if the initial submittal doesn't demonstrate adequate code knowledge/constructability; As owner-occupant of a single-family detached home, a homeowner may pull the permit and self-perform (Homeowner as General Contractor); all other applicants must use a Lakewood-registered contractor; Estimated use tax (3% of 50% of project valuation) is collected in addition to permit and plan review fees. 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.

In Lakewood, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 is: $26.00. Additional published fees: Building Permit Fee — valuation $501.00 to $2,000.00 — $26.00 for the first $500.00 plus $3.45 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof; Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 — $77.75 for the first $2,000.00 plus $13.80 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof; Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 — $395.15 for the first $25,000.00 plus $9.20 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof; Building Permit Fee — valuation $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 — $625.15 for the first $50,000.00 plus $6.90 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof; Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 — $970.15 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.75 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof; Building Permit Fee — valuation $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 — $3,270.15 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.60 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof; Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,001.00 and up — $5,570.15 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.45 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof; Plan Review Fee — 65% of the building permit fee; Estimated Use Tax — 3% of 50% of the project valuation; Temporary Certificate of Occupancy — $1,000.00 initial issuance or extension ($500.00 refunded if converted to Final CO before TCO expiration). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a residential building permit (new construction) 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); Construction Drawings; Site Plan. Depending on your project, Lakewood may also ask for: Homeowner Permit Agreement (if self-performing). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Lakewood requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction), in order: Foundation / Footings, Framing, MEP Rough-In, 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.

The City of Lakewood has adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), 2021 IRC, and related 2021 I-Codes (IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, IFC, ISPSC, IPMC), plus the 2023 National Electrical Code, per the City of Lakewood Codes and Loads permit handout. Local amendments are codified in Lakewood Municipal Code Title 14, adopted by City Council on May 8, 2023, effective June 30, 2023.

Yes, if you are the owner and occupant of a single-family DETACHED home performing the work yourself. You must establish an eTRAKiT account and complete a Homeowner Permit Agreement. Owner-occupants of townhomes/duplexes may qualify in some circumstances; LLCs, trusts, and corporations are never issued homeowner permits.