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Solar PV Permit in Lakewood, Colorado

Required for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) or thermal systems on residential and commercial properties in Lakewood. Applied for in eTRAKiT under Permit Type 'Alternative Energy' (New Residential / New Commercial / Remove and Reset PV / Remove and Reset Thermal / Wind or Other).

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When you need this permit

  • eTRAKiT Permit Type 'Alternative Energy' with subtypes: New Commercial (PV or thermal system on commercial building), New Residential (PV or thermal system on residential building), Remove and Reset PV (for reroof/roof alteration or system repair), Remove and Reset Thermal, Wind or Other (wind tower, wind mill, or other alternative energy system)
  • Electrical permit and inspection required for grid interconnection per the 2023 NEC (Article 690 solar-specific provisions)
  • Structural adequacy of the roof for panel/racking loads must be demonstrated given Lakewood's 30 psf minimum roof snow/live load design criteria
  • All solar contractors must be registered with the City of Lakewood via eTRAKiT
  • Removing and resetting an existing PV system for a reroof or roof alteration uses the distinct 'Remove and Reset PV' subtype rather than a new-install subtype

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Fee schedule

Solar PV / Alternative Energy Permit Fee — valuation-based (standard Building Permit Fee table)
Unlike Denver, which publishes a flat $50 PV fee, Lakewood has no Alternative-Energy-specific line in its Flat Fee Permits table, so Solar PV and solar thermal fall under the fee schedule's own… Show full citationUnlike Denver, which publishes a flat $50 PV fee, Lakewood has no Alternative-Energy-specific line in its Flat Fee Permits table, so Solar PV and solar thermal fall under the fee schedule's own governing rule: 'With the exception of the fees listed in the FLAT FEE PERMITS table, all building permit fees are based on total valuation including labor and materials.' Alternative Energy and Solar are absent from the Flat Fee list (fence, water heater, furnace, A/C, evaporative cooler, siding, reroof, temp trailer, demolition, move-and-set) and from any separate solar fee table in the 2-page schedule. A companion Electrical permit and inspection is also required for grid interconnection per 2023 NEC Article 690, separately fee-bearing on the same valuation-based schedule.
Assessed on the solar installation's valuation (labor + materials for panels, racking, inverter, and grid-interconnection electrical work) using Lakewood's standard Building Permit Fee table — $26.00 minimum (valuation $1.00-$500.00) scaling up to $5,570.15 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.45 per additional $1,000.00

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

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before cover

  2. 2

    Final — Structural / Electrical

    Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, and all electrical connections verified

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

Tips

  • Lakewood's Alternative Energy permit type explicitly separates 'New' installs from 'Remove and Reset' (for reroofs/repairs) — apply for the correct subtype in eTRAKiT to avoid delays.
  • Structural calculations must account for Lakewood's 30 psf minimum roof snow/live load and Seismic Design Category B (residential) per the City's Codes and Loads handout.
  • Unlike Denver, which publishes a flat $50 solar PV fee, Lakewood has no Alternative-Energy line in its Flat Fee Permits table — solar/thermal is billed on the standard valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule instead, plus a separate Electrical permit for grid interconnection.
  • The City's Building and Construction Permits page carries no Lakewood-specific SolarAPP+ (instant online solar permitting) reference — do not assume SolarAPP+ applies here without confirming with the Permit Counter (303-987-7500).

Frequently asked questions

Lakewood requires a solar pv permit for: eTRAKiT Permit Type 'Alternative Energy' with subtypes: New Commercial (PV or thermal system on commercial building), New Residential (PV or thermal system on residential building), Remove and Reset PV (for reroof/roof alteration or system repair), Remove and Reset Thermal, Wind or Other (wind tower, wind mill, or other alternative energy system); Electrical permit and inspection required for grid interconnection per the 2023 NEC (Article 690 solar-specific provisions); Structural adequacy of the roof for panel/racking loads must be demonstrated given Lakewood's 30 psf minimum roof snow/live load design criteria; All solar contractors must be registered with the City of Lakewood via eTRAKiT; Removing and resetting an existing PV system for a reroof or roof alteration uses the distinct 'Remove and Reset PV' subtype rather than a new-install subtype. 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 Solar PV / Alternative Energy Permit Fee — valuation-based (standard Building Permit Fee table) is: Assessed on the solar installation's valuation (labor + materials for panels, racking, inverter, and grid-interconnection electrical work) using Lakewood's standard Building Permit Fee table — $26.00 minimum (valuation $1.00-$500.00) scaling up to $5,570.15 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.45 per additional $1,000.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a solar pv 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: Alternative Energy Permit Application (via eTRAKiT); Equipment Specifications. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Lakewood requires 2 inspection(s) for a solar pv permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final — Structural / Electrical. 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.

Solar PV and solar thermal installations are applied for under the 'Alternative Energy' permit type in eTRAKiT, with New Residential and New Commercial subtypes for new installs, and separate Remove and Reset subtypes for reinstalling existing systems during a reroof or repair.

Sources & verification

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