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Lamar building permits
VerifiedLamar, Colorado — as published 2026-08-20.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new construction of single-family homes and other residential structures within Lamar city limits and the 3-mile water/wastewater-connection radius. Reviewed under the 2018 IBC/IRC as adopted, plus the City's published Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (30 psf ground snow load, 110 mph wind speed, 36-inch frost depth). Issued by the City of Lamar Building Department using the City's own Building Permit Application form; electrical and plumbing work under the same project are permitted separately and directly through the State of Colorado DORA boards, not through this application.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit Application (2026 form) completed by the property owner, licensed contractor, or an authorized representative, describing project information, applicant, property owner, and contractor(s)
- Plans/work must comply with the 2018 IBC/IRC as adopted and the City's Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria: 30 psf ground snow load, 110 mph wind speed, Seismic Design Category B, 36-inch minimum frost depth, ice barrier underlayment required
- Asbestos certification section on the permit application must be completed per C.R.S. 25-7 et seq.
- Electrical and plumbing/gas-line permits and inspections are NOT part of this application — apply directly through Colorado DORA (State Electrical Board and State Plumbing Board)
- Properties on US Hwy 287 (Main Street) or US Hwy 50 (East Olive/Main) require a separate CDOT State Access Permit for new construction
- All contractors performing the work must hold a current City of Lamar Contractor's License (liability insurance $100,000 minimum, workers' compensation or Opt-Out documentation, paid license fee, paid Business/Sales Tax license)
- Permit expires if work has not begun within 90 days of issuance (LMC Sec. 6-5(a)), or if work has not been substantially completed within two years of issuance (LMC Sec. 6-5(b))
- Owner responsible for 3% use tax on construction materials at project completion, per the City's Building Permit Application
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (2026)City of Lamar Building Department form; captures project info, applicant, owner, contractor(s), estimated valuation, asbestos certification, and fee breakdown (Building/Plumbing/Mechanical/Asbestos/Plan Review/Signage/Other)
- OptionalPlan Review Application (for commercial properties and developments)Separate form required when the project is a commercial property or development subject to plan review under Section 106
- RequiredCity of Lamar Contractor's LicenseRequired for all contractors performing the work; new or renewal application, proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation, paid annual fee
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1-$500 | $33.00 | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule, authorized by Ordinance #1052 |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $501-$2,000 | $33.00 plus $5.00 per additional $100 increment | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Building Permits table: base fee from Valuation $1-$500 tier ($33.00) plus $5.00 per $100 increment for Valuation $501-$2,000 tier |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001-$25,000 | Base fee plus $20.00 per additional $1,000 increment | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Building Permits table, Valuation $2,001-$25,000 tier |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,001-$50,000 | Base fee plus $15.00 per additional $1,000 increment | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Building Permits table, Valuation $25,001-$50,000 tier |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $50,001-$100,000 | Base fee plus $10.00 per additional $1,000 increment | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Building Permits table, Valuation $50,001-$100,000 tier |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,001-$500,000 | Base fee plus $8.00 per additional $1,000 increment | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Building Permits table, Valuation $100,001-$500,000 tier |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $500,001-$1,000,000 | Base fee plus $7.00 per additional $1,000 increment | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Building Permits table, Valuation $500,001-$1,000,000 tier |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,001 and up | Base fee plus $7.00 per additional $1,000 increment | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Building Permits table, Valuation $1,000,001 and up tier |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the total Building Permit Fee | Charged in addition to the building permit fee when submittal documents are required under (IBC) Section 106 |
| Use Tax | 3% of construction materials value not already subject to sales tax collection | Per the City's Building Permit Application; owed by the project owner upon completion of construction |
| Commencing work without a valid permit (penalty) | 2x the cost of the Building Permit that would have been required | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Building Permits section, "Commencing work without a valid permit" clause |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions and remodels to existing residential structures in Lamar. Uses the same Building Permit Application and valuation-based fee schedule as new construction; scope-specific submittal detail (e.g., structural changes, wall removal) is determined by the Building Department at application, since the City does not publish a separate addition/remodel submittal matrix distinct from its general Building Permit Application.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit Application (2026 form) required for any addition, structural alteration, or remodel per LMC Sec. 6-2 ('No building or other structure shall be erected, moved, added to, or structurally altered without a permit')
- Aesthetic-only work (e.g., painting, changing carpet) does not require a permit, per the Building Department's stated permit-requirement scope
- Plan Review Application required if the project is commercial/development in nature and submittal documents are required under Section 106
- Electrical and plumbing work is permitted separately and directly through Colorado DORA, not this application
- City of Lamar Contractor's License required for all contractors performing the work
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (2026)Same form used for new construction; description of work section captures addition/remodel scope
- RequiredCity of Lamar Contractor's LicenseRequired for all contractors
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based schedule as new construction) | $33.00 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule, Ordinance #1052 |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of Building Permit Fee | Only when submittal documents are required under Section 106 |
| Use Tax | 3% of construction materials value not already subject to sales tax collection | 2026 New Building Permit Application (PDF), use-tax notice on the application form |
Electrical Permit (State-Administered)
VerifiedThe City of Lamar does not issue electrical permits or perform electrical inspections. Per the City's Building Department page and its 2026 Building Permit Application, obtain electrical permits directly from the State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), State Electrical Board.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Apply directly through the Colorado DORA State Electrical Board at dora.colorado.gov/professions/electrical — NOT through the City of Lamar Building Department
- The City's 2026 Building Permit Application form itself instructs applicants: 'To apply for an electrical permit, access the website at www.dora.colorado.gov/professions/electrical'
- Electrical inspections are conducted by DORA's State Electrical Board, not City of Lamar Building Department staff, per the Building Department's 'Related Agency Links' and 'Inspections' sections
Required documents
- RequiredColorado State Electrical Board Permit ApplicationFiled directly with DORA, not with the City of Lamar
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State Electrical Permit and Inspection Fees | Set by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), State Electrical Board — not published in the City of Lamar's fee schedule | The City of Lamar's 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule contains no electrical permit fee line item, consistent with the City not administering this permit type |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedThe City of Lamar Building Department issues its own Plumbing Permits (issuance, supplemental permits, building sewer, water line, backflow devices, etc., per the 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule Plumbing Fees table) governed by the 2018 International Plumbing Code as adopted. Interior plumbing and gas-line INSPECTIONS are conducted by the Colorado DORA State Plumbing Board, not City staff — a split arrangement distinct from the fully state-administered electrical permit type. The City's own codified local amendment to IPC Section 101.2 (Scope), LMC Sec. 6-128(a)(2), reads in full: 'All water, gas and sewer lines running from the service line to any building will be inspected before being covered' — this is the specific ordinance basis for the City-inspected/City-fee-scheduled scope (building sewer, new sewer line, new domestic water line, backflow devices, lawn sprinkler systems, etc., all itemized on the 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule). Interior plumbing and gas piping work INSIDE the building envelope remains DORA State Plumbing Board jurisdiction under C.R.S. 12-155-120(1)(a), which vests inspection authority in a state plumbing inspector except where 'the local entity... conducts inspections and issues plumbing permits' — Lamar's own ordinance and fee schedule show the City has only taken over the exterior service-line-to-building scope, not full local certification, consistent with the City's own webpage statement that DORA (not the City) inspects interior plumbing and gas lines.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit Application (2026 form), Plumbing Permit section, filed with the City of Lamar Building Department
- Governed by the 2018 IPC as adopted by the City, with local amendments codified at LMC Sec. 6-126 through 6-128
- LMC Sec. 6-128(a)(2) (local amendment to IPC Section 101.2, Scope): 'All water, gas and sewer lines running from the service line to any building will be inspected before being covered' — this is the City-inspected scope corresponding to the City's own Plumbing Fees table
- Interior plumbing and gas-line inspections (inside the building envelope) are conducted by the Colorado DORA State Plumbing Board (dora.colorado.gov/professions/plumbing) under C.R.S. 12-155-120, NOT City of Lamar Building Department inspectors, per the Building Department's own 'Related Agency Links' and 'Inspections' sections
- The City's own Building Permit Application form separately instructs: 'to apply for a plumbing permit, access the website at www.dora.colorado.gov/professions/plumbing' for the interior/gas-piping scope; the exterior service-line scope itemized on the City's own fee schedule is filed and inspected by the City directly per LMC Sec. 6-128(a)(2)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (2026) — Plumbing sectionFiled with the City of Lamar Building Department for City-fee-schedule plumbing work
- RequiredColorado DORA State Plumbing Board filingRequired for interior plumbing and gas-line work inspection, per DORA (dora.colorado.gov/professions/plumbing)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit — Issuance of each permit | $31.00 | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule |
| Plumbing Permit — Supplemental permits | $16.00 | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Plumbing Fees table |
| Building Sewer or Trailer Park Sewer | $24.00 per item | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Plumbing Fees table |
| Rainwater System | $12.00 per drain | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Plumbing Fees table |
| Cesspool | $39.00 per item | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Plumbing Fees table |
| New Sewer Line | $62.00 | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Plumbing Fees table |
| Private Sewage Disposal System | $62.00 per item | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Plumbing Fees table |
| Water Heater or Vent | $12.00 per item | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Plumbing Fees table |
| New Domestic Water Line | $12.00 | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Plumbing Fees table |
| Installation, Alteration or Repair of Water Pipe | $12.00 per item | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Plumbing Fees table |
| Repair or Alteration of Drainage or Vent Piping | $12.00 per item | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Plumbing Fees table |
| Lawn Sprinkler System | $12.00 per meter | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Plumbing Fees table |
| Backflow protective device (not atmospheric) — 2" diameter or smaller | $12.00 per item | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Plumbing Fees table |
| Backflow protective device (not atmospheric) — over 2" diameter | $24.00 per item | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Plumbing Fees table |
| Graywater System | $62.00 per item | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Plumbing Fees table |
| Plumbing Contractor's License (City of Lamar) | New: $15.00-$75.00 (quarterly-tiered) / Renewal: $75.00 | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule, License Fees table |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, cooling, ventilation, and fuel-gas equipment installation or replacement in Lamar. Issued by the City of Lamar Building Department under the 2018 International Mechanical Code and 2018 International Fuel Gas Code as adopted, with a detailed itemized fee schedule (furnaces, air conditioning units, boilers/compressors, airhandlers, evaporative coolers, ventilation/exhaust, incinerators).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit Application (2026 form), Mechanical section, filed with the City of Lamar Building Department
- Governed by the 2018 IMC and 2018 IFGC as adopted
- City of Lamar Contractor's License required for all contractors performing mechanical work
- Alternate energy equipment (state-regulated cap): permit fee for alternate energy equipment may not exceed $150.00 per state regulation, per the 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (2026) — Mechanical sectionFiled with the City of Lamar Building Department
- RequiredCity of Lamar Contractor's LicenseRequired for all contractors performing mechanical work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Issuance of Permit | $31.00 | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule, Mechanical Permits table |
| Supplemental Permits | $11.00 | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Mechanical Permits table |
| Furnace — up to 100,000 BTU | $21.00 | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Mechanical Permits table, Furnaces subsection |
| Furnace — over 100,000 BTU | $26.00 | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Mechanical Permits table, Furnaces subsection |
| Floor Furnace / Relocation of heaters | $21.00 each | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Mechanical Permits table, Furnaces subsection: Floor Furnace ($21.00) and Relocation of heaters ($21.00) listed as separate line items, both at this amount |
| Air Conditioning Unit — 1-3 Ton | $15.00 | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Mechanical Permits table, Air Conditioning Units subsection |
| Air Conditioning Unit — 4 Ton and up | $25.00 | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Mechanical Permits table, Air Conditioning Units subsection |
| Appliance Vents (installation, relocation) | $11.00 per item | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Mechanical Permits table |
| Repairs or Additions | $20.00 per item | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Mechanical Permits table, "Repairs or Additions by this code" line |
| Boilers/Compressors/Absorption Systems — up to 100,000 BTU, 3 HP | $21.00 | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Mechanical Permits table, Boilers/Compressors/Absorption Systems subsection, first tier |
| Boilers/Compressors/Absorption Systems — over 1,750,000 BTU, 50 HP | $122.00 | Full graduated table: $21/$38/$52/$77/$122 across five BTU/HP tiers |
| Airhandlers — up to 10,000 CFM | $15.00 | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Mechanical Permits table, Airhandlers subsection |
| Airhandlers — over 10,000 CFM | $25.00 | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Mechanical Permits table, Airhandlers subsection |
| Evaporative Coolers (non-portable) | $15.00 | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Mechanical Permits table |
| Ventilation/Exhaust (fan, system, hood) | $11.00-$15.00 depending on type | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Mechanical Permits table, Ventilation and Exhaust subsection: fan connected to single duct $11.00, system not part of permit $15.00, hood served by mechanical exhaust $15.00 |
| Incinerator (domestic) | $26.00 | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Mechanical Permits table, Incinerator subsection |
| Incinerator (commercial/industrial) | $88.00 | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Mechanical Permits table, Incinerator subsection |
| Alternate energy equipment permit fee (state cap) | $150.00 maximum | Per state regulation, cited on the 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule |
Re-Roof Permit
VerifiedRe-roofing work in Lamar requires a Building Permit under the general Building Permit Application (there is no separate re-roof-specific application or fee line item published by the City); reviewed under the 2018 IBC/IRC as adopted, subject to the City's Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, including required ice barrier underlayment.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit Application (2026 form) required per LMC Sec. 6-2, since re-roofing is a structural alteration
- Ice barrier underlayment required, per the City's Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
- City of Lamar Contractor's License required for the roofing contractor performing the work
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (2026) — Building/Residential scopeSame general-purpose form used for all building permit types; no distinct re-roof form is published
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, same schedule as new construction) | $33.00 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule | No separate flat re-roof fee is published; Show full citationHideNo separate flat re-roof fee is published; billed under the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule. the general Type-of-Permit selector on the application form (Building/Mechanical/Demolition/Signage/Plumbing) has no roofing-specific category either, confirming re-roofs are billed as a standard Building Permit. |
| Use Tax | 3% of materials value not already subject to sales tax collection | 2026 New Building Permit Application (PDF), use-tax notice on the application form. The 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule does not state this figure; it appears on the permit application itself. |
Rooftop Solar / Photovoltaic Permit
VerifiedSolar photovoltaic and other alternate energy equipment installations in Lamar are permitted under the general Building/Mechanical Permit Application, with a state-regulated fee cap. Electrical interconnection work is subject to the standard Colorado DORA State Electrical Board permit/inspection routing, not the City.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit Application (2026 form) required for the mounting/structural and mechanical scope of the installation
- Electrical interconnection work permitted and inspected separately and directly through Colorado DORA State Electrical Board (dora.colorado.gov/professions/electrical), not the City of Lamar
- State regulation caps the City's permit fee for alternate energy equipment at $150.00, per the 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule
- City of Lamar Contractor's License required for the installing contractor
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (2026) — alternate energy/solar scopeFiled with the City of Lamar Building Department for the structural/mounting portion
- RequiredColorado DORA State Electrical Board PermitRequired separately for the electrical interconnection work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alternate energy equipment permit fee | $150.00 maximum | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule: 'State regulations require that permit fees for alternate energy equipment be no more than $150.00' — re-confirmed 2026-07-20 by downloading the live 2026 Rate and Fee… Show full citationHide2026 Rate and Fee Schedule: 'State regulations require that permit fees for alternate energy equipment be no more than $150.00' — re-confirmed 2026-07-20 by downloading the live 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule PDF directly and visually reading page 8 (Mechanical Permits section), which states this exact figure verbatim under a '2026 Fee' column. Note on the City's own characterization: Colorado's actual statewide statutory ceiling for solar/alternate-energy permit fees (C.R.S. 24-48.5-113, extended through 12-31-2029 by HB21-1284) is $500 residential / $1,000 nonresidential under 2MW, not $150 — Lamar's own $150 figure is the City's own current locally-set rate (below the statutory ceiling; the statute only lets a jurisdiction raise a below-cap fee by up to 5%/year toward the $500 cap), not itself a state-mandated number, despite how the City's own document phrases it. The $150 dollar figure charged is accurate and current regardless of that phrasing. |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedElectric vehicle charging equipment (EVSE) installation in the City of Lamar is an electrical installation, and the City of Lamar does NOT issue electrical permits or conduct electrical inspections itself — per the City's own Building Department webpage and its 2026 Building Permit Application form, electrical permits must be obtained directly from the State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), State Electrical Board, the same routing documented on the general Electrical Permit entry. The City's 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (amended 1/12/2026), reviewed page-by-page in full, contains no electrical permit fee line item at all (consistent with the City not administering this permit type) and no distinct EV-charger/EVSE line item of any kind.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Apply directly through the Colorado DORA State Electrical Board at dora.colorado.gov/professions/electrical — NOT through the City of Lamar Building Department
- The City's 2026 Building Permit Application form itself instructs applicants: 'To apply for an electrical permit, access the website at www.dora.colorado.gov/professions/electrical'
- Electrical inspections are conducted by DORA's State Electrical Board, not City of Lamar Building Department staff
- If the EVSE installation is paired with a City-permitted mounting/structural scope (e.g., a carport or accessory structure housing the charger), that scope would separately require a City Building Permit Application, but the electrical/EVSE circuit itself remains DORA's jurisdiction
Required documents
- RequiredColorado State Electrical Board Permit ApplicationFiled directly with DORA, not with the City of Lamar
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State Electrical Permit and Inspection Fees | Set by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), State Electrical Board — not published in the City of Lamar's fee schedule | The City of Lamar's 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (amended 1/12/2026) contains no electrical permit fee line item and no EV-charger/EVSE line item, consistent with the City not administering either permit type |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition or removal of structures in Lamar. Uses a dedicated valuation-based fee schedule set by Resolution 16-10-03, distinct from the general Building Permit valuation table.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit Application (2026 form), Demolition scope, filed with the City of Lamar Building Department
- Fee schedule set by Resolution 16-10-03, based on demolition/removal valuation tiers
- If the City Administrator determines an engineering study must be performed before or during demolition to preserve public safety, the cost of that study is charged in addition to the demolition permit fee
- Asbestos certification (per C.R.S. 25-7 et seq.) on the Building Permit Application applies to demolition scope as well, and the City's webpage separately flags that CDPHE may require an asbestos inspection before renovation or demolition of a building of any age
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (2026) — Demolition scopeFiled with the City of Lamar Building Department
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition/Removal $1-$500 | $33.00 per permit | Resolution 16-10-03, 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule |
| Demolition/Removal $501-$2,000 | Base fee plus $5.00 per $1,000 increment | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Demolition Permits table |
| Demolition/Removal $2,001-$25,000 | Base fee plus $20.00 per $1,000 increment | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Demolition Permits table |
| Demolition/Removal $25,001-$50,000 | Base fee plus $15.00 per $1,000 increment | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Demolition Permits table |
| Demolition/Removal $50,001-$100,000 | Base fee plus $10.00 per $1,000 increment | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Demolition Permits table |
| Demolition/Removal $100,001-$500,000 | Base fee plus $8.00 per $1,000 increment | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Demolition Permits table |
| Demolition/Removal $500,001-$1,000,000 | Base fee plus $7.00 per $1,000 increment | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Demolition Permits table |
| Engineering study (if required by City Administrator) | Cost of study, in addition to demolition permit fee | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Demolition Permits section, engineering-study clause |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Plan Review
VerifiedCommercial properties and developments in Lamar requiring plan review use a dedicated Plan Review Application, separate from the general Building Permit Application, with a plan review fee of 65% of the total building permit fee when submittal documents are required under (IBC) Section 106.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plan Review Application (separate from the standard Building Permit Application) required for commercial properties and developments
- Building Permit Application also required for the underlying construction work
- Plan review fee (65% of building permit fee) applies when submittal documents are required under Section 106
- City of Lamar Contractor's License required for all contractors performing the work
- Asbestos certification per C.R.S. 25-7 et seq. required on the Building Permit Application
Required documents
- RequiredPlan Review ApplicationCity of Lamar Community Development Department form for commercial properties and developments
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (2026)Required in addition to the Plan Review Application for the construction work itself
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based schedule) | $33.00 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule, Ordinance #1052 |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the total Building Permit Fee | Charged when submittal documents are required under (IBC) Section 106 |
| Additional plan review (changes/additions/revisions) | $65.00 per hour | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Building Permits section, "Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans" line |
| Use of Outside Consultants for Inspection | Cost + 10% | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Building Permits section, "Use of Outside Consultants for Inspection" line |
Deck / Covered Patio Permit
VerifiedDecks and covered patios are structural additions requiring a Building Permit in Lamar under LMC Sec. 6-2; there is no separate deck-specific fee line item published, so these are billed under the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule, alongside related accessory-structure fee items the City does publish separately (free-standing carports, pre-fab sheds, temporary construction sheds).
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit Application (2026 form) required per LMC Sec. 6-2 for any structure erected or added to a property
- Must comply with the City's Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (30 psf ground snow load, 110 mph wind speed, 36-inch frost depth) for structural design
- City of Lamar Contractor's License required if performed by a contractor rather than the owner
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (2026) — deck/patio/accessory structure scopeSame general-purpose form used for all building permit types
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, same schedule as new construction) | $33.00 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule | No separate flat deck/patio fee is published; billed under the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule. |
| Free Standing Carport — 12'x20' or smaller | $53.00 | Related accessory-structure fee explicitly published; included for cross-reference, not a deck fee itself |
| Free Standing Carport — larger than 12'x20' | $131.00 | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Miscellaneous Fees section, Free Standing Carports subsection |
| Pre Fab Sheds | $53.00 | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Miscellaneous Fees section |
| Temporary Construction Sheds | $53.00 | 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule (PDF), Miscellaneous Fees section |
Sign Permit
No dedicated sign-permit page, standalone application, or sign-specific fee schedule was located on the City of Lamar Building Department's page as of the last verification. The Building Department's page confirms a building permit is required 'except when the type of work is considered to be aesthetic (e.g. painting, changing carpet)' — a sign installation is not explicitly addressed by that carve-out, suggesting it likely falls under the general Building Permit process, but this was not independently confirmed.
Reviewed 2026-08-14 · Source
Requirements
- No dedicated sign-permit page, standalone application, or fee schedule was located on the City's Building Department page as of the last verification
- The City's general building-permit exemption covers only 'aesthetic' work (e.g., painting, changing carpet) — a sign installation is not listed among that carve-out
- Contact the City of Lamar Building Department (719-336-2085, buildingcodes@ci.lamar.co.us) to confirm whether a sign permit is required for a specific sign and what standards apply
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit / Building Permit ApplicationContact the Building Department to confirm the current application form and requirements
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Fee | Not published as a numeric figure on the City's website | The Building Department page references a 'Rates and Fee Schedule' without listing amounts inline. Contact the Building Department (719-336-2085) for a current fee quote. |
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit
Fire protection for Lamar is provided by the City's own Lamar Fire Department (719-336-4321), which per its own page 'conducts an average of 450 public occupancy inspections annually' as part of its fire prevention program. No dedicated fire-sprinkler/alarm permit application, fee schedule, or review-timeline figure distinct from the general Building Department permit process was located on the City's website as of the last verification.
Reviewed 2026-08-14 · Source
Requirements
- Fire protection and fire prevention inspections for Lamar are provided by the City's own Lamar Fire Department, which conducts an average of 450 public occupancy inspections annually
- No dedicated fire-sprinkler/alarm permit application, fee schedule, or review-timeline figure was located on the City's website as of the last verification
- Contact the Lamar Fire Department (719-336-4321) or the Building Department (719-336-2085) to confirm current fire-protection-system permitting procedures for a specific project
Required documents
- RequiredFire Sprinkler/Alarm System PlansContact the Lamar Fire Department or Building Department to confirm current submittal requirements
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Sprinkler/Alarm Plan Review & Permit Fee | Not published on the City's website as of the last verification | Contact the Lamar Fire Department (719-336-4321) or Building Department (719-336-2085) for a current fee quote |
Change of Use / Change of Occupancy
VerifiedNo standalone 'Change of Use' or 'Change of Occupancy' permit application distinct from the general building-permit process was located on the City of Lamar Building Department's page as of the last verification. Notably, for properties located on US Highway 287 or US Highway 50, the Building Department page confirms a separate State Access Permit through the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is required for new construction OR a change in occupancy/use — a real, directly-quoted requirement distinct from the general City building-permit process.
Verified 2026-08-14 · Source
Requirements
- No standalone change-of-use or change-of-occupancy application distinct from the general City Building Permit process was found published on the City's website as of the last verification
- CONFIRMED via the Building Department's own page: properties on US Highway 287 or US Highway 50 require a separate State Access Permit through CDOT for new construction or a change in occupancy/use
- Processed, if at all, through the City's general Building Permit process; contact the Building Department (719-336-2085) to confirm requirements for a specific change-of-use project
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationStandard City building permit application; contact the Building Department to confirm current requirements for a change-of-use project
- OptionalCDOT State Access PermitRequired in addition to any City permit for properties located on US Highway 287 or US Highway 50, for new construction or a change in occupancy/use
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (if construction accompanies the change) | Not published as a standalone change-of-use fee line | The Building Department page references a 'Rates and Fee Schedule' without listing amounts inline. Contact the Building Department (719-336-2085) for a current fee quote. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.
Fee schedules
Applications & forms
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Codes & ordinances
Department & other records
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 Lamar building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.