City of Lakewood
Lakewood home permits
General info only. Check with a licensed pro and your local building department.
Lakewood handles permits online through eTRAKiT for homeowners and contractors.
Office: Lakewood Public Works – Permit Counter
| Topic | What the office says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Apply | Homeowners must set up an eTRAKiT account to apply. | Official page checked 2026-10-30 |
| Contractors | Must be registered with Lakewood and have an eTRAKiT contractor account. | Official page checked 2026-10-30 |
| Exemptions | The city publishes a 'List of exemptions from permits' PDF on this page (not reviewed yet). | Official page checked 2026-10-30 |
| Contact | Permit Counter 303-987-7500, permitcounter@LakewoodCO.gov. | Official page checked 2026-10-30 |
| Which projects need a permit | Unknown Unknown — the official page we checked doesn't say. Ask the office. | Official page checked 2026-10-30 |
| Fee amounts | Unknown Unknown — the official page we checked doesn't say. Ask the office. | Official page checked 2026-10-30 |
Basic steps
- Create eTRAKiT account
- Check the exemptions list
- Apply online
Fees
Inspections
- Unknown
Checked 2026-10-30. Rules change — confirm with the office. See something wrong? Tell us.