Building Permit Submittal Process

Contractors

Contractors can apply for over-the-counter building permits online using the City of Lafayette MyGov Online Portal with your MyGov Account. This option is only for quick reviews and not for those requiring a plan review. Once you submit your permit in MyGov, we will approve the permit and let you know by email that the permit is ready to pay. 

View the MyGov Portal Instructions

Homeowners and contractors 

Building permit applications for homeowners or contractors are submitted by email or using our drop box. Review the following steps to submit your application and plans.

1. Download and complete the Building Permit Application
2. Review the submittal requirements and the following resources for your project type
   • Building Code and Design Information
   • Handouts
   • New Commercial Building Permit Checklist
   • TI - Commercial Remodel Permit Checklist
   • New Residential Building Permit Checklist
   • Utility Service Application (use for new residential and commercial)
   • Plan sizes:
     • Residential Remodel Plans (no larger than 11-by-17 inches)
     • All others (no larger than 24-by-36 inches)
   • Requirements specific to Old Town Lafayette projects
     For projects in Old Town Lafayette such as an Addition, Duplex, Garage, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), and other Accessory Structures; please review the following:
     • Old Town Neighborhood Additional Requirements
     • Old Town Neighborhood Overlay District Regulations
     • Old Town Design Resource Booklet
     • Old Town Neighborhood Overlay Dimensional Standards
     • Lafayette Old Town Neighborhood Overlay Map
   • For review of zoning, setbacks, lot coverage requirements, and architectural requirements, contact the Planning Department by calling 303-661-1270 or email planning@lafayetteco.gov. 
3. Submit your Building Permit Application
   1. Email your Building Permit application to buildingpermits@lafayetteco.gov or 
   2. Use the drop off box located just to the left of the front doors at City Hall, 1290 South Public Road. This is available for large submittals and/or set of rolled plans.
4. Building Permit payment
   • Homeowners or contractors must drop your payment in the City's water utility payment box located outside of City Hall.
   • Pay Online
     • Permit fees more than $10,000 must be paid with a check. 
5. Plan resubmittal
   • Projects that require revisions can be resubmitted by emailing the updated documents to buildingpermits@lafayetteco.gov. 
     • Reference the permit number in your emails. 
     • All plans and supporting documents should be in a separate PDF file with a descriptive name.
     • Multiple emails can be submitted by indicating that they are related to the same application.

Processing Timelines 

The Building Department will email you when your permit is ready. The typical timeframe for processing permits include:

• Three working days for reroofs, HVAC, water heaters, furnace, and siding permits  
• Two weeks for projects such as decks, fences, and basement finishes
• Two weeks for commercial tenant finish and permanent signs
• Four to six weeks for new residential house, duplex, residential additions, accessory dwelling unit, garage, multi-family buildings, and new commercial buildings
• Two weeks for City or Out-of-City Utility Service Applications submitted individually or independently from the Building Permit Process