Land Planning in Littleton

Permit Thresholds

Littleton permit thresholds

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Littleton has adopted the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) and other International Codes (with local amendments) under Littleton City Code Title 4, Building Regulations, Chapter 1.

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Standard IRC Section R105.2 exemptions typically apply (e.g., certain minor non-structural repairs, painting, or very small accessory structures), but Littleton provides no separate local valuation threshold below which permits are automatically waived for remodel/alteration work.§R105.2

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Exempt work lists and structural triggers are governed by the adopted 2024 IRC (with amendments) and Littleton’s submittal policies.

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Minor cosmetic or non-structural work (e.g., painting, flooring replacement without affecting structure) is typically exempt under IRC R105.2.

Building permit fees follow a tiered schedule based on total valuation (e.g., $1

$25.85; higher tiers add incremental amounts per $100 or $1,000).

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Plan review fee is 65% of the permit fee(s) when blueprints/construction documents are reviewed.

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Use tax deposit = 0.01969 × total job valuation, calculated as ((total job valuation × 52.5%) × 3.75%).

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Arapahoe County Open Space Tax = 0.00125 × total valuation, calculated as ((total job valuation × 50%) × 0.25%).

Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with City of Littleton — Community Development Department (Building Division / Permit Center).