Building Permit Submittal Process

Quick Permits 

Contractors can apply for Quick Building Permits online using the City of Lafayette MyGov Online Portal with your MyGov Account. This option is only for quick permits and not for those requiring a plan review. Once you submit your complete permit application through the MyGov portal, we will verify that the contractor licenses selected are in good standing, process the permit, and provide you with the fees by email when the permit is ready.  For permits that require a plan review, please see the review timelines above and the submittal guidelines below. View the MyGov Portal Instructions

Homeowners are required to submit an application for a Quick Building Permit by emailing application materials to buildingpermits@lafayetteco.gov

All other Permits (Requiring Plan Review)

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
   • Email your Building Permit application to buildingpermits@lafayetteco.gov.
   • All plan submittals must be done electronically. Paper copies will not be accepted.
   • All plans and supporting documents should be in separate PDF files with descriptive names.
   • Large plans can be submitted through Dropbox or a similar FTP site via a link from that site.
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.