Permitting Authorities / City of Lamar Building Department
City of Lamar Building Department
Adopted codeThe building permit authority for the City of Lamar, the Prowers County seat. The city enforces the 2018 I-Codes within city limits and for properties connecting to city water/wastewater within a 3-mile radius, requires building permits for non-aesthetic work including roofing, and requires contractors to be licensed with the city.
Jurisdiction
City of Lamar, Colorado
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
Lamar, CO
Contact
- url: https://ci.lamar.co.us/building-department
- phone: 719-336-2085
Roofing permit required
true
Contractor registration required
true
Registration details
- license: Contractors must be licensed with the City of Lamar, submitting proof of $100,000 liability insurance, workers' compensation documentation, a completed application, the license fee, and a city business tax license.
Permit process note
A building permit is required except when the type of work is considered to be aesthetic (e.g. painting, changing carpet). The Building Department enforces codes in the City of Lamar and for properties connecting to city water/wastewater within a 3-mile radius of the city limits. Building permits expire if work has not begun within 90 days from the date of issuance, or if not substantially completed within two years of issuance.
Inspection requirements
The city conducts inspections Monday through Friday, 9 am to 3 pm; applicants must call at least 24 hours in advance. The City of Lamar does not provide electrical, interior plumbing, or gas line inspections; those are conducted through the State of Colorado.
Adopted code
The City of Lamar enforces the 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Residential Code, 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, and 2018 International Fire Code, among other 2018 International codes, plus certain 2015 and 2010 standards.
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Sources
- ci.lamar.co.us verified 2026-07-14