Concrete, Landscaping & Remodeling in Littleton, Colorado

Who issues building permits in Littleton?

City of Littleton Permit Center / Building Division (eTRAKiT portal, 303-795-3751).

Source: littletonco.gov

What permit does driveway approach, curb or sidewalk work need in Littleton?

Littleton requires a Right-of-Way permit for any work or equipment occupying the public right-of-way, including sidewalks and alleys (City Code 8-1-3); contractors must be licensed with the City and provide bonds and insurance, and applications go through eTRAKiT with a traffic control plan and pre-construction photos. Work without a required permit carries a $250 first-offense fee.

Source: littletonco.gov

Does a patio or driveway on private property need a building permit in Littleton?

Littleton's 'Do I Need A Permit?' guide says qualifying sidewalks and driveways that are no more than 30 inches above grade, not over a basement or story below and not part of an accessible route are exempt from a building permit; planning, floodplain or right-of-way approvals may still apply.

Source: littletonco.gov

When does a retaining wall need a permit in Littleton?

A retaining wall supporting no more than 4 vertical feet of cut or unbalanced fill may be exempt from a building permit if it meets the city's other exemption conditions (overall wall height and use limits); a surcharge on the wall removes the exemption, and zoning review for setbacks, easements and drainage may still apply.

Source: littletonco.gov

Who supplies water in Littleton?

Denver Water. Littleton says all city residents are served by Denver Water; Denver Water lists the City of Littleton as a Total Service distributor.

Source: littletonco.gov

What are the outdoor watering rules in Littleton?

Denver Water declared a Stage 1 drought on March 25, 2026 (in effect through April 30, 2027 or until further notice): single-family homes could water lawns no more than two days a week (even-numbered addresses Sunday and Thursday, odd-numbered Wednesday and Saturday; all other properties Tuesday and Friday) and only between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. Since Oct. 1, 2026, all lawn watering and spray irrigation are prohibited until further board action; trees, shrubs and gardens may still be watered with a hand-held hose with shut-off nozzle or drip.

Source: denverwater.org

Can new sod or seed get extra water in Littleton?

Denver Water stopped issuing watering establishment permits for new seed, sod or plants on Oct. 1, 2026, except for Lead Replacement Program, mainline pipe replacement and Certificate of Occupancy projects; establishing grass after Sept. 30 otherwise is not allowed, and watering grass outside a permit can bring fines of up to $2,000.

Source: denverwater.org

Does a sprinkler backflow preventer need testing in Littleton?

Denver Water requires an approved backflow assembly on irrigation services (a pressure vacuum breaker or reduced-pressure assembly; atmospheric vacuum breakers and double checks are not allowed for irrigation), with single-family requirements assessed by site hazard. Assemblies must be tested at installation and annually by a certified tester during the May-September irrigation season, with reports sent to Denver Water's Cross-Connection Control office (crossconnectioncontrol@denverwater.org).

Source: denverwater.org

Are there lawn replacement or sprinkler rebates in Littleton?

• City of Littleton Lawn Replacement discount (via Resource Central) — $750 off Resource Central's Lawn Replacement Program when at least one 200-sq-ft section of lawn is removed; Littleton residents qualify regardless of water provider, new projects only, one discount per project, limited spots. littletonco.gov
• City of Littleton Garden In A Box discount — Littleton residents can get a $25 discount on Resource Central Garden In A Box kits (one discount per project). littletonco.gov
• Denver Water rotary/high-efficiency sprinkler nozzle rebate — Up to $3 per nozzle for 10 to 100 qualifying rotary nozzles (Hunter MP, Rain Bird, Toro Precision, K-Rain), once per residence every 10 years; replacements only (not new construction), applied for online within 90 days of purchase. denverwater.org

Do you serve Littleton?

Yes. Littleton is about 28.6 miles south-west of our home base in Brighton, a routine drive we make regularly. Littleton straddles Arapahoe, Jefferson and Douglas counties, and the permit question for your specific job gets answered before work starts, not after.

When is the right time of year for this in Littleton?

At about 5,350 feet, the Front Range gives a reasonably long season for concrete and landscape work, though the shoulder months swing hard. Interior work - remodeling, flooring, painting - runs year round, and winter is usually the easiest time to get it scheduled.