City Permits and Licenses

Arborist Licenses

An arborist license is required to conduct tree trimming and removal work within the city limits of Littleton.

Building Permit and Development Review System, eTRAKiT

With eTRAKiT, the homeowner, developer and contractor may apply and pay for most permits online, submit development applications electronically, schedule building inspections, check plan review status, and view the anticipated date when a permit will be issued.

Business and Sales/Use Tax License

Those engaged in commerce of any kind (including a home-based business) within the City of Littleton (city limits map) is required to complete the Business & Sales Tax License Form. A separate license is required for each physical location where a retailer operates a retail business within the city.

Event Permits

An Event Permit is required if the event is open to the public or includes any of the following: 100+ attendees; use of city park, trail, street, or facility; event activities are outside venue's "normal" use; alcohol service; food trucks; outdoor amplified sound; stages, tents, canopies, generators; street, alley, or sidewalk closures; need for city staff (police/public works); pyrotechnics

Film/Video/Drone Production Permit

Littleton requires a permit for any film/video production in the city, including city parks. See the city limits map if you are not sure if the location is in the city.

Liquor Licenses and Permits

The city clerk's office processes all applications for retail liquor licenses and special event liquor permits for establishments and events in the City of Littleton.

Main Street Banners

Guidelines and application to reserve a date for a banner on Main Street.

Rental Registration License

Annual Rental Registration License documents and instructions

Short-Term Rental (STR) Licenses

If it is a primary residence rented to guests for 1–28 days at one time, a short-term rental license is required. Short-term rentals are not allowed in non-primary residences, accessory dwelling units, temporary structures or recreational vehicles (See Ord. 25-2021).

Neighborhood Parking Permits

Littleton Building Permit Center currently issues parking permits for all neighborhoods and residents that have permit parking zone districts in the City of Littleton.