Building Department

In August 2018, the Town formally adopted the 2015 International Building Codes as the Town's building code standards. Construction after August 2018 will be held to the 2015 International Building Code standards.

Please direct questions to Building Inspector, Mike Theisen.

Forms and Applications

  1. Building Permit Application (PDF)
  2. Lyons Building Permit Taxes (PDF)
  3. Lyons Building Permit Fees (PDF)

Contractors License


The Town of Lyons Contractor License application may be submitted through the online form, or a printable PDF. To submit a PDF application, please attach in an email to licensing@townoflyons.com, or mail to the address listed below. Online submissions will automatically be sent to the Permit Technician, and do not need to be sent separately.

Payment


To pay the Contractor License fee ($50 for new licenses, $35 for renewals), please mail a check or money order (please do not mail cash), along with any other applicable material (Certificate of Insurance, etc.) to the address below. Please ensure the business name and contact information is enclosed within the envelope. Or, you may pay by cash, check, or money order in-person at Lyons Town Hall.

Once all documentation has been received, payment can be processed.

Mailing Address:
Attn: Contractor License Technician
Lyons Town Hall
PO Box 49
Lyons, CO 80540

In-Person:
Lyons Town Hall
432 5th Ave.
Lyons, CO 80540

Please direct questions to licensing@townoflyons.com.

Flood Elevation & Floodproofing Certificates

  1. Flood Plain Development Information
  2. Floodplain Development Permit Application (PDF)
  3. FEMA Elevation Certificate & Instructions
Visit www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/160 for more information on the National Flood Insurance Program Elevation Certificate and Instructions.

Reports and References

  1. Flood Insurance Study 1 (PDF)
  2. Flood Insurance Study 2 (PDF)
  3. North St. Vrain Flood Study (PDF)
  4. South St. Vrain Flood Study (PDF)