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Utah building permits
Adopted codes, fees, and permit requirements for every covered Utah city — browse by county, sourced from official records.
CountyCities
- Beaver County1 city covered
- Box Elder County3 cities covered
- Cache County4 cities covered
- Carbon County2 cities covered
- Daggett County1 city covered
- Davis County15 cities covered
- Duchesne County2 cities covered
- Emery County1 city covered
- Garfield County1 city covered
- Grand County2 cities covered
- Iron County3 cities covered
- Juab County2 cities covered
- Kane County2 cities covered
- Millard County1 city covered
- Morgan County1 city covered
- Piute County1 city covered
- Rich County1 city covered
- Salt Lake County16 cities covered
- San Juan County2 cities covered
- Sanpete County2 cities covered
- Sevier County2 cities covered
- Summit County3 cities covered
- Tooele County3 cities covered
- Uintah County2 cities covered
- Utah County18 cities covered
- Wasatch County2 cities covered
- Washington County7 cities covered
- Wayne County1 city covered
- Weber County10 cities covered
Do I need a permit? — Utah guides
- Window ReplacementUsually no — but yes if you change the size of the opening.
- FenceSometimes — many fences need only zoning/setback approval; a building permit kicks in mainly for fences over 7 feet or with structural elements.
- DeckYes — unless it's a small ground-level platform under 200 sq ft.
- Water HeaterYes — even for a like-for-like replacement.
- Basement FinishYes — any framing, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work requires a permit.
- Solar PanelsYes — both a building and electrical permit are required.
- Roof ReplacementYes — all roof replacements and re-roofing projects require a permit.
- Hot TubYes — at minimum an electrical permit for the 240V circuit.
- ShedUnder 200 sq ft and under 10 feet tall? Usually no. Bigger? Yes.
- Furnace ReplacementYes — even a like-for-like furnace swap requires a mechanical permit.
- EV ChargerLevel 2 (240V) chargers yes. Level 1 (120V plug-in) no.
- Patio Cover / PergolaSolid roof covers yes. Open-lattice pergolas may be exempt.
- Home BusinessYes — most cities require a home occupation permit.
- ADU / In-Law SuiteOften yes — many states now require cities to allow at least internal ADUs.
- Concrete / DrivewayOnly if it connects to the street, modifies drainage, or is a structural element.
- Commercial Tenant ImprovementAlmost always yes — a commercial tenant improvement needs a building permit, usually with electrical, mechanical, and fire permits alongside it.
- Plug-In SolarNo — portable plug-in solar under 1,200 watts needs no permit, inspection, or utility agreement.
- Data CentersExtensively — a data center needs zoning/conditional-use approval plus building, electrical, mechanical, and fire permits, and increasingly faces power and water scrutiny that matters more than the permits themselves.
- Commercial TIYes — almost any commercial tenant improvement needs a building permit, usually with electrical, mechanical, and often fire permits alongside it.
- Change of OccupancyYes — changing a building's use or occupancy classification requires a new certificate of occupancy, and it can trigger accessibility, fire, and structural upgrades.
- Utah PermitsAlmost certainly yes, and Utah is unusual in how little of the answer is local. A single State Construction Code applies across the state under Utah Code Title 15A, the specific code editions are named in statute at § 15A-2-103 rather than picked by each city, and even the building permit form and permit number are standardised statewide. What stays local is who issues the permit and how fast.
Permit types across Utah
View all →Compare a permit type’s fees across every Utah city we cover.
Accessory / Outbuilding Building PermitAccessory Building / Shed PermitAccessory Dwelling Unit (ADU / Casita) PermitAccessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Conditional Use PermitAccessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Notice / RegistrationAccessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or Short-Term Rental PermitAccessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Registration/ApprovalAccessory Structure Permit (Shed / Detached Garage)Agricultural Building ExemptionAutomatic Fire Extinguishing (Sprinkler) and Alarm System PermitBasement Finish PermitBuilding Permit — New Construction, Remodel & Commercial ConstructionCertificate of Occupancy (Change of Use / Occupancy)Change of Use / Change of Occupancy (Commercial Business License)Combined Trade Permit (Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical)Commercial Building PermitCommercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish PermitDeck / Covered Patio PermitDemolition / Asbestos PermitDemolition PermitDemolition, Excavation & Grading PermitDetached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) PermitDetached Accessory Structure Permit (Garages, Sheds, etc.)Detached Garage / Accessory Structure PermitDetached Structure / Shed / Garage / Pole Barn PermitElectrical / Mechanical / Plumbing / Roofing PermitElectrical / Mechanical PermitElectrical PermitEncroachment PermitEV Charger / EVSE PermitFence / Retaining Wall PermitFencing / Landscape Permit (front yard)Fire Alarm System Permit / Plan ReviewFire Sprinkler System Permit / Plan ReviewGas Line PermitGrading / Excavation PermitInternal Accessory Dwelling Unit (IADU) PermitLand Use PermitLand Use Permit (Fence)Manufactured / Mobile Home PermitMasonry/Concrete Fence PermitMechanical / HVAC PermitMinor Trade Permit (Furnace, A/C, Water Heater, Meter Upgrade, etc.)Miscellaneous Permit (Roof, Gas Addition, Demolition, etc.)Mobile Home Inspection PermitMulti-Family Development Building PermitNew Commercial Building PermitPlumbing PermitPorch/Deck/Patio Roof Cover PermitRe-Roof Permit (2nd or 3rd Layer)Remodel / Basement Finish PermitResidential Addition / Remodel / Basement Finish PermitResidential Addition / Remodel PermitResidential Basement Finish / Remodel / Deck PermitResidential Basement Finish PermitResidential Building Permit (New Construction)Residential Deck PermitResidential Remodel Permit (Patio Covers, Awnings & Decks)Residential Trade Permit (Re-Roof, Furnace/AC Replacement, Service Panel Replacement, Water Heater)Roofing / Mechanical / Plumbing Permit (No-Plan-Review / Over-the-Counter)Roofing Permit (Reroof)Roofing, Siding, Window, and Deck PermitShed / Detached Garage (Accessory Structure) PermitSiding & Window Replacement PermitSign PermitSolar / Basement Finish / Addition / Pool / Plan Revision PermitSolar / Wind PermitSolar Photovoltaic (PV) PermitStandby Generator PermitStreet Cut / Excavation PermitStreet Right-of-Way Encroachment PermitSwimming Pool / Spa PermitWater Heater / Furnace / Electric Meter Permit (Standalone Trade)Water Heater PermitWindow and Door Replacement PermitZoning ClearanceZoning Verification Request (Certificate of Occupancy / Use Verification)