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Unincorporated Beaver County building permits
VerifiedUnincorporated Beaver County, Utah — as published 2026-07-08.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new single-family dwelling construction, additions, and structural alterations in unincorporated Beaver County (parcel numbers beginning 01- or 02-). Zoning, permit application, payment, and inspection scheduling all go through the Beaver County Building Department via its beavercounty.cityinspect.com portal. Building permit fees are valuation-based, determined by the current IBC/IRC valuation methodology per the county's own 2026 Fee Schedule.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family dwelling construction
- Additions to existing residential structures
- Any structural alteration, repair, or change of occupancy
- Evidence of an approved culinary water supply and approved waste-disposal method from the Southwest Utah Public Health Department (Beaver County Code § 9-1-7(B))
- Compliance with the additional 23-foot road-improvement setback reservation (Beaver County Code § 9-1-7(C))
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City Inspect online portal)Submitted online at beavercounty.cityinspect.com. Applicant registers an account, selects permit type, and enters project/contact/parcel information.
- RequiredSouthwest Utah Public Health Department Water/Waste ApprovalWritten approval of an approved culinary water supply and an approved method of human waste disposal, required prior to building permit issuance per Beaver County Code § 9-1-7(B)
- RequiredConstruction PlansComplete plan set including floor plans, elevations, foundation, framing, and MEP layouts, uploaded as attachments in the City Inspect portal
- OptionalOwner Builder CertificationRequired if the owner is performing the work themselves rather than a licensed contractor; listed as a distinct Building Permit Form on the county's Permits page
- OptionalPrairie Dog ClearanceUtah prairie dog (Endangered Species Act) habitat clearance form, listed as a Building Permit Form on the county's Permits page
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Building Permit (new construction/valuation-based) | Determined by the current IBC/IRC valuation methodology | Beaver County Fee Schedule 2026 (beaver.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2403/2025-FEE-SCHEDULE), BUILDING > Permits > Building: 'Determined by the Current IBC/IRC.' The county's Building Department FAQ… Show full citationHideBeaver County Fee Schedule 2026 (beaver.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2403/2025-FEE-SCHEDULE), BUILDING > Permits > Building: 'Determined by the Current IBC/IRC.' The county's Building Department FAQ confirms: 'Standard Building Permit Fees are valued on the square footage, building materials, and use of the structure. The fees are a percentage of the valuation.' Applicants can request a free fee estimate directly from the Building Department. |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $150 | Beaver County Fee Schedule 2026 |
| Outside of Normal Inspection Hours | $150 | Beaver County Fee Schedule 2026 |
| Red Tag Letter | $299 | Beaver County Fee Schedule 2026; also listed under BUILDING section and again under Planning & Zoning enforcement fees ('Every day that violation occurs') |
Electrical / Mechanical / Plumbing / Roofing Permit
VerifiedA single flat-fee permit category covering electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and roofing work in unincorporated Beaver County that does not rise to the level of new construction — e.g., panel upgrades, furnace/AC replacement, plumbing alterations, and reroofing beyond the county's permit-exempt threshold. Explicitly a distinct, single flat fee line item on the county's own fee schedule.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Adding electrical in any accessory structure, including structures 200 sq ft or under
- Adding new gas appliances (gas fireplaces, gas water heaters, etc.)
- Adding new gas lines or upgrading gas lines/meters
- Adding new plumbing, including new water or drain waste lines
- New electrical work: receptacle outlets, branch circuits, lighting, outdoor electrical
- Replacing a furnace or other heating appliance
- Replacing panel boards or adding new circuit breakers
- Re-roofing beyond the permit-exempt threshold (note: the county's own 'Work Not Requiring a Permit' list includes 're-roofing a structure' as exempt — contact the Building Department to confirm whether your specific reroof requires this permit)
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical - Mechanical - Plumbing - Roofing Permit ApplicationDistinct application form listed on the county's Permits page, submitted via beavercounty.cityinspect.com
- OptionalGas Sizing SchematicRequired for gas line/appliance work — listed as its own Building Permit Form on the county's Permits page
- OptionalOwner Builder CertificationRequired if the owner is performing the work themselves
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical / Roof Permit | $75.75 | Beaver County Fee Schedule 2026, BUILDING > Permits > 'Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical/Roof.' Also independently confirmed on the Fees & Payments page and the Building Department FAQ (both state '$75.75'). |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $150 | Beaver County Fee Schedule 2026 |
| Outside of Normal Inspection Hours | $150 | Beaver County Fee Schedule 2026 |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Unincorporated Beaver County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.