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Residential Building Permit in Unincorporated Beaver County, Utah

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • 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))

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Fee schedule

Residential Building Permit (new construction/valuation-based)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 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.
Determined by the current IBC/IRC valuation methodology
Re-Inspection FeeBeaver County Fee Schedule 2026
$150
Outside of Normal Inspection HoursBeaver County Fee Schedule 2026
$150
Red Tag LetterBeaver County Fee Schedule 2026; also listed under BUILDING section and again under Planning & Zoning enforcement fees ('Every day that violation occurs')
$299

Review timeline

Plan reviewUnincorporated Beaver County’s published plan-review target
1–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footings

    Interior/exterior and/or spot footings, with steel in place, prior to pouring concrete (IRC 109.5, per Beaver County Inspection Information page)

  2. 2

    Foundation

    With steel in place and prior to pouring concrete

  3. 3

    Underground Electrical and Plumbing

    Before backfill

  4. 4

    Framing

    Structural framing complete before insulation/wall cover

  5. 5

    Rough Plumbing / Rough Electrical / Rough Mechanical

    MEP systems roughed in, before wall closure

  6. 6

    Weather Resistive Barrier and Flashing

    Per IBC Section 1403.2-1405.3, before exterior finish

  7. 7

    Insulation and Vapor Barrier

    Before drywall

  8. 8

    Drywall / Firewall

    Before finish work

  9. 9

    Exterior: Siding, Brick, or Stucco

    Exterior finish inspection

  10. 10

    Gas Piping

    If applicable

  11. 11

    Electrical Service Panel

    Panel and service verification

  12. 12

    Final

    All safety aspects complete: electrical, handrails, smoke detectors, kitchens, bathrooms, and basic living facilities, per the county's FAQ on final inspection requirements

See the full Unincorporated Beaver County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • All inspections require a minimum of 24 hours' advance notice — call (435) 438-6484 or request online via beavercounty.cityinspect.com. The county's how-to guide recommends 24-48 hours, and more for mountain-area projects so inspections can be clustered.
  • The county's own FAQ states: 'If you submit all applicable items, permits are usually approved within 14 business days. Some permits may take longer depending on special circumstances.'
  • Approved culinary water supply and waste disposal method (Southwest Utah Public Health Department sign-off) is a prerequisite for permit issuance, not just a recommendation — Beaver County Code § 9-1-7(B).
  • Permits expire and a new permit is required if work does not commence within 180 days of issuance, per Beaver County Code § 9-1-7(A).
  • Beaver County's frost depth is 30 inches below grade; roof snow load is generally 30 lbs/sq ft in valley areas, with engineering-determined loads required above 6,200 ft elevation.
  • Determine your parcel prefix before applying — parcels beginning 01- or 02- are unincorporated county (this file); 03- is Beaver City (separate City Inspect system, files/pays with the city); 04- is Minersville (zoning with the town, everything else with the county); 05- is Milford (zoning and payment with the city, application/inspection with the county).

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Beaver County requires a residential building permit for: 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)). If your project isn't listed, confirm with Beaver County Building Department at (435) 438-6484 before starting work.

Per the Beaver County Fee Schedule (2026), building permit fees are 'Determined by the Current IBC/IRC' — i.e., based on the ICC building valuation methodology applied to square footage, materials, and use. The Building Department will provide a free fee estimate on request; call (435) 438-6484.

Per the Beaver County Building Department FAQ: 'If you submit all applicable items, permits are usually approved within 14 business days. Some permits may take longer depending on special circumstances. Once the permit has been approved and permit fees have been paid, the permit will be issued.'

You'll need: Building Permit Application (City Inspect online portal); Southwest Utah Public Health Department Water/Waste Approval; Construction Plans. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Beaver County may also ask for: Owner Builder Certification; Prairie Dog Clearance. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Beaver County requires 12 inspection(s) for a residential building permit, in order: Footings, Foundation, Underground Electrical and Plumbing, Framing, Rough Plumbing / Rough Electrical / Rough Mechanical, Weather Resistive Barrier and Flashing, Insulation and Vapor Barrier, Drywall / Firewall, Exterior: Siding, Brick, or Stucco, Gas Piping, Electrical Service Panel, Final. Schedule each through Beaver County Building Department ((435) 438-6484).

Apply through Beaver County Building Department at 105 East Center Street, Beaver, UT 84713 (mailing: P.O. Box 1013, Beaver, UT 84713). Phone: (435) 438-6484, email: building@beaver.utah.gov. Office hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Field inspections conducted 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday–Thursday. Closed federal and local holidays.. Official information: https://www.beaver.utah.gov/119/Building-Department.

Unincorporated Beaver County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), statewide default; effective 7/1/2026, superseding the 2021 edition; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); IRC remains at the 2021 edition across the 7/1/2026 statutory rollover; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), effective 7/1/2026; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e), effective 7/1/2026; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f), effective 7/1/2026; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); NEC remains at the 2023 edition across the 7/1/2026 rollover; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h), effective 7/1/2026; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i), effective 7/1/2026; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n), effective 7/1/2026; NOTE: Beaver County's own Building Department web pages (Building Code Information / Building Plan Requirements / Utah Code) do not republish specific code-edition numbers or amendments; the county's Inspection Information page cites 'International Residential Code (IRC) 109.5' and 'International Building Code Section 110.1' generically without an edition year. Absent a county-specific amendment, this file reports the statewide statutory default per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, consistent with the treatment used for other unincorporated Utah counties in this corpus (e.g., Iron County) that do not independently republish edition numbers.. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Beaver County overview page for the full list.

Yes. Beaver County Code § 9-1-7(B) requires the applicant to submit evidence of an approved culinary water supply and an approved method of waste disposal, both approved in writing by the Southwest Utah Public Health Department, before the county will issue a building permit.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.

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.

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