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Brigham City building permits
VerifiedBrigham City, Utah — as published 2026-07-08.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Codes adopted
2021 International Building Code (IBC) — confirmed as the governing commercial/structural code in Brigham City's own official 'Design Criteria for Buildings and Structures Located within Brigham City Limits' document (dated 7/25/2023), which cites 2021 IBC Section 1803 (soils reports), Section 1613.2.2 (Site Class), Table 1806.2 and Table 1610.1 (bearing pressures) as the governing sections — consistent with Utah's statewide Title 15A State Construction and Fire Codes Act framework (2021 IRC/IBC/IECC base codes, effective statewide July 1, 2023, per Utah Code § 15A-3-107).Utah Title 15A statewide amendments apply on top of the base 2021 ICC codes per state law; Brigham City's official Design Criteria document references the Utah-amended ground snow load calculation methodology (Utah Code § 15A-3-107) directly.2015 International Residential Code (IRC) and 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — cited by name specifically for engineering/energy-compliance documentation in Brigham City's own 'Single Family Dwelling Building Permit Submittal Requirements' and Roof Building Paper Requirements handouts. NOTE: these two info-sheet PDFs appear to reference an older code cycle than the city's own 2021-IBC-referencing Design Criteria document (dated 7/25/2023) and Utah's current statewide-adopted 2021 IRC/IECC baseline — they are reproduced here exactly as currently published by the city (unrevised handouts), but the 2021-cycle Design Criteria document should be treated as the more current authoritative citation for code-year purposes.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family Dwelling)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family dwelling construction in Brigham City. Fees are valuation-based per the city's own published Building Permit Fee worksheet, which itemizes the Building Permit Fee, Plan Review Fee, utility connection fees, State surcharge, and impact fees for new single-family dwellings specifically (impact fees do not apply to additions/alterations/repairs).
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family dwelling construction
- One (1) complete electronic set of plans: site plan, elevation drawings (all four sides), wall sections/sectional drawings, floor plan, energy compliance documents
- Manual J (furnace design) and Manual D (mechanical design) required
- Storm Water Connection Permit Application and Storm Water Construction Activity Permit Application (both free, submitted through Brigham City)
- Building Permit Application complete with General/Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical Contractor names and license numbers
- Structural engineering required for all but the simplest 'box type' structures, per the city's stated seismic zone and structural requirements; engineering must be site-specific and wet-stamped/signed
- $200 non-refundable (once review has started) partial plan-check fee due at submittal; remaining plan-check balance added at permit issuance
Required documents
- RequiredSingle Family Dwelling Building Permit Submittal RequirementsOfficial Brigham City checklist of required plan sets, application completeness items, and engineering design criteria (Seismic Zone D2, wind speed 90 mph, exposure C, frost depth 30", ground snow load 43 psf).
- RequiredDesign Criteria for Buildings and Structures Located within Brigham City LimitsOfficial city document (dated 7/25/2023) tabulating climatic/geographic design criteria referencing the 2021 IBC; used for engineering and plan review.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Valuation-based (illustrative sample: $1,951.93 on a $250,000 valuation) | Brigham City official Building Fees worksheet ('Single Family Dwelling Building Permit Fees' PDF), fee code 701: 'Building permit fees are calculated from the Building Valuation. A $250,000.00 home valuation will give you a permit fee of $1,951.93 building permit fee.' The worksheet illustrates the calculation methodology rather than publishing a standalone valuation table; actual fee scales with the specific project's declared valuation. |
| Plan Review Fee | 15% of the Building Permit Fee (illustrative: $292.79 on a $250,000 valuation; $200.00 due at submittal, remainder added at permit issuance) | Brigham City official Building Fees worksheet, fee code 706: 'The plan review fee is a 15 percent of the building permit fee. ($292.79) $200.00 at time of application submittal and the rest added with the permit fees when you receive your permit.' The $200 submittal portion is explicitly non-refundable once the review process has started, per the Single Family Dwelling Submittal Requirements sheet. |
| Water Connection Fee (3/4-inch) | $556.00 | Brigham City official Building Fees worksheet, fee code 201 (3/4"). |
| Sewer Connection Fee (4-inch) | $320.00 | Brigham City official Building Fees worksheet, fee code 301 (4"). |
| Electric Fee (Underground/Overhead) | $593.00 | Brigham City official Building Fees worksheet, fee codes 401 (UG) / 402 (OH). |
| Temporary Electric Fee | $50.00 | Brigham City official Building Fees worksheet, fee code 403. |
| State 1% Surcharge | 1% of the Building Permit Fee (illustrative: $19.51 on the sample worksheet) | Brigham City official Building Fees worksheet, fee code 707. |
| Cut Permit (work in right of way) | $25.00 | Brigham City official Building Fees worksheet, fee code 708. |
| Impact Fees (new single-family dwelling only — not applicable to additions/alterations/repairs) | Storm Drain $1,232.00 (code 1901); Water $7,034.00 (code 1902); Sewer $2,472.00 (code 1905); Parks and Recreation $4,618.00 (code 1903); Electric (150 amp) $1,710.00 (code 1904); Fire $946.00 (code 1906); Transportation $1,716.00 (code 1907); Police $1,120.00 (code 1908) | Brigham City official Building Fees worksheet, 'IMPACT FEES (If applicable)' section. The worksheet states impact fees are included in all new single-family dwelling permits, and additions/alterations/repairs do not include impact fees. |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions and remodels to existing single-family dwellings in Brigham City, per the city's official Residential Addition/Remodel Submittal Requirements sheet. Uses the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee and Plan Review Fee structure as new construction, but impact fees do NOT apply to additions/alterations/repairs per the city's own Building Fees worksheet.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- One (1) complete set of plans (electronic or PDF): site plan, elevation drawings (side views of project), wall sections/sectional drawings, floor plan
- Building Permit Application complete with General/Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical Contractor names and license numbers (or 'self' if owner-performed)
- Structural engineering required for additions or major remodels unless a simple 'box type' addition, per the city's stated seismic zone and structural requirements
- An email address is required for inspection results
Required documents
- RequiredBrigham City Residential Building Permit Submittal Requirements (Home Addition/Remodel)Official city checklist distinct from the new-construction sheet — omits the Manual J/Manual D and Storm Water Permit requirements that apply to new construction, and notes engineering is required for additions/major remodels only.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee / Plan Review Fee | Valuation-based, same fee-code structure as new construction (codes 701/706) | Brigham City official Building Fees worksheet; the same Building Permit Fee (701) and 15% Plan Review Fee (706) methodology applies to additions/remodels as to new construction, based on the declared project valuation. |
| Impact Fees | Not applicable | Brigham City official Building Fees worksheet explicitly states: 'Impact fees are included in all new single family dwelling permits. Additions, alterations, repairs do not include impact fees.' |
Detached Accessory Structure Permit (Garages, Sheds, etc.)
VerifiedRequired for all detached residential accessory structures in Brigham City, regardless of size, per the city's official 'Detached Accessory Structure' info sheet. Structures 200 square feet or smaller are reviewed for zoning only (no fee); structures 201 square feet or larger are reviewed for both zoning and building permit approval (fee required). Carports and tarp shelters are treated the same as permanent structures and must meet the same zoning/code requirements including wind/seismic anchoring.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit application required for ALL detached accessory structures regardless of size (submitted via the city's online portal at https://connect.bcutah.org; paper applications are not accepted)
- For structures 200 sq ft or less: site plan (address, north arrow, home/existing structures with footprint square footage, proposed structure location and setbacks), elevation views (front and side) showing wall/roof height, and — if using a contractor — a State of Utah business license
- For structures over 200 sq ft: all of the above, plus footing/foundation/slab details, floor plan (windows, doors, lights, outlets), and construction details (framing, trusses, wood/metal method)
- Must comply with zoning setbacks (Code §156.117 rear yard, §156.118 side yard), height limits (Code §156.119: 20 ft max, one story, 8 ft max interior wall height within 5 ft of property line), and lot coverage limits (Code §156.120: 35%–50% depending on zoning district)
- Accessory buildings not allowed in front yards and may not have a front-yard depth less than the main building
- Must maintain 15 ft clearance from any utility pole arm and 5 ft clearance from utility lines
Required documents
- RequiredDetached Accessory Structure Info Sheet and Zoning Exhibits (dated 2/11/2026)Official 7-page Brigham City Community Development handout covering zoning setback tables by district (R-1-6, R-1-8, R-1-10, R-M-7, R-M-15, R-M-30), placement diagrams, public utility easement rules, height regulations, lot coverage worked examples, and a placement plot-plan worksheet.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Zoning Review Fee (structures ≤200 sq ft) | No fee | Brigham City official Detached Accessory Structure info sheet: 'If the structure is 200 square feet or smaller, the application will be used for zoning review only. (No Fee)' |
| Building Permit Fee (structures ≥201 sq ft) | Fee required — valuation-based per the standard Building Permit Fee schedule (fee code 701) and Plan Review Fee (fee code 706) | Brigham City official Detached Accessory Structure info sheet: 'If the structure is 201 square feet or larger, the same application will be reviewed for both zoning and building permit approval. (Fee Required).' The sheet does not itemize a distinct flat fee table for accessory structures — the standard valuation-based Building Permit Fee/Plan Review Fee structure from the city's Building Fees worksheet applies based on the structure's declared valuation. |
Demolition / Asbestos Permit
Required for demolition of structures in Brigham City, per the city's official Demolition/Asbestos Permit Requirements sheet. Coordinates city-level requirements with the Utah Division of Air Quality's (DAQ) statutory asbestos inspection and notification rules under Utah Administrative Code R307-801 (Utah Asbestos Rule).
Reviewed 2026-07-13 · Source
Requirements
- Asbestos inspection by a Utah-certified agency, with a letter to proceed from the Utah Division of Air Quality (DAQ)
- Letter defining the disposal site and the route through Brigham City to the disposal site
- Letter defining dust control measures (dust abatement during demolition)
- Copy of Questar Service Kill (SK) Permit (obtained via 1-800-323-5517)
- Work order to terminate sanitary sewer service and plug the line (if no replacement building)
- Work order to terminate culinary water service, or a statement to leave it active for future use
- Work order to terminate the electrical service drop
- Utah DAQ requires a Demolition Notification Form postmarked/delivered at least 10 working days before demolition begins for any 'regulated demolition' (residential structures are subject to the Utah Asbestos Rule and include all residential structures and outbuildings greater than 100 square feet)
Required documents
- RequiredBrigham City Demolition/Asbestos Permit Requirements sheetOfficial city checklist of required letters, work orders, and the Questar Service Kill Permit copy needed before the demolition permit will be processed.
- RequiredUtah Division of Air Quality Demolition Notification FormState-level form (available at deq.utah.gov/daq/asbestos, the Utah DEQ Division of Air Quality Asbestos Program page) required for any regulated demolition activity, independent of the city permit; must be submitted at least 10 working days before demolition start.
Fee schedule
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Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-07.
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