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Tremonton building permits
VerifiedTremonton, Utah — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
2021 International Building Code (IBC) — per Tremonton City Building Criteria document, adopted in line with Utah House Bill 532 (2023 General Session)2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — per the same Tremonton City Building Criteria document2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — per the same document2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — per the same document2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — per the same document2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — per the same document2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — per the same document2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — per the same document2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) — per the same document. NOTE: Utah Code Sec 15A-2-103(1)(g) applies the 2023 NEC statewide as of the current cycle; Tremonton's own published Building Criteria document (uploaded April 2024) has not been updated to reflect a newer NEC edition as of the verification date below. Confirm the currently enforced NEC edition directly with the Building Department before relying on this for a live project.1997 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings — per the same document2017 Edition of the ICC/ANSI A117.1 Standard for Accessibility — per the same document
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new single-family dwelling construction, residential outbuildings, and any work regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC/IBC in Tremonton. Permit fee is valuation-based (1% of Building Valuation per the ICC Building Valuation Table) rather than a flat fee, per the City's official Consolidated Fees and Fines Schedule (Resolution No. 25-42, effective August 26, 2025).
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family dwelling or residential outbuilding construction
- Any work regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC/IBC
- Plans submitted electronically via the City's CivicReview portal, drawn to scale by a Structural Engineer or Architect licensed in Utah for non-conventional designs
- Sidewalks required along all street frontages per Tremonton City Code § 1.28.015 (waivable by written request to the Land Use Authority Board)
Required documents
- RequiredEngineered Plan SetRequired for Home, Outbuilding, or ADU applications per the City's official Building & Solar Permit Requirements page.
- RequiredPlot PlanSite/plot plan on regular size (8.5" x 11") paper, scale no less than 1 inch = 20 feet, showing applicant info, subdivision/lot number, site square footage, setbacks, property lines, easements, and adjacent streets/alleys, per Tremonton City Code § 1.28.025(B).
- RequiredWall Section PlanRequired residential submittal item per the Building & Solar Permit Requirements page.
- RequiredFloor PlanMust show the use of all rooms; unfinished rooms may be considered storage but future use should be indicated, per the Building & Solar Permit Requirements page.
- RequiredRes-CheckUtah Model Energy Code compliance checklist for residential construction, per the Building & Solar Permit Requirements page (equivalent to the 'Model Energy Code Check List' referenced in Tremonton City Code § 1.28.025(C)).
- OptionalProof of SepticRequired only in areas without municipal sewer availability; approved through the Bear River Health Department (435-257-3318), per the Building & Solar Permit Requirements page.
- RequiredContractor's State LicensePhotocopy of State of Utah contractor's license required for all contractors; owner-builders intending to occupy the structure are exempt, per Tremonton City Code § 1.28.025(E).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Fee (valuation-based) | 1% of Building Valuation | Tremonton City Consolidated Fees and Fines Schedule, Resolution No. 25-42 (effective 08/26/2025), Section 3.1 'Residential Dwelling & Residential Outbuilding Inspection Fees'. Building Valuation is determined according to the most recent Building Valuation Table from the International Code Council. Each project is also assessed a separate State Fee (below). |
| State Fee | 1% of the Permit Fee | Resolution No. 25-42, Section 3.1. Statutory state surcharge collected alongside the local Permit Fee. |
| Plan Review Fee (residential & outbuilding) | 35% of the Permit Fee and State Fee | Resolution No. 25-42, Section 3.2 'Residential & Outbuilding Plan Review Fees'. |
| Garbage Can Purchase (new residential unit) | See Garbage Can Setup Fee, $150.00 | Resolution No. 25-42, Section 3.1 footnote and Section 8.1: property owners pay the purchase cost of the first garbage can when applying for a building permit for a new residential unit; the City retains ownership of the can. |
| Re-inspection Fee | $90.00 | Resolution No. 25-42, Section 3.1 'Residential Dwelling & Residential Outbuilding Inspection Fees'. |
Commercial / Industrial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial and industrial construction in Tremonton. Requires professionally drawn plans wet-stamped by a State of Utah licensed Engineer or Architect. Uses the same valuation-based fee structure as residential but with a substantially higher plan review percentage.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial, industrial, institutional, or governmental construction
- Plans must be professionally drawn and include a Utah-licensed Engineer or Architect wet stamp prior to final review or permit issuance, per the City's official Building & Solar Permit Requirements page
- Water rights dedication to the City required for Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, and Multi-Family Dwelling uses prior to permit issuance, per Tremonton City Code § 1.28.035(B)(7)
Required documents
- RequiredArchitectural Plans and Cover SheetRequired commercial submittal item per the Building & Solar Permit Requirements page.
- RequiredStructural Engineered Plan SetMust be drawn/engineered and stamped by a licensed Architect and/or Structural Engineer in the State of Utah for all commercial and industrial plans, per the Building & Solar Permit Requirements page.
- RequiredCom-CheckCommercial energy code compliance checklist, per the Building & Solar Permit Requirements page.
- OptionalFire Sprinkler PlanRequired if applicable, per the Building & Solar Permit Requirements page.
- RequiredADA Accessibility PlanRequired commercial submittal item, consistent with the City's adopted 2017 ICC/ANSI A117.1 Standard for Accessibility.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Fee (valuation-based) | 1% of Building Valuation | Resolution No. 25-42, Section 3.3 'Industrial, Institutional, Commercial, & Governmental Inspection Fees'. Building Valuation determined per the most recent ICC Building Valuation Table. |
| State Fee | 1% of the Permit Fee | Resolution No. 25-42, Section 3.3. |
| Plan Review Fee (commercial/industrial/institutional/governmental) | 65% of the Permit Fee and State Fee | Resolution No. 25-42, Section 3.4 'Industrial, Institutional, Commercial, & Governmental Plan Review Fees'. A $200.00 deposit is required with plan submission; no plan review costs are refunded once the review is completed. |
Solar Panel (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential and commercial rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installations in Tremonton. The City publishes a dedicated Solar Permit Requirements checklist distinct from its standard residential/commercial submittal lists.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Structural engineering letter confirming the roof or mounting structure can support the added solar array load
- Site plan showing system layout
- One-line electrical diagram
- Module, inverter, and (if applicable) battery specifications
- Signage plan for required solar disconnect/warning labeling
- Interior and exterior photos of panels and system components
Required documents
- RequiredStructural Engineering and LetterRequired per the City's official Building & Solar Permit Requirements page, 'Solar Permit Requirements' section.
- RequiredSite PlanRequired per the Solar Permit Requirements checklist.
- RequiredOne-Line DiagramRequired per the Solar Permit Requirements checklist.
- RequiredModule and Inverter SpecificationsManufacturer specification sheets, required per the Solar Permit Requirements checklist.
- OptionalBattery SpecificationsRequired if an energy storage system is part of the installation, per the Solar Permit Requirements checklist.
- RequiredSignage PlanRequired per the Solar Permit Requirements checklist.
- RequiredPhotos (Interior and Exterior Panels / System Components)Required per the Solar Permit Requirements checklist.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Fee (valuation-based, residential) | 1% of Building Valuation | Tremonton's fee resolution (No. 25-42) does not list a separate line-item solar fee; solar installations are billed under the same Section 3.1 Residential Dwelling & Residential Outbuilding valuation-based Permit Fee (1% of Building Valuation) plus the standard State Fee (1% of Permit Fee) that applies to all residential building permits. No dedicated 'solar permit' fee line exists in the official schedule as of Resolution 25-42 (08/26/2025). |
| State Fee | 1% of the Permit Fee | Resolution No. 25-42, Section 3.1, applies to all residential permits including solar. |
Re-Roofing Permit
VerifiedRequired for roof replacement/re-roofing in Tremonton. The City publishes a distinct flat fee for re-roofing, separate from its general valuation-based building permit fee.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Complete roof replacement (tear-off and re-roof)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview)Submitted electronically via app.civicreview.com per the City's Building & Solar Permit Requirements page.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Re-Roofing Permit Fee | $150.00 | Tremonton City Consolidated Fees and Fines Schedule, Resolution No. 25-42, Section 3.5 'Miscellaneous Building Inspection Service Fees': 'Re-Roofing Permit — $150.00.' |
Water Heater / Furnace / Electric Meter Permit (Standalone Trade)
VerifiedRequired for standalone water heater, furnace, or electric meter installation/replacement in Tremonton, each billed as a distinct flat Miscellaneous Building Inspection Service fee.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Standalone water heater installation or replacement
- Standalone furnace installation or replacement
- Standalone electric meter work
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview)Submitted electronically via app.civicreview.com per the City's Building & Solar Permit Requirements page.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Water Heater Permit | $75.00 | Resolution No. 25-42, Section 3.5 Miscellaneous Building Inspection Service Fees. |
| Furnace Permit | $75.00 | Resolution No. 25-42, Section 3.5. |
| Electric Meter Permit | $75.00 | Resolution No. 25-42, Section 3.5. |
| Small Scale Remodel or Construction — Electrical Inspection Only | $60.00 | Resolution No. 25-42, Section 3.1. |
| Small Scale Remodel or Construction — Plumbing Inspection Only | 25% of the Permit Fee and State Fee | Resolution No. 25-42, Section 3.1. |
| Small Scale Remodel or Construction — Mechanical Inspection Only | 25% of the Permit Fee and State Fee | Resolution No. 25-42, Section 3.1. |
Manufactured Home / Mobile Home Permit
VerifiedRequired for placement of manufactured or mobile homes in Tremonton. Manufactured/Modular Homes must comply with the Residential Architectural Standards in the City's Supplementary Regulations, per Tremonton City Code § 1.28.035(B)(5)-(6).
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Manufactured Homes or Mobile Homes must comply with applicable standards in Chapter 19 Supplementary Regulations, per Tremonton City Code § 1.28.035(B)(5)
- Must comply with the Residential Architectural Standards contained in Chapter 19 Supplementary Regulations, per § 1.28.035(B)(6)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview)Submitted electronically via app.civicreview.com per the City's Building & Solar Permit Requirements page.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Home / Manufactured Housing Fee | $150.00 | Resolution No. 25-42, Section 3.5 Miscellaneous Building Inspection Service Fees: 'For all Mobile Homes and Manufactured Housing — $150.00.' |
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 Tremonton building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.