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Change of Building User Application (Change of Occupancy) in Unincorporated Box Elder County, Utah

Box Elder County's own 2026 Fee Schedule for Community Development and Planning & Zoning lists a 'Change of Building User Application' as its own $75 line item under the Community Development fee category, distinct from a standard building permit. The county does not publish a dedicated checklist or standalone process page for this application — it is submitted through the same general Community Development Application used for other land-use requests (e.g. sign permits, conditional use permits).

Reviewed 2026-07-22 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Change of Building User Application submitted through the Community Development Application process, per the county's 2026 Fee Schedule for Community Development and Planning & Zoning
  • Applies when a new tenant, business, or use triggers a change of occupancy classification in an existing building — Utah's adopted 2024 IBC (per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(a)), Chapter 34 (Existing Buildings and Structures), provides that a change of occupancy may not be made until the Building Official has issued a certificate of occupancy
  • Notarized owner-authorization form required if the applicant is not the property owner, per the standard Community Development Application requirements

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Change of Building User ApplicationBox Elder County 2026 Fee Schedule for Community Development and Planning & Zoning — directly confirmed by verbatim fetch 2026-07-22 (boxeldercountyut.gov/580/2026-Fee-Schedule-for-Community-Developm), listed under the Community Development fee category.
$75.00
Business License Review ApplicationBox Elder County 2026 Fee Schedule for Community Development and Planning & Zoning — a related, separately-billed line item on the same fee schedule; the county's business license process (administered by the Clerk's Office, not Building/Planning) may require Planning & Zoning review of the proposed use before a business license is issued. Not confirmed as bundled with the Change of Building User Application; listed here for completeness.
$25.00

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

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    Change of Occupancy / Certificate of Occupancy Inspection

    Per the adopted International Building Code, Chapter 34 (Existing Buildings and Structures), a change of occupancy or building user may not be made until the Building Official has issued a certificate of occupancy — expect a final inspection of the space for its new use before sign-off. Not separately documented by the county beyond this statewide code requirement.

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

Tips

  • Box Elder County does not publish a dedicated 'change of use' or 'certificate of occupancy' process page — the only official trace of this permit type is the $75 'Change of Building User Application' line item on the county's 2026 Fee Schedule for Community Development and Planning & Zoning. Confirm the exact required documents and timeline directly with Community Development before applying.
  • If your change of use is paired with a new or transferred business license, budget for both the $75 Change of Building User Application and the separate $25 Business License Review Application, since the two are billed as distinct line items on the same fee schedule.
  • This differs from the county's Commercial Building Permit / Tenant Improvement permit types, which govern physical construction — a Change of Building User Application applies even where no construction is proposed, if the occupancy classification or use of the space is changing.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Box Elder County requires a change of building user application (change of occupancy) permit for: Change of Building User Application submitted through the Community Development Application process, per the county's 2026 Fee Schedule for Community Development and Planning & Zoning; Applies when a new tenant, business, or use triggers a change of occupancy classification in an existing building — Utah's adopted 2024 IBC (per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(a)), Chapter 34 (Existing Buildings and Structures), provides that a change of occupancy may not be made until the Building Official has issued a certificate of occupancy; Notarized owner-authorization form required if the applicant is not the property owner, per the standard Community Development Application requirements. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Box Elder County Building Permits / Inspection at (435) 734-2634 before starting work.

$75.00 for the Change of Building User Application, per the county's 2026 Fee Schedule for Community Development and Planning & Zoning. A related $25 Business License Review Application fee may also apply if the change of use is tied to a new or transferred business license.

Unincorporated Box Elder County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Box Elder County Building Permits / Inspection at (435) 734-2634 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Community Development Application. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Box Elder County may also ask for: Land Use Property Authorization Form. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Box Elder County requires 1 inspection(s) for a change of building user application (change of occupancy) permit, in order: Change of Occupancy / Certificate of Occupancy Inspection. Schedule each through Box Elder County Building Permits / Inspection ((435) 734-2634).

Apply through Box Elder County Building Permits / Inspection at 1 S Main Street, Room 19, Brigham City, UT 84302. Phone: (435) 734-2634, email: cillum@boxeldercountyut.gov. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (per Box Elder County Building Permits/Inspection page). Official information: https://www.boxeldercountyut.gov/195/Building-Permits-Inspection.

Unincorporated Box Elder County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(a) (https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter2/15A-2-S103.html), in force statewide since 7/1/2026 and binding on counties under §15A-1-204. Box Elder County's own '2021 Adopted Code' document (DocumentCenter/View/173) still lists the 2021 IBC with Appendix J only (no Appendix C) — live-checked 2026-07-16, the county's own document has not been updated to the current statewide edition.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix AQ — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(b)/(c); this edition is UNCHANGED from the prior code cycle. Box Elder County's own document lists the 2021 IRC (without a distinct Appendix AQ citation) — live-checked 2026-07-16, consistent with the current statute on the base edition.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(d). Box Elder County's own document still lists the 2021 IPC — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(e). Box Elder County's own document still lists the 2021 IMC — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(f). Box Elder County's own document still lists the 2021 IFGC — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(g); this edition is UNCHANGED from the prior code cycle. Box Elder County's own '2021 Adopted Code' document lists the 2017 NEC — live-checked 2026-07-16, a genuine and long-standing discrepancy in the county's own published document (not a transcription error); confirm the currently enforced edition directly with the Chief Building Official, Codey Illum, at (435) 734-3303 before relying on this for a live electrical project.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — one code, no residential/commercial split, per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(h). Box Elder County's own document lists the 2021 IECC (also undifferentiated by residential/commercial) — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), subject to Utah Code §15A-2-104(2) (the HUD Code) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(i)/(j). Box Elder County's own document lists the 2021 IEBC — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — governs statewide per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(n). Box Elder County's own '2021 Adopted Code' document does not list any ISPSC edition — live-checked 2026-07-16; added here per the statute, not omitted.; Modular Building Institute (MBI) Standards 1200 and 1205 — governs statewide per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(o). Not separately listed in Box Elder County's own '2021 Adopted Code' document — live-checked 2026-07-16.. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Box Elder County overview page for the full list.

Yes. The county's 2026 Fee Schedule for Community Development and Planning & Zoning lists a $75 'Change of Building User Application' as its own line item, separate from a standard building permit. It is submitted through the general Community Development Application process; the county does not publish a dedicated checklist beyond this fee listing, so confirm specific documentation requirements with Community Development / Planning & Zoning at (435) 734-2634.

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-22.

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 Box Elder County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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