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Residential Building Permit — Nibley, Utah · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-08-16 · Source: https://nibleycity.gov/building-department/
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Residential Building Permit in Nibley, Utah
Required for new single-family residential construction and any work regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC / 2024 IBC in Nibley. Nibley issues its own building permits independently of Cache County (confirmed via the county's own Building Division page, which lists Nibley among cities that 'issue their own permits'). Fees are valuation-based per Nibley's Consolidated Fee Schedule, using the same IRC-derived formula structure as the statewide model fee schedule.
Verified 2026-08-16 · Source
When you need this permit
- New single-family residential construction or work regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC / 2024 IBC
- Two copies of engineered, stamped (if applicable), to-scale plans; electronic plans may be submitted with the application
- To-scale plot plan showing setbacks and location of project/building as well as intended location of utility services
- Engineering calculations, Manual J/S/D, and Res-Check paperwork
- SWPPP compliance documentation (if necessary), using Nibley's Common Plan SWPPP Template and the State of Utah Notice of Intent (NOI)
- Compliance with NCC 17.10.010 Finished Floor Elevation groundwater/basement standards where applicable
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Fee schedule
Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (Nibley City Consolidated Fee Schedule)
UNCHANGED. All eight valuation tiers compared line by line against 200-dpi renders of pages 7-8 of the FY2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule ('Building Permits & Impact Fees' → 'Building Permit Fees' →… Show full citationHide
UNCHANGED. All eight valuation tiers compared line by line against 200-dpi renders of pages 7-8 of the FY2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule ('Building Permits & Impact Fees' → 'Building Permit Fees' → 'Total Valuation' table, which begins on page 7 and continues onto page 8) and found identical to what we publish, base amounts and per-$1,000 increments alike. Header text also unchanged: 'Based on a formula below or latest State adopted IRC manual building permit fees. Valuation is according to building inspector's review.'$1–$500: $24.00 flat. $501–$2,000: $24 for the first $500 plus $3 for each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof). $2,001–$40,000: $69 for the first $2,000 plus $11 for each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof). $40,001–$100,000: $487 for the first $40,000 plus $9 for each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof). $100,001–$500,000: $1,027 for the first $100,000 plus $7 for each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof). $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,827 for the first $500,000 plus $5 for each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof). $1,000,001–$5,000,000: $6,327 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3 for each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof). $5,000,001 and over: $18,327 for the first $5,000,000 plus $1 for each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof).
Plan Review FeeUNCHANGED. FY2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule, page 8 (read from render), row 'Plan Review Fee': '0.1% of valuation of the improvement. Additional fees for inspections outside of normal business hours may be charged according to IRC fee schedule.'
0.1% of valuation of the improvement
State Collected 1% FeeUNCHANGED. FY2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule, page 7 (read from render), final row of the Impact Fees table: 'State Collected 1% Fee — 1% of Building Permit Fees.'
1% of Building Permit Fees
Sewer Impact Fee (1" Service)
UNCHANGED. FY2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule, page 7 (read from render), Impact Fees table. Show full citationHide
UNCHANGED. FY2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule, page 7 (read from render), Impact Fees table. Additional per-size tiers, all unchanged: 2" Service $4,629.00; 3" Service $8,685.00; 4" Service $14,478.00; Multifamily Unit/Per-Door Charge $1,189.00; ADU with Separate Sewer Connection $1,189.00. The FY2026-27 edition additionally breaks out ADU with Shared Sewer Connection at $594.50.$1,425.00
Water Impact Fee (1" Service)
UNCHANGED. FY2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule, page 7 (read from render), Impact Fees table. Show full citationHide
UNCHANGED. FY2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule, page 7 (read from render), Impact Fees table. Additional per-size tiers, all unchanged: 2" Service $10,733.00; 3" Service $20,137.00; 4" Service $33,568.00; Multifamily Unit/Per-Door Charge $2,757.00; Separate Water Meter for ADU $2,757.00. The FY2026-27 edition additionally breaks out Shared Water Meter for ADU at $1,378.50.$3,363.00
Park Impact Fee (per Single Family Home/ADU)UNCHANGED. FY2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule, page 7 (read from render), Impact Fees table, row 'Park impact Fee per Single Family Home — $9,003.00' (Park Impact Fee per Multifamily Unit and ADU is $6,613.00).
$9,003.00
Transportation Impact Fee (Single Family Home)UNCHANGED. FY2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule, page 7 (read from render), Impact Fees table, row 'Transportation Impact Fee Single Family Home — $887.00 per unit.'
$887.00 per unit
Review timeline
Plan reviewNibley’s published plan-review target
10–14 business days
Inspection process
- 1
Building, Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing (project-specific)
Per Nibley's official Building Department page: 'Inspections will vary depending on the project. A list of required inspections will be included upon issuance of building permit.'
- 2
Finished Floor Elevation Certification
Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, final floor and/or crawl space elevations constructed under NCC 17.10.010 must be certified by a licensed Professional Engineer or Surveyor to ensure compliance, per Nibley's official Building Department page.
See the full Nibley inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →
Tips
- Nibley genuinely issues its own building permits — it is not contracted to Cache County. Cache County's own Building Division page explicitly lists Nibley among the cities that 'issue their own permits,' distinct from the county-served list (Amalga, Avon, Benson, Cornish, Cove, Hyrum, Millville, Paradise, Petersboro, Providence, Richmond, River Heights, Smithfield, Trenton, Wellsville).
- Applications are submitted online through Nibley's CivicReview portal, linked directly from the Building Department page.
- Building permit processing takes up to two weeks from submittal, per Nibley's own published guidance — the applicant is notified of the exact fee due before permit pickup/payment.
- Homes in areas with high groundwater (per the City's Water Table Depth GIS layer) face an additional Finished Floor Elevation requirement (NCC 17.10.010) requiring 6 inches of freeboard above curb/street centerline, or PE/geologist certification and additional freeboard for an individual-lot exception.
- Nibley's fee schedule does not list separate standalone electrical, plumbing, or mechanical permit fee lines — all building-related work is priced through the single valuation-based Building Permit Fee table plus the 0.1% Plan Review Fee.
- Nibley has no distinct solar-PV permit type or fee: the city's current FY2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule (public copy dated 8-6-2026) contains no 'solar' or 'photovoltaic' line item, so rooftop or ground-mounted solar installations are permitted and charged through this same valuation-based Building Permit (full text of the new edition re-searched directly, 2026-08-16).
- Nibley likewise has no distinct EV charger / EVSE permit type or fee: the current FY2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule PDF (nibleycity.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/26-27-CFS-Public-Copy-8-6-2026-1.pdf) was fetched and full-text searched on 2026-08-16 and contains zero mentions of 'EV' as a standalone word, 'electric vehicle,' 'charging station,' or 'EVSE.' Consistent with the note that Nibley has no standalone electrical-trade fee line, a residential EV charger install is expected to be priced under this same valuation-based Building Permit Fee table; confirm directly with the Building Department before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Nibley requires a residential building permit for: New single-family residential construction or work regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC / 2024 IBC; Two copies of engineered, stamped (if applicable), to-scale plans; electronic plans may be submitted with the application; To-scale plot plan showing setbacks and location of project/building as well as intended location of utility services; Engineering calculations, Manual J/S/D, and Res-Check paperwork; SWPPP compliance documentation (if necessary), using Nibley's Common Plan SWPPP Template and the State of Utah Notice of Intent (NOI); Compliance with NCC 17.10.010 Finished Floor Elevation groundwater/basement standards where applicable. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Nibley City Building Department (Public Works) at (435) 752-0431 before starting work.
Per Nibley's Consolidated Fee Schedule, fees are valuation-based: for example, a home valued at $300,000 would be $1,027 (base for $100,000) plus $7 per additional $1,000 up to $500,000, i.e., $1,027 + $1,400 = $2,427, plus a 0.1% Plan Review Fee and a 1% state surcharge. Valuation is determined by the building inspector's review.
Per Nibley's official Building Department page, applicants should 'allow up to two weeks from the date of submittal for processing,' after which the city notifies the applicant of the total fee due before permit pickup and payment.
You'll need: Building Permit Application; Engineered/Stamped Plans (two copies, to-scale); To-Scale Plot Plan; Engineering Calculations / Manual J, S, D / Res-Check Paperwork. Depending on your project, Nibley may also ask for: SWPPP Compliance Documentation. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
Nibley requires 2 inspection(s) for a residential building permit, in order: Building, Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing (project-specific), Finished Floor Elevation Certification. Schedule each through Nibley City Building Department (Public Works) ((435) 752-0431).
Apply through Nibley City Building Department (Public Works) at 455 W 3200 S, Nibley, UT 84321-6337. Phone: (435) 752-0431. Office hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://nibleycity.gov/building-department/.
Nibley, Utah has adopted: 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Nibley City Building Department page states: 'Nibley is currently using the ICC Codes as amended by the state of Utah'; per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b), the 2021 IRC continues in force statewide, unchanged by the July 1, 2026 update.; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective July 1, 2026.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), effective July 1, 2026; per Nibley's own 'ICC Codes as amended by the state of Utah' statement.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e), effective July 1, 2026; per Nibley's own 'ICC Codes as amended by the state of Utah' statement.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f), effective July 1, 2026; per Nibley's own 'ICC Codes as amended by the state of Utah' statement.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h), effective July 1, 2026; per Nibley's own 'ICC Codes as amended by the state of Utah' statement.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i), effective July 1, 2026; per Nibley's own 'ICC Codes as amended by the state of Utah' statement.; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n), effective July 1, 2026; per Nibley's own 'ICC Codes as amended by the state of Utah' statement.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide update.; Modular Building Institute Standards 1200 and 1205 — adopted statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(o); not separately itemized on Nibley's own page, but applies statewide.. Local amendments apply — see the Nibley overview page for the full list.
Nibley has its own independent Building Department. Cache County's official Building Division page confirms Nibley is one of the incorporated cities in the county that issues its own building permits, separate from the county's building division (which serves unincorporated Cache County and several smaller municipalities).
Sources & verification
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