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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 2026-07-19 · 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)Nibley City Consolidated Fee Schedule (2024, current as of page retrieval 2026-07-08), 'Building Permit Fees' table: valuation 'according to building inspector's review,' based on 'formula below or latest State adopted IRC manual building permit fees.'
$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 FeeNibley City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Permit Fees section: '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% FeeNibley City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Impact Fees section: 'State Collected 1% Fee — 1% of Building Permit Fees.'
1% of Building Permit Fees
Sewer Impact Fee (1" Service)Nibley City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Impact Fees section. Additional per-size tiers published: 2" Service $4,629.00; 3" Service $8,685.00; 4" Service $14,478.00; Multifamily Unit/Per-Door Charge and ADU $1,189.00.
$1,425.00
Water Impact Fee (1" Service)Nibley City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Impact Fees section. Additional per-size tiers published: 2" Service $10,733.00; 3" Service $20,137.00; 4" Service $33,568.00; Multifamily Unit/Per-Door Charge and ADU $2,757.00.
$3,363.00
Park Impact Fee (per Single Family Home/ADU)Nibley City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Impact Fees section.
$9,003.00
Transportation Impact Fee (Single Family Home)Nibley City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Impact Fees section.
$887.00 per unit

Review timeline

Plan reviewNibley’s published plan-review target
10–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 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. 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 Consolidated Fee Schedule (effective FY2024-2025) contains no 'solar' line item, so rooftop or ground-mounted solar installations are permitted and charged through this same valuation-based Building Permit (re-checked directly against the full fee schedule PDF, 2026-07-19).
  • Nibley likewise has no distinct EV charger / EVSE permit type or fee: the same 2024 Consolidated Fee Schedule PDF (nibleycity.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-Consolidated-Fee-Schedule-Final-Public-Copy-PDF-2.pdf) was re-checked directly (fetched and searched 2026-07-20) and contains zero mentions of 'EV,' 'electric vehicle,' 'charging station,' or 'EVSE.' Consistent with this file's 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

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-19.

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

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