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Unincorporated Cache County building permits

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Unincorporated Cache County, Utah — as published 2026-08-25.

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Codes adopted

2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); current edition as of July 1, 2026 (2021 edition governed through June 30, 2026)2021 International Residential Code (IRC), plus Appendix AQ of the 2021 IRC — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b)/(c); unchanged by the July 1, 2026 revision — still the current edition2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); current edition as of July 1, 2026 (2021 edition governed through June 30, 2026)2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); current edition as of July 1, 2026 (2021 edition governed through June 30, 2026)2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); current edition as of July 1, 2026 (2021 edition governed through June 30, 2026)2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); current edition as of July 1, 2026 (2021 edition governed through June 30, 2026); statute has no residential/commercial split — one edition applies to both. NOTE (county page live-checked 2026-07-16): the Cache County Building Code Information page lists 2024 IECC in its main statewide-codes list but separately carries a 'Residential Code: 2021 IRC and the 2021 IECC' line for dwellings up to a duplex — that residential IECC carve-out lags the statute, which adopts a single 2024 IECC edition with no residential/commercial split; the statewide 2024 IECC governs.2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); current edition as of July 1, 2026 (2021 edition governed through June 30, 2026)2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), residential provisions — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); current edition as of July 1, 2026 (2021 edition governed through June 30, 2026)2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); statewide in force, unchanged by the July 1, 2026 revision. NOTE: The Cache County Building Code Information page (last seen 2026-06-30) still lists '2020 NEC' — that page is not updated; the statewide 2023 NEC is the legally in-force edition.The 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC listed above took effect July 1, 2026, replacing the 2021 editions, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (version headed 'Effective 7/1/2026 / Superseded 1/1/2027'). IRC (2021) and NEC (2023) did not change. The 1/1/2027 version of the statute carries identical editions, so no further change is expected then.

Permit types & fees

Residential Building Permit

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Required for new residential construction, additions, and structural alterations in unincorporated Cache County. The Cache County Building Division issues permits for unincorporated county areas and many incorporated municipalities (Amalga, Avon, Benson, Cornish, Cove, Hyrum, Millville, Paradise, Petersboro, Providence, Richmond, River Heights, Smithfield, Trenton, Wellsville). Logan City and several others issue their own permits.

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Requirements

New single-family dwelling construction
Additions to existing residential structures
Any structural modification or alteration
Projects with valuation over $500
New SFD plans must be engineered plans (per Cache County Building Division policy)

Required documents

RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCompleted editable PDF form (BP_Application_Editable2024Updated.pdf). All applications must be submitted digitally via email to cachecountyplanreview@gmail.com. All materials must be submitted at once — incomplete packets are not accepted.
RequiredApproved Zoning Clearance and Site PlanFrom the Cache County Zoning Office or appropriate city office, required before building permit application is processed
RequiredComplete Set of Building Plans (PDF)Floor plan with dimensions for all levels, garages, decks, porches, plumbing plan, electrical plan, heating/AC plan. Elevations of all four sides. Footing, foundation, truss/rafter, and all egress details. Engineered plans required for new SFD.
OptionalManual J&D FormHVAC duct sizing and layout from your mechanical contractor — required for new SFD with furnace and when replacing a furnace in a remodel
RequiredREScheck (Energy Compliance)Demonstrates compliance with adopted Utah energy code (see energycodes.gov/rescheck)
OptionalOwner/Builder CertificationRequired if doing work yourself (residential new construction, remodel, and addition only). Submitted to State of Utah.

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Residential Valuation Formula	Main Floor sq ft × $150 + Upper Floors sq ft × $120 + Basement sq ft × $80 + Garage sq ft × $55 = Project Valuation	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18 (adopted 11/6/2024). Example from fee schedule: 1,200 main + 1,400 upper + 1,200 basement + 650 garage = $479,750 valuation → $3,000 base fee.
New SFD — valuation $0–$300,000	$2,500	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18 (adopted 11/6/2024), table 'Single Family Dwelling - New Construction - Unincorporated'
New SFD — valuation $300,000–$500,000	$3,000	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
New SFD — valuation $500,000–$700,000	$3,800	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18. Per the live PDF's 'Single Family Dwelling - New Construction - Unincorporated' table, this bracket breaks at $700,000, not $750,000 — it runs $500,000–$700,000.
New SFD — valuation $700,000–$850,000	$5,200	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. Show full citationHide Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18. Note: the Detached ADU fee table is a separate table whose 5-tier structure ($2,500/$3,000/$3,800/$4,800/Consult at 300k/500k/750k/1M breakpoints) does not apply to this bracket — this figure comes from the actual SFD table.
New SFD — valuation $850,000–$1,000,000	$7,800	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18. An earlier version of this entry omitted this bracket, covering it instead with an erroneous $750,000–$1,000,000 / $4,800 ADU-table row; that row is superseded by the bracket shown here.
New SFD — valuation $1,000,000–$2,000,000	$8,600	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. Show full citationHide Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18. The PDF's unincorporated SFD table has a distinct $8,600 tier for the $1,000,000–$2,000,000 range ($1M–$2M), with 'Consult' reserved for over $2,000,000 — the table does not jump straight from 'over $1,000,000' to 'Consult'.
New SFD — valuation over $2,000,000	Consult building department	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18. Per the PDF's unincorporated SFD table, this tier's threshold is over $2,000,000 (not $1,000,000).
Plan Review Fee	15% of base permit fee	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
State Surcharge	1% of permit fee	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
Re-Inspection Fee	$75	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18; assessed if not ready when inspector arrives
Credit/Debit Card Processing Fee	2.5% service fee (AMEX not accepted); e-check $0.49 flat	Cache County Building Permit Applications page, cachecounty.gov/building/building-permit-applications.html

Electrical Permit

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Required for electrical meter upgrades, new service, generator installations, and other electrical work in unincorporated Cache County. Governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted statewide by Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g). Note: the County's Building Code Information page shows '2020 NEC' but the statewide 2023 NEC is legally in force. EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work and falls under this general Electrical Permit; the county's Building Division Fee Schedule does not publish an EV-specific line item.

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Requirements

Electrical meter or service upgrade
Generator installation
Generlink transfer switch installation
New circuits, panel upgrades, rewiring (contact building office to confirm if utility permit applies)

Required documents

RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCompleted application emailed to cachecountyplanreview@gmail.com with all required documentation at once
OptionalElectrical Plan / Single-Line DiagramRequired for service upgrades and new construction — panel schedule and circuit layout
OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah electrical contractor license (Utah DOPL). Homeowners may pull their own permit for work on their own primary residence but must still pass inspection.

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Electrical Meter Upgrade (Residential)	$75	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18 (adopted 11/6/2024) — flat fee
Generator Permit	$100	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
Generlink Transfer Switch Permit	$75	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
State Surcharge	1% of permit fee	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
Re-Inspection Fee	$75	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18

Mechanical / HVAC Permit

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Required for furnace/AC replacement and gas line/meter upgrades in unincorporated Cache County. The county FAQ indicates simple furnace replacements may use a utility permit — call to confirm. Governed by the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) / 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) as adopted by Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective July 1, 2026 (2021 editions governed through June 30, 2026).

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Requirements

Furnace or AC replacement (residential)
Gas line or meter upgrade
New HVAC system installation
Ductwork installation or major modification

Required documents

RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCompleted application emailed to cachecountyplanreview@gmail.com
OptionalManual J&D FormRequired for new SFD with furnace and when replacing a furnace in a remodel — HVAC duct sizing and layout from mechanical contractor
OptionalEquipment SpecificationsManufacturer data sheets for furnace, AC, or heat pump

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Furnace/AC Replacement (Residential)	$75	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18 (adopted 11/6/2024) — flat fee
Gas Line/Meter Upgrade (Residential)	$75	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
State Surcharge	1% of permit fee	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
Re-Inspection Fee	$75	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18

Plumbing Permit

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Required for plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs including water heater replacement in unincorporated Cache County. Governed by the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted by Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective July 1, 2026 (2021 edition governed through June 30, 2026). The fee schedule lists water heater replacement as its own line item at $75.

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Requirements

Water heater installation or replacement
New plumbing fixture installations
Water line or sewer line replacement or extension
Gas line installation or modification
Backflow prevention device installation

Required documents

RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCompleted application emailed to cachecountyplanreview@gmail.com
OptionalPlumbing PlanIsometric drawing showing fixture locations, pipe sizes, and drainage — required for larger projects
OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah plumbing contractor license (Utah DOPL) if not performed by the homeowner

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Water Heater Replacement (Residential)	$75	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18 (adopted 11/6/2024). Flat fee, its own line item in the RESIDENTIAL PERMITS table.
State Surcharge	1% of permit fee	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
Re-Inspection Fee	$75	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18

Roofing Permit

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Required for roof replacement and re-roofing in unincorporated Cache County. The fee schedule lists a flat 'Reroof' fee.

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Requirements

Complete roof replacement (tear-off and re-roof)
Overlay of new roofing over existing (where code allows)
Structural roof repairs or modifications
Changes to roofing material type

Required documents

RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCompleted application emailed to cachecountyplanreview@gmail.com with all required documentation
OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah roofing contractor license (Utah DOPL) if not performed by the homeowner

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Reroof Permit	$130	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18 (adopted 11/6/2024)
Plan Review Fee	15% of base fee	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. Show full citationHide Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18. The PDF states this row as a percentage formula only ('15% of Base fee') — no dollar figure appears next to Reroof in the source. The formula works out to ($19.50) against the $130 Reroof base fee, but that arithmetic is a derivation rather than quoted text; only the percentage formula is published in the schedule.
State Surcharge	1% of permit fee	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
Re-Inspection Fee	$75	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18

Solar Panel Permit

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Required for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems in unincorporated Cache County. The county FAQ confirms rooftop solar needs a building permit but does not need a zoning clearance. Ground pedestal solar also does not need a zoning clearance but requires a building permit.

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Requirements

Rooftop solar panel installation
Ground-mounted solar array installation
Battery storage system installation
No zoning clearance required for solar in unincorporated county areas (per Development Services Director determination)

Required documents

RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCompleted application emailed to cachecountyplanreview@gmail.com — no Manual J&D required for solar
RequiredSolar Site Plan / Roof PlanDiagrams/plans showing where panels will go on the roof, dimensions
RequiredEquipment SpecificationsManufacturer specifications showing materials, weight, etc.
RequiredElectrical Single-Line DiagramSystem wiring from panels to inverter to main panel and utility meter
OptionalInterconnection AgreementUtility approval for grid-tied systems (Rocky Mountain Power) required before energizing

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Solar Permit (Residential)	$400	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18 (adopted 11/6/2024)
Solar Batteries	$200	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
Plan Review Fee	$50	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
State Surcharge	1% of permit fee	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
Re-Inspection Fee	$75	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18

Deck Permit

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Required for new deck, patio, or covered porch construction in unincorporated Cache County. The fee schedule lists a flat 'Deck/Patio/Covered Porch' fee.

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Requirements

New deck construction attached to or detached from the house
Decks higher than 30 inches above grade
Structural modifications to existing decks
Covered porches and patios

Required documents

RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCompleted application emailed to cachecountyplanreview@gmail.com
RequiredApproved Zoning Clearance and Site PlanFrom Cache County Zoning Office, required before building permit
RequiredConstruction DrawingsFraming plan with beam/joist sizes, post locations, footing details, and ledger attachment method

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Deck/Patio/Covered Porch Permit	$300	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18 (adopted 11/6/2024)
Plan Review Fee	$50	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
State Surcharge	1% of permit fee	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
Re-Inspection Fee	$75	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18

Fence Permit

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Required for fences over 7 feet tall in unincorporated Cache County. The county FAQ explicitly states: 'Fences not exceeding 7 ft tall — Permit not required.'

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Requirements

Fences over 7 feet in height require a permit
Fences 7 feet or under in height — no permit required per Cache County FAQ

Required documents

RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCompleted application emailed to cachecountyplanreview@gmail.com
OptionalSite PlanShowing fence location relative to property lines

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Fence Permit (over 7 ft)	$200	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18 (adopted 11/6/2024). Fences 7 ft or under do not require a permit per the Cache County FAQ: 'Fences not exceeding 7 ft tall. Permit not required.'
Plan Review Fee	$50	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
State Surcharge	1% of permit fee	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
Re-Inspection Fee	$75	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

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Required for construction of an internal or detached ADU in unincorporated Cache County. The fee schedule lists separate fee items for Internal ADU and Detached ADU (which uses the same fee tiers as new SFD construction). Contact Planning & Zoning for zoning eligibility.

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Requirements

Property must be zoned to allow ADU use — contact Cache County Planning & Zoning at (435) 755-1640
Internal ADUs (basement apartments, garage conversions) require a separate building permit
Detached ADUs are valued and permitted under the standard new-construction fee schedule
Separate entrance required from primary dwelling

Required documents

RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCompleted application emailed to cachecountyplanreview@gmail.com
RequiredApproved Zoning Clearance and Site PlanFrom Cache County Planning & Zoning — required before building permit is processed
RequiredFull Construction Plans (PDF)Complete floor plan, elevations, structural details. Engineered plans required if new detached structure.

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Internal ADU Permit	$300	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18 (adopted 11/6/2024) — flat fee; re-confirmed again live 2026-07-17, unchanged
Internal ADU Plan Review	$50	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
Detached ADU — valuation $0–$300,000	$2,500	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, "Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)" table - a detached ADU has its own valuation-tier table, distinct from the single-family dwelling table.
Detached ADU — valuation $300,000–$500,000	$3,000	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
Detached ADU — valuation $500,000–$750,000	$3,800	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
Detached ADU — valuation $750,000–$1,000,000	$4,800	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
Detached ADU — valuation over $1,000,000	Consult building department	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
Plan Review Fee (Detached ADU)	15% of base permit fee	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
State Surcharge	1% of permit fee	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
Re-Inspection Fee	$75	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18

Basement Finish Permit

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Required for finishing or remodeling an unfinished basement in unincorporated Cache County. The fee schedule lists a flat 'Basement Finish' fee. Note: basement finish inspections are physically inspected only if there is an outside entrance and the owner/contractor is present.

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Requirements

Framing walls in an unfinished basement
Adding a bedroom (requires egress window)
Adding a bathroom (requires plumbing permit)
Electrical wiring for new rooms
Any structural modifications

Required documents

RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCompleted application emailed to cachecountyplanreview@gmail.com
RequiredFloor PlanLayout showing room sizes, egress windows, and door locations
OptionalElectrical PlanCircuit layout, panel capacity, smoke/CO detector locations

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Basement Finish Permit	$300	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18 (adopted 11/6/2024) — flat fee, its own line item; re-confirmed again live 2026-07-17, unchanged
Plan Review Fee	$50	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
State Surcharge	1% of permit fee	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
Re-Inspection Fee	$75	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18

Demolition Permit

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Required for demolition or removal of any structure in unincorporated Cache County. The state of Utah requires all structures to be demolished or moved to have a Demolition Permit.

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Requirements

Complete demolition of any structure
Partial demolition involving structural elements
Moving a structure off the property

Required documents

RequiredDemolition Permit ApplicationFill out and call the office for further instructions: (435) 755-1650 press 1
OptionalAsbestos SurveyFederal NESHAP regulations require an asbestos inspection for structures that may contain asbestos-containing materials (typically pre-1980 construction)
RequiredUtility Disconnect ConfirmationUtilities must be disconnected before demolition

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Demolition Permit	$50	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18 (adopted 11/6/2024); the fee schedule PDF lists no plan review fee for this permit type
State Surcharge	1% of permit fee	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18

Swimming Pool Permit

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Required for in-ground and above-ground swimming pool installation in unincorporated Cache County. The fee schedule lists a flat swimming pool fee.

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Requirements

In-ground swimming pool construction
Above-ground pools with depth over 24 inches (IRC R326 threshold)
Pool barrier/fence required for all pools
Contact Planning & Zoning for zoning clearance before applying

Required documents

RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCompleted application emailed to cachecountyplanreview@gmail.com
RequiredApproved Zoning Clearance and Site PlanFrom Cache County Zoning Office
RequiredPool PlansPool dimensions, depth, equipment location, and structural details
RequiredBarrier PlanPool fence/barrier details meeting IRC Chapter 31 requirements
RequiredElectrical PlanPool pump, lighting, bonding, and GFCI protection details

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Swimming Pool Permit	$750	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18 (adopted 11/6/2024) — flat fee, its own line item; re-confirmed again live 2026-07-17, unchanged
Plan Review Fee	$50	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
State Surcharge	1% of permit fee	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
Re-Inspection Fee	$75	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18

Retaining Wall Permit

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Required for retaining walls over 4 feet in height (measured from bottom of footing to top of wall) in unincorporated Cache County. The county FAQ explicitly states retaining walls over 4 feet are required to have engineered plans and stamped.

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Requirements

Retaining walls over 4 feet in total height (bottom of footing to top of wall)
Engineered plans stamped by a licensed Utah PE required
Any retaining wall supporting a surcharge

Required documents

RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCompleted application emailed to cachecountyplanreview@gmail.com
RequiredEngineered Wall PlansStamped structural drawings from a licensed Utah PE — required per Cache County FAQ for walls over 4 ft
RequiredSite PlanWall location relative to property lines, structures, and utilities

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Retaining Wall Permit (4 ft+)	$250	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18 (adopted 11/6/2024)
Plan Review Fee	15% of Base fee	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. Show full citationHide Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18. The 'Retaining Wall (4 ft +)' row lists the Plan Review Fee as '15% of Base fee' (15% of the $250 base fee = $37.50) — the same percentage-formula mechanism used for Reroof, Detached ADU, and Single Family Dwelling permits, not the flat $50 plan-review mechanism used by deck/fence/basement-finish/solar/pool permits.
State Surcharge	1% of permit fee	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
Re-Inspection Fee	$75	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18

Commercial Building Permit

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Required for new commercial construction, additions, and remodels in unincorporated Cache County. The Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule (Ord. 2024-18) contains a dedicated COMMERCIAL PERMITS section with its own 'New Construction, Addition & Remodel (Commercial)' valuation table, separate from the residential/unincorporated SFD table used for houses. Plan review on commercial permits is 65% of the base fee (versus 15% on most residential permit types), and the state adds its standard 1% surcharge.

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Requirements

New commercial building construction, addition, or remodel on a properly zoned parcel
Approved Zoning Clearance and Site Plan from Cache County Planning & Zoning ((435) 755-1640) before the building permit application is processed
Complete set of construction plans/drawings covering the full scope of work
Application Commercial Plan Review Deposit due at submittal — $1,000 for projects valued under $5,000,000, $2,500 for projects valued $5,000,000 and over
Owner/Builder Certification does not apply — Cache County's Building Permit Applications page limits that form to 'Residential new construction, remodel, and addition only, no commercial'

Required documents

RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCompleted application submitted digitally via email to cachecountyplanreview@gmail.com with all materials in one email — incomplete packets are not accepted, per the same submittal policy published for residential permits
RequiredApproved Zoning Clearance and Site PlanFrom the Cache County Planning & Zoning office, required before a commercial building permit application is processed
RequiredComplete Set of Construction Plans (PDF)Site plan, floor plans, elevations, and structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing plans for the full scope of work
RequiredCommercial Plan Review Deposit PaymentDeposit due at time of application per the fee schedule's 'Application Commercial Plan Review Deposit' line item — $1,000 (valuation below $5,000,000) or $2,500 (valuation $5,000,000+)

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
New Construction, Addition & Remodel (Commercial) — valuation below $100,000	$2,192	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18 (adopted 11/6/2024), COMMERCIAL PERMITS table 'New Construction, Addition & Remodel (Commercial)', row 'Total Valuation Below $100,000'; PDF fetched and confirmed live 2026-07-19.
New Construction, Addition & Remodel (Commercial) — valuation $100,000–$250,000	$3,254	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, same table, row 'Total Valuation $100,000-$250,000';
New Construction, Addition & Remodel (Commercial) — valuation $250,000–$500,000	$5,000	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, same table, row 'Total Valuation $250,000-$500,000';
New Construction, Addition & Remodel (Commercial) — valuation $500,000–$1,000,000	$7,000	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, same table, row 'Total Valuation $500,000-$1,000,000';
New Construction, Addition & Remodel (Commercial) — valuation $1,000,000–$2,500,000	$9,000	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, same table, row 'Total Valuation $1,000,000-$2,500,000';
New Construction, Addition & Remodel (Commercial) — valuation $2,500,000–$5,000,000	$15,900	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, same table, row 'Total Valuation $2,500,000-$5,000,000';
New Construction, Addition & Remodel (Commercial) — valuation $5,000,000–$7,000,000	$24,000	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, same table, row 'Total Valuation $5,000,000-$7,000,000';
New Construction, Addition & Remodel (Commercial) — valuation $7,000,000–$10,000,000	$35,000	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, same table, row 'Total Valuation $7,000,000-$10,000,000';
New Construction, Addition & Remodel (Commercial) — valuation $10,000,000–$15,000,000	$54,000	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, same table, row 'Total Valuation $10,000,000-$15,000,000';
New Construction, Addition & Remodel (Commercial) — valuation $15,000,000–$20,000,000	$68,000	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, same table, row 'Total Valuation $15,000,000-$20,000,000';
New Construction, Addition & Remodel (Commercial) — valuation $20,000,000–$30,000,000	$108,000	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, same table, row 'Total Valuation $20,000,000-$30,000,000';
New Construction, Addition & Remodel (Commercial) — valuation $30,000,000–$40,000,000	$140,000	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, same table, row 'Total Valuation $30,000,000-$40,000,000';
New Construction, Addition & Remodel (Commercial) — valuation $40,000,000–$50,000,000	$165,000	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, same table, row 'Total Valuation $40,000,000-$50,000,000';
New Construction, Addition & Remodel (Commercial) — valuation $50,000,000–$60,000,000	$200,000	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, same table, row 'Total Valuation $50,000,000-$60,000,000';
New Construction, Addition & Remodel (Commercial) — valuation over $60,000,000	Consult building department	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, same table, row 'Total Valuation Over $60,000,000';
Plan Review Fee	65% of base fee	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18 — every row of the 'New Construction, Addition & Remodel (Commercial)' table lists '65% of Base Fee' in its Plan Review Fees column, versus 15% used on most residential permit types;
State Surcharge	1% of base fee	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, row 'State Regulated 1% toward all building permit fees - Commercial';
Application Commercial Plan Review Deposit — valuation below $5,000,000	$1,000	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, 'Additional Fees/Deposits' section, row 'Application Commercial Plan Review Deposit — Total Valuation Below $5,000,000';
Application Commercial Plan Review Deposit — valuation $5,000,000 and over	$2,500	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, 'Additional Fees/Deposits' section, row 'Application Commercial Plan Review Deposit — Total Valuation Over $5,000,000';
Building Permit Renewal	$75	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, 'Additional Fees/Deposits' section, row 'Building Permit Renewal';
Re-Inspection Fee	$75	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, 'Additional Fees/Deposits' section, row 'Re-inspection Fee';
Other Inspections, No Specific Fee Noted	$75 per hour	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, 'Additional Fees/Deposits' section, row 'Other Inspections, No Specific Fee Noted';

Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit

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Required for tenant improvement (tenant finish) work in existing commercial buildings in unincorporated Cache County — interior build-outs, remodels, and finish work for a new or changing tenant space. Listed as its own 'Tenant Improvement/Finish' line item in the COMMERCIAL PERMITS section of the county's fee schedule (Ord. 2024-18), distinct from and generally cheaper than the 'New Construction, Addition & Remodel (Commercial)' table. The three lowest valuation tiers are billed as a flat fee with no added plan-review percentage; the schedule switches to a base fee plus 65% plan-review percentage at $500,000+ valuation.

Verified 2026-07-19 · Source

Requirements

Interior build-out, remodel, or finish work in an existing commercial tenant space
Approved Zoning Clearance and Site Plan from Cache County Planning & Zoning ((435) 755-1640) before the building permit application is processed
Construction plans covering the scope of work (floor plan, MEP as applicable)
Application Commercial Plan Review Deposit due at submittal — $1,000 for projects valued under $5,000,000, $2,500 for projects valued $5,000,000 and over

Required documents

RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCompleted application submitted digitally via email to cachecountyplanreview@gmail.com with all materials in one email — incomplete packets are not accepted
RequiredApproved Zoning Clearance and Site PlanFrom the Cache County Planning & Zoning office, required before a tenant improvement permit application is processed
RequiredConstruction PlansFloor plan showing existing and proposed layout and scope of work; mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans as applicable to the scope
RequiredCommercial Plan Review Deposit PaymentDeposit due at time of application per the fee schedule's 'Application Commercial Plan Review Deposit' line item — $1,000 (valuation below $5,000,000) or $2,500 (valuation $5,000,000+)

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Tenant Improvement/Finish — valuation below $100,000	$1,500	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. Show full citationHide Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18 (adopted 11/6/2024), COMMERCIAL PERMITS table 'Tenant Improvement/Finish', row 'Total Valuation Below $100,000'; Plan Review Fees column reads 'Flat fee' for this row (no added percentage). PDF fetched and confirmed live 2026-07-19.
Tenant Improvement/Finish — valuation $100,000–$250,000	$2,000	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, same table, row 'Total Valuation $100,000-$250,000'; Plan Review Fees column reads 'Flat fee';
Tenant Improvement/Finish — valuation $250,000–$500,000	$2,500	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, same table, row 'Total Valuation $250,000-$500,000'; Plan Review Fees column reads 'Flat fee';
Tenant Improvement/Finish — valuation $500,000–$1,000,000	$3,000	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, same table, row 'Total Valuation $500,000-$1,000,000'; Plan Review Fees column switches to '65% of Base Fee' at this tier;
Tenant Improvement/Finish — valuation $1,000,000–$2,500,000	$6,000	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, same table, row 'Total Valuation $1,000,000-$2,500,000'; Plan Review Fees column reads '65% of Base Fee';
Tenant Improvement/Finish — valuation $2,500,000–$5,000,000	$9,000	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, same table, row 'Total Valuation $2,500,000-$5,000,000'; Plan Review Fees column reads '65% of Base Fee';
Tenant Improvement/Finish — valuation over $5,000,000	Consult building department	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, same table, row 'Total Valuation Over $5,000,000'; Plan Review Fees column reads '65% of Base Fee';
State Surcharge	1% of base fee	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, row 'State Regulated 1% toward all building permit fees - Commercial';
Application Commercial Plan Review Deposit — valuation below $5,000,000	$1,000	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, 'Additional Fees/Deposits' section, row 'Application Commercial Plan Review Deposit — Total Valuation Below $5,000,000';
Application Commercial Plan Review Deposit — valuation $5,000,000 and over	$2,500	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, 'Additional Fees/Deposits' section, row 'Application Commercial Plan Review Deposit — Total Valuation Over $5,000,000';
Re-Inspection Fee	$75	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, 'Additional Fees/Deposits' section, row 'Re-inspection Fee';
Other Inspections, No Specific Fee Noted	$75 per hour	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18, 'Additional Fees/Deposits' section, row 'Other Inspections, No Specific Fee Noted';

Sign Permit

Verified

Required in unincorporated Cache County for commercial signage. Per the Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule (Ord. 2024-18, adopted 11/6/2024), a Sign Permit (Commercial) has a $200 Base Fee plus a $75 Plan Review Fee — a flat-dollar plan review, not the percentage-of-base-fee rate used for larger commercial valuation tiers on the same schedule.

Verified 2026-07-19 · Source

Requirements

Commercial sign installation in unincorporated Cache County
Application submitted digitally by email to cachecountyplanreview@gmail.com with all required materials in one email, per the county's standard submittal policy for all building permit types

Required documents

RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted via email to cachecountyplanreview@gmail.com per Cache County's standard digital submittal process

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Sign Permit (Commercial) — Base Fee	$200.00	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18 (adopted 11/6/2024), COMMERCIAL PERMITS section, row 'Sign Permit (Commercial)' — directly confirmed by live PDF fetch 2026-07-19 (cachecounty.gov/assets/department/devserv/Building%20fees%20adopted%202024.pdf)
Sign Permit (Commercial) — Plan Review Fee	$75.00	Same fee schedule row — a flat-dollar Plan Review Fee, distinct from the '65% of Base Fee' percentage rate used for the schedule's larger commercial-valuation tiers; directly confirmed by live PDF fetch 2026-07-19

New Construction Fire District Inspection (With Sprinklers and Fire Alarm)

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Cache County Fire District — a special fire service district separate from the Cache County Building Division that issues the general building permit — charges its own New Construction inspection fee under its 2026 Fee Schedule, and that fee is priced differently depending on whether the new construction includes fire sprinklers and a fire alarm. There is no separate stand-alone 'fire sprinkler permit' or 'fire alarm permit' application; the presence of sprinklers/alarm instead moves the project into a higher New Construction inspection fee tier. The fee schedule is published as a single-page embedded graphic on the district's site: a one-page 'Inspections & Permits' table covering every fee the district charges (Daycare, Special Events, New Business License, New Construction with/without sprinklers+alarm, Food Truck, Cooking Hood, Fireworks, Zoning Clearance, Agriculture Zoning Clearance, re-inspections, plus a $65/hr catch-all rate and Emergency Medical Services rates). No separate fire sprinkler/alarm plan-review or permit line exists anywhere on that document beyond the New Construction inspection tiers captured below — it is the district's complete, exhaustive fee list.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

Requirements

New construction WITHOUT sprinklers or a fire alarm is inspected by Cache County Fire District for $130, per the district's 2026 Fee Schedule, Inspections & Permits table
New construction WITH sprinklers AND a fire alarm is inspected by Cache County Fire District for $390 — the higher tier reflects the added fire-protection-system inspection scope
This is a Cache County Fire District fee, separate from and in addition to the Cache County Building Division's general building permit fee for the same project

Required documents

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
New Construction Inspection (without Sprinklers or Fire Alarm)	$130	Cache County Fire District 2026 Fee Schedule (embedded fee-schedule graphic, cachecounty.gov/fire/cachecounty.org/firefeeschedule.html), Inspections & Permits table, directly fetched 2026-07-20.
New Construction Inspection (with Sprinklers and Fire Alarm)	$390	Same source as above. The $260 premium over the no-sprinkler/alarm tier reflects the fire-protection-system inspection scope, though the fee schedule does not break the $390 down into separate sprinkler vs. alarm components.

Zoning Clearance

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Cache County Development Services (Planning & Zoning) requires a Zoning Clearance before most building permit applications can be submitted. County Code Title 17 (adopted by Ordinance No. 2013-02) defines a Zoning Clearance as 'an acknowledgment, provided by the zoning administrator, or designee, identifying that the proposed use, building, structure, or facility complies to the requirements of this Title.' This is a Planning & Zoning-level land-use compliance review, separate from and required before the Building Division's building permit review — the county's own Zoning Clearance Application form states directly: 'Do not submit for a building permit until a zoning clearance has been approved and received.' The form is oriented primarily toward proposed new/modified structures (site plan, floor plan, elevations, dimensions), but its own acknowledgment text also ties any change in use to this same process: 'Any changes in type of structure or placement will require a new zoning clearance.' On the fee, two sets of figures have circulated: $75/$30 on the county's current documents, and a $250/$125/$100/$50 tier reported in an October 2024 news account of a proposed increase. The county's own documents agree on the lower figures: the Zoning Clearance Application form reads 'Fee: Primary - $75' / 'Accessory/Agricultural - $30,' and Cache County's official Land Use Fee Schedule PDF (cachecounty.gov/assets/department/devserv/feeschedule/Fee Schedule.pdf, letterhead-stamped 'Resolution 2018-16') independently confirms the identical figures: 'Zoning Clearance - Primary Use: $75' / 'Zoning Clearance - Accessory Use: $30.' The Cache Valley Daily article (Oct 23, 2024) quotes the fee proposal verbatim: 'zoning clearance applications for primary use, accessory use, agriculture use and third review, which are $75, $30, $30 and $0 respectively. The proposed increase would raise the prices for those services to $250, $125, $100 and $50' — so $75/$30 is the pre-increase baseline the article itself cites, with $250/$125/$100/$50 the proposed new tier presented by Development Services Director Stephen Nelson (one of three proposals he presented, with the smallest-increase option recommended for adoption) at the Oct. 22, 2024 Council meeting. Cache County's Building Division Fee Schedule PDF (cachecounty.gov/assets/department/devserv/Building fees adopted 2024.pdf) is explicitly stamped 'Adopted on 11/6/2024 as Ord. 2024-18' and its building-fee dollar figures exactly match the article's reported building-fee numbers (e.g. $3,480 for a $350,000 home) — confirming Ord. 2024-18 was adopted and did raise Building Division fees as reported. However, no analogous 'Land Use fees adopted 2024' document appears anywhere on cachecounty.gov, and the Land Use/Zoning Fee Schedule PDF that does exist is still stamped with the older 'Resolution 2018-16' and shows the pre-increase $75/$30 figures — meaning Ord. 2024-18's land-use/zoning-clearance fee increase, though reported as approved in the same Oct. 22, 2024 meeting, was either not carried into the final adopted ordinance text, adopted but never implemented in the county's published Land Use fee documentation, or reversed; the Building Division side of the same fee package was clearly implemented and documented, while the Land Use/Zoning side was not. With two currently-live official Cache County documents (the application form and the Land Use Fee Schedule) agreeing on $75/$30 as of mid-2026 — nearly two years after the reported Council vote — $75/$30 is the currently-effective, governing figure. The fee provisions in the county code's own 'FEE SCHEDULE' section (hosted on a municipalcodeonline.com portal) have not been separately confirmed at the ordinance-text level, so applicants budgeting a Primary-use Zoning Clearance above $75 should call Development Services, (435) 755-1640, to rule out an internal fee-schedule update that has not reached either public document.

Verified 2026-08-15 · Source

Requirements

Required before submitting a building permit application for most projects on a parcel in unincorporated Cache County
A complete application must include a site plan, floor plan(s) of all levels, and elevation(s), per the county's Zoning Clearance Application checklist
Culinary Water Verification (Utah Division of Water Rights) and Sanitation/Health Department approval (Bear River Health Department) required for any proposed use/building needing water and sewage facilities, per County Code § 17.10.050.A.3.a (Supplemental Standards)
An Agricultural Building Statement is required if the structure/use is claimed as Agricultural (must meet Utah Code § 15A-1-202)
Any change in type of structure, use, or placement on an already-cleared parcel requires a new Zoning Clearance application, per the application form's own acknowledgment text
Approval of a Zoning Clearance is not a waiver of compliance with the zoning ordinance and is not a conditional use permit, per the application form

Required documents

RequiredZoning Clearance ApplicationCounty Development Services application form capturing parcel/tax ID, total acreage, zone, proposed structure type/use (Primary, Accessory, or Agricultural), dimensions, square footage, and height, plus agent and property owner contact information.
RequiredSite PlanScaled top-view site plan showing property lines, existing/proposed structure footprints, setback distances, driveways, wells/septic/propane tank locations, and easements, per the application's Site Plan Requirements page.
RequiredFloor Plan(s) and Elevation(s)Floor plans of all levels and building elevations, per the application checklist.
OptionalAgricultural Building StatementSigned acknowledgment that a structure/use is only for domestic animals, animal feed, and/or farm equipment for raising animals or tilling soil for crops, required only when claiming Agricultural use; any other non-habitable use is instead classified as an Accessory Structure requiring a building permit, per Utah Code § 15A-1-202.

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Zoning Clearance — Primary use	$75.00	The Cache County Zoning Clearance Application (form 'ZC_App_CURRENT', cachecounty.gov/assets/department/devserv/building/) reads: 'Fee: Primary - $75.' Cache County's official Land Use Fee Schedule… Show full citationHide The Cache County Zoning Clearance Application (form 'ZC_App_CURRENT', cachecounty.gov/assets/department/devserv/building/) reads: 'Fee: Primary - $75.' Cache County's official Land Use Fee Schedule PDF (cachecounty.gov/assets/department/devserv/feeschedule/Fee Schedule.pdf) agrees: 'Zoning Clearance - Primary Use: $75.' A Cache Valley Daily news article (Oct. 23, 2024) reports the County Council approved a new fee schedule on Oct. 22, 2024 that would raise this figure to $250, one of three tiered proposals from Development Services Director Stephen Nelson, with the smallest-increase option recommended for adoption; a companion Ord. 2024-18 did raise Cache County Building Division fees on 11/6/2024, per that division's own 'Building fees adopted 2024.pdf,' whose figures match the article's reported building-fee numbers exactly. No equivalent updated Land Use fee document exists — the Land Use Fee Schedule PDF that does exist is still stamped 'Resolution 2018-16' and still prints $75. Because two independently hosted, currently live official county documents agree on $75 nearly two years after the reported vote, $75 is treated as the currently effective figure; the land-use side of the fee package appears not to have been carried into the county's published documentation even though the building-fee side clearly was. Confirm with Development Services, (435) 755-1640, if you are budgeting for a project where the difference matters.
Zoning Clearance — Accessory/Agricultural use	$30.00	Same application form: 'Accessory/Agricultural - $30.' The Land Use Fee Schedule PDF matches: 'Zoning Clearance - Accessory Use: $30.' An October 2024 news article reports a proposed increase to $125… Show full citationHide Same application form: 'Accessory/Agricultural - $30.' The Land Use Fee Schedule PDF matches: 'Zoning Clearance - Accessory Use: $30.' An October 2024 news article reports a proposed increase to $125 (Accessory) and $100 (Agriculture) as two separate tiers, plus a new $50 'third review' fee — none of which appear on either of the county's own live-published documents. See the Primary-use fee note above for the full resolution of this discrepancy, and confirm current figures with Development Services.

EV Charger / EVSE Permit

Cache County's Building Division Fee Schedule (Ord. 2024-18) does not publish a distinct EV charger / EVSE line item. The schedule prices standalone electrical scopes under named categories — Electrical Meter Upgrade ($75), Generator Permit ($100), and Generlink Transfer Switch Permit ($75) — but does not name EV chargers or charging stations in either the residential or commercial fee tables.

Reviewed 2026-07-20 · Source

Requirements

Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property in unincorporated Cache County
New dedicated 240V circuit and/or panel capacity to serve the charger, inspected under the adopted National Electrical Code
Licensed electrical contractor, or owner-performed work on the owner's own residence

Required documents

RequiredCache County Building Permit ApplicationSubmitted per the Building Permit Applications process; describe the scope as an electrical circuit/EV charger installation.

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Electrical Meter Upgrade (Residential)	$75	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18 — closest itemized flat fee for standalone electrical scope; the county does not confirm this line applies to an EV charger install specifically.
Electrical Meter Upgrade (Commercial)	$75	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
State Surcharge	1% of permit fee	Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18

Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Occupancy

Cache County does not publish a free-standing 'Change of Use Permit' application separate from its general Building Permit process. The county's own Building Permit Application document (BP_Application_Editable2024Updated.pdf, item 7, 'Certificate of Occupancy. Use and change of occupancy') states directly: 'A building or structure shall not be used or occupied in whole or part, and a change of occupancy of a building or structure or portion thereof shall not be made, until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provision of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction.' The document cites this to '2021 International Residential Code: Certificate of Occupancy R110,' though the same general Building Permit Application form (which includes a 'Structure use type' field, item 3) is used for both residential and commercial projects, and Utah's statewide-adopted 2024 International Building Code carries the identical Certificate-of-Occupancy provision at IBC Section 111.1 for commercial structures — both R110.1 and 111.1 are the same standard ICC model-code language. For an actual change of occupancy classification in an existing building (not new construction), the applicable code chapter is IEBC Chapter 10 'Change of Occupancy' within the statewide-adopted 2024 International Existing Building Code (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i)) — Cache County does not publish a separate application, checklist, or fee schedule specific to this scenario; a project of this kind is processed through the same Building Permit Application / plan review channel (cachecountyplanreview@gmail.com) as any other permit, with the reviewing official determining what code-compliance work, if any, the change of use triggers under IEBC Chapter 10.

Reviewed 2026-07-22 · Source

Requirements

Required before any building or structure (or portion of one) in unincorporated Cache County is used or occupied, and before any change of occupancy of a building or structure or portion of one is made, per item 7 of the county's Building Permit Application document.
For projects involving new construction, an addition, a remodel, or a commercial tenant improvement, the Certificate of Occupancy is issued following that project's Final Inspection; the same application document states in bold: 'OWNER(S) ARE NOT ALLOWED TO MOVE IN PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.'
For structures in unincorporated Cache County, a completed and signed Cache County Public Works and Fire District Pre-Occupancy Checklist must be submitted to the Building Division at the time of Final Inspection 'in order to pass the inspection and to receive a Certificate of Occupancy,' per that checklist's own instructions; it is the property owner's or designee's responsibility to obtain the required Public Works and Fire District sign-offs, and the sheet must be available on-site during inspections.
A change in occupancy classification of an existing building (e.g., converting an existing commercial space to a different IBC occupancy group or a different use within the same group) falls under IEBC Chapter 10, Change of Occupancy, within the statewide-adopted 2024 International Existing Building Code — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i).
No standalone 'Change of Use' application form was found published by Cache County; a change-of-occupancy project is submitted through the same Building Permit Application channel used for all other permit types, describing the proposed 'Structure use type' (item 3 of that form).

Required documents

RequiredCache County Building Permit ApplicationGeneral application form (BP_Application_Editable2024Updated.pdf) used for all permit types including a change of occupancy; item 3 captures the 'Structure use type,' and item 7 states the Certificate of Occupancy requirement verbatim.
RequiredCache County Public Works and Fire District Pre-Occupancy ChecklistSign-off sheet (Rev 7/2025) covering Public Works items (access, road/shoulder improvements, culverts, drainage, mailbox, waste-container pad, fencing, stormwater, flood-development permit) and Fire District items (EMS address sign per IFC 505.1, fire department access per IFC Appendix D, propane tank setbacks per IFC Chapter 61), required only 'if required through either a zoning clearance or an encroachment permit'; must be submitted at Final Inspection before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Certificate of Occupancy (bundled with an underlying building/addition/remodel/tenant-improvement permit)	No separate charge	The Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule (Ord. Show full citationHide The Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule (Ord. 2024-18) contains no distinct "Certificate of Occupancy" line item in either its residential or commercial tables. For a project that already holds a building, addition, remodel, or TI permit, the Certificate of Occupancy issues as part of that permit's Final Inspection at no charge beyond the permit's own fee.
Change of Occupancy / Certificate of Occupancy with no accompanying construction permit		The fee schedule has no line item for a change-of-occupancy request that involves no construction work — for example a new commercial tenant occupying an existing space under a different occupancy… Show full citationHide The fee schedule has no line item for a change-of-occupancy request that involves no construction work — for example a new commercial tenant occupying an existing space under a different occupancy classification with no building scope. Its only catch-all entries are 'Other Inspections, No Specific Fee Noted — $75 per hour' and 'Miscellaneous — Consult', and the county does not state which applies to this scenario. Confirm with Development Services, (435) 755-1650, cachecountyplanreview@gmail.com, before budgeting.

Sources & verification

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