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Residential Building Permit in Unincorporated Daggett County, Utah

Required for new residential construction (stick-built or manufactured), additions, remodels, demolition, and moving of residential structures in unincorporated Daggett County, per County Code § 8-3-4. Issued by the Daggett County Planning & Zoning office; inspections performed by the county Building Inspector.

Verified 2026-07-08 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New single-family dwelling construction (stick-built or manufactured home on private lot or in a park)
  • Additions, remodels, or demolition of a residential structure
  • Accessory structures over 200 square feet (structures under 200 sq ft are exempt per County Code § 8-6A-1A / IRC R105.2)
  • Detailed site plan showing north point, lot lines, existing structures/easements, proposed construction, motor vehicle access, and (if not on public sewer) an approved septic system drawing
  • Authorization from Daggett County Planning and Zoning Commission confirming zoning/setback compliance
  • Water/Sewer Connection or Wastewater Permit Verification Form signed by the applicable provider (no permit issues without this)
  • Complete list of licensed contractors (or Owner/Builder Certification if self-performing) required before Certificate of Occupancy is issued Owner-builderContractor

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Fee schedule

Application Deposit — DwellingDaggett County Residential Building Permit packet, 'FEES' section, current as of 2026-07-08 site verification
$600 (nonrefundable at application; credited toward final plan-check/permit cost)
Application Deposit — Accessory StructureDaggett County Residential Building Permit packet, 'FEES' section
$200 (nonrefundable at application; credited toward final plan-check/permit cost)
Final Permit Fee (valuation-based)Daggett County Residential Building Permit packet states fees are 'CALCULATED AS PER CURRENT STATE GUIDELINES' — no independent county fee table was found published online; total is deposit plus a state-valuation-formula balance determined by the Building Official at plan check
Calculated as per current State of Utah guidelines (ICC Building Valuation Data)
State SurchargeDaggett County Residential Building Permit packet: 'ALL PERMITS ARE ASSESSED A 1% STATE SURCHARGE IN ADDITION TO THE BUILDING AND PLAN CHECK FEES'
1% of permit fee

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Daggett County building department
~17–17 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation

    After piers/poles set or trenches/basement areas excavated, forms erected, and reinforcing steel placed and supported — prior to placing concrete (2015 IRC R109.1.1, reproduced in county packet)

  2. 2

    Plumbing, Mechanical, Gas, and Electrical Rough-In

    Prior to covering/concealment, before fixtures or appliances are set, and prior to framing inspection (2015 IRC R109.1.2)

  3. 3

    Frame and Masonry

    After roof, masonry, framing, fire stopping, draft stopping, and bracing are in place, and after plumbing/mechanical/electrical rough inspections are approved (2015 IRC R109.1.4)

  4. 4

    Final

    After all permitted work is complete and prior to occupancy (2015 IRC R109.1.6)

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

Tips

  • Contact the Building Inspector (Matt Tate, 435-219-7545 or 435-247-2799) directly to schedule inspections — at least 24 hours notice is required, and it is the permit holder's responsibility to schedule all necessary inspections.
  • An approved inspection is required every 180 days from issuance or the permit becomes null and void; construction must commence within 180 days of issuance, and the project must be completed within 2 years (a 6-month extension can be requested from Planning & Zoning).
  • Snow load requirements vary sharply by area: Manila and Browns Park 30 lbs, Dutch John and Clay Basin 40 lbs, Pines 80 lbs. Wind load is 90 mph county-wide; Seismic Zone C.
  • No building permit will be approved without a signed Water/Sewer Connection or Wastewater Permit Verification Form — wastewater permits and fees for septic systems are handled directly by TriCounty Health District (435-790-5375 or 435-247-1177), not the county building office.
  • A building permit refund of up to 80% may be requested within 90 days of approval, provided work has not yet started; determined at the Building Official's discretion.
  • Basements: lateral sewer line depth is the property owner's responsibility — if the existing line is not deep enough to serve a basement, the owner must install any needed pumps or equipment.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Daggett County requires a residential building permit for: New single-family dwelling construction (stick-built or manufactured home on private lot or in a park); Additions, remodels, or demolition of a residential structure; Accessory structures over 200 square feet (structures under 200 sq ft are exempt per County Code § 8-6A-1A / IRC R105.2); Detailed site plan showing north point, lot lines, existing structures/easements, proposed construction, motor vehicle access, and (if not on public sewer) an approved septic system drawing; Authorization from Daggett County Planning and Zoning Commission confirming zoning/setback compliance; Water/Sewer Connection or Wastewater Permit Verification Form signed by the applicable provider (no permit issues without this); Complete list of licensed contractors (or Owner/Builder Certification if self-performing) required before Certificate of Occupancy is issued. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Daggett County Planning & Zoning / Building Department at 435-784-3218 ext. 230 (Planning & Zoning — Carrie Poulsen); 435-784-3222 ext. 230 (alternate listing); Building Inspector Matt Tate: 435-219-7545 / 435-247-2799 before starting work.

A nonrefundable deposit is due at application: $600 for a dwelling or $200 for an accessory structure, credited toward the final cost. The final permit fee is calculated per current State of Utah valuation guidelines, plus a 1% state surcharge. Daggett County has not published an independent dollar-figure fee table online as of this verification (2026-07-08).

Daggett County's own published materials do not state a specific review-timeline SLA. Utah Code § 17-79-810(4)(a) sets a statutory floor: a county must complete plan review for a one- or two-family dwelling or townhome no later than 14 business days after the 3-business-day application screening period ends (17-79-810(3)(a)) — a combined statutory floor of roughly 17 business days total.

You'll need: Residential Building Permit Application; Detailed Site Plan; Two Complete Sets of Construction Plans; Water/Sewer Connection or Wastewater Permit Verification Form. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Daggett County may also ask for: Owner/Builder Certification and Agreement to Comply with Construction Trades Licensing Act; Manufacturer Floor Plans / Installation Plans. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Daggett County requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential building permit, in order: Foundation, Plumbing, Mechanical, Gas, and Electrical Rough-In, Frame and Masonry, Final. Schedule each through Daggett County Planning & Zoning / Building Department (435-784-3218 ext. 230 (Planning & Zoning — Carrie Poulsen); 435-784-3222 ext. 230 (alternate listing); Building Inspector Matt Tate: 435-219-7545 / 435-247-2799).

Apply through Daggett County Planning & Zoning / Building Department at Daggett County Courthouse, 95 North 100 West (also listed as 95 North 1st West), P.O. Box 219, Manila, UT 84046. Phone: 435-784-3218 ext. 230 (Planning & Zoning — Carrie Poulsen); 435-784-3222 ext. 230 (alternate listing); Building Inspector Matt Tate: 435-219-7545 / 435-247-2799, email: cpoulsen@daggettcounty.gov. Office hours: Monday–Wednesday, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM and 1:00 PM–5:00 PM (closed holidays), per Daggett County Planning and Zoning page. Official information: https://www.daggettcounty.gov/496/Applications.

Unincorporated Daggett County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — legally controlling in unincorporated Daggett County per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), in force statewide since July 1, 2026 and binding on counties per § 15A-1-204. HISTORY / COUNTY LAG: Daggett County's own Commercial Building Permit plans checklist still expressly cites the long-superseded 2015 IBC by section ('Type of construction (required) IBC 2015 Chapter 6', 'Occupancy type (required) IBC 2015 Chapter 3', 'Occupant load (required) IBC 2015 Section 1004') — re-confirmed by direct PDF fetch 2026-07-16; see NOTE below.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix AQ — legally controlling in unincorporated Daggett County per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b) and (1)(c); the IRC edition was NOT changed by the July 1, 2026 statewide amendment and remains the 2021 edition. HISTORY / COUNTY LAG: Daggett County's own Residential Building Permit packet still expressly cites the long-superseded 2015 IRC ('SECTION R109 OF THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE REQUIRES THAT YOU HAVE INSPECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION', with the full R109.1 series inspection text reproduced in the county's own packet) — see NOTE below.; NOTE: Utah Code § 15A-2-103 sets the statewide-adopted baseline: the 2024 editions of the IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, and IEBC, plus the residential provisions of the 2024 ISPSC, are all currently in force statewide (effective July 1, 2026), alongside the 2021 IRC (unchanged) and 2023 NEC (unchanged). This statewide baseline binds counties as well as municipalities per § 15A-1-204. Daggett County's own public-facing permit packets (residential packet, commercial packet) still explicitly cite the 2015 IBC/IRC by section number — confirmed still true on re-check of the county's Commercial Building Permit Plans Checklist PDF on 2026-07-16, which additionally cites '2015 IMC' for mechanical design (IMC § 312) and duct sizing (IMC § 603), a pre-existing lag not previously captured here. This is analogous to other small Utah counties in this corpus (e.g., Cache, Rich) whose public materials lag the statewide-adopted edition. The statewide-adopted edition per § 15A-2-103 is the legally controlling one; Daggett County's own documentation has not been updated to reflect it.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); statewide in force (Daggett County's own permit forms do not name a specific NEC edition). Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Daggett County overview page for the full list.

Yes. Daggett County Code § 8-3-4 requires a county-issued building permit for construction, alteration, repair, or demolition of any building or structure in the unincorporated county (including Dutch John, Browns Park, Clay Basin, Pines, and Taylor Flat), administered by the county's own Planning & Zoning office and Building Inspector. This is a real, independently operated county program — not a state-run fallback.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Unincorporated Daggett County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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