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Residential Building Permit in Bountiful, Utah

Required for new residential construction, additions, structural alterations, and work requiring plan review in Bountiful, governed by the 2021 IRC. All permits are applied for through the Cityinspect online portal.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New single-family, duplex, or townhome construction
  • Additions requiring structural work
  • Structural modifications — load-bearing wall removal, foundation alterations
  • Conversion of non-habitable space to habitable space

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Fee schedule

Application Fee — New HomeBountiful City Ord. 2023-01, Schedule of Rates and Fees FY2023-2024 (eff. May 9, 2023), Engineering/Building Permits section
$500 (credited to total permit cost)
Application Fee — AdditionBountiful City Ord. 2023-01, Schedule of Rates and Fees FY2023-2024 (eff. May 9, 2023)
$100 (credited to total permit cost)
Application Fee — RemodelBountiful City Ord. 2023-01, Schedule of Rates and Fees FY2023-2024 (eff. May 9, 2023)
$100 (credited to total permit cost)
Building Permit FeeGrounded/verified: assessed on project valuation per Bountiful's published fee schedule (Ord. 2023-01, Schedule of Rates and Fees FY2023-2024, eff. May 9, 2023, Engineering Fees — Building Permits section, p.6), re-confirmed live 2026-07-01. Application fee credited against total.
Valuation-based per 1997 Uniform Administrative Code using current ICC valuation data
Plan Review Fee — Residential Single FamilyBountiful City Ord. 2023-01, Schedule of Rates and Fees FY2023-2024 (eff. May 9, 2023)
29% of permit fee
Plan Review Fee — CommercialBountiful City Ord. 2023-01, Schedule of Rates and Fees FY2023-2024 (eff. May 9, 2023)
65% of permit fee
South Davis Metro Fire Impact FeeBountiful City Ord. 2023-01, Schedule of Rates and Fees FY2023-2024 (eff. May 9, 2023); also per 5,000 sq ft (or fraction) for commercial
$644 per SFR / condominium unit / apartment unit
Street Damage Cash Deposit — New Single Family ResidentialBountiful City Ord. 2023-01, Schedule of Rates and Fees FY2023-2024 (eff. May 9, 2023)
$3,000 per driveway/access
Street Damage Cash Deposit — Single Family AdditionBountiful City Ord. 2023-01, Schedule of Rates and Fees FY2023-2024 (eff. May 9, 2023)
$1,500 per driveway/access
State SurchargeUtah state surcharge; confirmed in Bountiful Electrical Policy (eff. Sep 25, 2023): $0.75 per $75 permit, $1.50 per $150 permit
~1% of permit fee (state-mandated, collected by city)

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Bountiful building department
~10–21 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footing

    Before concrete pour — verify excavation, forms, rebar, and anchor bolts

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing, sheathing, and rough-in MEP — before insulation or wall cover

  3. 3

    Insulation

    After insulation installed, before drywall

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete — certificate of occupancy issued upon passing

See the full Bountiful inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Bountiful operates on a 4-day work week (Mon–Thu only). If you want a Friday inspection, request it by the prior Tuesday — the city will adjust the inspector's schedule. (Building Inspection Policy, rev. Aug 19, 2024)
  • By Utah law (UCA 10-6-160), if Bountiful cannot provide an inspection within 3 business days, you may use authorized third-party firms: WC-3 Code Consultants (801) 547-8133, North Salt Lake City Building Dept (801) 335-8721, or Farmington City Building Dept (801) 939-9214. Notify the city first.
  • Seismic Zone: D2. Frost depth: 30 inches. Design wind speed: 140 mph (Vasd=108 mph), Exposure Category B. (Bountiful Design Criteria, rev. Oct 13, 2025)
  • Building Official: Don Simons, (801) 660-8105 cell / (801) 298-6128 direct / Don@Bountiful.gov.
  • Sign permits are not a separate fee line in Bountiful City — the Planning Fees table in Ordinance 2023-01 (Schedule of Rates and Fees, FY2023-2024, eff. May 9, 2023) lists 'Sign Permit' with the note 'See Engineering Dept. Fees (building permits)', meaning signs are permitted and priced through this same Building Permit fee structure rather than a distinct sign fee. Sign design/placement standards are still separately regulated under City Code Chapter 19 (Sign Regulations, Ord 2020.01), which requires a sign permit from the Planning Department (§ 14-19-118) before erecting, installing, or painting any sign.

Frequently asked questions

Bountiful requires a residential building permit for: New single-family, duplex, or townhome construction; Additions requiring structural work; Structural modifications — load-bearing wall removal, foundation alterations; Conversion of non-habitable space to habitable space. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Bountiful City Building Department at (801) 298-6125 before starting work.

Bountiful building permit fees are valuation-based using the 1997 Uniform Administrative Code with current ICC valuation data. A new-home application fee of $500 (credited against permit cost) applies; additions and remodels require a $100 application fee. Residential plan review is 29% of the permit fee. A South Davis Metro Fire impact fee of $644 per unit and street damage cash deposits ($3,000 new SFR, $1,500 addition) also apply. (Ord. 2023-01, eff. May 9, 2023)

Plan review for a residential building permit in Bountiful typically runs 10–21 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Bountiful City Building Department at (801) 298-6125.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (Cityinspect); Construction Plans; Energy Compliance Documentation; Bond Form — New Residential. Depending on your project, Bountiful may also ask for: Engineered Truss Plans. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Bountiful requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential building permit, in order: Foundation / Footing, Framing, Insulation, Final. Schedule each through Bountiful City Building Department ((801) 298-6125).

All permits are applied for online through Cityinspect at https://utah.cityinspect.com/register?registration_id=mtpX64oVmk. Call (801) 298-6125 for assistance.

Bountiful, Utah has adopted: 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) with Appendices AE and AQ — residential construction; as adopted by the State of Utah (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b)/(k)/(c)); unaffected by the 7/1/2026 statute revision, continues in force; Bountiful Design Criteria, rev. Oct 13, 2025; 2015 International Residential Code Chapter 11 (residential energy provisions) — per Bountiful Design Criteria, rev. Oct 13, 2025 (statewide residential energy baseline per Utah Code § 15A-2-103); 2024 International Building Code (IBC) with Appendices C and J — commercial construction; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — commercial; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — commercial; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — commercial; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — commercial; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — commercial; Bountiful Design Criteria, rev. Oct 13, 2025; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), residential provisions — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; CONFIRMED 2026-07-17: the live Bountiful Design Criteria PDF (still dated Rev. October 13, 2025, unchanged/not reissued) explicitly lists '2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code' — the city has NOT yet published an updated Design Criteria reflecting the 2024 ISPSC (or the other 2024 commercial code editions) despite the statute taking effect 2026-07-01; the statutory 2024 editions govern by operation of Utah Code regardless, but Bountiful's own summary sheet is stale on this point — call (801) 298-6125 to confirm practical enforcement if this matters for a specific project; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unaffected by the 7/1/2026 statute revision, continues in force; Bountiful Design Criteria, rev. Oct 13, 2025; NOTE: Effective July 1, 2026 (now in force) — 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC (residential provisions) replaced the 2021 editions per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (version effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027; text independently re-verified live at le.utah.gov 2026-07-16). The 2021 IRC and 2023 NEC were unaffected and remain in force.. Local amendments apply — see the Bountiful overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.

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

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