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Centerville building permits
VerifiedCenterville, Utah — as published 2026-07-08.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Codes adopted
2021 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — adopted by Ord. 2017-03 (4/4/2017), amended by Ord. 2019-18 (8/6/2019), amended by Ord. 2025-04 (4/1/2025), per Centerville Municipal Code (CMC) § 10.03.020, official municipal code portal (centerville.municipalcodeonline.com).2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices AE and AQ, plus the residential provisions of Chapter 11 (Energy Efficiency) of the 2015 IRC edition (subject to Utah Code § 15A-2-104) — adopted by Ord. 2017-03, amended by Ord. 2019-18, amended by Ord. 2025-04, per CMC § 10.03.030.2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — adopted by Ord. 2017-03, amended by Ord. 2019-18, amended by Ord. 2025-04, per CMC § 10.03.040.2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted by Ord. 2017-03, amended by Ord. 2019-18, amended by Ord. 2025-04, per CMC § 10.03.050.2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted by Ord. 2017-03, amended by Ord. 2019-18, amended by Ord. 2025-04, per CMC § 10.03.060.2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted by Ord. 2017-03, amended by Ord. 2018-16 (6/19/2018), amended by Ord. 2025-04, further amended by Ord. 2026-03 (3/3/2026), per CMC § 10.03.070. This is the most recently amended construction code chapter in Centerville's municipal code.2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted by Ord. 2017-03, amended by Ord. 2019-18, amended by Ord. 2025-04, per CMC § 10.03.080.2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted by Ord. 2017-03, amended by Ord. 2019-18, amended by Ord. 2025-04, per CMC § 10.03.085.Manufactured Housing standards per Utah Code § 15A-2-104, plus the HUD Code, Appendix AE of the 2021 IRC, and the 2005 NFPA 225 Model Manufactured Home Installation Standard — adopted by Ord. 2017-03, amended by Ord. 2025-04, per CMC § 10.03.090.Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition — adopted by Ord. 2017-03, amended by Ord. 2025-04, per CMC § 10.03.100.International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 Edition — adopted by Ord. 2017-03, amended by Ord. 2025-04, per CMC § 10.03.110.International Fire Code (IFC), 2015 Edition per the 2017 code compilation text, plus NFPA 96 (2011) and NFPA 1403 (2012) — per CMC § 10.03.120; the city's official municipal code table of contents also lists a Wildland Urban Interface Code at § 10.03.125 with editions effective before and after January 1, 2027, and a Swimming Pools and Spa Code at § 10.03.122, but the full current text of those specific sections could not be extracted from the site's JavaScript-rendered code viewer (only section titles were retrievable) as of 2026-07-07.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Home / Addition / Remodel)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family/multi-family residential construction, additions, remodels, swimming pools, detached structures, and decks in Centerville, per the city's official Building Permit Application. The Permit Fee is valuation-based per Centerville City's own Total Building Valuation Chart (Fee Schedule § 4.010), not pegged to an outside ICC table.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family dwelling, multi-family/town home construction, addition, remodel, swimming pool, detached structure, or deck (per the official Building Permit Application permit-type checkboxes)
- Estimated permit valuation (dollar amount for the project, including market value of labor and materials) must be provided at time of application, per CMC § 10.04.120
- Licensed Contractor Declaration or Owner-Builder Declaration (with Owner-Builder Certification Form) required on the application
- $1,000 refundable Construction Bond due prior to issuance, per Fee Schedule § 4.010
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial Centerville City Community Development Department form (655 North 1250 West); submitted, with site plan and plans, by email to donna.wilkinson@centervilleutah.gov. 'New' Commercial Build and Large Tenant Finish projects require (2) sets of 24x36 plans for review.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) | $1 to $500: $28.30. $501 to $2,000: $28.30 for the first $500 plus $23.66 per additional $1,000 or fraction, to $2,000. $2,001 to $25,000: $83.10 for the first $2,000 plus $16.80 per additional $1,000 or fraction, to $25,000. $25,001 to $50,000: $470.10 for the first $25,000 plus $12.12 per additional $1,000 or fraction, to $50,000. $50,001 to $100,000: $772.50 for the first $50,000 plus $8.40 per additional $1,000 or fraction, to $100,000. $100,001 to $500,000: $1,192.50 for the first $100,000 plus $6.72 per additional $1,000 or fraction, to $500,000. $500,001 to $1,000,000: $3,880.50 for the first $500,000 plus $5.70 per additional $1,000 or fraction, to $1,000,000. $1,000,001 and up: $6,730.50 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.38 per additional $1,000 or fraction. | Centerville City Fee Schedule § 4.010 (Building Permits), 'Total Building Valuation Chart', adopted by Res. 2017-18 on 8/15/2017 — this remains the currently codified table per the live municipal code fee book as of 2026-07-07 (no later amending resolution is listed against Chapter 4 in the code's own history log). |
| Residential Building Plan Review Fee | 25% of Building Permit Fee | Centerville City Fee Schedule § 4.040 (Plan Reviews), 'Residential Building Plan Review (including single-family dwellings, private garages, carports, and sheds)', adopted by Res. 2017-18. Due prior to issuance. |
| Construction Bond (refundable) | $1,000.00 | Centerville City Fee Schedule § 4.010, 'Construction Bond ... refundable upon final approval.' Due prior to issuance. |
| Permit Fee for Work Commenced Without a Permit | Applicable Permit Fee + 50% | Centerville City Fee Schedule § 4.010. |
| Temporary Certificate of Occupancy | $50.00 | Centerville City Fee Schedule § 4.010, subject to CMC § 10.06.050. |
| Extension of Temporary Certificate of Occupancy | $25.00 | Centerville City Fee Schedule § 4.010, subject to CMC § 10.06.050. |
| Identical (Cardfile) Plan Check — Single-Family Residential | $70.00 | Centerville City Fee Schedule § 4.040, 'Indentical (Cardfile) Plan Check ... Single-Family Residential - $70.' Due prior to issuance. |
Roofing Permit
VerifiedRequired for new felt/roofing material, decking replacement, or structural changes to a roof in Centerville, per the city's official Roofing Permit Application. Structural changes require submission of structural calculations and a plan review with additional fees.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- New felt, decking replacement, or structural changes to roofing
- Structural changes require submission of structural calculations and are subject to a Plan Review with additional fees added to the permit cost
- Licensed Contractor Declaration or Owner-Builder Declaration (with Certification Form)
Required documents
- RequiredRoofing Permit ApplicationOfficial Centerville City form; email completed application to donna.wilkinson@centervilleutah.gov.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roofing Permit Fee | $141.40 | Centerville City official Roofing Permit Application (PDF): 'PERMIT FEE ... $141.40 (Credit/Debit Card Payments Accepted).' This figure is more current/precise than the flat $70 'Building Permit' minor-trade figure shown in the codified Fee Schedule table (Res. 2017-18); the standalone application PDF is the operative fee document for this specific permit type as of 2026-07-07. |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for water heater installation/replacement, tankless water heaters, or new plumbing work in Centerville, per the city's official Plumbing Permit Application.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Water heater (new or replacement)
- Tankless water heater — requires a schematic; no over-the-counter issuance, must be reviewed
- New plumbing work (described on the application)
- Licensed Contractor Declaration or Owner-Builder Declaration
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit ApplicationOfficial Centerville City form; email completed application to donna.wilkinson@centervilleutah.gov.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee | $70.70 | Centerville City official Plumbing Permit Application (PDF): 'PERMIT FEE ... $70.70 (Credit/Debit Card Payments Accepted, Check or Cash).' This precise figure supersedes the flat $70 'Plumbing Permit' figure in the codified Fee Schedule table (Res. 2017-18) as the operative current fee. |
Mechanical Permit
VerifiedRequired for furnace/air conditioner installation or replacement, or gas line new/upgrade/removal work in Centerville, per the city's official Mechanical Permit Application.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Furnace (new or replacement)
- Air conditioner (new or replacement)
- Gas line (new or upgrade)
- Gas line (removal)
- Licensed Contractor Declaration or Owner-Builder Declaration
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical Permit ApplicationOfficial Centerville City form; email completed application to donna.wilkinson@centervilleutah.gov.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Fee | $70.70 | Centerville City official Mechanical Permit Application (PDF): 'PERMIT FEE ... $70.70 (Credit/Debit Card Payments Accepted, Check or Cash).' |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for power service upgrades, power to panel work, temporary power pedestals, EV charging stations, or meter-mounted transfer switches (solar/generator) in Centerville, per the city's official Electrical Permit Application.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Power service upgrade (amperage and work order number specified)
- Power to panel — outside service box, inside panel, or both (higher fee for both)
- Temporary power pedestal
- EV charging station
- Meter-mounted transfer switch (solar or generator) — must be inspected prior to meter set
- Licensed Contractor Declaration or Owner-Builder Declaration
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationOfficial Centerville City form; email completed application to donna.wilkinson@centervilleutah.gov.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee (standard) | $70.70 | Centerville City official Electrical Permit Application (PDF): 'PERMIT FEE ... $70.70 (Credit/Debit Card Payments Accepted, Check or Cash).' |
| Power to Panel — Outside & Inside Panel | $141.40 | Centerville City official Electrical Permit Application (PDF): 'POWER TO PANEL ... Outside & Inside Panel (Fee $141.40).' |
Solar Panel (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for solar panel installations, battery backup for solar systems, and meter-mounted transfer switches for solar systems in Centerville, per the city's official Solar Permit Application and Solar Array Permit Requirements document. This is the only Centerville permit type with a city-published numeric review-timeline commitment.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Structural engineer's letter confirming existing trusses support solar panel loads, indicating wind loads of 140 MPH
- Complete set of construction drawings and one-line electrical diagram(s)
- Roof layout and panel locations meeting clearance-to-peak/hips/valleys/pathways requirements per the adopted International Fire Code (IFC)
- Complete manufacturer specifications for micro-inverters, modules/panels, disconnect switches, any new AC panelboards, and the supporting racking system
- Any detached structure on the property receiving panels must be shown
- Plans must be submitted to South Davis Metro Fire Agency (sdmetrofire.gov, Plan Review) for a separate fire plan review, with a $100 fee for the first hour of review, paid before review begins
- After fire approval, email the Centerville City Solar Permit Application plus the fire-approved (stamped and dated) plans/specifications to donna.wilkinson@centervilleutah.gov
Required documents
- RequiredSolar Permit ApplicationOfficial Centerville City form covering solar panels, battery backup, and meter-mounted transfer switch permit types.
- RequiredSolar Array Permit Requirements documentOfficial Centerville City Building & Safety Department document detailing structural, fire-review, and submittal requirements for solar installations.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Panels Permit Fee | $379.76 | Centerville City official Solar Permit Application (PDF): 'SOLAR PANELS (FEE $379.76).' |
| Battery Backup for Solar System | $70.70 | Centerville City official Solar Permit Application (PDF): 'BATTERY BACKUP FOR SOLAR SYSTEM (FEE $70.70).' |
| Meter-Mounted Transfer Switch for Solar System | $70.70 | Centerville City official Solar Permit Application (PDF): 'METER-MOUNTED TRANSFER SWITCH FOR SOLAR SYSTEM (FEE $70.70).' |
| South Davis Metro Fire Agency Plan Review Fee | $100 for the first hour of review | Centerville City official Solar Array Permit Requirements document: fire plan review is required prior to City submittal, with payment due before review begins; contact sdmetrofire.gov or 801-677-2400. |
Grading Permit
VerifiedRequired for grading activities within Centerville, with fees based on total cubic yards of material moved, per the city's official Fee Schedule § 4.020.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Grading activity within city limits
- Fee based on total cubic yards graded (see fee tiers)
Required documents
- RequiredGrading Permit ApplicationApplication per Centerville Municipal Code Title 10 grading-permit provisions; combined Grading Permit Fee and Grading Plan Review Fee due prior to issuance.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grading Permit Fee (by cubic yards) | Less than 100 cubic yards: $70. 101-1,000 cubic yards: $99 for the first 100 cubic yards, plus $17.50 per additional 100 cubic yards or fraction. 1,001-10,000 cubic yards: $256.50 for the first 1,000 cubic yards, plus $14.50 per additional 1,000 cubic yards or fraction. 10,001-100,000 cubic yards: $387 for the first 10,000 cubic yards, plus $66 per additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction. 100,001+ cubic yards: $981 for the first 100,000 cubic yards, plus $36.50 per additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction. | Centerville City Fee Schedule § 4.020 (Grading Permits), 'Grading Permit Fee Chart,' adopted by Res. 2017-18 on 8/15/2017. |
| Permit Fee for Work Commenced Without a Permit | Applicable Permit Fee + 50% | Centerville City Fee Schedule § 4.020. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-07.
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