This is PermitBase’s published record for Clinton as of 2026-07-04. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.
Clinton building permits
VerifiedClinton, Utah — as published 2026-07-04.
Verified 2026-07-13 · Source
Codes adopted
2021 International Building Code (Appendices C & J) — Clinton City Design Criteria, rev. 07/03/20232021 International Residential Code (Appendix AQ) — Clinton City Design Criteria, rev. 07/03/2023; one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes2015 IRC Chapter 11, Energy Efficiency (residential) — Clinton City Design Criteria, rev. 07/03/20232021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Clinton City Design Criteria, rev. 07/03/20232021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Clinton City Design Criteria, rev. 07/03/20232021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Clinton City Design Criteria, rev. 07/03/20232021 International Fire Code (IFC) — Clinton City Design Criteria, rev. 07/03/20232020 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Clinton City Design Criteria, rev. 07/03/2023; this is one edition behind the 2023 NEC baseline confirmed in other Davis County cities (e.g., Kaysville) under Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g) — Clinton's own published Design Criteria document is the only NEC-edition source found for this city and had not been superseded by a newer published revision as of verification2015 International Energy Conservation Code (residential provisions) — Clinton City Design Criteria, rev. 07/03/20232021 International Energy Conservation Code (commercial provisions) — Clinton City Design Criteria, rev. 07/03/20232021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Clinton City Design Criteria, rev. 07/03/2023Accessibility Code — 2021 IBC (ICC/ANSI A117.1-2017) — Clinton City Design Criteria, rev. 07/03/20231997 ICBO Uniform Administrative Code (UAC), Chapter 3 and Table 1-A (as modified) — governs the Building Permit Fee valuation-fee-schedule methodology per Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-271997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings — adopted by Clinton City Code § 5-3-2(2), with local exceptions (references to 'health officer' mean the Davis County Environmental Health and Laboratory Division; recovered funds return to the general fund rather than a repair/demolition fund)GOVERNANCE NOTE: Clinton City Code § 5-3-2(1) adopts 'the current editions of the technical/model codes as adopted by the State of Utah and as published by the International Code Council' as its baseline — i.e., Clinton does not independently select code editions the way some sibling cities' own Design Criteria documents do; it defers to the statewide code suite under Utah Code Title 15A. Clinton's own Design Criteria PDF (rev. 07/03/2023) is nonetheless the most specific and current published source for the exact editions Clinton is currently applying, and is treated as authoritative here.NOTE: Effective July 1, 2026 — 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC replace the 2021 editions statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (version effective 7/1/2026); Clinton's Design Criteria document (last revised 07/03/2023) had not been confirmed updated to reflect this transition as of last verification — confirm current adopted edition with the Building Division at (801) 614-0740 near/after that date
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new residential construction, additions, alterations, and most structural or MEP modifications to existing structures in Clinton, governed by the 2021 IRC per Clinton's Design Criteria (rev. 07/03/2023). Fees are valuation-based per the 1997 ICBO Uniform Administrative Code Table 1-A as modified by the city, with a 0.85 permit-fee multiplier applied except for shell-only buildings (0.80), commercial tenant finish (0.35), and commercial remodel (0.60).
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family or multi-family residential construction
- Additions requiring structural work
- Structural, plumbing, mechanical, and/or electrical modifications to existing structures (Clinton City Code § 5-1-1)
- Conversion of non-habitable space to habitable space
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted to the Community Development Department; plans and specifications in duplicate (or as otherwise required by the Building Official) per Clinton City Code § 5-1-2. Online submission available via the Building Permit Application Portal.
- RequiredConstruction PlansComplete drawings to scale — site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, structural details, conforming to Clinton's Design Criteria (rev. 07/03/2023)
- OptionalEngineered Truss PlansSealed truss layouts for new construction with trusses
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — $1 to $1,000 valuation | $58.80 | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27 (effective 7/1/2026), Building Permit Fees table (Modified FY 2005) |
| Building Permit Fee — $1,000.01 to $2,000 valuation | $58.80 for the first $1,000 plus $2.70 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27 |
| Building Permit Fee — $2,001 to $25,000 valuation | $83.40 for the first $2,000 plus $16.80 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27 |
| Building Permit Fee — $25,001 to $50,000 valuation | $469.80 for the first $25,000 plus $12.11 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27 |
| Building Permit Fee — $50,001 to $100,000 valuation | $772.55 for the first $50,000 plus $8.40 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27 |
| Building Permit Fee — $100,001 to $500,000 valuation | $1,192.55 for the first $100,000 plus $6.72 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27 |
| Building Permit Fee — $500,001 to $1,000,000 valuation | $3,880.55 for the first $500,000 plus $5.70 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27 |
| Building Permit Fee — over $1,000,000 valuation | $6,730.55 for the first $1,000,001 plus $4.65 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27 |
| Permit Fee Multiplier | 0.85 (standard); 0.80 shell-only building; 0.35 commercial tenant finish; 0.60 commercial remodel | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Building Permit Fees table. Finished basement valuation is 1.5x the unfinished-basement figure in the current ICC valuation table. |
| Plan Review Fee — Single Family Dwelling | 30% of the Building Fee | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Building Fees table |
| Plan Review Fee — Multi-Family | 65% of the Building Fee | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27 |
| Plan Review Fee — Accessory Buildings and Detached Garages | 20% of the Building Fee | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27 |
| Investigation Fee (work commenced without a permit) | 100% of the Building Fee | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27; charged in addition to required permit fees per Clinton City Code § 5-1-9 |
| State Fee | 1% of the Building Fee | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27 |
| Technology Fee — Single Family Residential | $30 | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Building Fees table |
| Technology Fee — Commercial Permits | $45 | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27 |
| Building Bond — Single Family Dwellings and modifications | $1,500.00 (refundable) | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Building Fees table. Bond ensures compliance with the Utah Uniform Building Standards Act Rules and protects the public right-of-way; necessity determined by the Building Official. |
| Building Bond — Single Family Dwellings in a PH Zone (trees, landscaping & automatic sprinkling system) | $8,500.00 | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27 |
| Building Bond — Multi-Family Dwellings and modifications / Commercial (existing structure, new construction) | $75.00 per linear foot of curb, gutter, sidewalk | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27 |
| Temporary Water Service (residential, collected with building permit) | $21.00 one-time fee | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Direct Service Fees |
| Impact Fees — Parks & Trails / Police / Fire / Storm Water / Sewer / Culinary Water / Transportation (Single Family Detached, per unit) | Parks & Trails $2,552; Police $110; Fire $200; Storm Water $0.10/SF of lot; Sewer $113 (does not include North Davis Sewer District impact fee); Culinary Water $1,964 (3/4" meter); Transportation $682 | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Impact Fees table (Revised FY 2019, rates from IFAs/IFFPs by Zion's Public Finance and JUB Engineering, dated May 2019, adopted by City Council 6/11/2019) |
| North Davis Sewer District Impact Fee — Single Family Residential within Clinton | $3,454.03 | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Other Impact Pass Thru Fees (est. 2024); this is separate from and in addition to the Clinton City sewer impact fee above |
| Credit/Debit Card Transaction Fee | 3% of the non-utility credit/debit card transaction (VISA, Mastercard, Discover) | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27 |
Electrical / Mechanical / Plumbing Permit (Utility Modifications)
VerifiedRequired for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work in Clinton, governed by the 2021 IPC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IFGC, and 2020 NEC per Clinton's Design Criteria (rev. 07/03/2023). Simple utility-related modifications and appliance exchanges are charged a flat fee under the city's 'Other Inspection Fees' schedule rather than the valuation-based building fee table.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical service upgrades, new circuits, rewiring
- Furnace, air conditioner, or conventional water heater installation, exchange, or replacement
- Plumbing fixture installation or lateral repair/replacement
- Other appliance replacements as determined by the Building Official
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted to the Community Development Department per Clinton City Code § 5-1-2
- OptionalUtah Contractor License (DOPL)Required for electrical/mechanical/plumbing work not performed by the homeowner on their own primary residence
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Related Modifications (air conditioner, heater, conventional water heater exchanges, and other appliance replacements) | $58.80 | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Other Inspection Fees, item 6 |
| Lateral Repair or Replacement | $58.80 | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Other Inspection Fees, item 6 |
| Re-inspection Fee (assessed under adopted Construction Codes) | $58.80 per inspection | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Other Inspection Fees, item 2 |
| Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated | $58.80 per inspection | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Other Inspection Fees, item 3 |
| Inspections Outside of Normal Business Hours | $235.20 per call out | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Other Inspection Fees, item 1 |
Roofing Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential and commercial re-roofing in Clinton. Clinton publishes discrete flat fees for this permit type rather than charging under the general valuation-based building fee table.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Re-roofing (residential or commercial)
- Re-siding (charged under the same fee line as re-roofing/fireplaces/woodstoves)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted to the Community Development Department
- OptionalUtah Roofing Contractor License (DOPL)Required if work is not performed by the homeowner on their primary residence
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Re-Roof Residential | $80.00 | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Other Inspection Fees, item 6 |
| Re-Roof Commercial | $58.80 per inspection | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Other Inspection Fees, item 6 |
| Re-Siding, Fireplaces & Woodstoves | $80.00 | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Other Inspection Fees, item 6 (shared fee line item) |
Residential Pool Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of residential swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas in Clinton. In-ground pools carry a discrete flat fee plus a required bond; above-ground pools, hot tubs, and spas carry a lower flat fee.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- In-ground or above-ground pool installation
- Hot tub or spa installation
- Pool barrier/fencing per code
- Electrical bonding and grounding for pool equipment
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted to the Community Development Department
- RequiredSite PlanPool location, setbacks, barrier/fence layout
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pools (in ground) | $250.00 + Bond | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Other Inspection Fees, item 6. Bond amount not separately specified for pools in the fee schedule beyond the general Building Bond table; confirm bond amount for pools directly with the Building Division. |
| Pools (above ground), Hot Tubs, & Spas | $58.80 | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Other Inspection Fees, item 6 |
Solar Energy System Permit
VerifiedRequired for solar hot water and solar electric (PV) system installation in Clinton. Fees vary by system type (hot water vs. electric), mounting configuration (roof vs. ground mount), and whether the submission is a revision to a previously permitted system.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Solar hot water system installation (residential)
- Solar electric (PV) system installation (residential or commercial)
- Ground-mount solar electric system installation (residential)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted to the Community Development Department
- RequiredStructural AnalysisRoof load calculation confirming the structure can support the panels (roof-mount systems)
- RequiredElectrical Single-Line DiagramSystem wiring from panels to inverter to main panel and utility meter
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Hot Water System (Residential) | $176.40 | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Other Inspection Fees, item 6 (est. 2019) |
| Solar Electric System (Residential) | $335.40 | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Other Inspection Fees, item 6 (est. 2021) |
| Solar Electric System (Ground Mount – Residential) | $176.40 | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Other Inspection Fees, item 6 |
| Revised Solar Electric System (Residential) | $117.60 | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Other Inspection Fees, item 6 |
| Solar Electric System (Commercial) | $58.80 per inspection | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Other Inspection Fees, item 6 |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired to demolish all or part of a structure in Clinton. Clinton City Code Title 5, Chapter 6 imposes detailed utility-disconnection requirements. Residential demolition carries a discrete flat fee plus a bond; commercial and relocation are charged per inspection plus a bond.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Complete or partial demolition of any structure — requires a building permit from the Community Development Department (Clinton City Code § 5-6-1)
- Utility disconnects (sewer, culinary water, secondary water, land drains, power, telephone/cable) completed per Clinton City Code § 5-6-3 specifications
- Site restoration and grading after demolition (Clinton City Code § 5-6-4)
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Application (Building Permit)Submitted to the Community Development Department per Clinton City Code § 5-6-1
- RequiredUtility Disconnect ConfirmationSewer, culinary water, secondary water, land drain, power, and telephone/cable laterals disconnected per the specific cut-back and plugging methods in Clinton City Code § 5-6-3
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition — Residential | $117.60 + Bond | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Other Inspection Fees, item 7 |
| Demolition — Commercial | Per Inspection + Bond | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Other Inspection Fees, item 7 |
| Relocation Residential or Commercial | Per Inspection + Bond | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Other Inspection Fees, item 7 |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for permanent and temporary signage in Clinton. Fees are flat, published under 'Other Inspection Fees' in the Consolidated Fee Schedule.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Permanent sign installation
- Temporary sign installation
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit ApplicationSubmitted to the Community Development Department, (801) 614-0740
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Signs | $125.00 | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Other Inspection Fees, item 6 |
| Temporary Sign Fee | $35.00 | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Other Inspection Fees, item 6 (est. 2013) |
Residential Remodel Permit (Patio Covers, Awnings & Decks)
VerifiedRequired for residential remodels, patio covers, awnings, and decks in Clinton. Both are charged discrete flat fees under 'Other Inspection Fees' rather than the general valuation-based building-fee table.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Residential remodel work
- Patio covers, awnings, and decks
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted to the Community Development Department
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsFraming plan with beam/joist sizes, post locations, footing details for decks/patio covers
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Remodel | $176.40 | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Other Inspection Fees, item 6 |
| Patio Covers, Awnings & Decks | $125.00 | Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Other Inspection Fees, item 6 |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-13.
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