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Residential Building Permit in Clinton, Utah

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — $1 to $1,000 valuationClinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27 (effective 7/1/2026), Building Permit Fees table (Modified FY 2005)
$58.80
Building Permit Fee — $1,000.01 to $2,000 valuationClinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27
$58.80 for the first $1,000 plus $2.70 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof
Building Permit Fee — $2,001 to $25,000 valuationClinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27
$83.40 for the first $2,000 plus $16.80 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Building Permit Fee — $25,001 to $50,000 valuationClinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27
$469.80 for the first $25,000 plus $12.11 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Building Permit Fee — $50,001 to $100,000 valuationClinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27
$772.55 for the first $50,000 plus $8.40 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Building Permit Fee — $100,001 to $500,000 valuationClinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27
$1,192.55 for the first $100,000 plus $6.72 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Building Permit Fee — $500,001 to $1,000,000 valuationClinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27
$3,880.55 for the first $500,000 plus $5.70 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Building Permit Fee — over $1,000,000 valuationClinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27
$6,730.55 for the first $1,000,001 plus $4.65 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Permit Fee MultiplierClinton 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.
0.85 (standard); 0.80 shell-only building; 0.35 commercial tenant finish; 0.60 commercial remodel
Plan Review Fee — Single Family DwellingClinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Building Fees table
30% of the Building Fee
Plan Review Fee — Multi-FamilyClinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27
65% of the Building Fee
Plan Review Fee — Accessory Buildings and Detached GaragesClinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27
20% of the Building Fee
Investigation Fee (work commenced without a permit)Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27; charged in addition to required permit fees per Clinton City Code § 5-1-9
100% of the Building Fee
State FeeClinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27
1% of the Building Fee
Technology Fee — Single Family ResidentialClinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Building Fees table
$30
Technology Fee — Commercial PermitsClinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27
$45
Building Bond — Single Family Dwellings and modificationsClinton 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.
$1,500.00 (refundable)
Building Bond — Single Family Dwellings in a PH Zone (trees, landscaping & automatic sprinkling system)Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27
$8,500.00
Building Bond — Multi-Family Dwellings and modifications / Commercial (existing structure, new construction)Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27
$75.00 per linear foot of curb, gutter, sidewalk
Temporary Water Service (residential, collected with building permit)Clinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27, Direct Service Fees
$21.00 one-time fee
Impact Fees — Parks & Trails / Police / Fire / Storm Water / Sewer / Culinary Water / Transportation (Single Family Detached, per unit)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)
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
North Davis Sewer District Impact Fee — Single Family Residential within ClintonClinton 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
$3,454.03
Credit/Debit Card Transaction FeeClinton City Consolidated Fee Schedule, FY 2026-27
3% of the non-utility credit/debit card transaction (VISA, Mastercard, Discover)

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footing

    Before concrete pour — verify excavation, forms, rebar, anchor bolts, and the required footing/foundation sub-drain per Clinton City Code § 5-3-3(5)

  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 Clinton inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Clinton City's building permit fee schedule uses a 0.85 permit-fee multiplier on the base valuation-fee table for most residential work — this is distinct from simply reading the raw Table 1-A-style valuation fee, and reduces the effective charge versus a sibling city that does not apply a multiplier.
  • A $1,500 refundable Building Bond applies to single-family dwellings and modifications; this rises to $8,500 for single-family dwellings in a 'PH Zone' requiring trees, landscaping, and an automatic sprinkling system.
  • Clinton is served by the North Davis Sewer District — a separate $3,454.03 sewer impact fee (est. 2024) applies in addition to Clinton's own $113 sewer impact-fee line item.
  • Design Criteria (rev. 07/03/2023): Seismic Zone D, ground snow load per utahsnowload.usu.edu, wind speed 105 mph (conventional construction; ASCE 7-10 for non-conventional), Exposure B or C, frost depth 30 inches, allowable soil bearing pressure 1,500 psi absent a geotechnical study.
  • Clinton City Code § 5-3-3 requires a 4-inch minimum layer of 1-inch-or-smaller rock under all basement floors and a Ufer ground installed in the garage wall cavity with permanent access via a mud ring or outlet box cover.

Frequently asked questions

Clinton requires a residential building permit for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Clinton City Community Development Department — Building Division at (801) 614-0740 before starting work.

Clinton's building permit fees are valuation-based per the FY 2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule, starting at $58.80 for valuations up to $1,000 and scaling to $6,730.55 plus $4.65 per additional $1,000 over $1,000,000. A 0.85 permit-fee multiplier applies to most residential work. Plan review is 30% of the building fee for single-family dwellings (65% multi-family, 20% accessory buildings), plus a 1% state fee and a technology fee ($30 residential, $45 commercial). A refundable $1,500 Building Bond applies to single-family dwellings ($8,500 in PH zones).

Clinton does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Clinton City Community Development Department — Building Division at (801) 614-0740 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Construction Plans. Depending on your project, Clinton may also ask for: Engineered Truss Plans. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Clinton requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential building permit, in order: Foundation / Footing, Framing, Insulation, Final. Schedule each through Clinton City Community Development Department — Building Division ((801) 614-0740).

Submit an application with plans and specifications to the Community Development Department, or apply through Clinton's online Building Permit Application Portal. Call (801) 614-0740 for assistance.

Clinton, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (Appendices C & J) — governing edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; NOTE (2026-07-16): Clinton City's own Design Criteria document (rev. 07/03/2023) still lists 2021 and has not been confirmed updated to reflect this statewide transition — the statute governs regardless of the city document's lag; 2021 International Residential Code (Appendix AQ) — Clinton City Design Criteria, rev. 07/03/2023; one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes; unaffected by the 7/1/2026 statute revision (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b)/(c)) — Clinton's Design Criteria is current on this point; 2015 IRC Chapter 11, Energy Efficiency (residential) — Clinton City Design Criteria, rev. 07/03/2023; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — governing edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; NOTE (2026-07-16): Clinton City's own Design Criteria document (rev. 07/03/2023) still lists 2021 and has not been confirmed updated; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — governing edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e), effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; NOTE (2026-07-16): Clinton City's own Design Criteria document (rev. 07/03/2023) still lists 2021 and has not been confirmed updated; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — governing edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f), effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; NOTE (2026-07-16): Clinton City's own Design Criteria document (rev. 07/03/2023) still lists 2021 and has not been confirmed updated; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — Clinton City Design Criteria, rev. 07/03/2023; 2020 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 verification; the 2023 NEC baseline itself was unaffected by the 7/1/2026 statute revision, so this gap predates and is unrelated to that transition; 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (residential provisions) — Clinton City Design Criteria, rev. 07/03/2023; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (commercial provisions) — governing edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h), effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; NOTE (2026-07-16): Clinton City's own Design Criteria document (rev. 07/03/2023) still lists 2021 and has not been confirmed updated; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — governing edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i), effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; NOTE (2026-07-16): Clinton City's own Design Criteria document (rev. 07/03/2023) still lists 2021 and has not been confirmed updated; Accessibility Code — 2021 IBC (ICC/ANSI A117.1-2017) — Clinton City Design Criteria, rev. 07/03/2023; 1997 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 2026-27; 1997 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. Because Clinton's own code text defers to the state, and the statute (Utah Code § 15A-2-103) is the ultimate authority here, the 2024 editions of IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC(commercial)/IEBC that took effect 2026-07-01 govern in Clinton even though the city's own Design Criteria PDF (rev. 07/03/2023) has not been confirmed updated to show them. Clinton's Design Criteria remains the authoritative source for items the statute revision did not change (IRC, 2015 IRC Ch.11, NEC, IFC, accessibility code) and for local specifics not covered by the statute.; NOTE: Effective July 1, 2026 (now in force) — 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, and IECC (commercial) replaced the 2021 editions statewide 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). Clinton's Design Criteria document (last revised 07/03/2023) had not been confirmed updated to reflect this transition as of 2026-07-16 — confirm current adopted edition with the Building Division at (801) 614-0740. The 2021 IRC and 2020 NEC listed in Clinton's Design Criteria were unaffected by this statute revision (Utah's statewide NEC baseline is 2023; Clinton's Design Criteria was already one edition behind that baseline for an unrelated reason, per the NEC line above).. Local amendments apply — see the Clinton overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

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

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