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Farmington building permits
VerifiedFarmington, Utah — as published 2026-07-04.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Codes adopted
2021 International Building Code (IBC) — Farmington City design criteria, per Residential Building Permit Application Packet (H. Gordon, rev. 4.24.2020); statewide baseline Utah Code § 15A-2-1032021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Farmington City design criteria (rev. 4.24.2020); cited throughout the Reroof & Roof Repair Policy (eff. July 1, 2024)2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — cited in Reroof & Roof Repair Policy (eff. July 1, 2024), Sections 705 and 7062021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — cited in Reroof & Roof Repair Policy (eff. July 1, 2024), Sections 304.1, 304.7, 5072021 Mechanical Code (IMC) — Farmington City design criteria, per Residential Building Permit Application Packet (rev. 4.24.2020)2021 Plumbing Code (IPC) — Farmington City design criteria, per Residential Building Permit Application Packet (rev. 4.24.2020)2021 Energy Code (IECC) — Farmington City design criteria, per Residential Building Permit Application Packet (rev. 4.24.2020)2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Farmington City design criteria, per Residential Building Permit Application Packet (rev. 4.24.2020); Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g)NOTE: Effective July 1, 2026 — 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC replace 2021 editions statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (version effective 7/1/2026); Farmington's own published design-criteria packet had not been updated to reflect this transition as of last verification
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new residential construction, additions, structural alterations, conversions, and basement finishes in Farmington City, governed by the 2021 IBC/IRC design criteria. All permits require two engineer-stamped plan sets and three site plan copies.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family or multi-family residential construction
- Additions requiring structural work
- Conversion of non-habitable space to habitable space
- Retaining walls over four feet in height
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationApply online via the iWorQ portal at https://farmingtonut.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/farmingtonut, or submit the paper Building Permit Application at City Hall, 160 S. Main St.
- RequiredTwo Complete Plan Sets, Engineer-StampedTwo sets of to-scale plans with engineering calculations wet-stamped by an engineer (Residential Building Permit Application Packet, rev. 4.24.2020)
- RequiredThree Copies of Site PlanSite plan including grading and drainage, separated from the plan set, plus one extra copy of elevations for the storm water official
- RequiredREScheck Compliance Certificates (2 copies)Energy code compliance documentation
- RequiredStructural Calculations from an Engineer (2 copies)Required per the Residential Building Permit Application Checklist
- RequiredHeating Plan & Calculations Manual D & J (2 copies)HVAC load calculations
- RequiredNatural Gas Piping Compliance Form (2 copies)BTU/CFH/pipe-size worksheet for all gas appliances; sample included in the application packet
- OptionalSoils/Geotech ReportRequired for certain subdivisions, all hillside lots, and any lot requiring fill, per Farmington City Soils/Geotech Report Requirements (in effect since March 1, 2000)
- RequiredExcavation Permit (Public Works)Must be obtained from Public Works (720 W. 100 N., (801) 451-2624) prior to the building permit being issued
- Required$75 Plan Check DepositPayable to Farmington City ($250 for commercial, $25 for smaller projects such as remodels/additions/basements); credited toward the total review fee; non-refundable if the project is not completed
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plan Review Deposit — Residential | $75.00 | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, adopted 2026-05-19, Section C1 |
| Building Permit Fee (1997 UBC Table No. 1-A, valuation-based) | $1.00–$500: $23.00. $501–$2,000: $23.50 + $3.05 per additional $100. $2,001–$25,000: $69.25 + $14.00 per additional $1,000. $25,001–$50,000: $391.75 + $10.10 per additional $1,000. $50,001–$100,000: $643.75 + $7.00 per additional $1,000. $100,001–$500,000: $993.75 + $5.60 per additional $1,000. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,233.75 + $4.75 per additional $1,000. Over $1,000,000: $5,608.75 + $3.65 per additional $1,000. | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, adopted 2026-05-19, Table No. 1-A (1997 Uniform Building Code); minimum permit fee is $55.00 for one inspection plus 0.55 state 1% fee |
| Plan Check Fee — Residential | 40% of the building permit fee ($100 flat for a duplicate/same-model card-file plan) | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, adopted 2026-05-19, Section C2 |
| State Inspection Fee | 1% of building application fee | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, adopted 2026-05-19, Section C3 |
| Total Permit Fees (typical, subdivision lot) | Approximately $12,000 for an average-sized home in a subdivision | Residential Building Permit Application Packet (rev. 4.24.2020): includes building fee, plan check fee, state fee, water meter/connection, sewer connection, irrigation connection if applicable, transportation, police and fire facilities fees, street cleaning; storm water application fee and refundable storm water bond processed separately through Public Works. The City does not give fee estimates in advance — fees are calculated only after full plan review. |
| Total Permit Fees (typical, non-subdivision lot) | Approximately $22,000 | Residential Building Permit Application Packet (rev. 4.24.2020): includes all fees above plus impact fees for water, storm sewer, and parks (non-subdivision properties are not pre-assessed these impact fees at plat recordation) |
| Water Impact Fee — Single Family Dwelling | $4,263.00 per dwelling unit | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, adopted 2026-05-19, Water Impact Fees table |
| Combined Impact Fees (Storm Water, Parks & Recreation, Fire Facilities, Police Capital Facilities) — Single Family | $10,013.73 per dwelling unit ($1,709.87 storm water + $6,616.00 parks & recreation + $915.48 fire facilities + $772.38 police capital facilities) | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, adopted 2026-05-19, Impact Fees table |
| Transportation Impact Fee — Single Family | $2,404.42 per dwelling unit | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, adopted 2026-05-19, Transportation Impact Fee table (based on $509.41 cost per average daily trip x 4.72 adjusted trip rate) |
| Second/Additional Plan Review (after redlined resubmission without corrections, or major changes) | $55.00/hour (City staff) or $100.00/hour (outside consultant) | Residential Building Permit Application Packet (rev. 4.24.2020); Consolidated Fee Schedule Table No. 1-A lists the current rate as $55.55/hour |
Roofing Permit (Reroof / Roof Recover)
VerifiedRequired for residential re-roof or roof recover in Farmington City, governed by the Reroof & Roof Repair Policy (effective July 1, 2024), citing 2021 IBC/IEBC/IRC. Minor repairs under specified thresholds do not require a permit.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Full roof replacement (tear-off of all existing layers)
- Roof recover (overlay), permitted only where the existing roof covering is not water-soaked, is not slate/clay/cement/asbestos-cement tile, and has fewer than two existing layers
- Repairs exceeding 20% of one roof surface or 10% of total roof area require a permit; smaller repairs do not
Required documents
- RequiredOver-the-Counter Permit ApplicationCall (801) 882-8954 to schedule an appointment to receive an over-the-counter permit at City Hall or via the online portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Reroof/Recover Permit | $111.10 ($110.00 permit + $1.10 state fee) | Farmington City Reroof & Roof Repair Policy, effective July 1, 2024, page 2; matches the flat-rate 'Solar' line item cross-reference in the Consolidated Fee Schedule (adopted 2026-05-19), Section C, Miscellaneous Residential Building Permit Fees table, which separately lists a $378.01 Solar flat rate distinct from roofing |
| Commercial Re-Roof Permit | Valuation-based per City and State standards | Farmington City Reroof & Roof Repair Policy, effective July 1, 2024, page 2 |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for partial or complete demolition of a structure in Farmington City. Requires Historic Preservation Commission review, utility disconnection confirmation, and coordination with Utah Division of Air Quality (asbestos) and Davis County Environmental Health before the permit is finalized.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Complete or partial demolition of any structure
- Contact Utah Division of Air Quality (801) 536-4000 for required asbestos inspection
- Contact Davis County Environmental Health (801) 451-3296 for pre-demolition inspection of hazardous materials (mercury thermostats/lamps, PCB ballasts, refrigerant units, hazardous waste)
- Complete a Farmington City Historic Preservation Commission Remodel/Demolition Information Form with a minimum of 10 days' notice before demolition
- Utility disconnection coordination: Blue Stakes (for locates, 811 or 532-5000), Farmington City Public Works (801-939-9282, water disconnect from main line), Questar Gas Ask-A-Tech (324-3287, gas deactivation), Utah Power/Rocky Mountain Power (1-888-221-7070)
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit ApplicationProcessed only after ALL required approvals (Historic Preservation, utility disconnects, asbestos clearance) are submitted back to the City
- RequiredHistoric Preservation Commission Remodel/Demolition Information FormSubmitted to the Planning Office at least 10 days before demolition for a determination of historic eligibility/significance
- RequiredAsbestos Inspection Report (NESHAP/Utah DAQ)A State-certified asbestos inspector must inspect the structure; a written Notification of Demolition must be submitted to Utah DAQ even if no asbestos is found, with a required waiting period before demolition may proceed
- RequiredUtility Disconnect ConfirmationGas, electric, and water must be disconnected/deactivated by the respective utility companies before demolition
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit (minimum fee) | $55.55 minimum; increases if more than one inspection or other services are required | Farmington City Demo Permit Process for Contractor/Owner packet; consistent with the Consolidated Fee Schedule's general minimum permit fee of $55.00 + 1% state fee (adopted 2026-05-19, Table No. 1-A note) |
| Utah DAQ Asbestos Demolition Notification Fee | $75 plus $50 for each additional 5,000 sq. ft. of floor space above 5,000 sq. ft. | Utah Division of Air Quality 10 Working-Day Notification of Demolition form (DAQA-424-12); state fee, not collected by Farmington City |
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 Farmington building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.