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Farmington building permits
VerifiedFarmington, Utah — as published 2026-07-19.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new residential construction, additions, structural alterations, conversions, and basement finishes in Farmington City, governed by the 2024 IBC / 2021 IRC design criteria (2024 IBC current per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a) effective 7/1/2026; IRC remains 2021 per § 15A-2-103(1)(b)). 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. Show full citationHideResidential 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), which cites 2021 IBC/IEBC/IRC; IBC and IEBC are now 2024 statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)/(i) effective 7/1/2026 (the City policy document itself has not been updated), while IRC remains 2021 per § 15A-2-103(1)(b). 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; Show full citationHideFarmington 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 |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial building construction in Farmington City, governed by the 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition previously used in the City's design criteria). The building permit fee is valuation-based (1997 UBC Table No. 1-A, same table used for residential), with valuation derived from the City's own per-square-foot Building Valuation Data table by occupancy group and construction type; commercial plan check is a flat 65% of the building fee, versus 40% for residential — and shell-only buildings get a 20% valuation deduction.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial building construction (ground-up or shell)
- Two complete plan sets, engineer-stamped, with structural calculations
- Site Plan Application review by Planning Commission for Commercial, Industrial, or Apartment Dwelling Group projects, tiered by acreage
- SPARC (Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee) Review
- Excavation Permit from Public Works prior to building permit issuance
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationApply online via the iWorQ portal or submit the paper Building Permit Application at City Hall, 160 S. Main St.
- RequiredSite Plan Application (Commercial, Industrial, or Apartment Dwelling Group)Reviewed by the Planning Commission; fee tiered by gross acreage. Includes SPARC Review and an Engineering and Professional Service Fee initial/quarterly deposit.
- RequiredTwo Complete Plan Sets, Engineer-StampedTwo sets of to-scale plans with engineering calculations wet-stamped by an engineer, consistent with the residential requirement per the Residential Building Permit Application Packet (rev. 4.24.2020), applied to commercial submittals.
- Required$250 Commercial Plan Check DepositPayable to Farmington City; credited toward the total review fee. Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section C1.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plan Review Deposit — Commercial | $250.00 | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, adopted 2026-05-19, Section C1: 'Plan Review Deposit ... Commercial — $250.00' (versus $75.00 for Residential). PDF verified directly 2026-07-19. |
| 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. Show full citationHideFarmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, adopted 2026-05-19, Table No. 1-A (1997 Uniform Building Code); PDF verified directly 2026-07-19. Same table as residential — commercial valuation is computed from the City's own Building Valuation Data table (per-square-foot cost by IBC occupancy group and construction type, e.g., Group B (Business) ranges from $105.37/sq ft (Type VB) to $166.52/sq ft (Type IA)). |
| Plan Check Fee — Commercial | 65% of the building application permit fee | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, adopted 2026-05-19, Section C2 and Table No. 1-A note: 'Commercial plan check fees are 65% of building fee' (versus 40% for Residential). PDF verified directly 2026-07-19. |
| State Inspection Fee | 1% of building application fee | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, adopted 2026-05-19, Section C3. |
| Shell-Only Building Valuation Deduction | 20% deduction from Building Valuation Data table cost per sq ft | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, adopted 2026-05-19, Building Valuation Data table footnote: 'For shell only building deduct 20%.' PDF verified directly 2026-07-19. |
| Site Plan Application — Commercial, Industrial, or Apartment Dwelling Group | $650.00 first acre or portion thereof, plus $500.00/acre for acres 2–4, plus $350.00/acre for each acre over 4 | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, adopted 2026-05-19, Section A4; PDF verified directly 2026-07-19. Plus SPARC Review $250.00 and an Engineering and Professional Service Fee Initial & Quarterly Deposit of $500.00. |
| Water Impact Fee — Commercial (per Equivalent Residential Connection) | $4,263.00 (minimum; one ERC = 24 Drainage Fixture Units) | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, adopted 2026-05-19, Water Impact Fees table: 'Commercial / ERC — $4,263.00.' Collected at Building Permit. |
| Combined Impact Fees — Commercial (per 1,000 sq ft): Storm Water Drainage, Fire Facilities, Fire Equipment, Police Capital Facilities | $2,376.71 storm water + $1,250.00 fire facilities + $130.00 fire equipment + $1,020.00 police capital facilities = $4,776.71 per 1,000 sq ft | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, adopted 2026-05-19, Impact Fees table (other than Transportation and Water); PDF verified directly 2026-07-19. No Parks & Recreation impact fee applies to Commercial (dash in that column). |
| Transportation Impact Fee — Commercial (examples, per 1,000 sq ft unless noted) | General Office Building $2,480.83; Business Park $3,168.53; Shopping Center/Strip Mall $6,347.25; Restaurant, Sit-Down $16,285.84; Fast Food w/o Drive-Through $50,268.58 (varies extensively by specific commercial use type — full table has 25+ categories) | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, adopted 2026-05-19, Transportation Impact Fee table (Cost per Average Daily Trip $509.41 x use-specific Adjusted Trip Rate); PDF verified directly 2026-07-19. Collected at Building Permit. |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
VerifiedRequired for interior tenant-finish and remodel work within an existing commercial building in Farmington City. Farmington's Consolidated Fee Schedule does not publish a separate, discounted fee table for tenant improvement/tenant finish work — the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee formula, the 65% commercial Plan Check Fee, and the $250 commercial Plan Review Deposit apply as for new commercial construction, with valuation computed from the applicable occupancy group's per-square-foot rate in the Building Valuation Data table.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Interior tenant-finish or remodel work within an existing commercial building
- Two complete plan sets, engineer-stamped where structural work is involved
- Site Plan Application review only if exterior/site changes are part of the scope (interior-only tenant finish typically does not trigger this)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationApply online via the iWorQ portal or submit the paper Building Permit Application at City Hall, 160 S. Main St.
- RequiredConstruction PlansInterior floor plan, MEP layout, and structural details as applicable to the tenant-finish or remodel scope, conforming to the 2024 IBC.
- Required$250 Commercial Plan Check DepositPayable to Farmington City; credited toward the total review fee. Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section C1.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plan Review Deposit — Commercial | $250.00 | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, adopted 2026-05-19, Section C1: 'Plan Review Deposit ... Commercial — $250.00.' PDF verified directly 2026-07-19. The fee schedule does not publish a separately lower tenant-improvement deposit. |
| Building Permit Fee (1997 UBC Table No. 1-A, valuation-based) | Same tiered table as new commercial construction — e.g., $5,608.75 plus $3.65 per additional $1,000 over $1,000,000 | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, adopted 2026-05-19, Table No. Show full citationHideFarmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, adopted 2026-05-19, Table No. 1-A; PDF verified directly 2026-07-19. No separate, lower valuation table is published for tenant-improvement/remodel work — valuation is derived the same way, from the Building Valuation Data per-square-foot table for the applicable occupancy group. |
| Plan Check Fee — Commercial | 65% of the building application permit fee | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, adopted 2026-05-19, Section C2 and Table No. Show full citationHideFarmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, adopted 2026-05-19, Section C2 and Table No. 1-A note: 'Commercial plan check fees are 65% of building fee.' PDF verified directly 2026-07-19 — this is the same rate that applies to new commercial construction; the schedule does not carve out a discounted plan-check percentage for tenant-improvement work (unlike, for example, Clinton City's separate 0.35 tenant-finish multiplier). |
| State Inspection Fee | 1% of building application fee | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, adopted 2026-05-19, Section C3. |
| Second/Additional Plan Review (after redlined resubmission without corrections, or major changes) | $55.55/hour | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule, adopted 2026-05-19, Table No. 1-A, item 4: 'Additional plan review required with changes, additions or revisions to plans ... $55.55/hr*.' Also applies to tenant-finish resubmittals. |
Solar Panel (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential and commercial rooftop solar photovoltaic installations in Farmington City. Farmington's Building Applications and Forms page lists dedicated solar documents (Solar Building Permit Application, Solar Checklist, Commercial Solar, Residential Solar Micro Inverters, Residential Solar String or Central Inverters) separate from its general permit packets, and the Consolidated Fee Schedule carries a distinct 'Solar (Flat Rate)' line item of $378.01 — a genuinely distinct solar-specific fee and technical plan-review checklist, not folded into a generic building-permit valuation.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Two complete sets of construction drawings, one-line electrical diagram(s), and a detailed site plan showing the home's service panelboard, any backfed sub-panelboard, disconnect locations, and PV module layout
- Two complete sets of manufacturer specification sheets for micro-inverters/inverters, modules (panels), disconnect switches, any new AC panelboards, and the racking/mounting system
- Module spec sheets showing STC-rated watts (Pmp), volts (Vmp), amps (Imp), open-circuit voltage (Voc), and short-circuit current (Isc); modules must be listed UL 1703
- Inverter spec sheets showing max watts/volts handled and max rated AC output amps/voltage; utility-tied inverters must be listed 'utility interactive' meeting UL 1741 with ground-fault protection
- Roof mounting-system detail including component weight, support spacing rated for local wind/snow loads, and roof rafter/truss type
- Correct checklist used for system type: separate Farmington City checklists exist for micro-inverter systems versus string/central-inverter systems, and a separate checklist for commercial PV systems 600V or less
Required documents
- RequiredSolar Building Permit ApplicationFarmington's building-permit application form used for solar projects (functionally the same fields as the general Building Permit Application, with 'Type of Project' marked Solar).
- RequiredSolar Checklist (Residential Solar Photovoltaic Plan Submittal Checklist)City checklist of items needed to begin a solar PV system plan review: site plan, mounting system detail, one-line diagram, backfed panel info, module and inverter spec sheets, and total array power.
- OptionalResidential Solar Micro Inverters checklistFarmington City's residential PV plan-review checklist specific to micro-inverter systems (2014 NEC / 2015 IRC baseline, updated 7-1-2016).
- OptionalResidential Solar String or Central Inverters checklistFarmington City's residential PV plan-review checklist specific to string- or central-inverter systems.
- OptionalCommercial Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System 600V or less Plan ReviewFarmington City's commercial-scale solar plan-review checklist for systems 600 volts or less.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar (Flat Rate) | $378.01 | Farmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule (adopted 2026-05-19), Section C 'Farmington City Miscellaneous Residential Building Permit Fees' table — read directly off the official PDF (page 8 of 28),… Show full citationHideFarmington City Consolidated Fee Schedule (adopted 2026-05-19), Section C 'Farmington City Miscellaneous Residential Building Permit Fees' table — read directly off the official PDF (page 8 of 28), confirmed via rendered page image because the PDF's text layer mis-orders this two-column table. |
| Plan Review Deposit — Residential | $75.00 | Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section C1; payable prior to permit issuance, applies generally to residential building permits including solar. |
| Plan Check Fee — Residential | 40% of building application permit fee | Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section C2; the Schedule notes 'All residential building permit fees will also be charged a Plan Check Fee of 40% of the Building Permit Fee.' |
| State Inspection Fee | 1% of building application fee | Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section C3; minimum permit fee overall is $55.00 for one inspection plus $0.55 for the State 1% fee. |
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