Kaysville building permits
VerifiedDepartment contacts, adopted codes, permit types, fees, and gotchas for Kaysville, Utah.
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Building department
- Address
- 23 E Center Street, Kaysville, UT 84037
- Phone
- (801) 544-1363
- Office hours
- Mon–Thu 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Fri 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM (inspections available through 12:30 PM Fridays)
- Website
- Official site
- Permit portal
- Apply online at Kaysville's portal
Inspection guide
See how inspections work in Kaysville — sequence, scheduling & re-inspection fees.
Codes adopted
Utah adopts construction codes statewide under Utah Code Title 15A (State Construction and Fire Codes Act), enforced by every jurisdiction. Chapter 4 of Title 15A codifies Legislature-enacted amendments for specific named jurisdictions (e.g., Park City, Salt Lake City, Sandy City) as part of the state construction code. Through June 30, 2026, the editions in force under Utah Code § 15A-2-103 are the 2021 IBC (with Appendices C and J), 2021 IRC, 2021 IPC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IFGC, 2021 IECC, 2021 IEBC, and 2021 ISPSC (residential provisions), together with the 2023 NEC. Effective July 1, 2026, § 15A-2-103 adopts the 2024 editions of the IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC; the IRC remains the 2021 edition and the NEC remains the 2023 edition. Note: residential energy requirements are modified by statewide amendments, and several Utah jurisdictions document their residential energy provisions at the 2015 IECC level rather than the adopted IECC year — confirm the applicable residential energy code with your local jurisdiction. Always confirm the edition in force with your local jurisdiction.
- 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — one- & two-family dwellings and townhomes; REMAINS CURRENT, Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b) did not change this edition in the 7/1/2026 amendment; Kaysville Design Criteria (kaysville.gov/750/Design-Criteria)
- Appendix AQ of the 2021 IRC — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(c); not separately itemized in Kaysville's own Design Criteria page, added here per statute
- 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — commercial construction; CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); supersedes the 2021 edition Kaysville's Design Criteria page had shown as of 2026-07-16
- 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — commercial; CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); supersedes the 2021 edition Kaysville's Design Criteria page had shown as of 2026-07-16
- 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — commercial; CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); supersedes the 2021 edition Kaysville's Design Criteria page had shown as of 2026-07-16
- 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — commercial; CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); supersedes the 2021 edition Kaysville's Design Criteria page had shown as of 2026-07-16
- 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), single unsplit statewide edition — commercial; CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); supersedes the 2021 edition Kaysville's Design Criteria page had shown as of 2026-07-16
- 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — commercial; Kaysville Design Criteria. NOTE: the IFC is NOT among the codes adopted by Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (which governs Title 15A Chapter 2, State Construction Code) — Utah's Fire Code is separately adopted under Title 15A Chapter 5, State Fire Code Act; left as published by the City, no statutory edition change applies via § 15A-2-103
- 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — REMAINS CURRENT, Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g) did not change this edition in the 7/1/2026 amendment; Kaysville Design Criteria already correctly reflects 2023
- 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); not itemized in Kaysville's own Design Criteria page or elsewhere on kaysville.gov, added here per statute since the City's own materials omit it
- Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026, supersedes the 2021 edition (the edition previously referenced for residential pools)
NOTE: Under the Utah Code § 15A-2-103 version effective 7/1/2026 (superseded 1/1/2027), IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC/IEBC/residential ISPSC are 2024 statewide; IRC (2021) and NEC (2023) did NOT change. Show full textShow less
NOTE: Under the Utah Code § 15A-2-103 version effective 7/1/2026 (superseded 1/1/2027), IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC/IEBC/residential ISPSC are 2024 statewide; IRC (2021) and NEC (2023) did NOT change. Kaysville's Design Criteria page (kaysville.gov/750/Design-Criteria) is ALREADY CORRECT — it states verbatim 'The 2021 IRC as adopted by the State of Utah Title 15A' for residential, and 'The 2024 IBC, IMC, IFC, IPC, IFGC, IECC, Etc, and the 2023 NEC as adopted by the State of Utah' for commercial (Kaysville does not separately itemize IEBC or ISPSC on this page). The Utah Code § 15A-2-103 citation in the sources below points to the current in-force version.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
Required for new residential construction, additions, and structural alterations in Kaysville, governed by the 2021 IRC. Applications are submitted through the Cityinspect online portal.
From$25Basement Finish Permit
Required for finishing or remodeling an unfinished basement in Kaysville. Kaysville charges a single flat fee regardless of square footage, intentionally kept low to encourage permitting.
$245.70Mechanical / HVAC / Water Heater Permit
Required for furnace, air conditioning, and water heater installation or replacement in Kaysville. Governed by the 2024 IMC (commercial) and the IRC mechanical provisions (residential). Kaysville publishes a single flat fee covering furnace, A/C, and water heater work.
$65.65Electrical Permit / Service Upgrade
Required for electrical work in Kaysville including service upgrades, panel changes, new circuits, and rewiring. Governed by the 2023 NEC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g)). Kaysville operates its own municipal electric utility (Kaysville City Power). EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work and falls under this general Electrical Permit / Service Upgrade; the Kaysville Building Permit Fees page does not publish a distinct EV-specific fee line item.
From$195EV Charger / EVSE Permit
Kaysville does not publish a distinct EV charger/EVSE fee line item. EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work and is billed and processed as an Electrical Service Upgrade under Kaysville's general Electrical Permit — the city's own Building Permit Fees page has no separate EV-specific fee or checklist.
From$195Roofing Permit
Required for roof tear-off and re-roofing in Kaysville since January 1, 2020. Ice barrier and inspection requirements are specifically published by the city.
See fee scheduleSolar Panel Permit
Required for installation of rooftop solar PV systems in Kaysville. Kaysville operates its own municipal electric utility (Kaysville City Power); a separate electrical fee applies alongside the base solar permit fee and plan review.
From$260Residential Pool Permit
Required for installation of residential swimming pools in Kaysville. Governed by the residential provisions of the 2024 ISPSC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n), effective 7/1/2026, superseding the 2021 edition) incorporated under the state-adopted code suite; not separately itemized on Kaysville's own Design Criteria page.
From$260Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit (IADU)
Kaysville City Code 17-31-3 allows Internal Accessory Dwelling Units (IADUs) only — located within the primary dwelling — in response to Utah HB 82 (2021). Detached ADUs (garage apartments, 'granny flats') are explicitly NOT permitted as dwellings in Kaysville.
See fee scheduleAccessory Building / Addition / Carport Permit
Required for detached garages, sheds, carports, and covered patios over 200 sq ft, or any accessory structure with electrical/plumbing regardless of size, in Kaysville.
See fee scheduleDemolition Permit
Required to demolish all or part of a structure in Kaysville. Includes a Historic Preservation Commission review window, mandatory utility disconnects, and an asbestos removal report requirement. Kaysville publishes a dedicated Demolition Checklist.
From$200Fence Permit
Kaysville's Building Permits page (kaysville.gov/182/Building-Permits) lists 'Fences over 7 feet in height' among the items requiring a building permit — meaning fences up to 7 feet do not require a building permit. Corner lot visibility restrictions apply regardless of height.
Fee not publishedCommercial Building Permit
Required for new commercial building construction in Kaysville, governed by the 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective 7/1/2026; Kaysville's own Design Criteria page reflects this). The Building Permit Fee uses the same valuation-based table as residential, but commercial plan check is 55% of the permit fee (versus 25% residential, 35% multi-family), and the plan review deposit is $1,000 (versus $25 residential).
From$1.00Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
Required for interior tenant-finish and remodel work within an existing commercial building in Kaysville. Kaysville's Consolidated Fee Schedule publishes a distinct, lower-cost remodel line item for residential structures ('Existing Residential Structure (Remodels)' at $50 + $10/$1,000 valuation) but does NOT publish an equivalent discounted line for commercial remodels/tenant finish — commercial tenant-improvement work is billed under the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee table and 55% commercial Plan Check Fee as new commercial construction.
From$5,608.75valuation-basedSign Permit
Required for permanent sign installation in Kaysville, with a separate lower-cost permit for banner (temporary) signs. Flat fees are published in the city's Consolidated Fee Schedule under Building Permit Fees.
From$65.00Commercial Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Permit
Kaysville is unusual among nearby Davis County cities in that fire sprinkler and fire alarm permitting is handled directly by the Kaysville Building Department, NOT a separate fire district or the Fire Department, per the city's official Building Permits page: 'When installing new or modifying existing fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems in Kaysville City, it's the Building Department NOT the Fire Department that handles the submittals and the approvals of plans and inspections.' The city treats fire sprinkler and fire alarm work as a single combined 'Commercial Fire Alarm and Sprinkler' permit category with its own distinct application deposit fee, separate from the deposit fees for new commercial buildings, tenant improvements, mechanical, or signs.
$100.00Change of Use / Change of Occupancy
Kaysville does not publish a distinct 'Change of Use' or 'Change of Occupancy' permit or fee line item. Confirmed by direct review of the Business Licensing page, Business License Fees page, Building Permits page, and the FY2027 Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-06-06, adopted 6/18/2026, effective 7/1/2026) — no standalone application or fee exists. Where a change of use involves no construction, a new occupant simply obtains a standard Commercial business license (Zoning Administrator site approval, Fire Department business inspection, Business Licensing Office). Where construction accompanies the change of use, occupancy classification is determined as part of Kaysville's existing Commercial Building Permit or Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit process, governed by the 2024 IBC and IEBC (statewide-mandatory per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a) and (1)(i), effective 7/1/2026).
From$120.00
Kaysville's permit history isn't searchable here yet
This page covers what the permit requires. What we don't have for Kaysville yet is the record of permits actually issued — the history you'd search by street address. That is a gap in our coverage, not a statement about any particular property.
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New residential construction activity
New privately-owned residential construction onlyHousing units authorized by building permits for new privately-owned residential construction — this is not total permit volume (no commercial permits or remodels).
- Latest month (2026-07)
- 4units
4 buildings · $3.5M valuation
- Trailing 12 months
- 96units
12 of 12 months reported · #62 in Utah coverage by units
- Year to date (2026 YTD through 2026-07)
- 58units
58 buildings · $30.5M valuation
7 month(s) reported to Census
- Full year 2025
- 75units
75 buildings · $45.5M valuation
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (BPS), 2026-07 vintage. Census survey data — separate from the permit-requirements verification above. All Utah building activity
Tips & gotchas
- Kaysville is closed Friday afternoons after 1:00 PM (last inspection slot 12:30 PM) and all day Saturday/Sunday. Schedule inspections with at least 24 hours' notice by calling (801) 544-1363.
- All Kaysville permits are submitted online through Cityinspect at https://utah.cityinspect.com/register?registration_id=b6YPk5XkR3.
- Kaysville operates its own municipal power AND water utilities (Kaysville City Power, Kaysville City Water) — impact fees, meter fees, and connection/disconnection work orders are handled directly by the city, not Rocky Mountain Power or a separate special district for power.
- Seismic Design Category D2 and 30-inch frost depth apply citywide. Design wind speed: 140 mph, Occupancy Category II, Exposure B for most of Kaysville. (Design Criteria, kaysville.gov/750/Design-Criteria)
- Kaysville allows ONLY Internal Accessory Dwelling Units (IADUs) — detached ADUs (garage apartments, 'granny flats') are explicitly prohibited as dwellings under Kaysville City Code 17-31-3.
- A non-refundable $25 residential application fee (or $100-$1,000 for commercial categories) applies to applications received after January 17, 2023, credited toward total fees due at issuance.
- A 3% credit card convenience fee applies to all building-permit transactions (effective Aug 2022); American Express is not accepted regardless of amount. Checks and e-checks avoid this fee.
- Kaysville has required a permit for all roof tear-offs since January 1, 2020 — a relatively recent local change worth flagging to homeowners assuming re-roofing is permit-exempt.
- Utah statewide code baseline transitioned IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC/IEBC/residential ISPSC to 2024 editions on July 1, 2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (IRC stays 2021, NEC stays 2023). Kaysville's Design Criteria page (kaysville.gov/750/Design-Criteria) is correctly updated to '2024 IBC, IMC, IFC, IPC, IFGC, IECC, Etc, and the 2023 NEC' for commercial and '2021 IRC' for residential — no city-page lag exists here.
- Data notes: (1) the IADU non-family-occupant permit fee is genuinely unpublished everywhere — including the application portal's gated 'Fees' step. (2) The 10-14 day review window shown for several permit types is modeled from the city's published 'approximately two weeks' language; the literal figures do not appear on the city page. (3) The Demolition Permit's $200 'performance deposit' figure is not groundable on any current or archived Kaysville source — a performance deposit exists, but its amount is unpublished; confirm with the Building Department. (4) The building-permit trigger for fences is 7 feet ('Fences over 7 feet in height,' kaysville.gov/182).