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Syracuse building permits
VerifiedSyracuse, Utah — as published 2026-07-20.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Home / Addition / Remodel)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residential construction, room additions, detached/attached garages, basement finishes, and structural modifications in Syracuse. Both Plan Check and Permit Fees are calculated from a published Building Valuation table in the city's official Consolidated Fee Schedule, approved 06-09-2026 and effective July 1, 2026.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family residential construction, room additions, or detached/attached garages
- Structural modifications, structural component repair/replacement, or basement/room finishes
- Remodels involving moving walls, windows, or doors
- Replacement/installation of windows or doors if the opening size is increased or decreased
- Reroofing involving stripping and new layers (no more than 2 layers)
- New or replaced electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installations/lines; HVAC, water heater, boiler, or fireplace installation/replacement
- Digital application required via the City's CivicReview online portal
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview online portal)Submitted digitally through Syracuse City's CivicReview portal, linked from the official Building Department page.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General Building Permit Fee (by valuation) | $100.00 for Building Value $1-$1,000; $100.00 + $2.70 per addl. $100 (or fraction) for $1,001-$2,000; $127.00 + $16.80 per addl. $1,000 (or fraction) for $2,001-$25,000; $513.00 + $12.11 per addl. $1,000 (or fraction) for $25,001-$50,000; $816.00 + $8.40 per addl. $1,000 (or fraction) for $50,001-$100,000; $1,236.00 + $6.72 per addl. $1,000 (or fraction) for $100,001-$500,000; $3,924.00 + $5.70 per addl. $1,000 (or fraction) for $500,001-$1,000,000; $6,774.00 + $4.65 per addl. $1,000 (or fraction) for $1,000,000.00+ | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'General Building Valuation' table, approved 06-09-2026, effective July 1, 2026 (current base fee column). Show full citationHideSyracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'General Building Valuation' table, approved 06-09-2026, effective July 1, 2026 (current base fee column). Building value determined per Municipal Code § 9.15.050, which adopts the ICC Building Valuation Data by reference. |
| Residential Plan Check Fee | 40% of Permit Fee | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'Plan Check Fees' — 'Residential — All Permitted Structures — 40% Permit Fee.' A duplicate multi-family structure plan check (within 1 year… Show full citationHideSyracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'Plan Check Fees' — 'Residential — All Permitted Structures — 40% Permit Fee.' A duplicate multi-family structure plan check (within 1 year of first permit issuance, same ICC code period) is 50% of the original plan check fee. |
| State Fee (Surcharge) | 1% of Permit Fee | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section: 'State Fee (Surcharge) ... 1% of Permit Fee.' |
| Fire Sprinkler/Safety Plans Review | $75.00 per hour | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'Plan Check Fees': 'Fire Sprinkler/Safety Plans — All Permitted Structures — $75.00 Per Hour.' |
| Additional Plan Review Due to Revisions | $100.00 per hour (1/2 hour minimum) | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'Plan Check Fees.' |
| Reinspection Fee | $100.00 per inspection | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Inspection Fees section. |
| Expired Permit Renewal | 65% of Building Value if less than 180 days expired; 65% of Original Permit Cost if greater than 180 days but less than 1 year; 100% of Original Permit Cost if expired more than 1 year | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'Expired Permit' table. |
| Residential Transportation Impact Fee (Single Family) | $2,726.00 per unit | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Impact Fees section, 'Residential Transportation — Single Family Residence.' |
| Parks, Trails, and Recreation Impact Fee (Single Family) | $2,750.00 per household | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Impact Fees section. |
| Public Safety Impact Fee (Residential) | $954.00 per application | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Impact Fees section, 'Public Safety — Residential.' |
| Culinary Water Impact Fee (3/4-inch line) | $1,204.00 per connection | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Impact Fees section, 'Culinary Water.' Larger meter sizes carry higher published per-connection fees up to $64,262.00 for an 8-inch line. |
Swimming Pool / Hot Tub / Spa Permit
VerifiedRequired for swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas in Syracuse, per the official 'When Do I Need a Building Permit?' guidance. Prefabricated pools less than 24 inches deep are exempt. Fees are bid-price-based per the Consolidated Fee Schedule.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas (in-ground or above-ground permanent) require a permit
- Prefabricated above-ground pools less than 24 inches deep are exempt
- Above-ground temporary pools carry a flat $100.00 fee tier distinct from in-ground/permanent pools
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview online portal)Submitted digitally through Syracuse City's CivicReview portal.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Public Pool | Bid Price, per unit | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'Pools, Tubs & Spas': 'Public Pool ... Bid Price ea. Unit.' |
| Private Pool - In Ground | Bid Price, per unit | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section: 'Private Pool - In Ground ... Bid Price ea. Unit.' |
| Private Pool - Above Ground Temporary | $100.00 per unit | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section: 'Private Pool - Above Ground Temporary ... $100.00 ea. Unit.' |
| Private Pool - Above Ground Permanent | Bid Price, per unit | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section: 'Private Pool - Above Ground Permanent ... Bid Price ea. Unit.' |
Solar Panel (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for solar panel installations in Syracuse, per the official 'When Do I Need a Building Permit?' guidance. Syracuse publishes flat Plan Review and Inspection fee amounts specific to residential solar, distinct from the general valuation-based building permit fee.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Solar panel installation (new)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview online portal)Submitted digitally through Syracuse City's CivicReview portal.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Solar Plan Review | $120.00 per permit | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'Residential Solar Panels': 'Plan Review ... $120.00 Per Permit.' |
| Residential Solar Inspection Fees | $300.00 per permit | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'Residential Solar Panels': 'Inspection Fees ... $300.00 Per Permit.' |
Accessory Structure Permit (Sheds, Detached Garages)
VerifiedRequired in Syracuse for storage sheds exceeding 200 sq ft (120 sq ft for commercial/multi-family of 4+ units; over 400 sq ft requires engineering) and for detached or attached garages, per the official 'When Do I Need a Building Permit?' guidance. Smaller one-story detached storage sheds are exempt but still require site plan approval for commercial/multi-family lots.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- One-story detached storage sheds exceeding 200 sq ft on one- and two-family dwelling lots require a permit (120 sq ft threshold for commercial/multi-family 4+ units)
- Sheds exceeding 400 sq ft additionally require engineering
- Detached or attached garages require a building permit
- Sheds at or under the exempt threshold on commercial/multi-family lots still require site plan approval even without a building permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview online portal)Submitted digitally through Syracuse City's CivicReview portal.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Accessory Structures Fee | Construction Value, per unit (uses the General Building Valuation fee table) | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section: 'Accessory Structures ... Show full citationHideSyracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section: 'Accessory Structures ... Construction Value ea. Unit.' The city does not publish a separate flat fee for accessory structures — valuation is assessed against the same General Building Valuation table used for the general building permit. |
Masonry/Concrete Fence Permit
Required in Syracuse specifically for masonry or concrete fences, per the official 'When Do I Need a Building Permit?' guidance — other fence materials (wood, vinyl, chain link, etc.) up to 7 feet do not require a building permit. All fences regardless of permit status must comply with the height/setback rules in Municipal Code § 10.30.060.
Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Masonry or concrete fence construction requires a building permit; other fence types (up to 7 feet) do not
- Rear/side yard fences, walls, or hedges: maximum 6 feet in height, per Municipal Code § 10.30.060(A)(1)
- Front yard fences, walls, or hedges: maximum 3 feet in height, per Municipal Code § 10.30.060(A)(2)
- Corner lots: 3-foot maximum height for a minimum of 10 feet from the property line where within 10 feet of an adjacent lot's driveway, per § 10.30.060(A)(3)
- Must not encroach the clear-visibility triangle at street/driveway intersections (obstruction prohibited between 2.5 and 8 feet above street centerline grade within a 40-foot triangle), per § 10.30.060(B)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview online portal)Submitted digitally through Syracuse City's CivicReview portal; required only for masonry/concrete fences.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|
Retaining Wall Permit
Required in Syracuse for retaining walls 4 feet or more in height, measured from the bottom of footing, per the official 'When Do I Need a Building Permit?' guidance. Walls under 4 feet are exempt.
Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Retaining walls 4 feet or more in height (measured from bottom of footing) require a building permit
- Retaining walls under 4 feet are exempt from a building permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview online portal)Submitted digitally through Syracuse City's CivicReview portal.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit
Required for construction or conversion of an Accessory Dwelling Unit in Syracuse, governed by Municipal Code § 10.30.020. A recorded owner-occupancy Deed Restriction must be completed and submitted to the Community Development Office before the building permit can be signed off.
Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Recorded Deed Restriction (Declaration of Owner Occupancy Restriction for Accessory Dwelling) required prior to building permit issuance for: (a) a new accessory dwelling, (b) a new principal dwelling unit with an accessory unit, or (c) conversion of part of an existing structure to an ADU
- Property owner must reside on the premises in either the principal or accessory dwelling
- Deed restriction must be signed by all property owners, notarized, and recorded at the Davis County Recorder's Office (Davis County Administration Building, Farmington, UT) before the underlying building permit can be signed off
- A copy of the RECORDED restriction must be submitted to the Community Development Office as evidence
Required documents
- RequiredDeclaration of Owner Occupancy Restriction for Accessory Dwelling (Deed Restriction form)Official Syracuse City form; must be completed with mailing address, project site address, and property owner name(s) exactly as printed on the current deed, then signed, notarized, and recorded at the Davis County Recorder's Office.
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview online portal)Submitted digitally through Syracuse City's CivicReview portal for the underlying new/converted dwelling construction.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for permanent sign installation in Syracuse. The city publishes a flat building-permit fee for signs in its official Consolidated Fee Schedule.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Permanent sign installation requires a building permit
Required documents
- RequiredSigns - Conditional Use and Permit ApplicationOfficial Syracuse City sign permit/conditional use application form.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign - Building Permit | $498.00 per permit | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'Sign Permit Fees': 'Sign - Building Permit ... $498.00 Per Permit.' |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction in Syracuse. The Consolidated Fee Schedule uses the same General Building Valuation table as residential permits but applies a 65% commercial Plan Check Fee, versus 40% for residential — both approved 06-09-2026, effective July 1, 2026.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial construction regulated by the 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a))
- Digital application required via the City's CivicReview online portal
- Development Application / Site Plan review typically required prior to or alongside the building permit application for new commercial projects
- Commercial Building Inspection and Commercial Fire Inspection are separately assessed line items distinct from the Plan Check Fee
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview online portal)Submitted digitally through Syracuse City's CivicReview portal, linked from the official Building Department page.
- RequiredSite Plan (Development Application)Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Community Development section: Site Plan fees scale by acreage (e.g., $575 per plan set for 0-5 acres, up to $3,745 plus $100/acre for 20.1+ acres). Required for most new commercial development ahead of the building permit.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General Building Permit Fee (by valuation) | $100.00 for Building Value $1-$1,000; $100.00 + $2.70 per addl. $100 for $1,001-$2,000; $127.00 + $16.80 per addl. $1,000 for $2,001-$25,000; $513.00 + $12.11 per addl. $1,000 for $25,001-$50,000; $816.00 + $8.40 per addl. $1,000 for $50,001-$100,000; $1,236.00 + $6.72 per addl. $1,000 for $100,001-$500,000; $3,924.00 + $5.70 per addl. $1,000 for $500,001-$1,000,000; $6,774.00 + $4.65 per addl. $1,000 for $1,000,000.00+ | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'General Building Valuation' table, approved 06-09-2026, effective July 1, 2026 — the same table used for residential permits; Syracuse does not publish a separate commercial valuation table. |
| Commercial Plan Check Fee | 65% of Permit Fee | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'Plan Check Fees': 'Commercial — All Permitted Structures — 65% Permit Fee' (vs. 40% for Residential). |
| State Fee (Surcharge) | 1% of Permit Fee | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section. |
| Commercial Building Inspection | $100.00 per inspection | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Community Development section, 'Commercial Building Inspection — $100.00 per inspection.' |
| Commercial Fire Inspection | $100.00 per inspection | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Community Development section, 'Commercial Fire Inspection — $100.00 per inspection.' |
| Fire Sprinkler/Safety Plans Review | $75.00 per hour | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'Plan Check Fees': 'Fire Sprinkler/Safety Plans — All Permitted Structures — $75.00 Per Hour.' |
| Commercial Business License Fee (issued alongside occupancy) | <5,000 sf: $100.00; 5,001-10,000 sf: $150.00; >10,001 sf: $350.00 per application | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Community Development section, 'Commercial Business.' |
| Commercial Transportation Impact Fee — General Commercial | $9,445.00 per 1,000 sf of Gross Floor Area (GFA) | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Impact Fees section, 'Commercial Transportation ... Show full citationHideSyracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Impact Fees section, 'Commercial Transportation ... General Commercial.' Office/Institutional: $3,134.00 per 1,000 sf GFA; Hotel: $2,310.00 per room; Industrial: $974.00 per 1,000 sf GFA — see the city's website for the complete commercial transportation impact fee list. |
| Public Safety Impact Fee — Commercial | $0.81 per square foot of building | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Impact Fees section, 'Public Safety ... Commercial.' |
| Culinary Water Connection Fee, by meter size | 3/4" Meter: $519.00; 1" Meter: $618.00; 1.5" Meter: $1,878.00; 2" Meter: $2,114.00; 4" Meter: $4,241.00 | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Connection Fees section, 'Culinary Water.' Distinct from the separate Culinary Water Impact Fee (per-connection, e.g. 3/4" Line $1,204.00) listed in the Impact Fees section. |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
Required for tenant improvement and remodel work in existing commercial buildings in Syracuse. The Consolidated Fee Schedule does not publish a distinct tenant-improvement fee line — the same General Building Valuation table and 65% commercial Plan Check Fee that apply to new commercial construction apply to tenant improvements.
Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Tenant improvement or remodel work in an existing commercial building, regulated by the 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a))
- Digital application required via the City's CivicReview online portal
- Code summary referencing applicable adopted codes for the affected occupancy
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview online portal)Submitted digitally through Syracuse City's CivicReview portal.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General Building Permit Fee (by valuation) | Same tiered table as new commercial construction — $100.00 for Building Value $1-$1,000, scaling to $6,774.00 + $4.65 per addl. $1,000 for $1,000,000.00+ | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'General Building Valuation' table. No tenant-improvement-specific valuation table is published; the same table used for new construction applies. |
| Commercial Plan Check Fee | 65% of Permit Fee | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'Plan Check Fees': 'Commercial — All Permitted Structures — 65% Permit Fee.' No distinct tenant-improvement plan-check percentage is published; the same commercial rate applies. |
| State Fee (Surcharge) | 1% of Permit Fee | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section. |
| Commercial Building Inspection | $100.00 per inspection | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Community Development section. |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedSyracuse does not publish a distinct EV-charger/EVSE fee category, and its Consolidated Fee Schedule's Building section publishes no separate standalone Electrical Permit fee at all. All Building Department trade work — including EV charger/EVSE installation (a dedicated circuit and/or panel work) — is billed under the single General Building Valuation table in the Plan Check Fees section. This was confirmed by a direct read of the Building section (pages 1-2 of the Consolidated Fee Schedule, approved 06-09-2026, effective July 1, 2026), which lists Bond Fees, Plan Check Fees (including the General Building Valuation table), Pools/Tubs/Spas, Residential Solar Panels, Accessory Structures, Impact Fees, Connection Fees, Inspection Fees, and Sign Permit Fees — with no separate electrical or EV-specific line item anywhere in that section.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property
- New dedicated electrical circuit and/or panel capacity to serve the charger
- Subject to the same General Building Valuation fee table as other building/trade work
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the CivicReview online portal per Syracuse City's Building Department process.
- OptionalElectrical Plan / Circuit DiagramDocumentation of the new EVSE circuit and any panel or service changes, for plan review.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General Building Valuation (Plan Check Fees) | Building Value from $1-$1,000: $100.00 per permit. $1,001-$2,000: $100.00 plus $2.70 ea. addl. $100 or fraction thereof. $2,001-$25,000: $127.00 plus $16.80 ea. addl. $1,000 or fraction thereof. (Table continues through $1,000,000.00+ at $6,774.00 plus $4.65 ea. addl. $1,000 or fraction thereof.) | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, approved 06-09-2026, effective July 1, 2026, Building section, General Building Valuation table (page 1 of 13). Show full citationHideSyracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, approved 06-09-2026, effective July 1, 2026, Building section, General Building Valuation table (page 1 of 13). No separate 'Electrical Permit' or 'EV Charger' line item exists anywhere in the Building section; EV/EVSE work is billed under this general valuation table. |
| State Fee (Surcharge) | 1% of Permit Fee | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section. |
| Residential Plan Check Fee | 40% of Permit Fee | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, Plan Check Fees (All Permitted Structures). |
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