Skip to main content
PermitBase

Basement Finish Permit in Unincorporated Davis County, Utah

Required for finishing or remodeling an unfinished basement in Unincorporated Davis County, including framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work. The Davis County fee schedule lists a specific remodel rate of $25/sqft (minimum $192).

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Framing walls in an unfinished basement
  • Adding a bedroom (requires egress window)
  • Adding a bathroom (plumbing scope)
  • Electrical wiring for new rooms
  • HVAC supply/return to new rooms
  • Any structural modifications

Required documents

Check off what you have — your progress is saved on this device.

Not ready yet — 0 of 3 required documents checked.

This checker covers one permit. A full project usually triggers several — our paid checklist will assemble all of them, from $29 →

Fee schedule

Remodel Permit — $25.00 per square foot (minimum $192.00)Davis County Code § 2.48.050(A), Ord. No. 4-2017 (amended 05/23/2017): 'Remodel: $25.00 per square foot (Minimum fee of $192.00).' This per-sqft rate establishes the valuation; the fee is then looked up in the standard tiered Building Permit Fee Schedule. Example: 800 sqft basement = $20,000 valuation → fee = $387.50 + ($5,000 × $0.0188) = $481.50.
$25.00 per square foot of finished area (minimum $192.00)
Plan ReviewDavis County Code § 2.48.050(A), Ord. No. 4-2017.
65% of the building permit fee, or actual cost, whichever is less
Construction Bond — Remodel or Addition (refundable on approved final inspection)Davis County Code § 2.48.050(A), Ord. No. 4-2017.
$500.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Davis County building department
~7–14 business days

How long did your Basement Finish Permit permit actually take in Unincorporated Davis County?

Anonymous — one question, no email. Answers are combined and only shown once at least 5 people have reported.

Inspection process

  1. 1

    Framing

    Wall framing, fire blocking, egress window wells and openings

  2. 2

    MEP Rough-In

    Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-ins before walls closed

  3. 3

    Insulation

    Insulation on exterior walls, vapor barrier placement

  4. 4

    Final

    Drywall, fixtures, smoke/CO detectors, and all finishes complete

See the full Unincorporated Davis County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Davis County uses a flat $25/sqft remodel rate (minimum $192) as the valuation basis, then applies the standard tiered fee table (§ 2.48.050, Ord. 4-2017) — this is different from supplying your own cost estimate.
  • Every basement bedroom requires an egress window — 5.7 sq ft minimum net clear opening, sill no higher than 44 inches above the floor.
  • Window wells deeper than 44 inches require a permanently attached ladder or steps.
  • The furnace/water heater room needs combustion air — do not fully enclose without an adequate air supply.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, for any room used as a bedroom. Egress windows must have a net clear opening of at least 5.7 sq ft, a sill height no more than 44 inches above the floor, and a window well if the sill is below grade.

Davis County uses $25.00 per square foot of finished area (minimum $192) as the valuation basis, then applies the standard permit fee table (§ 2.48.050, Ord. 4-2017). A 65% plan review fee and a $500 refundable remodel bond also apply. Example: 800 sqft finished basement → ~$481 permit fee + $313 plan review + $500 bond.

Plan review for a basement finish permit in Unincorporated Davis County typically runs 7–14 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Davis County Community & Economic Development — Planning & Zoning at (801) 451-3278.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (iworq); Floor Plan; Electrical Plan. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Davis County may also ask for: Mechanical Plan; Plumbing Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Davis County requires 4 inspection(s) for a basement finish permit, in order: Framing, MEP Rough-In, Insulation, Final. Schedule each through Davis County Community & Economic Development — Planning & Zoning ((801) 451-3278).

Apply through Davis County Community & Economic Development — Planning & Zoning at 61 South Main Street, Suite 304, Farmington, UT 84025. Phone: (801) 451-3278, email: planning@daviscountyutah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.daviscountyutah.gov/ced/planning/building-permits.

Unincorporated Davis County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IBC); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); remains in force after July 1, 2026; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IPC); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IMC); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IFGC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); statewide in force. NOTE: Davis County's own website does not list a specific NEC edition — the statewide 2023 NEC is the legally in-force edition.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IECC); Utah residential energy provisions effectively follow 2015 IECC residential; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IEBC); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), residential provisions — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective July 1, 2026; NOTE: Through June 30, 2026, the 2021 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC are in force per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (version effective through 6/30/2026). Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Davis County overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.

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

Other permits in Unincorporated Davis County

Residential Building PermitElectrical PermitPlumbing PermitMechanical / HVAC PermitRoofing PermitDeck PermitSwimming Pool PermitSolar Panel PermitAccessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)Demolition PermitCommercial Building PermitCommercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish PermitFire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System PermitEV Charger / EVSE PermitSign PermitChange of Use / Certificate of Occupancy

Basement Finish Permit in other cities

Bountiful, UtahClearfield, UtahDraper, UtahEagle Mountain, UtahHerriman, UtahKaysville, UtahLayton, UtahLehi, Utah

Compare basement finish permit fees across Utah →

Look up this fee in a different city →

Embed this data card →

Related guides

Window ReplacementBasement FinishADU / In-Law Suite

Now live

Build your Unincorporated Davis County project checklist

Describe your project once and get every permit, document, and fee it triggers in Unincorporated Davis County — in one checklist. Sign up and pay once to generate it, or go unlimited with Pro.

Get started →