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Demolition Permit in Unincorporated Davis County, Utah

Required for partial or complete demolition of structures in Unincorporated Davis County. The Davis County fee schedule lists a flat $96 demolition permit fee.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Complete demolition of any structure
  • Partial demolition involving structural elements
  • Removal of load-bearing walls
  • Demolition of structures with potential asbestos-containing materials (typically pre-1980 construction)

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Fee schedule

Demolition Permit — flat feeDavis County Code § 2.48.050(A), Ord. No. 4-2017 (amended 05/23/2017): 'Demolitions: $96.00.' This flat fee is charged in lieu of the standard valuation-based building permit fee.
$96.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Davis County building department
~3–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Pre-Demolition

    Verify utility disconnects are complete and any required asbestos clearance is obtained before work begins

  2. 2

    Final / Site Clear

    Site cleared, foundation removed or capped, erosion control in place

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

Tips

  • Davis County charges a flat $96 demolition permit fee per County Code § 2.48.050 (Ord. 4-2017).
  • Utilities must be formally disconnected by the utility companies before demolition begins — Davis County will verify.
  • Structures built before approximately 1980 may require a NESHAP asbestos inspection before a permit is issued — coordinate with Utah DEQ.
  • Call 811 before any excavation related to demolition to locate underground utilities.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Davis County requires a demolition permit for: Complete demolition of any structure; Partial demolition involving structural elements; Removal of load-bearing walls; Demolition of structures with potential asbestos-containing materials (typically pre-1980 construction). If your project isn't listed, confirm with Davis County Community & Economic Development — Planning & Zoning at (801) 451-3278 before starting work.

Davis County charges a flat $96.00 demolition permit fee per County Code § 2.48.050 (Ord. 4-2017). Utility disconnection and any required asbestos clearance must be completed before the permit is issued.

Plan review for a demolition permit in Unincorporated Davis County typically runs 3–10 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); Utility Disconnect Confirmation. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Davis County may also ask for: Asbestos Survey. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Davis County requires 2 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Pre-Demolition, Final / Site Clear. 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.

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