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Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family Dwelling) in Woods Cross, Utah

Required for new single-family dwelling construction in Woods Cross. Applications are submitted through the City Inspect online portal; fees are valuation-based per the city's Consolidated Fee Schedule Table 3-A (1997 Uniform Administrative Code), plus a Plan Review Deposit, Construction Bond, and utility impact fees.

Verified 2026-07-08 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New single-family dwelling construction regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC
  • Construction plans with electronic structural engineer's stamp
  • Site plan with legible setbacks drawn to scale (including easements and drainage plan)
  • REScheck (2015 Utah Code version) energy analysis
  • Manual J, D & S energy analysis documents
  • Gas line diagram (typically drawn on the foundation plan), with an updated diagram submitted to the inspector at the rough 4-way inspection
  • Owner/Builder Agreement and Certification Form required if the property owner is acting as their own general contractor and is not a licensed Utah contractor Owner-builder
  • Rockeries or retaining walls holding back more than 4 feet of unbalanced fill require a separate building permit

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, Table 3-A, 1997 Uniform Administrative Code as locally adjusted)Woods Cross City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Exhibit 1 / Table 3-A (Resolution 2026-967, Version #75, adopted 2/17/26). Building valuation is derived using current ICC Building Valuation Data per the same document's 'Building Valuation' line item.
$1.00–$500.00: $24.70 flat. $501.00–$2,000.00: $24.70 + $3.20 per additional $100 (or fraction). $2,001.00–$25,000.00: $72.70 + $14.70 per additional $1,000 (or fraction). $25,001.00–$50,000.00: $410.80 + $10.60 per additional $1,000. $50,001.00–$100,000.00: $675.80 + $7.40 per additional $1,000. $100,001.00–$500,000.00: $1,045.80 + $5.90 per additional $1,000. $500,001.00–$1,000,000.00: $3,405.80 + $5.00 per additional $1,000. $1,000,001.00 and up: $5,905.80 + $3.80 per additional $1,000.
Plan Review FeeConsolidated Fee Schedule, 'BUILDING' section.
65% of the Permit Fee
Investigation FeeConsolidated Fee Schedule, 'BUILDING' section (assessed when work begins without a permit).
100% of the Permit Fee
State FeeConsolidated Fee Schedule, 'BUILDING' section (Utah state building permit surcharge).
1% of the Permit Fee
Plan Review DepositWoods Cross New Residential Buildings permit handout: 'A Plan Review Deposit Fee of $250 must be paid when the permit application is submitted. This amount will be subtracted from the final permit bill.'
$250.00
Construction Bond (single-family residential)Consolidated Fee Schedule 'BUILDING BONDS' section, authorized under Woods Cross City Code Section 10-3-110: 'Single Family Residential Dwellings $1,000 ea.' Required for all new residential dwellings regardless of valuation.
$1,000.00
Water Impact Fee (single-family detached, per unit)Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'IMPACT FEES' section.
$2,568.00
Storm Sewer Impact Fee (single-family detached, combined base & detention)Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'IMPACT FEES' section.
$1,552.00 ($1,327.00 base + $226.00 detention)
Park Development Impact Fee (single-family detached, per unit)Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'IMPACT FEES' section.
$2,929.00
New Can Fee (assessed at building permit issuance)Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'GARBAGE/RECYCLING/GREEN WASTE COLLECTION' section.
$80.00
Fire Impact FeeConsolidated Fee Schedule, 'IMPACT FEES' section: 'Fire Impact Fees are established by South Davis Metro Fire and collected with the building permit fees.'
Set by South Davis Metro Fire, collected with the building permit fees
Public Safety Impact FeeWoods Cross New Residential Buildings permit handout: 'Public Safety Impact................$644.00.'
$644.00 (per the city's New Residential Buildings permit handout impact fee list; not separately itemized in the Consolidated Fee Schedule's Impact Fees section)

Review timeline

Plan reviewWoods Cross’s published plan-review target
14–14 business days

How long did your Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family Dwelling) permit actually take in Woods Cross?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing

    Per the Woods Cross New Residential Buildings permit handout inspection checklist; schedule by calling or texting Beacon Code Consultants at 801-564-0897 or 801-726-1606.

  2. 2

    Foundation

    Per the official inspection checklist.

  3. 3

    Temporary Power

    Per the official inspection checklist.

  4. 4

    Sub Rough Plumbing

    Per the official inspection checklist.

  5. 5

    Foundation Drain

    Per the official inspection checklist.

  6. 6

    4-Way (Rough Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing)

    An updated gas line diagram must be submitted to the inspector at this inspection, per the New Residential Buildings handout.

  7. 7

    Power to Panel

    Per the official inspection checklist.

  8. 8

    Gas Line

    Per the official inspection checklist.

  9. 9

    Insulation

    Per the official inspection checklist.

  10. 10

    Drywall

    Per the official inspection checklist.

  11. 11

    Stucco

    Per the official inspection checklist (if applicable).

  12. 12

    Final

    Final inspection prior to occupancy, per the official inspection checklist.

  13. 13

    Construction Bond Release

    Scheduled separately by calling 801-292-4421, per the official inspection checklist.

See the full Woods Cross inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Woods Cross contracts inspection scheduling to Beacon Code Consultants (call or text 801-564-0897 or 801-726-1606) — this is separate from the general Building Division office line (801-292-4421).
  • Sanitary sewer service approvals, permits, and fees are NOT covered by the city's building permit — South Davis Sewer District (801-295-3469) handles sewer separately for Woods Cross, Bountiful, Centerville, North Salt Lake, and West Bountiful.
  • A Plan Review Deposit of $250 is due at application submission and is credited against the final permit bill; the remaining Building/Plan Review Fee is invoiced only after plan review is complete and is based on square footage/valuation.
  • Construction activity is prohibited between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. under the city's Noise Ordinance; violations result in a citation.
  • A portable toilet and commercial trash bin are required on every construction site (exceptions may be granted in writing by the Community Development Director).
  • Impact and water connection fees are added to the final bill for new construction on residential lots and may be reduced only in narrow demolish-and-rebuild circumstances.
  • EV charger (EVSE) installation is treated as standard electrical work under this same Building Permit process, not a distinct permit type — the city's official Consolidated Fee Schedule (Version #75, Resolution 2026-967, adopted 2/17/26, live-fetched 2026-07-19) states that fees for 'additions or modifications to existing structures; structural, plumbing, mechanical, and/or electrical systems' are assessed per Section 304 of the 1997 Uniform Administrative Code and Table 3-A valuation table, with no separate electrical trade-permit line item and no EV-charger or electric-vehicle-charging line item anywhere in the document. Confirm project-specific requirements with the Building Division at (801) 292-4421.

Frequently asked questions

Woods Cross requires a residential building permit (new single-family dwelling) for: New single-family dwelling construction regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC; Construction plans with electronic structural engineer's stamp; Site plan with legible setbacks drawn to scale (including easements and drainage plan); REScheck (2015 Utah Code version) energy analysis; Manual J, D & S energy analysis documents; Gas line diagram (typically drawn on the foundation plan), with an updated diagram submitted to the inspector at the rough 4-way inspection; Owner/Builder Agreement and Certification Form required if the property owner is acting as their own general contractor and is not a licensed Utah contractor; Rockeries or retaining walls holding back more than 4 feet of unbalanced fill require a separate building permit. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Woods Cross City Building Division (Community Development Department) at (801) 292-4421 Ext. 2002 before starting work.

Fees are valuation-based using Table 3-A of the Consolidated Fee Schedule (1997 Uniform Administrative Code as locally adjusted, Resolution 2026-967). For example, a $300,000 valuation home would incur a base permit fee of $1,045.80 plus $5.90 per additional $1,000 over $100,000, plus a 65% plan review fee, 1% state fee, a $250 plan review deposit (credited to the final bill), a $1,000 construction bond, and utility impact fees (Water $2,568, Storm Sewer $1,552, Park $2,929, plus Fire Impact Fees set by South Davis Metro Fire).

Per the city's official New Residential Buildings permit handout, plan review takes approximately 14 working days from the date a complete application is submitted.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (City Inspect Portal); Construction Plans (structural engineer stamped); Site Plan; REScheck (2015 Utah Code version); Manual J, D & S Energy Analysis; Gas Line Diagram; Construction Bond Agreement. Depending on your project, Woods Cross may also ask for: Owner/Builder Agreement and Certification Form. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Woods Cross requires 13 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new single-family dwelling), in order: Footing, Foundation, Temporary Power, Sub Rough Plumbing, Foundation Drain, 4-Way (Rough Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing), Power to Panel, Gas Line, Insulation, Drywall, Stucco, Final, Construction Bond Release. Schedule each through Woods Cross City Building Division (Community Development Department) ((801) 292-4421 Ext. 2002).

Apply through Woods Cross City Building Division (Community Development Department) at 1555 South 800 West, Woods Cross, UT 84087. Phone: (801) 292-4421 Ext. 2002, email: permits@woodscross.com. Office hours: Mon–Thu 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (some permit handouts list 7:30 AM–5:30 PM Mon–Thu and 7:30–11:30 AM Fri); closed Fri afternoon–Sun and holidays per the Building Services contact page. Official information: https://www.woodscross.gov/194/Building-Services.

Woods Cross, Utah has adopted: 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) with Appendix AE and AQ — REMAINS CURRENT per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b)/(c), UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 statewide amendment. Consistent with Woods Cross City's official Building Codes and Design Criteria handout (re-fetched live 2026-07-16, unchanged).; 2015 International Residential Code Chapter 11 (residential energy provisions) — CORRECTED/SUPERSEDED: Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h) adopts a single unsplit 2024 IECC statewide as of 7/1/2026 (see the consolidated IECC entry below); this pre-existing residential-energy carve-out to the 2015 edition no longer reflects the current statute. Woods Cross's own Building Codes and Design Criteria handout (re-fetched live 2026-07-16) still lists '2015 International residential Code Chapter 11' under 'RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODES' and has not been updated — preserved here as recorded history, not deleted.; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); supersedes the 2021 edition. Woods Cross's Building Codes and Design Criteria handout (re-fetched live 2026-07-16) still lists '2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code' and has not been updated.; 2024 International Building Code (IBC) with Appendix C and J — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); supersedes the 2021 edition. Woods Cross's handout labels this 'COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION BUILDING CODES' but § 15A-2-103 does not itself carry a residential/commercial IBC split — the IBC applies per the statute regardless of the handout's section heading. Woods Cross's handout (re-fetched live 2026-07-16) still lists '2021 International Building Code with Appendix C and J' and has not been updated.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); supersedes the 2021 edition. Woods Cross's handout (re-fetched live 2026-07-16) still lists '2021 International Mechanical Code' and has not been updated.; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — per Woods Cross City Building Codes and Design Criteria handout; NOTE: the IFC is adopted under Utah Code Title 15A Chapter 5, not § 15A-2-103 (which governs the IBC/IRC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC/IEBC/NEC/residential-ISPSC/MBI editions in this array) — § 15A-2-103 does not itself adopt or list an IFC edition, so this entry is unaffected by the 7/1/2026 § 15A-2-103 amendment.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); supersedes the 2021 edition. Woods Cross's handout (re-fetched live 2026-07-16) still lists '2021 International Plumbing Code' and has not been updated.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); supersedes the 2021 edition. Woods Cross's handout (re-fetched live 2026-07-16) still lists '2021 International Fuel Gas Code' and has not been updated.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), single unsplit statewide edition — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); supersedes both the 2021 edition Woods Cross's handout lists under 'COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION BUILDING CODES' and the 2015 IRC Chapter 11 residential-energy carve-out listed separately under 'RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODES' (see history entry above) — § 15A-2-103 does not carry a residential/commercial IECC split. Woods Cross's handout (re-fetched live 2026-07-16) has not been updated for either.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — CURRENT statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 amendment (2023 has been the statewide NEC edition since before this cycle). CORRECTED: Woods Cross City's Building Codes and Design Criteria handout (re-fetched live 2026-07-16, unchanged) lists '2020 National Electrical Code,' which is NOT a valid statewide-adopted edition — this file previously flagged the discrepancy but had not yet cited the statute directly or resolved which edition is correct; the statute controls and 2023 is confirmed correct. Confirm the currently enforced NEC edition directly with the Building Department before relying on the City's own document for a live project.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); supersedes the 2021 edition. Woods Cross's handout (re-fetched live 2026-07-16) still lists '2021 International Existing Building Code' and has not been updated.; 2009 ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities — per Woods Cross City Building Codes and Design Criteria handout; not governed by § 15A-2-103, which does not itself adopt an ICC/ANSI A117.1 edition.; MBI 1200 and MBI 1205 (manufactured/modular construction standards) — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(o); not itemized in Woods Cross's own Building Codes and Design Criteria handout, added here per statute.; All codes above are noted on the city's official handout as 'As adopted by the State of Utah. See Utah Code Title 15A for a complete list of adopted codes and amendments.'; NOTE (2026-07-16 re-verification): Utah Code § 15A-2-103, version effective 7/1/2026 (superseded 1/1/2027), took effect 15 days before this re-verification. IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC/IEBC/residential ISPSC are now 2024 statewide; IRC (2021) and NEC (2023) did NOT change. Woods Cross's own Building Codes and Design Criteria handout was re-fetched live 2026-07-16 and is unchanged: it still lists 2021 IBC/IMC/IPC/IFGC/IECC/IEBC/ISPSC, a 2015 IRC Chapter 11 residential-energy carve-out, and an outright incorrect '2020 National Electrical Code' — none of these have been updated by the City to reflect the statewide 7/1/2026 transition or the pre-existing 2023 NEC requirement. The statute is cited directly as governing throughout; the City's lagging handout is preserved above as recorded history, not deleted.. Local amendments apply — see the Woods Cross overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.

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 Woods Cross building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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