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Roosevelt building permits
VerifiedRoosevelt, Utah — as published 2026-07-20.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential/Duplex Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new single-family dwelling and duplex construction, additions, remodels, basement finishes, detached garages, carports/patio covers, and sheds within Roosevelt City limits. Building valuation determines the base permit fee per the city's citywide valuation-based fee table (Resolution 2024-322); water impact, sewer connection, secondary water, electrical, and gas-line fees are billed as separate line items on the same application.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family dwelling or duplex construction, addition, remodel, basement finish, detached garage, carport/patio cover, or shed within Roosevelt City limits
- Duchesne County Assessor's Parcel Number for the job site
- Utah-licensed general contractor's name and Utah State License #, or owner-builder designation
- Water meter size (3/4" or 1") and whether the property has an existing water meter and sewer service
- 24-hour advance notice required to schedule inspections, per the application form
Required documents
- RequiredResidential/Duplex Building Permit ApplicationRoosevelt City Building Department's own application, submitted/emailed to Building Inspector Dean Johnson (djohnson@rooseveltcity.com).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — $1.00 to $500.00 | $23.50 | Roosevelt City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 2024-322, Building Department Fee Schedule (valuation table). |
| Building Permit Fee — $501.00 to $2,000.00 | $23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof | Roosevelt City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 2024-322. |
| Building Permit Fee — $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 | $69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | Roosevelt City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 2024-322. |
| Building Permit Fee — $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 | $391.75 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | Roosevelt City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 2024-322. |
| Building Permit Fee — $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 | $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | Roosevelt City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 2024-322. |
| Building Permit Fee — $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 | $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | Roosevelt City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 2024-322. |
| Building Permit Fee — $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 | $3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | Roosevelt City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 2024-322. |
| Building Permit Fee — $1,000,001.00 and up | $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | Roosevelt City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 2024-322. |
| Water Impact Fee (new connection, 3/4"-6" meter) | $5,000.00 (includes $3,500.00 hookup fee, or actual cost if greater); $200.00 inspection fee only if a contractor performs the connection to the City's main line | Roosevelt City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 2024-322, Water Fee Schedule, City New Installation Fees. |
| Sewer Connection — Residential (Single Family Dwelling) | $4,000.00 (City); $5,000.00 (County, for properties outside city limits on Roosevelt sewer) | Roosevelt City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 2024-322, Sewer Fee Schedule. |
| Sewer Connection — Duplex | Not separately itemized in the published fee schedule | The Residential/Duplex Building Permit Application lists 'Sewer Connection-Duplex' as its own fee line, but Resolution 2024-322's Sewer Fee Schedule only publishes 'Single Family Dwelling' ($4,000… Show full citationHideThe Residential/Duplex Building Permit Application lists 'Sewer Connection-Duplex' as its own fee line, but Resolution 2024-322's Sewer Fee Schedule only publishes 'Single Family Dwelling' ($4,000 City / $5,000 County) and 'Commercial, Each Building in Multiple Dwellings or P.U.D.' ($5,500 City / $6,000 County) tiers — which of these applies to a duplex is not stated; confirm with the Building Department before budgeting. |
| Secondary Water Connection Fee | $500.00, required if the property is located in an area where secondary water service is available | Roosevelt City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 2024-322, Secondary Water Rates. |
| Electrical Inspection | $25.00 | Roosevelt City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 2024-322, Other Inspections and Fees. |
| Shed | Fee amount not legible in the source PDF's 'Other Inspections and Fees' section (OCR-garbled column adjacent to Electrical/Gas Line Inspection entries) | Roosevelt City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 2024-322 — the application form lists 'Shed' as its own fee line; Show full citationHideRoosevelt City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 2024-322 — the application form lists 'Shed' as its own fee line; the source document confirms a shed fee exists but the exact dollar figure could not be reliably read from the retrieved PDF text extraction. Confirm with the Building Department before budgeting. |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial building construction, 3-plex/4-plex multi-family dwellings, additions, remodels, and repairs to existing commercial buildings within Roosevelt City limits. Uses the same citywide valuation-based fee table as the Residential/Duplex permit; buildings with three or more dwelling units or any commercial building must have an architect and/or engineer seal.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial building, 3-plex or 4-plex multi-family dwelling, addition, remodel, or repair within Roosevelt City limits
- Architect and/or engineer seal required for all commercial buildings or buildings with three (3) or more dwelling units
- Utah Licensed General Contractor's name and Utah State License #
- Water meter size (3/4", 1", 1.5", or 2") and existing water meter/sewer service status
- Duchesne County Assessor's Parcel Number for the job site
- 24-hour advance notice required to schedule inspections
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial Building Permit ApplicationRoosevelt City Building Department's own application, requiring engineer/architect, general contractor, and fire protection/electrical/mechanical/plumbing contractor information with Utah license numbers.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) | Same citywide valuation table as the Residential/Duplex Building Permit: $23.50 for $1-$500, scaling to $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 per additional $1,000.00 above that | Roosevelt City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 2024-322, Building Department Fee Schedule — this table applies to 'TOTAL VALUATION' generally and is not itemized separately by residential vs. commercial use. |
| Sewer Connection — Commercial (Each Building in Multiple Dwellings or P.U.D.) | $5,500.00 (City); $6,000.00 (County, for properties outside city limits on Roosevelt sewer) | Roosevelt City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 2024-322, Sewer Fee Schedule. |
| Water Impact Fee (new connection, 3/4"-6" meter) | $3,000.00 (includes $3,000.00 hookup fee, or actual cost if greater); $200.00 inspection fee only if a contractor performs the connection to the City's main line | Roosevelt City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 2024-322, Water Fee Schedule, City New Installation Fees — for a 3/4"-6" meter, the City rate is $3,000.00 (with a $3,000.00 hookup fee); Show full citationHideRoosevelt City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 2024-322, Water Fee Schedule, City New Installation Fees — for a 3/4"-6" meter, the City rate is $3,000.00 (with a $3,000.00 hookup fee); the schedule's separate County rate ($5,000.00, $3,500.00 hookup) does not apply within Roosevelt City limits and was corrected here after an earlier draft misattributed it as the City figure. The application form's 'Water Impact Fee' line item is not separately itemized for commercial vs. residential use in the published schedule. |
| Electrical Repair / Gas Line Change Out | Not separately itemized as commercial-specific figures in the published fee schedule | The Commercial Building Permit Application lists 'Electrical Repair' and 'Gas line Change out' as fee lines; Show full citationHideThe Commercial Building Permit Application lists 'Electrical Repair' and 'Gas line Change out' as fee lines; the closest published figures are the general 'Electrical Inspection' ($25.00) and 'Gas Line Inspection' entries in Resolution 2024-322's Other Inspections and Fees section, but the schedule does not confirm these are the same fee applied to commercial repair/change-out work. Confirm with the Building Department before budgeting. |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of residential or commercial structures within Roosevelt City limits. No fee is charged, but utility and infrastructure clearances must be obtained before the permit is issued.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Demolition of a residential or commercial building within Roosevelt City limits
- Clearances required prior to issuance: Questar (natural gas), Moon Lake Electric, Roosevelt City Water/Sewer, and Strata Networks
- Asbestos inspection required if applicable
- Water and sewer laterals must be capped at the back of the sidewalk unless being re-used
- City must be notified by calling (435) 722-5001 when demolition is complete
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit ApplicationRoosevelt City Building Department's own application, signed off by Dean Johnson, Roosevelt City Building Inspector.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit Fee | $0.00 — no fee required | Demolition Permit Application, Roosevelt City Building Department: 'No fee will be required.' |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for free-standing, flat, wall-attached, or painted-on-building signage within Roosevelt City limits, in the Professional Office Residential (PO-R) or Commercial (C) zoning districts. Requires both Planning and Zoning approval and Building Inspector approval before issuance.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Sign installation, whether free-standing or flat (attached to building or painted on building), within Roosevelt City limits
- Zoning classification of Professional Office Residential District (PO-R, per Land Use Code 19-4, 19-5, 19-6) or Commercial District (C, per Land Use Code 20-8, 20-9, 20-10)
- Approval by Planning and Zoning, followed by approval by the Building Inspector
- Sign Contractor's Utah License # if a licensed contractor performs the installation
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit ApplicationRoosevelt City Building Department's own application, requiring sign value, property frontage, zoning district, sign placement type, and illumination status.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Fee | $50.00 | Sign Permit Application, Roosevelt City Building Department: 'Sign Permit Fee: $50.00,' confirmed as 'Sign Permits $50.00' in the Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 2024-322, Other Inspections and Fees section. |
Mobile Home Inspection Permit
Required for mobile/manufactured home inspection and foundation placement (single-wide trailer or modular home) within Roosevelt City limits. Fees are flat, distinguished by whether the unit is a single-wide trailer, a modular home, or a standard mobile home inspection.
Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Mobile, manufactured, or modular home placement or inspection within Roosevelt City limits
Required documents
- RequiredMobile Home Inspection Permit ApplicationRoosevelt City Building Department's own application; listed on the city's Forms page and linked from the Building Department page.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Home Inspection | $50.00 | Roosevelt City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 2024-322, Other Inspections and Fees section. |
| Single Wide Trailer on Foundation | $150.00 | Roosevelt City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 2024-322, Other Inspections and Fees section. |
| Modular Home on Foundation | $400.00 | Roosevelt City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 2024-322, Other Inspections and Fees section. |
Street Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit
VerifiedRequired for any contractor work performed within Roosevelt City's public street right-of-way (e.g., utility cuts, excavation near public streets). Requires a minimum contractor bond and adherence to the City's Standard Specifications for the Construction of Public Works, rather than a flat application fee.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Work performed within Roosevelt City's public street right-of-way
- Minimum $2,000.00 contractor bond (increased in multiples as determined by Public Works)
- Proof of insurance per Section 0135 29-1.5 of Roosevelt City Standard Specifications
- Water and Sewer Agreement approval, if applicable
- Compliance with Roosevelt City Standard Specifications for the Construction of Public Works (September 2015 update)
- 24-hour advance notice before backfilling, paving, or pouring concrete
Required documents
- RequiredStreet Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit ApplicationRoosevelt City's own application, including a Contractor's Release, Waiver and Agreement to Indemnify section requiring authorized signature.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Contractor Bond | $2,000.00 minimum, increased in multiples thereof as determined by Public Works | Street Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit Application, Roosevelt City: 'Contractor shall execute a minimum bond of $2,000.00 increased by multiples thereof as determined by Public Works.' No separate… Show full citationHideStreet Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit Application, Roosevelt City: 'Contractor shall execute a minimum bond of $2,000.00 increased by multiples thereof as determined by Public Works.' No separate flat application fee was found on the permit form or in the Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 2024-322) — the bond is the only monetary requirement stated. |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
VerifiedRoosevelt does not issue a separate tenant-improvement permit; 'Interior Finish' is one of the explicit checkbox options under Permit Information on the City's own Commercial Building Permit Application, alongside New Commercial Building, Remodel Existing Building, Addition on Building, and Repair/Mechanical/Gas line/Electrical items. Interior-finish/tenant-improvement projects use the identical application form and the same citywide valuation-based Building Permit Fee table (Resolution 2024-322) used for new commercial construction.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- 'Interior Finish' checked under Permit Information on the Commercial Building Permit Application
- Architect and/or engineer seal required if the tenant space is within a building with three or more dwelling units, per the application's general commercial requirement
- Utah Licensed General Contractor's name and Utah State License #, or applicable trade contractor licenses (electrical, mechanical, plumbing) for the scope of work
- Duchesne County Assessor's Parcel Number for the job site
- 24-hour advance notice required to schedule inspections, per the application form
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial Building Permit ApplicationRoosevelt City Building Department's own application; lists 'Interior Finish' as its own checkbox under Permit Information, alongside New Commercial Building, Remodel Existing Building, and Addition on Building.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) | Same citywide valuation table as the Residential/Duplex and general Commercial Building Permit: $23.50 for $1-$500, scaling to $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 per additional $1,000.00 above that | Roosevelt City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 2024-322, Building Department Fee Schedule -- the 'Building Permit' line item on the Commercial Building Permit Application (which includes the… Show full citationHideRoosevelt City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 2024-322, Building Department Fee Schedule -- the 'Building Permit' line item on the Commercial Building Permit Application (which includes the 'Interior Finish' checkbox) is not itemized separately for tenant-improvement/interior-finish work versus new commercial construction. |
| Water Impact Fee / Sewer Connection (if a new utility connection is required) | $3,000.00 water new-connection (City); $5,500.00 sewer connection, Commercial (City) -- see the commercial-building-permit entry above for full figures | These line items appear on the same Commercial Building Permit Application used for 'Interior Finish' work, but the form does not state whether an interior tenant-finish project in an already-connected space is exempt. Show full citationHideThese line items appear on the same Commercial Building Permit Application used for 'Interior Finish' work, but the form does not state whether an interior tenant-finish project in an already-connected space is exempt. Confirm applicability with the Building Department (435-722-5001) before budgeting. |
| Electrical Repair / Gas Line Change Out | Not separately itemized as tenant-improvement-specific figures in the published fee schedule | The Commercial Building Permit Application's 'Electrical Repair' and 'Gas line Change out' fee lines are the closest published figures for interior-finish trade work; Show full citationHideThe Commercial Building Permit Application's 'Electrical Repair' and 'Gas line Change out' fee lines are the closest published figures for interior-finish trade work; the Consolidated Fee Schedule's general 'Electrical Inspection' ($25.00) entry (Resolution 2024-322, Other Inspections and Fees) may apply. Confirm with the Building Department before budgeting. |
Fire Sprinkler System Permit
VerifiedRoosevelt City Fire Department, not the Roosevelt City Building Department, is the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) for fire sprinkler systems in Roosevelt. Roosevelt City has no dedicated fire sprinkler/alarm page on its own website (rooseveltcity.gov), so this entry is primarily sourced from the industry-maintained "Authorities Having Jurisdiction" reference list (dated 2026-Apr-01) used by Utah fire protection contractors, which lists Roosevelt Fire Dept's specific submittal requirements. Re-chased 2026-07-20: this is independently corroborated by Roosevelt City's own official Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 2024-322, adopted by the City Council June 4, 2024, rooseveltcity.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3162), which contains a dedicated "FIRE DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE" section -- verified by direct PDF text extraction -- listing only escalating False Alarm / Nuisance Fire Alarm Call fees ($100 for a 3rd call in a year, rising to $150 + $25/call thereafter). The City's own current fee resolution contains no fire sprinkler system, fire alarm installation, or fire protection plan-review fee line item of any kind, which is consistent with (and a first-party confirmation of) the third-party AHJ list's description that Roosevelt Fire Dept charges no permit or plan-review fee for these systems.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- New or modified fire sprinkler system requiring a trip (flow) test witnessed by Roosevelt Fire Department
Required documents
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Sprinkler Permit / Plan Review Fee | No permit or plan-review fee charged | Per the "Authorities Having Jurisdiction" reference list (2026-Apr-01 revision), the entry for "Roosevelt Fire Dept" (contact Roger Eschler, 255 South State, Roosevelt UT 84066, (435) 722-7220)… Show full citationHidePer the "Authorities Having Jurisdiction" reference list (2026-Apr-01 revision), the entry for "Roosevelt Fire Dept" (contact Roger Eschler, 255 South State, Roosevelt UT 84066, (435) 722-7220) states: "Wants to witness trip. No drawings or permit." This differs from most other Utah AHJs in this dataset, which require plan submittal, third-party review, and/or a permit fee. Independently corroborated 2026-07-20 against Roosevelt City's own official Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 2024-322, adopted 2024-06-04, rooseveltcity.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3162/2022-307-Amending-the-Consolidated-Fee-Schedule) -- verified by direct PDF text extraction, this is the City's current, Council-adopted fee resolution and it contains a "FIRE DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE" section, but that section covers only escalating False Alarm/Nuisance Fire Alarm Call penalty fees, with no fire sprinkler system, fire alarm installation, or fire-protection plan-review fee line item anywhere in the document. This is first-party confirmation (not just the third-party AHJ list) that Roosevelt does not charge a sprinkler/alarm permit or plan-review fee. |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedRoosevelt City's Consolidated Fee Schedule has no distinct "EV Charger" or "EVSE" fee line item. Under "Other Inspections and Fees," the schedule lists a standalone $25.00 Electrical Inspection fee (alongside Mobile Home Inspection $50.00, Sign Permits $50.00, and Gas Line Inspection), which is the general fee that applies to standalone electrical work such as EV charger/EVSE installation not otherwise bundled into a new-construction building permit.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property in Roosevelt City
- Work performed per Roosevelt City's adopted electrical code
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Electrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted to the Roosevelt City Building Department (255 South State Street).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Inspection | $25.00 | Roosevelt City Consolidated Fee Schedule, "Other Inspections and Fees" section: "Electrical Inspection — $25.00." No distinct EV Charger or EVSE fee category exists anywhere in the schedule (confirmed via full-text search of the document). |
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