This is PermitBase’s published record for Unincorporated Garfield County as of 2026-07-08. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.
Unincorporated Garfield County building permits
VerifiedUnincorporated Garfield County, Utah — as published 2026-07-08.
Verified 2026-07-13 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new single-family/manufactured home construction, additions, and structural alterations in unincorporated Garfield County. The Garfield County Building Department issues the building permit, performs plan review, and conducts all inspections for the unincorporated county AND — per contract — for essentially all of the county's small incorporated towns (documented explicitly for Boulder Town, which contracts with Garfield County 'to issue the actual Building Permit, conduct all building code inspections, and issue the Certificate of Occupancy'). Property inside city/town limits requires town-level zoning/project approval first, but the building permit itself still comes from the county.
Verified 2026-07-13 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family dwelling or manufactured home construction
- Additions to existing residential structures
- Any structural modification, remodel, repair, or demolition
- Basements, second levels, decks, private garages, carports, patio covers, and other accessory structures per the fee schedule
- Large sheds (200 sq ft or more, or any shed with power/water/heat) — see Local Amendments
- Two complete sets of plans (one retained by the building department, one kept on the jobsite)
- City/town zoning approval first if the property is within incorporated city/town limits
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online via the county's 'City Inspect' portal (garfield.utah.gov > Departments > Building > Building Permit Application). Must include names and Utah state license numbers of all contractors on the project.
- OptionalCity/Town PermissionRequired prerequisite if the property is within city/town limits (e.g., Boulder Town Project Approval) — the county will not issue its building permit until the town has approved the project.
- RequiredSeptic System PermitIssued by the Southwest Utah District Health Department, 88 East Fiddlers Canyon Road, Cedar City, UT 84720, (435) 865-5154, for any dwelling or structure generating wastewater.
- RequiredTwo Complete Sets of PlansCross section, footing and foundation details, elevations on all four sides, and floor plan for all stories. One set stays with the building department, one on the jobsite. Unconventional residential buildings requiring plan review need two paper sets plus one electronic (CD/PDF) set.
- RequiredPlot PlanShowing setbacks and side yards
- RequiredProof of OwnershipLegal description of the property, tax I.D. number, and physical address (Garfield County Recorder's Office, (435) 676-1112)
- RequiredProof of Cost / ValuationFrom the contractor or the lending institution, to establish building valuation for fee calculation
- OptionalOwner/Builder AffidavitSigned and notarized, if the owner is acting as their own contractor
- OptionalUtah Prairie Dog ClearanceRequired for property in Tropic or anywhere west of Tropic — clearance letter or 'not needed' letter from DWR (Patrick Anderson, (435) 691-5700, pranderson@utah.gov) uploaded before the application will be accepted.
- RequiredREScheckEnergy code compliance documentation required for all buildings (energycodes.gov/rescheck)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Building Permit Valuation — $2,000 or less | $60.00 | Garfield County Building Department Fees schedule (building-department-fees.pdf); valuation set per ICC Building Valuation Data Sheet or itemized component pricing below |
| Total Building Permit Valuation — $2,001–$25,000 | $73.68 for first $2,000 + $14.90 per additional $1,000 | Garfield County Building Department Fees schedule |
| Total Building Permit Valuation — $25,001–$50,000 | $416.82 for first $25,000 + $10.75 per additional $1,000 | Garfield County Building Department Fees schedule |
| Total Building Permit Valuation — $50,001–$100,000 | $684.95 for first $50,000 + $7.93 per additional $1,000 | Garfield County Building Department Fees schedule |
| Total Building Permit Valuation — $100,001–$500,000 | $1,057.35 for first $100,000 + $5.96 per additional $1,000 | Garfield County Building Department Fees schedule |
| Total Building Permit Valuation — $500,001–$1,000,000 | $3,440.71 for first $500,000 + $5.03 per additional $1,000 | Garfield County Building Department Fees schedule |
| Total Building Permit Valuation — $1,000,001 or more | $5,967.71 for first $1,000,000 + $3.88 per additional $1,000 | Garfield County Building Department Fees schedule |
| Manufactured Home | 80% of cost | Garfield County Building Department Fees schedule |
| Basement — Unfinished | $30.00 per square foot | Garfield County Building Department Fees schedule |
| Basement — Finished with Dwelling | $45.48 per square foot | Garfield County Building Department Fees schedule |
| Second Level — Unfinished | $30.00 per square foot | Garfield County Building Department Fees schedule |
| Second Level — Finished with Dwelling | $45.48 per square foot | Garfield County Building Department Fees schedule |
| Private Garage — Finished | $42.50 per square foot | Garfield County Building Department Fees schedule |
| Private Garage — Unfinished | $24.00 per square foot | Garfield County Building Department Fees schedule |
| Deck — Open | $16.68 per square foot | Garfield County Building Department Fees schedule |
| Deck — Covered | $27.48 per square foot | Garfield County Building Department Fees schedule |
| Plan Review — Residential Dwelling | $100.00 | Garfield County Building Department Fees schedule |
| WUI Plan Review (one per parcel) | $225.00 | Garfield County Building Department Fees schedule — Wildland Urban Interface Code review |
| Re-Inspection | $60.00 per inspection | Garfield County Building Department Fees schedule |
| Permit Renewal | $100.00 | Garfield County Building Department Fees schedule |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-13.
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 Garfield County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.