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Moab building permits
VerifiedMoab, Utah — as published 2026-07-16.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new single-family and two-family residential construction, additions, remodels, and any work regulated by the 2021 IRC and the 2024 IBC (current statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 7/1/2026) in Moab, including detached accessory dwelling units (Type 1 ADUs) built under Moab Municipal Code Chapter 17.70. Fees are valuation-based per the City's Master Fee Schedule (Moab Municipal Code § 3.50.165), most recently amended by Ordinance #2025-08 (effective June 24, 2025).
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family or two-family residential construction, or an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) permitted under Moab Municipal Code Chapter 17.70
- Any work regulated by the 2021 IRC
- Structural modifications regulated by the current-statewide 2024 IBC and the 2021 IRC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)/(b))
- Site plan submittal (required per the official Building Permit Application; may be marked N/A for interior-only work)
- Utah State Contractor's License and Moab municipal business license for the general contractor and any subcontractors (electrical, plumbing, mechanical), per the official Building Permit Application form
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial City of Moab Building Permit Application (3-page form): applicant/owner/contractor information, project valuation, building details (SF, stories, bedrooms, bathrooms, occupancy), site plan flag, floodplain status, and a routing sheet for Floodplain Administrator, Fire Department, Engineering, Health Department, Public Works & Utility, Zoning Administrator, and Building Department sign-off. Submitted in person at 217 E Center Street, emailed to permitting@moabcity.gov, or filed online via the City's iworq portal.
- RequiredSite PlanSite plan showing lot dimensions and building placement; the official application form includes a Site Plan Submitted Yes/No/N-A checkbox alongside minimum setback fields (front, side, side, rear).
- OptionalCOMcheck / REScheckEnergy code compliance documentation; the official Building Permit Application includes checkboxes for 'COMcheck Emailed' and 'REScheck Emailed' alongside electronic plan submission.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (Moab Municipal Code § 3.50.165, as amended by Ordinance #2025-08, effective 06/24/2025) | $1.00–$500.00: $85.00 flat. $501.00–$2,000.00: $100.00 for the first $500 plus $3.66 for each additional $100 (or fraction). $2,001.00–$25,000.00: $119.90 for the first $2,000 plus $16.80 for each additional $1,000 (or fraction). $25,001.00–$50,000.00: $506.30 for the first $25,000 plus $12.12 for each additional $1,000. $50,001.00–$100,000.00: $809.30 for the first $50,000 plus $8.40 for each additional $1,000. $100,001.00–$500,000.00: $1,229.30 for the first $100,000 plus $6.72 for each additional $1,000. $500,001.00–$1,000,000.00: $3,917.30 for the first $500,000 plus $6.72 for each additional $1,000. $1,000,001.00 and up: $7,277.30 for the first $1,000,000 plus $6.72 for each additional $1,000. | Moab Municipal Code § 3.50.165 'Building permit (by total valuation)' table, as adopted by Ordinance #2023-06 (2023) and the $1–$500 tier subsequently updated from $65.00 to $85.00 by Ordinance… Show full citationHideMoab Municipal Code § 3.50.165 'Building permit (by total valuation)' table, as adopted by Ordinance #2023-06 (2023) and the $1–$500 tier subsequently updated from $65.00 to $85.00 by Ordinance #2025-08 (passed June 24, 2025; all other valuation tiers unchanged by 2025-08). Valuation determined per attached ICC Building Valuation Data (updated every February/August per the fee schedule's own footnote). Source: adopted ordinance Attachment A PDFs, moabcity.gov/DocumentCenter. |
| State Building Code Training Fund Surcharge ('State 1%') | 1% of the building permit fee | Statewide surcharge required by the Uniform Building Standards Act (Utah Code Title 58-56) and Utah Admin. Show full citationHideStatewide surcharge required by the Uniform Building Standards Act (Utah Code Title 58-56) and Utah Admin. Code R156-15A-230; every Utah compliance agency issuing building permits must collect this 1% surcharge and remit 85% to the Division of Professional Licensing's Building Code Training Fund. Appears as its own 'STATE 1%' line item on Moab's official Building Permit Application fee routing box — this is a statutory pass-through, not a Moab-set fee. |
| Building Permit Renewal Fee | $85.00 | Moab Municipal Code § 3.50.165, added by Ordinance #2025-08: covers renewal of a permit that has expired or is nearing expiration (permits are valid 180 days/6 months from the last inspection, per the ordinance's own commentary). |
| Re-inspection Fee | Actual costs plus 10%, 2-hour minimum | Moab Municipal Code § 3.50.165, 'Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 305.8 due prior to the reinspection' — 2-hour minimum added by Ordinance #2025-08. |
| Nonrefundable Residential Plan Review Deposit (new construction only) | $170.00 per permit | Moab Municipal Code § 3.50.165, updated from $130.00 to $170.00 by Ordinance #2025-08. |
Sources & verification
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