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Unincorporated Grand County building permits
VerifiedUnincorporated Grand County, Utah — as published 2026-07-19.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(a) (https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter2/15A-2-S103.html), in force statewide since 7/1/2026 and binding on counties under §15A-1-204. Grand County's own Design Criteria page still lists the 2021 IBC with Appendix J (with Utah State Amendments; no Appendix C cited) — live-checked 2026-07-16, the county's own page has not been updated to the current statewide edition.2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix AQ — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(b)/(c); this edition is UNCHANGED from the prior code cycle. Grand County's own Design Criteria page lists the 2021 IRC with Utah State Amendments (no distinct Appendix AQ citation) — live-checked 2026-07-16, consistent with the current statute on the base edition.2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(d). Grand County's own Design Criteria page still lists the 2021 IPC — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(e). Grand County's own Design Criteria page still lists the 2021 IMC — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(f). Grand County's own Design Criteria page still lists the 2021 IFGC — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(g); this edition is UNCHANGED from the prior code cycle. Grand County's own Design Criteria page lists the 2020 NEC with Utah State Amendments — live-checked 2026-07-16, one cycle behind the current statewide edition; verify current edition in force with the Building Department at time of application.2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — one code, no residential/commercial split, per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(h). Grand County's own Design Criteria page still splits it — 2021 IECC for commercial and 2015 IECC for residential — live-checked 2026-07-16, both lag the current statewide edition; the residential/commercial split itself is preserved here as county-published history, not carried into the governing statutory citation.2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(i). Grand County's own Design Criteria page still lists the 2021 IEBC with Utah State Amendments — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(n). Grand County's own Design Criteria page text reads '2018 edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code' while its hyperlink label reads '2021 ISPSC' (an internal inconsistency on the county's own page, live-checked 2026-07-16, quoted verbatim as history) — both lag the current statewide edition.Modular Building Institute (MBI) Standards 1200 and 1205 — governs statewide per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(o). Not listed on Grand County's own Design Criteria page — live-checked 2026-07-16.ICC A117.1-2009 (Accessibility)2006 Utah Wildland-Urban Interface CodeHUD Code (manufactured/mobile homes)
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residential construction, additions, and structural alterations in unincorporated Grand County, Utah (outside Moab city limits). The Grand County Building Department issues permits for all of Grand County including Castle Valley and the unincorporated area, and also serves as the county Floodplain Administrator.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family dwelling construction
- Additions to existing residential structures
- Structural alterations or renovations
- Zoning sign-off required before building permit application (contact Grand County Zoning first)
- Floodplain Development Permit Application required if construction is in or touches the floodplain/floodway
- Water and sewer service sign-off from Grand Water & Sewer Service Agency (GWSSA), or Health Department sign-off if served by well/septic
- All contractors/subcontractors must hold a current Utah State Contractor's license
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationFully completed and signed application listing all contractors/subcontractors with license numbers and contact info. Submitted online via the Grand County iworq portal (grandcounty.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/grandcounty). New construction/addition/renovation applications route electronically for Zoning, Floodplain Administrator, Water & Sewer (GWSSA), and Health (if well/septic) sign-off before Building review.
- RequiredSite PlanObtainable from the Recorder's office with a zoning signoff block — must show building location(s) including existing structures, lot and building square footage, setbacks, drainage, easements, location of electrical/gas/water/sewer service lines, and driveway access location.
- OptionalFloodplain Development Permit ApplicationRequired only if the proposed construction is in or touches the floodplain or floodway. Requires pre- and post-construction Elevation Certificates completed by a Utah-licensed surveyor.
- RequiredConstruction DocumentsDigital plan set (preferred) or 11x17-minimum paper set, drawn to scale, including: separate sq ft totals for finished living space, unfinished living space, garage/carport, and covered porches/patios; footing and foundation plan/details; floor plan per level with all measurements and room use labeled; elevations with cross sections showing overall height from natural grade; wall cross sections per wall type; electrical, plumbing, and mechanical layouts; heat-loss calculations; REScheck or other IECC compliance demonstration; Manual D/J/S compliance if applicable; truss manufacturer detail sheet if applicable; engineering if required; gas line diagram (size, length, BTU of appliances); guard rail/hand rail/stair design and connection details.
- OptionalOwner/Builder CertificationSigned and notarized — required only if the owner is acting as their own contractor
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Valuation $1 to $500 | $65.00 | Grand County Ordinance No. 688 (2024 Consolidated Fee Schedule, repealing Ord. 669), § 3.06.100(A). Valuations set using ICC Building Valuation Data, updated Feb/Aug each year. |
| Building Permit Fee — Valuation $501 to $2,000 | $65.00 for the first $500 plus $3.66 for each additional $100, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 | Grand County Ordinance No. 688, § 3.06.100(A) |
| Building Permit Fee — Valuation $2,001 to $25,000 | $119.90 for the first $2,000 plus $16.80 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 | Grand County Ordinance No. 688, § 3.06.100(A) |
| Building Permit Fee — Valuation $25,001 to $50,000 | $506.30 for the first $25,000 plus $12.12 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 | Grand County Ordinance No. 688, § 3.06.100(A) |
| Building Permit Fee — Valuation $50,001 to $100,000 | $809.30 for the first $50,000 plus $8.40 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 | Grand County Ordinance No. 688, § 3.06.100(A) |
| Building Permit Fee — Valuation $100,001 to $500,000 | $1,229.30 for the first $100,000 plus $6.72 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 | Grand County Ordinance No. 688, § 3.06.100(A) |
| Building Permit Fee — Valuation $500,001 to $1,000,000 | $3,917.30 for the first $500,000 plus $6.72 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 | Grand County Ordinance No. 688, § 3.06.100(A) |
| Building Permit Fee — Valuation $1,000,001 and up | $7,277.30 for the first $1,000,000 plus $6.72 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof | Grand County Ordinance No. 688, § 3.06.100(A) |
| Residential Plan Review Deposit | $130.00 per permit (non-refundable, new construction only) | Grand County Ordinance No. 688, § 3.06.100(B). Credited toward, not additional to, plan review costs; small/additional plan review beyond the deposit billed at $65/hour (1-hour minimum). |
| State Surcharge | 1% of permit fee | Grand County Ordinance No. 688, § 3.06.100(B) note 1; Utah statewide building permit surcharge |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $65.00 per hour | Grand County Ordinance No. 688, § 3.06.100(B); assessed after the second failed inspection of the same kind, due prior to the 3rd or subsequent re-inspection(s). One re-inspection per required inspection is included in the base permit fee. |
| Permit Renewal (if expired) | $65.00 (may be charged depending on length of time since expiration) | Grand County Building Permit Application Requirements — Residential document. Permits expire 180 days after issuance or after the last inspection; a one-time 6-month extension may be requested in writing before expiration. |
Commercial Building Permit
Required for new commercial construction in unincorporated Grand County (outside Moab city limits), regulated by the state-adopted 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)). Grand County does not publish a separate commercial valuation-based fee table distinct from the general Building Permit Fee schedule used for residential construction (Ordinance No. 688, § 3.06.100(A)) — the same valuation brackets apply, with a distinct non-refundable Plan Review Deposit specific to commercial projects.
Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial construction within unincorporated Grand County
- Sign-off required from Planning & Zoning, Southeastern Utah District Health Department, Moab Valley Fire Department, and/or Grand Water & Sewer Service Agency (as applicable), per Grand County's Commercial Building Permit Requirements page
- Complete Commercial Checklist items submitted before the application is accepted for plan review
- All contractors/subcontractors must hold a current Utah State Contractor's license
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationFully completed and signed digital Building Permit Application, submitted through the Grand County iworq portal (grandcounty.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/grandcounty), per the Commercial Checklist.
- RequiredCommercial ChecklistGrand County's published checklist of items needed to begin plan review for commercial projects (grandcountyutah.net/DocumentCenter/View/19841/Commercial-Checklist). The county's own page describes it as 'a basic list of items needed to begin a plan review and is not all-inclusive' — completing every listed item does not guarantee permit issuance.
- RequiredSite PlanRequired for new commercial construction, showing building location, setbacks, drainage, easements, and utility service lines, consistent with the residential site-plan requirement documented on the same Building Department checklist pattern.
- OptionalHealth Department Sign-OffSoutheastern Utah District Health Department approval required for applicable commercial uses (e.g., food service).
- RequiredFire Department Sign-OffMoab Valley Fire Department approval required for commercial building permits.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Plan Review Deposit (standard) | $260.00 non-refundable | Grand County Commercial Building Permit Requirements page (grandcountyutah.net/1288/Commercial-Building-Permit-Requirements), fetched 2026-07-19: '$260 non-refundable Plan Review Deposit for all commercial construction.' |
| Commercial Plan Review Deposit (large commercial new construction) | 10% of the estimated building permit fee | Grand County Commercial Building Permit Requirements page, fetched 2026-07-19: for large commercial new construction, the Plan Review Deposit is '10% of the estimated building permit fee' instead of the flat $260. |
| Building Permit Fee — Valuation-Based (same table as residential) | Uses the same Ordinance No. 688 § 3.06.100(A) valuation brackets documented on this file's Residential Building Permit entry (e.g. $1,229.30 for the first $100,000 plus $6.72 per additional $1,000 through $500,000) | Grand County Ordinance No. 688 (2024 Consolidated Fee Schedule), § 3.06.100(A) sets one Building Permit Fee table; Show full citationHideGrand County Ordinance No. 688 (2024 Consolidated Fee Schedule), § 3.06.100(A) sets one Building Permit Fee table; the county's Commercial Building Permit Requirements page does not publish a separate commercial-only valuation schedule, and no evidence of a distinct commercial bracket table was found. Confirm with the Building Department (435-259-4134) before budgeting a specific project. |
| State Surcharge | 1% of permit fee | Grand County Ordinance No. 688, § 3.06.100(B) note 1; Utah statewide building permit surcharge, same as applied to residential permits. |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
Required for tenant improvement and tenant finish work in existing commercial buildings in unincorporated Grand County. Grand County does not publish a distinct tenant-improvement permit type, checklist, or fee line separate from its general Commercial Building Permit Requirements — tenant improvement projects are processed as commercial construction using the same Commercial Checklist, Plan Review Deposit, and valuation-based Building Permit Fee table.
Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Tenant improvement or tenant finish work in an existing commercial building within unincorporated Grand County
- Sign-off required from Planning & Zoning, Southeastern Utah District Health Department (for applicable uses such as food service), Moab Valley Fire Department, and/or Grand Water & Sewer Service Agency, per the county's Commercial Building Permit Requirements page
- Complete Commercial Checklist items submitted before the application is accepted for plan review
- All contractors/subcontractors must hold a current Utah State Contractor's license
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationFully completed and signed digital Building Permit Application, submitted through the Grand County iworq portal, per the Commercial Checklist — Grand County does not publish a separate tenant-improvement-specific application form.
- RequiredCommercial ChecklistGrand County's published checklist of items needed to begin plan review; used for both new commercial construction and tenant improvement/remodel work, per the county's own Commercial Building Permit Requirements page (no separate TI-specific checklist was found).
- RequiredConstruction Documents (scope of remodel)Plans showing existing vs. new construction, room use, and any MEP changes for the tenant space, consistent with the general commercial construction-document requirement.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Plan Review Deposit | $260.00 non-refundable (or 10% of the estimated building permit fee for large-scope projects) | Grand County Commercial Building Permit Requirements page, fetched 2026-07-19: the $260/10% Plan Review Deposit is stated for 'all commercial construction' without carving out tenant improvement as a… Show full citationHideGrand County Commercial Building Permit Requirements page, fetched 2026-07-19: the $260/10% Plan Review Deposit is stated for 'all commercial construction' without carving out tenant improvement as a separate, lower-fee category — applied here as the governing figure for TI work in the absence of a distinct published TI fee. |
| Building Permit Fee — Valuation-Based (same table as residential/new commercial) | Uses the same Ordinance No. 688 § 3.06.100(A) valuation brackets documented on this file's Residential Building Permit entry | No separate tenant-improvement valuation table or reduced-scope fee schedule was found on grandcountyutah.net as of 2026-07-19. Grand County Ordinance No. 688, § 3.06.100(A) is the only published Building Permit Fee table and does not carve out a distinct TI bracket. |
| State Surcharge | 1% of permit fee | Grand County Ordinance No. 688, § 3.06.100(B) note 1. |
Solar Permit
VerifiedGrand County's Consolidated Fee Schedule publishes distinct flat fees for solar installations, split by mounting type (roof vs. ground), separate from the general residential valuation-based building permit fee table.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Roof-mount or ground-mount solar photovoltaic installation
- Compliance with the statewide adopted 2023 NEC (rapid shutdown and bonding requirements) per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g)
- Utah State 1% surcharge and one hour of plan review are added to the base permit fee
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationGrand County Building Department application, submitted to building@grandcountyutah.net.
- RequiredElectrical Single-Line DiagramSystem wiring from panels to inverter to main panel and utility meter.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar: Roof Mount | $65.00 per permit | Grand County Ordinance No. 688 (2024 Consolidated Fee Schedule), § 3.06.100. Plus Utah State 1% surcharge and one hour of plan review added to the permit fee. |
| Solar: Ground Mount | $130.00 per permit | Grand County Ordinance No. 688 (2024 Consolidated Fee Schedule), § 3.06.100. Plus Utah State 1% surcharge and one hour of plan review added to the permit fee. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
Fee schedules
Codes & ordinances
Department & other records
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