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Commercial Building Permit in Unincorporated Grand County, Utah

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

When you need this permit

  • 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 Contractor

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Fee schedule

Commercial Plan Review Deposit (standard)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.'
$260.00 non-refundable
Commercial Plan Review Deposit (large commercial new construction)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.
10% of the estimated building permit fee
Building Permit Fee — Valuation-Based (same table as residential)Grand 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.
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)
State SurchargeGrand County Ordinance No. 688, § 3.06.100(B) note 1; Utah statewide building permit surcharge, same as applied to residential permits.
1% of permit fee

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing / Foundation

    Before concrete pour — verify excavation, forms, and reinforcing steel, per the standard inspection sequence used for Grand County construction.

  2. 2

    Four-Way (Framing, Rough Electrical, Rough Plumbing, Mechanical)

    All roof/wall/floor framing and MEP rough-in complete before concealment, per the same combined-inspection pattern documented for residential permits in this county.

  3. 3

    Final

    All work complete prior to occupancy; Fire Department and Health Department final sign-off required for applicable commercial uses.

See the full Unincorporated Grand County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Grand County's commercial Plan Review Deposit ($260 flat, or 10% of the estimated permit fee for large commercial new construction) is separate from and in addition to the underlying valuation-based Building Permit Fee.
  • Commercial permits require sign-off from multiple agencies beyond the Building Department itself — Planning & Zoning, Southeastern Utah District Health Department, Moab Valley Fire Department, and Grand Water & Sewer Service Agency — budget extra lead time versus a standard residential permit.
  • Grand County has not published a separate commercial valuation-fee bracket table distinct from the one used for residential permits (Ordinance No. 688, § 3.06.100(A)) — call the Building Department to confirm before budgeting.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Grand County requires a commercial building permit for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Grand County Building Department at (435) 259-4134 before starting work.

Grand County charges a $260 non-refundable Plan Review Deposit for standard commercial construction, or 10% of the estimated building permit fee for large commercial new construction, per the county's Commercial Building Permit Requirements page.

Unincorporated Grand County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Grand County Building Department at (435) 259-4134 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Commercial Checklist; Site Plan; Fire Department Sign-Off. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Grand County may also ask for: Health Department Sign-Off. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Grand County requires 3 inspection(s) for a commercial building permit, in order: Footing / Foundation, Four-Way (Framing, Rough Electrical, Rough Plumbing, Mechanical), Final. Schedule each through Grand County Building Department ((435) 259-4134).

Apply through Grand County Building Department at 59 N 200 E, Moab, UT 84532. Phone: (435) 259-4134, email: building@grandcountyutah.net. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, closed 12:00–1:00 PM and on county holidays. Appointment required — call ahead before visiting; the office does not accept walk-ins.. Official information: https://www.grandcountyutah.net/143/Building-Inspector.

Unincorporated Grand County, Utah has 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 Code; HUD Code (manufactured/mobile homes). Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Grand County overview page for the full list.

Per Grand County's Commercial Building Permit Requirements page, all commercial building permits must be signed off by Planning & Zoning, the Southeastern Utah District Health Department, the Moab Valley Fire Department, and/or Grand Water & Sewer Service Agency, as applicable to the project.

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-19.

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

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