Do I Need a Permit to Build a Deck in Utah?
Deck permit requirements. When you need a permit, footing depth, guard rail rules, and inspection stages.
Yes — unless it's a small ground-level platform under 200 sq ft.
Utah-specific rules
Adopted code: 2021 IRC, adopted statewide under Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (version effective 1 July 2026, superseded 1 January 2027). The IRC did NOT move with the other codes on 1 July 2026 and remains at the 2021 edition. Deck framing, guard height, and footing/ledger-attachment requirements are governed by the IRC — confirm whether your deck's height and area exceed your jurisdiction's permit-exemption threshold.
Sources: Utah State Construction and Fire Codes Act (Title 15A)
When a Permit Is Required
Most jurisdictions require a deck permit for: decks over 200 square feet, decks more than 30 inches above grade, any deck attached to the house via a ledger board, and decks with structural modifications. A small freestanding platform under 200 sq ft and under 30 inches high may be exempt — but check with your city.
Footings and Frost Line
Deck footings must extend below the local frost line — the required depth varies by climate and elevation, so confirm the depth your city requires. This is one of the most common inspection points. Footings that are too shallow will fail inspection.
Guards and Railings
Guards are required when the deck surface is 30 inches or more above grade. Minimum guard height is 36 inches for residential decks (42 inches for commercial) under the IRC. Baluster spacing must be less than 4 inches — the classic 'sphere test' (a 4-inch sphere should not pass through).
Ledger Board Attachment
The ledger board (where the deck attaches to the house) is the #1 failure point for decks. Inspectors check that ledger boards are attached with lag screws or through-bolts — nails are never acceptable. Proper flashing above the ledger is also required to prevent water damage.
Most useful decks need a permit. Plan for three inspections (footings, framing, final) and confirm your local frost-line footing depth.
Permit fees by city in Utah
Verified from each city’s published fee schedule. Where a city has no separate fee listed for this project, open the city page for the current requirements and amount.
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| Permit fee | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine | $1,000.00, payable upon submission of plans and deducted from the plan check feeVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Home) | Residential Building Permit (New Home) → |
| American Fork | Based on ICC Valuation TableVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Bountiful | $100 (credited to total permit cost)Verified | Deck Permit → |
| Brigham City | Valuation-based (illustrative sample: $1,951.93 on a $250,000 valuation)Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family Dwelling) | Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family Dwelling) → |
| Cedar City | See city page for the current Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Single Family, Duplexes, Twin Homes, Townhomes) fee | Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Single Family, Duplexes, Twin Homes, Townhomes) → |
| Cedar Hills | Based on valuation (no flat table published; assessed per International Building Code valuation methodology)Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Centerville | $1 to $500: $28.30. $501 to $2,000: $28.30 for the first $500 plus $23.66 per additional $1,000 or fraction, to $2,000. $2,001 to $25,000: $83.10 for the first $2,000 plus $16.80 per additional $1,000 or fraction, to $25,000. $25,001 to $50,000: $470.10 for the first $25,000 plus $12.12 per additional $1,000 or fraction, to $50,000. $50,001 to $100,000: $772.50 for the first $50,000 plus $8.40 per additional $1,000 or fraction, to $100,000. $100,001 to $500,000: $1,192.50 for the first $100,000 plus $6.72 per additional $1,000 or fraction, to $500,000. $500,001 to $1,000,000: $3,880.50 for the first $500,000 plus $5.70 per additional $1,000 or fraction, to $1,000,000. $1,000,001 and up: $6,730.50 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.38 per additional $1,000 or fraction.Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Home / Addition / Remodel) | Residential Building Permit (New Home / Addition / Remodel) → |
| Clearfield | Valuation-based per building permit fee table (see residential building permit fees); plan check 20% of permit feeVerified | Deck Permit → |
| Clinton | $58.80Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Coalville | Less than $2,000: $24 for the first $500 plus $3.50 per additional $100 (or fraction) to $2,000. $2,001–$25,000: $76.50 for the first $2,000 plus $16.50 per additional $1,000 (or fraction) to $25,000. $25,001–$50,000: $456 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000. $50,001–$100,000: $756 for the first $50,000 plus $8.50 per additional $1,000. $100,001–$500,000: $1,181 for the first $100,000 plus $6.50 per additional $1,000. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,781 for the first $500,000 plus $5.50 per additional $1,000. $1,000,001 and up: $6,531 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.50 per additional $1,000.Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Cottonwood Heights | 100% of the building valuation data table from the most current IBC edition adopted in UtahVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Dwelling / Remodel) | Residential Building Permit (New Dwelling / Remodel) → |
| Draper | 100% of the ICC Schedule (based on total value of deck work)Verified | Deck Permit → |
| Eagle Mountain | Valuation-based per Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1Verified | Deck Permit → |
| Enoch City | Set by the Uniform Building Code valuation table, plus a 1% State of Utah surcharge on the total building permit fee.Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Ephraim | ICC Building Valuation Data-based, city-limits rate (lowest of the county's three rate tiers); no static current dollar figure published -- quoted through the county's online permit portalVerifiedvia Single-Family Residential Building Permit | Single-Family Residential Building Permit → |
| Farmington | $75.00Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Farr West | Based on square footage and valuation; amount cannot be determined until plan review is completed by the Building Inspector.Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family Home) | Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family Home) → |
| Fruit Heights | Based on current building valuation (no published flat rate or per-square-foot table)Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family Dwelling) | Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family Dwelling) → |
| Grantsville | 0.0068 x total permit valueVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit (Single Family Dwelling) | Residential Building Permit (Single Family Dwelling) → |
| Heber City | Valuation-based per the ICC Building Safety Journal fee tables, updated biannuallyVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Construction) | Residential Building Permit (New Construction) → |
| Herriman | $139Verified | Deck Permit → |
| Highland | As Set Forth by the International Code Council (valuation-based; no fixed city table published)Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Home) | Residential Building Permit (New Home) → |
| Holladay | Determined per project valuation using the 1997 Uniform Administrative Code, Table 3-AVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Dwelling / Remodel) | Residential Building Permit (New Dwelling / Remodel) → |
| Hurricane | $1–$500: $24 flat. $501–$2,000: $24 + $3 per additional $100 or fraction, up to $2,000. $2,001–$40,000: $69 + $11 per additional $1,000 or fraction, up to $40,000. $40,001–$100,000: $487 + $9 per additional $1,000 or fraction, up to $100,000. $100,000–$500,000: $1,027 + $7 per additional $1,000 or fraction, up to $500,000. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,827 + $5 per additional $1,000 or fraction, up to $1,000,000. $1,000,001–$5,000,000: $6,327 + $3 per additional $1,000 or fraction, up to $5,000,000. $5,000,001 and over: $18,327 + $1 per additional $1,000 or fraction.Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Ivins | Based on Valuation, using the City's 1997 Valuation CodeVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Kaysville | $25 (non-refundable deposit, processed upfront toward total building fees due upon issuance)Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| La Verkin | Based upon 90% of the square foot construction costs chart (dated 06/18/08)Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Layton | Valuation-based per building permit fee table (see residential building permit fees); plan check is 40% of permit fee (residential)Verified | Deck Permit → |
| Lehi | Valuation-based per Lehi City building permit fee scheduleVerified | Deck Permit → |
| Lindon | Determined using 1997 Uniform Building Code, Table 1-A, applied to project valuationVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New SFD, Townhome, Duplex, ADU) | Residential Building Permit (New SFD, Townhome, Duplex, ADU) → |
| Logan | Per Logan City fee table by project valuation — see Residential Building Permit fees aboveVerified | Deck Permit → |
| Mapleton | Based on IBC valuation table, multiplied by a 0.005 factorVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Midvale | $48 + $9.30 per $1,000 (or fraction thereof) for $0–$100,000 valuation; $978 for first $100,000 + $14 per additional $1,000 to $125,000; $1,328 for first $125,000 + $10.10 per additional $1,000 to $150,000; $1,580 for first $150,000 + $7 per additional $1,000 to $200,000; $1,930 for first $200,000 + $5.60 per additional $1,000 to $600,000; $4,170 for first $600,000 + $4.75 per additional $1,000 to $1,100,000; $6,545 for first $1,100,000 + $3.65 per additional $1,000 over that.Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Millcreek | $76.50Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Moab | $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.Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Monticello | $1–$500: $23.50 flat. $501–$2,000: $23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for each additional $100. $2,001–$25,000: $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000. $25,001–$50,000: $391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000. $50,001–$100,000: $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000. $100,001–$500,000: $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000. $1,000,000 and up: $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000.Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Morgan County | $500.00Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Murray | $1.00–$500.00: $100.00 flat. $501.00–$2,000.00: $100.00 + $3.05 per additional $100 (or fraction). $2,001.00–$25,000.00: $150.00 + $14.00 per additional $1,000 (or fraction). $25,001.00–$50,000.00: $391.75 + $10.10 per additional $1,000. $50,001.00–$100,000.00: $643.75 + $7.00 per additional $1,000. $100,001.00–$500,000.00: $993.75 + $5.60 per additional $1,000. $500,001.00–$1,000,000.00: $3,233.75 + $4.75 per additional $1,000. $1,000,001.00 and up: $5,608.75 + $3.65 per additional $1,000.Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Nephi | Based off valuation (no flat citywide table published; fee computed by the contracted plans examiner/building inspector from project valuation)Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Nibley | $1–$500: $24.00 flat. $501–$2,000: $24 for the first $500 plus $3 for each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof). $2,001–$40,000: $69 for the first $2,000 plus $11 for each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof). $40,001–$100,000: $487 for the first $40,000 plus $9 for each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof). $100,001–$500,000: $1,027 for the first $100,000 plus $7 for each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof). $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,827 for the first $500,000 plus $5 for each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof). $1,000,001–$5,000,000: $6,327 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3 for each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof). $5,000,001 and over: $18,327 for the first $5,000,000 plus $1 for each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof).Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| North Logan | As established in the 1997 Uniform Building Code (Table No. 3-A), adjusted annually by the CPIVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| North Ogden | Valuation-based: 1997 Uniform Building Code, Section 107.2, Table 1-A, plus 20%Verifiedvia Residential/Commercial Building Permit | Residential/Commercial Building Permit → |
| North Salt Lake | Valuation-based per most recent ICC Building Valuation Data ScheduleVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Ogden | Valuation-based per Technical Code Base Fee Schedule (minimum $70.50 for work valued at $1,200 or less)Verified | Deck Permit → |
| Orem | Based on ICC BVT valuation — see building permit fee table (Table 3A, 1997 UAC w/2023 revisions; minimum $86.00)Verified | Deck / Patio Cover Permit → |
| Park City | 0.61% of total valuation of construction, minimum fee $83.00, plus 1% state surchargeVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Payson | See ICC valuation table with 0.75 regional multiplierVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Single Family / Additions) | Residential Building Permit (New Single Family / Additions) → |
| Plain City | Valuation-based per Table 1-A of the 1997 Uniform Building Code — not a fixed dollar figure. Example brackets: $1-$500 valuation = $23.50; $501-$2,000 = $23.50 + $3.05 per additional $100 (or fraction) up to $2,000; $2,001-$25,000 = $69.25 + $14.00 per additional $1,000 (or fraction) up to $25,000; $25,001-$50,000 = $391.75 + $10.10 per additional $1,000 up to $50,000; $50,001-$100,000 = $643.75 + $7.00 per additional $1,000 up to $100,000; $100,001-$500,000 = $993.75 + $5.60 per additional $1,000 up to $500,000; $500,001-$1,000,000 = $3,233.75 + $4.75 per additional $1,000 up to $1,000,000; over $1,000,000 = $5,608.75 + $3.65 per additional $1,000.Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Pleasant Grove | $250.00Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Single Family) | Residential Building Permit (New Single Family) → |
| Pleasant View | $1–$500: $24 flat. $501–$2,000: $24 for the first $500, plus $3 per additional $100 (or fraction). $2,001–$40,000: $69 for the first $2,000, plus $11 per additional $1,000 (or fraction). $40,001–$100,000: $487 for the first $40,000, plus $9 per additional $1,000. $100,001–$500,000: $1,027 for the first $100,000, plus $7 per additional $1,000. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,827 for the first $500,000, plus $5 per additional $1,000. $1,000,001–$5,000,000: $6,327 for the first $1,000,000, plus $3 per additional $1,000. $5,000,001 and over: $18,327 for the first $5,000,000, plus $1 per additional $1,000.Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Price | See city page for the current Residential Building Permit (New Home / Cabin) fee | Residential Building Permit (New Home / Cabin) → |
| Provo | Charged as a building permit per the 1997 UBC Fee Chart (no separate deck line item in the fee schedule). Plan review 65% of the building permit fee.Verified | Deck Permit → |
| Richfield | See city page for the current Residential Building Permit fee | Residential Building Permit → |
| Riverdale | $1–$1,100: $48.36. Scales up through published valuation brackets (e.g., $23,001–$25,000: $469.50; $50,000: $773.10; $99,001–$100,000: $1,192.50). $100,000–$500,000: $1,192.50 for the first $100,000 plus $6.75 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,880.50 for the first $500,000 plus $5.70 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. $1,000,001 and up: $6,730.50 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.40 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof.Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Riverton | $20.00 per square foot × deck area = valuation; then apply 1994 Modified UBC 1-A Fee TableVerified | Deck Permit → |
| Roosevelt | $23.50Verifiedvia Residential/Duplex Building Permit | Residential/Duplex Building Permit → |
| Roy | 50% of Utility/Misc square-footage rate + Plan Review + State FeeVerified | Residential Deck Permit → |
| Salt Lake City | Assessed on project valuation per SLC's building permit fee schedule (Ord. 2025-34, SLC Code § 18.32.035): $54.55 for $0.01–$500 valuation, scaling to $8,124.55 plus $5 per each additional $1,000 over $1,000,000 — same published table as the Residential Building Permit (see above)Verified | Deck Permit → |
| Sandy | $2,967Verifiedvia Single-Family New Construction | Single-Family New Construction → |
| Santa Clara | Based on Valuation (current ICC rates)Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Santaquin | Cost based on the valuation of the structure, per the current Building Valuation Data sheet from the IRCVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Saratoga Springs | Building permit fee is 'per fee schedule found in the International Residential Code,' with building valuation equal to 75% of the ICC 'Building Valuation Data' published in Building Safety magazine.Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| South Jordan | $228Verified | Deck Permit → |
| South Ogden | $0–$1,300: $47.00 flat. $1,301–$2,000: $47.00 for the first $1,300 plus $3.05 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof. $2,001–$25,000: $68.35 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. $25,001–$50,000: $390.35 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. $50,001–$100,000: $642.85 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. $100,001–$500,000: $992.85 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,232.85 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. $1,000,001+: $5,607.85 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000,000 or fraction thereof.Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Additions / Alterations) | Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Additions / Alterations) → |
| South Salt Lake | Building Fee (B) = local multiplier x Gross ICCBVD Valuation; Plan Check Fee (P) = B x 0.65; State Surcharge Fee (Y) = B x 0.01; Total = B + P + YVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Remodel) | Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Remodel) → |
| South Weber | Gross Area x Square Foot Construction Cost x Permit Fee Multiplier, per the 2025 ICC Building Code Valuation DataVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Construction) | Residential Building Permit (New Construction) → |
| Spanish Fork | Valuation-based per 2021 IRC Appendix AL — assessed on project valuation per Spanish Fork's building permit fee scheduleVerified | Deck Permit → |
| Springville | Due in FULL at time of permit submission — contact office staff for the exact amount; no fixed published dollar figure.Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| St. George | Valuation-based per the 1997 Uniform Building Code fee scale (based on total value of deck construction)Verified | Deck Permit → |
| Syracuse | $100.00 for Building Value $1-$1,000; $100.00 + $2.70 per addl. $100 (or fraction) for $1,001-$2,000; $127.00 + $16.80 per addl. $1,000 (or fraction) for $2,001-$25,000; $513.00 + $12.11 per addl. $1,000 (or fraction) for $25,001-$50,000; $816.00 + $8.40 per addl. $1,000 (or fraction) for $50,001-$100,000; $1,236.00 + $6.72 per addl. $1,000 (or fraction) for $100,001-$500,000; $3,924.00 + $5.70 per addl. $1,000 (or fraction) for $500,001-$1,000,000; $6,774.00 + $4.65 per addl. $1,000 (or fraction) for $1,000,000.00+Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Home / Addition / Remodel) | Residential Building Permit (New Home / Addition / Remodel) → |
| Taylorsville | $24.00 for the first $500, plus $3.50 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Tooele | Calculated from project valuation using IBC-established rate tablesVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Tremonton | 1% of Building ValuationVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Unincorporated Beaver County | Determined by the current IBC/IRC valuation methodologyVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Unincorporated Box Elder County | State ICC Fee Structure (valuation-based; no flat dollar table published)Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Unincorporated Cache County | $300Verified | Deck Permit → |
| Unincorporated Carbon County | See city page for the current Residential Building Permit (New Home / Cabin) fee | Residential Building Permit (New Home / Cabin) → |
| Unincorporated Daggett County | $600 (nonrefundable at application; credited toward final plan-check/permit cost)Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Unincorporated Davis County | $384.00Verified | Deck Permit → |
| Unincorporated Duchesne County | Calculated from the county-adopted cost-per-square-foot valuation table published in the August issue of the ICC Building Safety Journal, applied to the project's estimated construction cost valuationVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Unincorporated Emery County | Valuation-based, per square foot value assigned to each building component (basement, main floor, second floor, garage, carport, covered porch/patio/deck, on-site improvements, storage shed, remodel) using the ICBO 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC) valuation/fee scheduleVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Unincorporated Garfield County | $60.00Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Unincorporated Grand County | $65.00Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Unincorporated Iron County | $24Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit (Single Family Dwelling, New Construction) | Residential Building Permit (Single Family Dwelling, New Construction) → |
| Unincorporated Juab County | Valuation-based; computed by the Planning and Zoning Department from the applicant's Total Valuation at time of reviewVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Unincorporated Kane County | Based on ICC Current Valuation Data (average ~$2,500 per current-cycle reference) plus a 25% plan check fee and a 1% state education feeVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Unincorporated Millard County | $25.00 + 1% state surcharge ($0.25) = $25.25 totalVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Unincorporated Piute County | See city page for the current Residential Building Permit fee | Residential Building Permit → |
| Unincorporated Rich County | Set by the fee table in the International Residential Code (IRC) edition adopted at the time of application — Rich County does not publish a separate dollar-figure fee schedule; per Rich County Ordinance for Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy (adopted 2025), Section 2.D: 'The County adopts the building permit fees set out in the International Residential Code applicable at the time of application.'Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Unincorporated Salt Lake County | Valuation-based; deck valuation = $22 per square foot (any deck type), applied to standard building permit fee table (minimum $70)Verified | Deck Permit → |
| Unincorporated San Juan County | 1.75 × square footage of the structure (example given by the county: 2,000 sq ft = $3,500)Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Unincorporated Sanpete County | See city page for the current Residential Building Permit fee | Residential Building Permit → |
| Unincorporated Sevier County | See city page for the current Residential Building Permit fee | Residential Building Permit → |
| Unincorporated Summit County | 0.0075 (3/4 of 1%) of construction valuation; $100 minimum fee (covers the cost of one inspection)Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Unincorporated Tooele County | Valuation-based, per Uniform Building Code fee-calculation provisionsVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Unincorporated Uintah County | $0.70 per sq ftVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Unincorporated Utah County | $0.30 per square footVerified | Deck Permit → |
| Unincorporated Wasatch County | approx. $1.25 per sq ft (as of 6/13/2016 per the county's published FAQ figure; includes all square footage — finished, unfinished garage, porches, and decks)Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit (Single Family Dwelling, New Construction) | Residential Building Permit (Single Family Dwelling, New Construction) → |
| Unincorporated Washington County | $23.50Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Unincorporated Wayne County | See city page for the current Residential Building Permit fee | Residential Building Permit → |
| Vernal | $1–$500: $49.50 flat. $501–$2,000: $49.50 for the first $500 + $2.75 per additional $100 (or fraction). $2,001–$25,000: $91.00 for the first $2,000 + $12.75 per additional $1,000 (or fraction). $25,001–$50,000: $352.00 for the first $25,000 + $9.25 per additional $1,000. $50,001–$100,000: $580.00 for the first $50,000 + $6.75 per additional $1,000. $100,001–$500,000: $895.00 for the first $100,000 + $5.50 per additional $1,000. $500,001–$1,000,000: $2,855.00 for the first $500,000 + $4.50 per additional $1,000. $1,000,001 and up: $4,995.00 for the first $1,000,000 + $3.00 per additional $1,000.Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| Vineyard | $1 to $1,300: $86 flat. $1,301–$2,000: $86 for the first $1,300 plus $3 per additional $100 or fraction thereof. $2,001–$40,000: $107 for the first $2,000 plus $11 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. $40,001–$100,000: $525 for the first $40,000 plus $9 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. $100,001–$500,000: $1,065 for the first $100,000 plus $7 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,865 for the first $500,000 plus $5 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. $1,000,001–$5,000,000: $6,365 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.50 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. $5,000,001 and over: $20,354 for the first $5,000,000 plus $2 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof.Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Remodel) | Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Remodel) → |
| Washington City | $30.00Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit (Single Family) | Residential Building Permit (Single Family) → |
| Washington Terrace | Set by the 'Building Permit Fee Schedule' in the most current adopted code edition, applied to project valuation determined from the 'Building Valuation Data' table published in the current issue of ICC's 'Building Standards.'Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| West Bountiful | $1,000Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| West Haven | Established in WHCC § 151.15, as amendedVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Additions / Remodels) | Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Additions / Remodels) → |
| West Jordan | Valuation-based per the West Jordan Building Permit fee table (Ord. 25-48)Verified | Deck Permit → |
| West Point | Based on building valuation and square footageVerifiedvia Residential Building Permit | Residential Building Permit → |
| West Valley City | $73Verified | Deck Permit → |
| Woods Cross | $1.00–$500.00: $24.70 flat. $501.00–$2,000.00: $24.70 + $3.20 per additional $100 (or fraction). $2,001.00–$25,000.00: $72.70 + $14.70 per additional $1,000 (or fraction). $25,001.00–$50,000.00: $410.80 + $10.60 per additional $1,000. $50,001.00–$100,000.00: $675.80 + $7.40 per additional $1,000. $100,001.00–$500,000.00: $1,045.80 + $5.90 per additional $1,000. $500,001.00–$1,000,000.00: $3,405.80 + $5.00 per additional $1,000. $1,000,001.00 and up: $5,905.80 + $3.80 per additional $1,000.Verifiedvia Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family Dwelling) | Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family Dwelling) → |