This is PermitBase’s published record for Cedar City as of 2026-07-04. It has since been superseded — see the current record.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.
Cedar City building permits
VerifiedCedar City, Utah — as published 2026-07-04.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Codes adopted
2021 International Building Code (IBC) — per cedarcityut.gov/130/Current-Adopted-Codes.2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix Q (Tiny Houses) — per cedarcityut.gov/130/Current-Adopted-Codes.2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — per cedarcityut.gov/130/Current-Adopted-Codes.2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — per cedarcityut.gov/130/Current-Adopted-Codes.2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — per cedarcityut.gov/130/Current-Adopted-Codes.2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — per cedarcityut.gov/130/Current-Adopted-Codes.2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), residential provisions — per cedarcityut.gov/130/Current-Adopted-Codes. NOTE: this is an older edition than the 2021 IECC that Utah Code § 15A-2-103 mandates statewide for the commercial provisions on the same page; Cedar City's own Current Adopted Codes page lists the residential IECC provisions specifically as the 2015 edition, distinct from and older than its own 2021 commercial IECC adoption. Reported as-published rather than corrected, consistent with the same kind of stale/split-edition discrepancy documented for other Utah cities in this corpus (e.g. American Fork's 2020 NEC solar checklist).2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), commercial provisions — per cedarcityut.gov/130/Current-Adopted-Codes.2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — per cedarcityut.gov/130/Current-Adopted-Codes.2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — per cedarcityut.gov/130/Current-Adopted-Codes.2017 ICC/ANSI A117.1 (Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities) — per cedarcityut.gov/130/Current-Adopted-Codes.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Single Family, Duplexes, Twin Homes, Townhomes)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family, duplex, twin-home, and townhome construction in Cedar City, regulated by the state-adopted 2021 IBC/IRC. Base building permit fee is scaled to water meter size per the city's own Fee Estimate Request form rather than solely a flat ICC-valuation chart; the underlying fee ordinance is codified in Chapter 36 of Cedar City's municipal code.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family, duplex, twin-home, or townhome construction
- Site plan showing actual building setbacks, address/lot/subdivision, directional arrow, street name, and parking
- Utah Prairie Dog Clearance letter (Department of Natural Resources) required any time ground is broken
- Geo-Technical Data Sheet / Pre-Construction Document with Engineer's Stamp required any time ground is broken
- All applicable contractors must hold current DOPL (Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing) licenses, unless a Notarized Owner/Builder Certificate is submitted
Required documents
- RequiredSite PlanActual building setbacks, property address (or lot & subdivision), directional arrow, street name, parking; upload the site plan only for this document, per Cedar City Permit Document List.
- RequiredArchitectural Plan PagesProject plans excluding site plan and structural pages.
- RequiredPrairie Dog ClearanceLetter from the Department of Natural Resources following a clearance request, required any time ground is broken for construction.
- RequiredGeo-Technical Data Sheet / Pre-Construction Document with Engineer's StampRequired any time ground is broken for construction.
- RequiredSigned Energy Code Compliance Documentation (ResCheck)Required for spaces that will be heated and cooled.
- OptionalNotarized Owner Builder CertificateIf applicable — negates the requirement for DOPL-licensed contractors/subcontractors of record; owner takes ultimate responsibility for code compliance.
- RequiredAcknowledgement of Foundation Setback Certification RecommendationCheckbox acknowledgment on the online permit application.
- RequiredEngineering on Structural ElementsEngineer-stamped structural pages, uploaded separately from architectural plans and site plan.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Based on water meter size | Cedar City Fee Estimate Request form (cedarcityut.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14851/Estimate-of-Fees): 'Building Permit > Based on water meter size.' The Consolidated Fee Schedule (LAST UPDATED 3-Dec-25) states the underlying Building Permit Fee is 'As set by Uniform Codes Adopted by Ch. 36' of the municipal code; the specific valuation/water-meter-size fee table within Chapter 36 could not be rendered as text from cedarcity.municipalcodeonline.com (the site returned only editor/template chrome via automated fetch, not the codified chapter text) — reported here using the city's own Fee Estimate Request form language rather than inventing a table. |
| State Fee | 1% (labeled 'State 1% tax' on Cedar City's own fee estimate form) | Cedar City Fee Estimate Request form (cedarcityut.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14851/Estimate-of-Fees), consistent with the statewide Uniform Building Code Commission fee required of all Utah compliance agencies. |
| Additional applicable fees (impact/utility, itemized on request) | Varies — Engineering Plan Check Fee, Trash Receptacle, Water Meter, Water Acquisition Fee, Water Impact Fee, Sewer Plant Impact Fee, Sewer Collection Impact Fee, Drainage Impact Fee, Police Impact Fee, Fire/EMS Impact Fee, Parks & Recreation Impact Fee, Transportation Impact Fee | Cedar City Fee Estimate Request form lists these as potentially applicable line items but states: 'This is not a complete list of possible fees... These are estimates and not exact amounts. The exact amount can only be determined after plan check has been completed and the permit is processed.' No specific dollar figures for these impact fees are published on this form; omitted rather than invented. Residents can request a project-specific estimate via the same form. |
Addition / Residential Remodel Permit (incl. Basement Finish)
VerifiedRequired for additions that increase square footage or add accessory buildings, and for remodels/basement finishes that do not change a structure's footprint, per Cedar City's own Permit Document List.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Additions increasing square footage of an existing structure or adding new accessory buildings
- Remodels and basement finishes not changing the building footprint
- Site plan (Addition) or floor plan showing existing vs. planned conditions (Remodel, where footprint is unchanged)
- Prairie Dog Clearance and Geo-Technical Data Sheet required for Additions (ground-breaking); not listed as required for footprint-unchanged Remodels
Required documents
- RequiredSite Plan (Addition) / Floor Plan showing existing vs. planned changes (Remodel)Additions require a full site plan; remodels not changing the footprint may submit a floor plan of existing vs. planned changes, though some remodels may still require a site plan for parking.
- RequiredArchitectural Plan PagesProject plans excluding site plan and structural pages.
- OptionalPrairie Dog ClearanceRequired for Addition permits (ground-breaking); not listed under Residential Remodel in the city's Permit Document List.
- OptionalGeo-Technical Data Sheet / Pre-Construction Document with Engineer's StampRequired for Addition permits any time ground is broken; not listed under Residential Remodel.
- RequiredSigned Energy Code Compliance Documentation (ResCheck)Required for spaces heated/cooled; remodel projects converting areas into living space may require an updated ResCheck.
- OptionalNotarized Owner Builder CertificateIf applicable.
- RequiredEngineering on Structural ElementsEngineer-stamped structural pages required for both Addition and Remodel permit types.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Not separately published for Addition/Remodel as a distinct line item | Cedar City's Consolidated Fee Schedule and Fee Estimate Request form do not break out a distinct Addition/Remodel fee table; fees are described generally as 'As set by Uniform Codes Adopted by Ch. 36' and scaled to project specifics (water meter size, valuation) per the same Building Permit Fee mechanism as new construction. No separate published rate found; omitted rather than invented. |
Electrical Permit (incl. Electric Meter)
VerifiedRequired for electrical work in Cedar City, including meter installations/upgrades. Fee schedule includes distinct commercial and residential flat-fee structures based on service entrance amperage.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Electric meter installation or upgrade — requires site plan showing meter location
- New service entrance or amperage upgrade
- Minor remodel and additional circuits, or service change with 1-2 new circuits
Required documents
- RequiredSite Plan Showing Meter LocationHelps inspectors locate the meter to be inspected, per Cedar City Permit Document List.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Fees: Commercial — Permit Issuance Fee | $3 | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule (LAST UPDATED 3-Dec-25), Building Department section, p.2. |
| Electrical Fees: Commercial — Minimum Fee | $10 | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department section, p.2. |
| Electrical Fees: Commercial — Service Entrance Fee | $5 up to 100 Amp; $10 for 101-200 Amp; $2 per each additional 100 Amp or fraction thereof | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department section, p.2. |
| Electrical Fees: Residential — Permit Issuance Fee (Minor Remodel & Additional Circuits, or Service Change w/ 1-2 New Circuits) | $3 | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department section, p.2-3. |
| Electrical Fees: Residential — Minimum Fee for Service Change or Alteration | $10 | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department section, p.3. |
| Electrical Fees: Residential — New Single Family Dwelling | $0.02 per square foot up to 1500 sq ft; $0.01 per square foot for area above 1500 sq ft | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department section, p.3. |
| Existing Family Dwelling — Total Renovation of Electrical | $15 | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department section, p.3. |
| New Multi-Unit Apartments — Electrical | First 3 units: $0.02/sq ft; Units 4-10: $7 each; Units 11+: $3.50 each | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department section, p.3. |
| Consulting Inspection | $15 | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department section, p.3. |
| Power to Panel Permit | $7.50 (no issuance fee) | Cedar City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department section, p.3. |
Mechanical Equipment Permit
VerifiedRequired for adding or upgrading gas-fired or mechanical appliances in Cedar City, per the city's own Permit Document List.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Adding or upgrading a gas-fired or mechanical appliance
- Gas Clearance Form required (city sends info to Dominion Energy)
- Site plan, floor plan, or brief description of appliance location
Required documents
- RequiredGas Clearance FormRequired item for the City to send information to Dominion Energy, per Permit Document List.
- RequiredSite PlanLocation of the appliance being added/upgraded.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Fee | Not separately itemized in the Consolidated Fee Schedule as a standalone published line item | Cedar City's Fee Estimate Request form lists 'Mechanical Fee' as an applicable line item scaled to 'Development Type and square footage or number of residential units,' but no specific dollar figure is published; the Consolidated Fee Schedule's Building Department section publishes only Building Permit Fees, Electrical Fees, Excavation, and Sign Permit fee lines — no distinct Mechanical fee table. Omitted rather than invented. |
Solar Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential rooftop solar photovoltaic installations in Cedar City. Cedar City's own Permit Document List states this permit type is 'Applicable to residential permits only.'
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Residential rooftop solar PV installation (per Cedar City's own documentation, this permit type is residential-only)
- Module and inverter specification sheets
- Mounting system specification showing panel specifications
- Rapid shutdown specification
- Photos of both the open and shut electrical panel
- Verification of any required meter upgrade
Required documents
- RequiredArchitectural Plan PagesProject plans for the solar installation.
- RequiredEngineering on Structural ElementsEngineer-stamped structural pages confirming roof can support the array.
- OptionalNotarized Owner Builder CertificateIf applicable.
- RequiredModule Specification SheetsManufacturer specs for PV modules.
- RequiredInverter Specification SheetsTo show panel specifications, per Permit Document List.
- RequiredMounting System SpecificationRacking/mounting system specs.
- RequiredRapid Shutdown SpecificationPer NEC rapid-shutdown requirements (Cedar City's adopted code is the 2023 NEC per cedarcityut.gov/130/Current-Adopted-Codes).
- RequiredPhotos of Open Electrical PanelRequired per Permit Document List.
- RequiredPhotos of Shut Electrical PanelRequired per Permit Document List.
- RequiredVerify Meter UpgradeConfirmation of whether a meter upgrade is needed for the installation.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Permit Fee | Not separately published as a distinct line item in the Consolidated Fee Schedule or Fee Estimate Request form | Neither Cedar City's Consolidated Fee Schedule (LAST UPDATED 3-Dec-25) nor its Fee Estimate Request form lists a distinct 'Solar' fee line; the Fee Estimate Request form's 'Building Permit > Based on water meter size' and 'Electrical Fee' lines would apply to a solar installation's building/electrical scope, but no solar-specific rate is published. Omitted rather than invented. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
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 Cedar City building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.