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Nephi building permits
VerifiedNephi, Utah — as published 2026-07-20.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new single-family and duplex residential construction and any work regulated by the statewide-adopted 2021 IRC / 2024 IBC. Nephi's Building Department (staffed separately from the Juab County-contracted Planning and Zoning function) issues the permit; plan review and building inspection services are themselves delivered under a competitively-bid professional-services contract (RFP No. 22-01) rather than by county staff. The core Building Permit fee is valuation-based (no flat citywide table is published); a $1,000 non-refundable Building Permit Application Deposit is credited toward the final fee at issuance.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family or duplex residential construction, or any work regulated by the statewide-adopted 2021 IRC
- Completed Nephi City Building Permit Application (Rev. 12-6-23), signed by owner and contractor
- Signed Receipt of Nephi City Policy Documents (Electrical, Natural Gas, Sewer Lateral, and Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk policy packets)
- Two sets of plans and a plat map/site plan submitted to the Building Department after Planning and Zoning approval of the underlying land use application
- Toilet on site before work commences (per the official Building Permit Application, Page 2 conditions)
- Compliance with subdivision soils report recommendations where applicable (collapsible soils notice, per the official application form)
Required documents
- RequiredNephi City Building Permit Application (Rev. 12-6-23)Two-page application capturing parcel use, construction type/materials, contractor and owner information, and the department fee worksheet (Parks Impact Fee, Electric Fee/Impact Fee, Water Fee/Impact Fee, Sewer Fee, Gas Fee, Engineering Fee, Asphalt Fee, Road Excavation Fee, Garbage Can Fee, Plan Check Fee, Sidewalk Deposit, Building Permit Fee, 1% State Fee, Permit Tracking Fee).
- RequiredReceipt of Nephi City Policy DocumentsSigned acknowledgment covering Electrical, Natural Gas, Sewer Lateral, and Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk/Drive Approach policy documents and standard drawings; applicant agrees to remove and re-install any non-compliant work at no cost to the city.
- RequiredSite Plan / Plat MapSubmitted alongside the building permit application following Planning and Zoning (Juab County-contracted) approval of the underlying land use application.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Based off valuation (no flat citywide table published; fee computed by the contracted plans examiner/building inspector from project valuation) | Nephi City Fee Schedule Report (effective 6/16/2026), 'Building Permit' > 'Miscellaneous Permit' > 'Building Permit' line: Current Approved Fee listed as $0.00 with Additional Conditions 'Based off… Show full citationHideNephi City Fee Schedule Report (effective 6/16/2026), 'Building Permit' > 'Miscellaneous Permit' > 'Building Permit' line: Current Approved Fee listed as $0.00 with Additional Conditions 'Based off valuation.' This is a valuation-driven fee methodology (not an unpublished/unresolved fee) — Nephi has not published a fixed percentage or per-square-foot table distinct from valuation-based calculation performed at plan review. |
| Building Permit Application Deposit | $1,000.00 per permit (non-refundable; credited toward the Building Permit Fee at issuance) | Nephi City Fee Schedule Report (6/16/2026): 'This is non-refundable. When a permit is issued it will be credited. If the permit is canceled, this pays for the plan review.' Also appears on the official Building Permit Application, Page 2. |
| Residential Permit Plan Check Fee | $400.00 minimum per plan; $100.00 per hour for review time exceeding 4 hours; $100.00 for a duplicate plan check | Nephi City Fee Schedule Report (6/16/2026), 'Building Permit' > 'Residential Permit' rows: Plan Check Fee $400.00 Per Plan (Minimum); Plan Check Fee $100.00 Per hour over 4 hours; Duplicate Plan Check $100.00 Per Plan. |
| Building Permit State Surcharge | 1% of building permit fee | Nephi City Fee Schedule Report (6/16/2026): 'State of Utah charges a 1% surcharge on building permit fees' — statewide surcharge under Utah Code § 15A-1-403. |
| Permit Tracking Fee | $75.00 per permit | Nephi City Fee Schedule Report (6/16/2026), Building Permit > Miscellaneous Permit > Permit Tracking Fee. |
| Impact Fee - Parks & Recreation (Single Family Household) | $2,802.00 per residential unit | Nephi City Fee Schedule Report (6/16/2026), Building Permit > Miscellaneous Permit > Impact Fee > Impact Fee - Parks & Recreation, Single Family Household. |
| Impact Fee - Water | $6,067.00 per Equivalent Domestic Unit (EDU) | Nephi City Fee Schedule Report (6/16/2026), Building Permit > Miscellaneous Permit > Impact Fee > Impact Fee - Water. |
| Impact Fee - Electric | $2,075.00 per Equivalent Domestic Unit (EDU) | Nephi City Fee Schedule Report (6/16/2026), Building Permit > Miscellaneous Permit > Impact Fee > Impact Fee - Electric. |
| Sidewalk Deposit / Sidewalk Inspection Fee | $4,000.00 refundable deposit + $60.00 per inspection | Nephi City Fee Schedule Report (6/16/2026): deposit refunded if sidewalk passes ADA-compliance inspection; also stated on the official Building Permit Application (Page 2: Sidewalk Deposit $4,000.00, Sidewalk Inspection $60.00). |
Commercial Building Permit
Required for new commercial and industrial construction in Nephi, regulated by the statewide-adopted 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective July 1, 2026). Nephi's Building Permits page links to a distinct 'Commercial & Industrial Building' permit application, but the underlying application form, valuation-based fee methodology, and $1,000 non-refundable Building Permit Application Deposit are shared with the Residential Building Permit process — the Plan Check Fee is the primary line item that differs by permit category.
Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial or industrial construction, or any work regulated by the statewide-adopted 2024 IBC
- Completed Nephi City Building Permit Application, signed by owner and contractor
- Two sets of plans and a plat map/site plan submitted to the Building Department after Planning and Zoning approval of the underlying land use application
- Compliance with Nephi's Commercial-Industrial zoning chart (CU1, CU2, HC1, HC2, CC, ID1, ID2, ID3 zones)
- Fire Protection review coordination (per Nephi's general permit process for non-residential structures)
Required documents
- RequiredNephi City Building Permit ApplicationSame two-page application form used for residential permits (parcel use, construction type/materials, contractor and owner information, department fee worksheet); Nephi's Building Permits page separately links to this as the 'Commercial & Industrial Building' application, but a dedicated commercial-only form distinct from the general Building Permit Application was not located as of 2026-07-19.
- RequiredSite Plan / Plat MapSubmitted alongside the building permit application following Planning and Zoning approval of the underlying land use application, consistent with the residential process.
- RequiredConstruction DocumentsDigital plan set including code analysis, structural drawings, electrical/mechanical/plumbing plans, and energy code compliance documentation appropriate to commercial occupancy classifications.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Based off valuation (no flat citywide table published; fee computed by the contracted plans examiner/building inspector from project valuation) | Nephi City Fee Schedule Report, 'Building Permit' > 'Miscellaneous Permit' > 'Building Permit' line: Current Approved Fee listed as $0.00 with Additional Conditions 'Based off valuation' — the same… Show full citationHideNephi City Fee Schedule Report, 'Building Permit' > 'Miscellaneous Permit' > 'Building Permit' line: Current Approved Fee listed as $0.00 with Additional Conditions 'Based off valuation' — the same valuation-driven methodology documented on this file's Residential Building Permit entry; Nephi does not publish a separate commercial-only valuation table. |
| Commercial Permit Plan Check Fee | $600.00 minimum per plan; $150.00 per hour for review time exceeding 4 hours | Recovered via search-indexed content of Nephi City's Fee Schedule Report (nephi.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3686/Fee-Schedule-Report-6-3-2025-PDF), 'Building Permit' > 'Commercial Permit' rows: Plan… Show full citationHideRecovered via search-indexed content of Nephi City's Fee Schedule Report (nephi.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3686/Fee-Schedule-Report-6-3-2025-PDF), 'Building Permit' > 'Commercial Permit' rows: Plan Check Fee $600.00 Per Plan (Minimum); Plan Check Fee $150.00 Per hour over 4 hours. This is a higher rate than the $400 minimum / $100 per-hour rate documented for the Residential Permit Plan Check Fee on this file's Residential Building Permit entry, both drawn from the same fee-schedule document family. Direct WebFetch of the current 6/16/2026 Fee Schedule Report PDF (cited elsewhere in this file) returned unparseable binary content when attempted 2026-07-19, so this figure is sourced to the indexed 6/3/2025 edition of the same recurring city document rather than independently re-verified against the newest version; confirm with the Building Department (435-250-8086) before budgeting. |
| Building Permit Application Deposit | $1,000.00 per permit (non-refundable; credited toward the Building Permit Fee at issuance) | Same deposit structure documented on this file's Residential Building Permit entry — Nephi's Fee Schedule Report does not distinguish this deposit by residential vs. commercial permit type. |
| Building Permit State Surcharge | 1% of building permit fee | Statewide surcharge under Utah Code § 15A-1-403, same as documented for residential permits in this file. |
| Commercial Impact Fees (Water, Electric) | Not found as a single published flat figure — commercial water/electric impact fees are scaled by meter size (Nephi's commercial water service ranges from 2-inch to 6-inch connections per the city's Water and Power Impact Fee Facilities Plan) | Nephi City Water and Power Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Impact Fee Analysis (nephi.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2977/Nephi-Water-and-Power-IFFP-and-IFA-PDF) confirms commercial impact fees exist… Show full citationHideNephi City Water and Power Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Impact Fee Analysis (nephi.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2977/Nephi-Water-and-Power-IFFP-and-IFA-PDF) confirms commercial impact fees exist and are meter-size-scaled, unlike the flat per-unit residential figures documented on the Residential Building Permit entry. No single commercial dollar figure is published without knowing the specific meter size for a project. Omitted rather than estimated. |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
Required for tenant improvement and tenant finish work in existing commercial buildings in Nephi. Nephi does not publish a distinct tenant-improvement application, checklist, or fee tier separate from its general Commercial Building Permit process — tenant improvement projects are processed as commercial construction using the same Building Permit Application, Commercial Permit Plan Check Fee, and valuation-based Building Permit Fee.
Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Tenant improvement or tenant finish work in an existing commercial building within Nephi
- Completed Nephi City Building Permit Application, signed by owner and contractor
- Compliance with Nephi's Commercial-Industrial zoning chart for the applicable zone
- Construction documents showing the scope of tenant-space work (new vs. existing construction, MEP changes)
Required documents
- RequiredNephi City Building Permit ApplicationSame form used for new commercial construction and residential permits; Nephi does not publish a separate tenant-improvement-specific application.
- RequiredConstruction Documents (Tenant Space Scope)Plans showing the specific use of the tenant space, new build-out vs. remodel, and MEP layout appropriate to the scope of work.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Based off valuation (no flat citywide table published) | Nephi City Fee Schedule Report, 'Building Permit' > 'Miscellaneous Permit' > 'Building Permit' line — same valuation-driven methodology used for new commercial and residential permits; no separate tenant-improvement valuation bracket is published. |
| Commercial Permit Plan Check Fee | $600.00 minimum per plan; $150.00 per hour for review time exceeding 4 hours | Same Commercial Permit Plan Check Fee documented on this file's Commercial Building Permit entry — Nephi's fee schedule does not carve out a lower tenant-improvement-specific plan check rate. Show full citationHideSame Commercial Permit Plan Check Fee documented on this file's Commercial Building Permit entry — Nephi's fee schedule does not carve out a lower tenant-improvement-specific plan check rate. Sourced to the indexed 6/3/2025 Fee Schedule Report edition; direct WebFetch of the current 6/16/2026 version returned unparseable binary content as of 2026-07-19. |
| Building Permit Application Deposit | $1,000.00 per permit (non-refundable; credited toward the Building Permit Fee at issuance) | Same deposit structure documented on this file's Residential and Commercial Building Permit entries. |
| Building Permit State Surcharge | 1% of building permit fee | Statewide surcharge under Utah Code § 15A-1-403. |
Sign Permit
VerifiedNephi requires a Sign Permit for new signage under City Code 10.18 Sign Regulations, with separate application tracks for temporary and permanent signs, reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- New sign installation, per Nephi City Code 10.18 Sign Regulations
- Separate application tracks exist for Temporary and Permanent signs
- Signed statement from the property owner required if the sign location is not on property owned by the applicant
- Applicant agrees to keep the sign in good repair and comply with Nephi City sign ordinances
- Approval by the Planning Commission
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit ApplicationNephi City Corporation form; requires business information, sign construction material, whether the sign is attached and/or illuminated (with lighting details), clearance from ground to bottom of sign, and lot dimensions/sign placement drawing or blueprint
- OptionalProperty Owner StatementSigned statement from the property owner, required only if the sign location is not on property owned by the applicant
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Fee (Sign on Pole) | $0.00 base; additional fee determined by the Building Inspector based on valuation | Nephi City Fee Schedule (current live edition, DocumentCenter/View/4127), Building Permit > Miscellaneous Permit table, page 4 of 26: 'Sign on Pole -- $0.00 -- Building inspector determines fee by… Show full citationHideNephi City Fee Schedule (current live edition, DocumentCenter/View/4127), Building Permit > Miscellaneous Permit table, page 4 of 26: 'Sign on Pole -- $0.00 -- Building inspector determines fee by valuation.' This is the only sign-related line item in the entire 26-page consolidated fee schedule, using the same $0-base-plus-valuation structure as Nephi's Small/Large Storage Shed Permits. The Sign Permit Application form and Sign Permit web page still do not themselves list a dollar figure, so budget using the valuation-based method the Building Inspector applies at review. |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedNephi does not publish a distinct EV-charger fee line item. Per the Nephi City Fee Schedule (effective 6/16/2026), installing an EV charger (EVSE) is electrical work billed under one of the city's standalone electrical permit categories: the Electrical Meter Base Upgrade Permit ($75.00 per inspection, if a service/meter upgrade is required) or the Electrical Re-wire Permit (valuation-based, determined by the building inspector, for new circuit work).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property
- New dedicated circuit and/or panel/meter-base capacity to serve the charger
- Building Permit Application submitted to Nephi City (contracted plan review/building inspector services)
Required documents
- RequiredNephi City Building Permit ApplicationRev. 12-6-23 official application form.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Meter Base Upgrade Permit | $75.00 per inspection | Nephi City Fee Schedule (effective 6/16/2026), 'Building Permit > Miscellaneous Permit > Electrical Meter Base Upgrade Permit.' Applies if the EV charger installation requires a meter base or service upgrade. |
| Electrical Re-wire Permit | Building inspector determines fee by valuation | Nephi City Fee Schedule (effective 6/16/2026), 'Building Permit > Miscellaneous Permit > Electrical Re-wire Permit.' Applies to new circuit/wiring work for an EV charger not requiring a meter base upgrade. |
| Building Permit State Surcharge | 1% of building permit fee | Nephi City Fee Schedule (effective 6/16/2026) — statewide surcharge under Utah Code § 15A-1-403. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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