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Building Permit — New Construction, Remodel & Commercial Construction in Kanab, Utah

General building permit issued by Kanab City's self-administered Building Department for new residential and commercial construction and for remodels/renovations, submitted online through the CityInspect portal. Kanab does not separate residential and commercial construction into distinct permit types on its Building Department page — both are covered by this permit and the same fee-schedule line items. Rooftop solar/PV installation is not broken out as its own permit type or fee line: a full-text search of the Building Department page, all three Building FAQ entries (QID 179/182/183), the general Frequently Asked Questions page, the 2024 Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, and Land Use Ordinance Chapter 4 found no mention of 'solar' or 'photovoltaic' anywhere in Kanab's published permit documents as of 2026-07-19; solar PV work, as electrical/construction work regulated by the city's adopted 2023 NEC and 2024 IBC, is understood to route through this same general Building Permit and CityInspect application, priced under the same ICC Building Valuation Data Tool formula — no distinct solar fee has been published to confirm or contradict this.

Verified 2026-07-19 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New residential or commercial construction, or remodel/renovation work, within Kanab city limits
  • Compliance with the city-adopted 2024 IBC (incl. appendices C & J) and 2021 IRC (incl. appendix AQ)
  • Complete application (see documents) submitted via the CityInspect online portal; review does not begin until the application is complete
  • Required fees paid within 30 days of approval notice or the permit is closed
  • Work must commence within 180 days of permit issuance or the permit expires

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Fee schedule

New Construction (Residential & Commercial)Kanab City FAQ QID=183 ("How much will my building permit cost?"); Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule states "Current Rates as documented / calculated in the International Building Code" and "Calculated through the International Code Council Building Valuation Data Tool" — https://kanab.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1995, p.4 of 5.
ICC Building Valuation Data × city permit multiplier (0.011 for FY2021-2022, most recent published multiplier)
Renovation/RemodelKanab City FAQ QID=183; Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule p.4 of 5 ("See Building Permit Pricing Fee Schedule").
See Building Permit Pricing Fee Schedule (separate document; not located online as of 2026-07-19) — based on number of inspections required for smaller projects, or construction cost for larger remodel/renovation projects
Commercial Construction Drawing ReviewBoth figures appear as parallel columns in the Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule (p.4 of 5) without a clear label distinguishing which is currently effective; confirm current rate with the Building Department (435-644-2534) before budgeting.
Building permit base (with 45% added for engineering costs; additional as required) — OR — 65% of Building permit base
Residential Impact Fee — WaterKanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5.
$2,552.80 (alternate schedule: by meter size, 5/8" = $3,341.62)
Residential Impact Fee — WastewaterKanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5.
$2,004.06 (alternate schedule: by meter size, 5/8" = $1,742.39)
Residential Impact Fee — StormwaterKanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5.
$2,776.10 (alternate schedule: $1,943.18 / ERC)
Residential Impact Fee — Public SafetyKanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5.
$1,242.54 (alternate schedule: $2,725.64 / ERC)
Residential Impact Fee — Parks & RecreationKanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5.
$2,081.46 (alternate schedule: $3,475.32 / ERC)
Residential Impact Fee — TransportationKanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5.
$4,269.18 (alternate schedule: $4,718.39 / ERC)
Commercial Impact Fee — StormwaterKanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5 (per-sq-ft basis implied but not explicitly labeled).
$1.24 (alternate schedule: $0.97)
Commercial Impact Fee — Public SafetyKanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5.
$0.73 (alternate schedule: $3.26)
Commercial Impact Fee — Parks & RecreationKanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5.
$0.83 (alternate schedule: $1.74)
Commercial Impact Fee — TransportationKanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5.
$1.90 (alternate schedule: $2.36)
Commercial Impact Fee — WastewaterKanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5.
$0.89 (alternate schedule: by meter size)
Commercial Impact Fee — WaterKanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5.
By meter size (see Water table, e.g. 5/8" = $3,512.70 / $3,341.62)
Credit Card ProcessingKanab City FAQ QID=179/183.
3% surcharge on payments of $10,000 or more

Review timeline

Plan reviewKanab’s published plan-review target
Up to 14 business days

How long did your Building Permit — New Construction, Remodel & Commercial Construction permit actually take in Kanab?

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Inspection process

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    Scheduled Inspections (per trade, as required by scope of work)

    Inspections require at least 24 hours' notice and are scheduled within 3 business days after the request is received. Scheduled by calling the Building Department at 435-644-2534. Kanab's own page does not itemize a specific footing/framing/final inspection sequence online as of 2026-07-19.

See the full Kanab inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • The 0.011 permit multiplier used with the ICC Building Valuation Data Tool is stated for the 2021-2022 fiscal year in Kanab's FAQ; the city updates this multiplier annually, so confirm the current-year multiplier with the Building Department before estimating a new-construction permit fee.
  • The Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule shows two dollar-figure columns for several building-related fees (e.g., Commercial Construction Drawing Review, all Impact Fees) without a clear label distinguishing which column is currently effective — call 435-644-2534 to confirm before budgeting.
  • Work must commence within 180 days of permit issuance, evidenced by an approved inspection, or the permit expires.
  • Required fees must be paid within 30 days of the approval e-mail or the permit application is closed.
  • Kanab has not published a distinct solar/PV permit type or fee — after checking the Building Department page, all Building FAQs, the Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, and Land Use Ordinance Chapter 4 (no 'solar' mentions found in any of them), solar installations appear to fall under this same general Building Permit and its ICC Building Valuation Data Tool fee formula; confirm directly with the Building Department (435-644-2534) before budgeting.
  • Kanab has no distinct EV charger / EVSE permit type or fee either: the 2024 Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule (PDF fetched and searched directly 2026-07-20) contains zero mentions of 'EV,' 'electric vehicle,' 'charging station,' or 'EVSE.' Kanab also has no standalone electrical-trade permit line — a residential EV charger install is expected to route through this same general Building Permit and its ICC Building Valuation Data Tool fee formula as standard electrical work; confirm directly with the Building Department (435-644-2534) before budgeting.

Frequently asked questions

Kanab requires a building permit — new construction, remodel & commercial construction for: New residential or commercial construction, or remodel/renovation work, within Kanab city limits; Compliance with the city-adopted 2024 IBC (incl. appendices C & J) and 2021 IRC (incl. appendix AQ); Complete application (see documents) submitted via the CityInspect online portal; review does not begin until the application is complete; Required fees paid within 30 days of approval notice or the permit is closed; Work must commence within 180 days of permit issuance or the permit expires. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Kanab City Building Department at 435-644-2534 before starting work.

New residential and commercial construction fees are calculated using the ICC Building Valuation Data Tool multiplied by Kanab's current annual permit multiplier (0.011 for FY2021-2022). Remodel/renovation fees are based on the number of required inspections for smaller projects or on construction cost for larger projects. Plan review fees and residential/commercial impact fees may also apply, per the Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule.

Kanab's published plan-review target for a building permit — new construction, remodel & commercial construction is Up to 14 business days.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (CityInspect); Applicant and Contractor Contact Information; Scaled Site Plan; Construction Plans; Energy Code Compliance Documentation; Structural Calculations; Local Ordinance Compliance Statement. Depending on your project, Kanab may also ask for: Geotechnical Report. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Kanab requires 1 inspection(s) for a building permit — new construction, remodel & commercial construction, in order: Scheduled Inspections (per trade, as required by scope of work). Schedule each through Kanab City Building Department (435-644-2534).

Apply through Kanab City Building Department at Kanab City Office, 26 North 100 East, Kanab, UT 84741. Phone: 435-644-2534, email: building@kanab.utah.gov. Office hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.. Official information: https://kanab.utah.gov/2152/Building-Department.

Kanab, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including appendices C & J — effective July 1, 2026, per Kanab's Building Codes and Design Criteria page.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendix AQ — effective July 1, 2026.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC).; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC).; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC).; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), issued by the NFPA.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC).; 2024 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (residential).. Local amendments apply — see the Kanab overview page for the full list.

Building permit applications are submitted online through CityInspect (utah.cityinspect.com); all applicants must create an account. Review begins once a complete application is received and can take up to 14 business days. After review, the applicant is notified by e-mail and must pay any required fees within 30 days or the permit is closed. Once approved and paid, work must commence within 180 days or the permit expires.

Sources & verification

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

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