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Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit in Kanab, Utah

Required for tenant improvement and tenant finish work in existing commercial buildings in Kanab. Kanab does not publish a distinct 'tenant improvement' permit type or fee line — this work falls under the same 'Renovation/Remodel' fee category the city's general Building Permit entry (in this file) documents, priced either by number of required inspections for smaller projects or by construction cost for larger remodel/renovation projects, plus the Commercial Construction Drawing Review fee.

Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Tenant improvement or remodel/renovation work in an existing commercial building within Kanab city limits
  • Complete application (see documents) submitted via the CityInspect online portal
  • 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

Renovation/Remodel (incl. Tenant Improvement)Kanab City FAQ QID=183: "Building permit costs for remodels and renovations are based on the number of inspections required for smaller projects and construction cost on larger remodel/renovations." Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule p.4 of 5 ("See Building Permit Pricing Fee Schedule") — that referenced sub-schedule itself was not locatable as a standalone published document as of 2026-07-19; contact the Building Department for the specific dollar figure.
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
Credit Card ProcessingKanab City FAQ QID=179/183.
3% surcharge on payments of $10,000 or more

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Kanab building department
~Up to 14 business days

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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. For smaller tenant-improvement projects, the permit fee itself is calculated from the number of these required inspections rather than project valuation.

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

Tips

  • For smaller tenant-improvement/remodel projects, Kanab prices the permit by the NUMBER of required inspections rather than by project valuation — larger remodels are instead priced by construction cost. Confirm which pricing method applies to your project with the Building Department before applying.
  • The 'Building Permit Pricing Fee Schedule' referenced by Kanab's own FAQ as the source for remodel/renovation dollar figures could not be located as a standalone published document online as of 2026-07-19 — call 435-644-2534 for the current figures.
  • Kanab City has no separate Change of Use or Change of Occupancy permit with its own fee. The city's Business License Application (DocumentCenter/View/143) states business 'shall not commence at this location without first obtaining an official copy of the business license, and that inspections of the City Building, Zoning, and Fire Officials must first be completed and the building approved by these officials' — so an occupancy/use change for an existing building is checked through the standard business-license approval process (Building/Zoning/Fire sign-off) rather than a distinct permit, and any construction work needed still goes through this Building Permit/Commercial Tenant Improvement process.

Frequently asked questions

Kanab requires a commercial tenant improvement / tenant finish permit for: Tenant improvement or remodel/renovation work in an existing commercial building within Kanab city limits; Complete application (see documents) submitted via the CityInspect online portal; 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.

Kanab does not publish flat dollar figures for tenant improvement/remodel work online. Per the city's FAQ, cost is based on the number of required inspections for smaller projects or on construction cost for larger remodel/renovation projects, per the city's 'Building Permit Pricing Fee Schedule.' A Commercial Construction Drawing Review fee (building permit base + 45% for engineering, or 65% of building permit base, per the Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule) may also apply. Contact the Building Department at 435-644-2534 for a project-specific quote.

Plan review for a commercial tenant improvement / tenant finish permit in Kanab typically runs Up to 14 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Kanab City Building Department at 435-644-2534.

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

Kanab requires 1 inspection(s) for a commercial tenant improvement / tenant finish permit, 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.

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

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