This is PermitBase’s published record for Unincorporated Kane County as of 2026-07-20. It has since been superseded — see the current record.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.
Unincorporated Kane County building permits
VerifiedUnincorporated Kane County, Utah — as published 2026-07-20.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new single-family dwelling construction, additions, and structural alterations in unincorporated Kane County — the area of the county outside Kanab, Orderville, Glendale, Alton, and Big Water, all of which are separately incorporated. The Kane County Building Department issues and reviews all unincorporated-county building permits online via the Utah CityInspect portal (paper applications are no longer accepted).
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family dwelling construction
- Additions to existing residential structures
- Structural modifications or alterations
- Engineered/stamped plans required for trusses, 70+ psf snow-load or non-prescriptive designs, garages, and other conditions listed in Kane County's engineering-requirement FAQ
- Building permit application must meet the completeness requirements of Utah Code § 17-36-55(8)(a)-(g) or it will be rejected
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online only through the Utah CityInspect portal (utah.cityinspect.com) — paper applications are no longer accepted by the Kane County Building Department
- RequiredSite PlanDrawn to scale with north arrow, lot dimensions, setbacks, easements, property lines, utilities, and defensible-space provisions if in a WUI area — per the completeness requirements of Utah Code § 17-36-55(8)
- RequiredConstruction Plans and DrawingsElevations (new construction only), floor plans for each level with door/window locations, foundation/structural/framing detail, and electrical/mechanical/plumbing design
- RequiredEnergy Code Compliance DocumentationDemonstrates compliance with the adopted Utah energy code
- RequiredStructural CalculationsRequired except for trusses (trusses are separately engineered); stamped engineering required per Kane County's engineering-requirement FAQ for 70+ psf snow load or non-prescriptive designs
- OptionalGeotechnical ReportSlope stability evaluation and retaining wall design, required if lot slope exceeds 15% and required by the county
- OptionalOwner-Builder Certificate FormRequired if the property owner is acting as their own contractor
- OptionalFire Hazard Severity Form (Appendix C)Required for projects in wildland-urban interface areas to score subdivision design, topography, roofing material, and access for fire risk
- Required$1,500 Construction BondRequired for new single-family homes; refundable upon issuance of final occupancy permit
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (Valuation-Based) | Based on ICC Current Valuation Data (average ~$2,500 per current-cycle reference) plus a 25% plan check fee and a 1% state education fee | Sourced from Kane County Building Department's own permit-application document. Show full citationHideSourced from Kane County Building Department's own permit-application document. The county's live website (kane.utah.gov) no longer directly links this legacy PDF — it was superseded by the Utah CityInspect online-only portal — but its exact fee-structure language is preserved via a third-party document host (dochub.com/fillable-form/103833-kane-county-utah-building-department) that mirrors the original county-authored form verbatim, and is independently corroborated by multiple search-indexed citations of the same text. County Commission sets fees by resolution per Kane County Code § 8-1-3(B); the 2026 general fee resolution (R 2026-1) confirms the Building Department's fees are set 'as set by the International Building Code' rather than itemized in the county-wide schedule, consistent with this valuation-based structure. Confirm exact current amount with the Building Department at (435) 644-4985 before budgeting a project. |
| New Home Construction Bond | $1,500 (refundable upon final occupancy) | Sourced from Kane County Building Department's own permit-application document (see sourcing note above). |
| Permit Extension Fee | $15 | Kane County Code § 8-1-3(D), Ord. O-2023-18 (4-25-2023) — available once if construction commenced and at least one inspection occurred before the initial 180-day validity period expires; grants an additional 180 days |
| Permit Reinstatement Fee | $100 | Kane County Code § 8-1-3(E), Ord. O-2023-18 — for renewal of a fully expired permit; renewed permit may be subject to updated code requirements |
| Unpermitted Work Penalty | Building permit fee may be doubled | Kane County Building Department official permit-application document — penalty if construction proceeds before a permit is obtained |
Commercial Building Permit
Required for new commercial construction in unincorporated Kane County, regulated by the statewide-adopted 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective July 1, 2026). Kane County Building Department requires engineered, PE-stamped plans for ALL commercial projects (per the county's own engineering-requirement FAQ) — a stricter standard than the state minimum applied to residential work. The county does not publish a separate commercial valuation table distinct from the general Building Permit Fee formula used for residential permits.
Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial construction within unincorporated Kane County
- Engineered, PE-stamped plans required for ALL commercial projects (Kane County Building Department engineering-requirement FAQ) — unlike residential, which only requires engineering for specific conditions (trusses, 70+ psf snow load, non-prescriptive design)
- Building permit application must meet the completeness requirements of Utah Code § 17-36-55(8)(a)-(g) or it will be rejected
- Submitted online only through the Utah CityInspect portal — paper applications are not accepted
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online only through the Utah CityInspect portal (utah.cityinspect.com) — paper applications are no longer accepted by the Kane County Building Department, same as for residential permits.
- RequiredEngineered Construction Plans (PE-stamped)Kane County requires a licensed Utah PE's stamp on ALL commercial project plans, per the Building Department's engineering-requirement FAQ — this applies to every commercial project regardless of scope, unlike the residential engineering triggers documented on this file's Residential Building Permit entry.
- RequiredSite PlanDrawn to scale with north arrow, lot dimensions, setbacks, easements, property lines, and utilities.
- RequiredEnergy Code Compliance DocumentationDemonstrates compliance with the adopted Utah energy code.
- OptionalGeotechnical ReportRequired if lot slope exceeds 15% and required by the county.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (Valuation-Based) | Based on ICC Current Valuation Data plus a 25% plan check fee and a 1% state education fee | Same formula documented on this file's Residential Building Permit entry, sourced from the Kane County Building Department's own permit-application document… Show full citationHideSame formula documented on this file's Residential Building Permit entry, sourced from the Kane County Building Department's own permit-application document (dochub.com/fillable-form/103833-kane-county-utah-building-department). Kane County Code § 8-1-3(B) sets fees by County Commission resolution; the 2026 general fee resolution (R 2026-1) confirms Building Department fees are set 'as set by the International Building Code' rather than itemized separately by residential vs. commercial in the county-wide fee schedule. No distinct commercial-only valuation bracket or percentage was found published as of 2026-07-19. Confirm exact current amount with the Building Department at (435) 644-4985 before budgeting. |
| Permit Extension Fee | $15 | Kane County Code § 8-1-3(D), Ord. O-2023-18 — same fee structure documented for residential permits, applies county-wide regardless of use classification. |
| Permit Reinstatement Fee | $100 | Kane County Code § 8-1-3(E), Ord. O-2023-18 — same fee structure documented for residential permits. |
| Unpermitted Work Penalty | Building permit fee may be doubled | Kane County Building Department official permit-application document — same penalty structure documented for residential permits. |
| Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Permit Fee (where applicable) | $500 original permit, $300 per additional unit | Kane County Resolution No. R 2026-1 — applies to qualifying projects (commercial or residential) in wildland-urban interface areas, documented in this file's tipsAndGotchas. |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
Required for tenant improvement and tenant finish work in existing commercial buildings in unincorporated Kane County. Kane County's Building Department engineering-requirement FAQ lists 'Remodels' as a category requiring PE-stamped engineering (alongside 'All Commercial projects'), but the county does not publish a distinct tenant-improvement application, checklist, or fee tier separate from its general commercial building permit process.
Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Tenant improvement or tenant finish work, or a remodel, in an existing commercial building within unincorporated Kane County
- Engineered, PE-stamped plans required — 'Remodels' is explicitly listed as a category requiring engineering on the Building Department's own FAQ, in addition to the blanket 'All Commercial projects' requirement
- Submitted online only through the Utah CityInspect portal
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online only through the Utah CityInspect portal — no separate tenant-improvement-specific application form was located as of 2026-07-19.
- RequiredEngineered Construction Plans (PE-stamped)Required for remodel/tenant-improvement work per the Building Department's engineering-requirement FAQ, which explicitly lists 'Remodels' as a triggering category.
- RequiredConstruction Plans and DrawingsFloor plans showing the scope of tenant-space work, door/window locations, and electrical/mechanical/plumbing design as applicable.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (Valuation-Based) | Based on ICC Current Valuation Data plus a 25% plan check fee and a 1% state education fee | No separate tenant-improvement or remodel-specific fee tier was found published — Kane County's own permit-application document applies this same formula regardless of construction type. Confirm with the Building Department (435-644-4985). |
| Permit Extension Fee | $15 | Kane County Code § 8-1-3(D), Ord. O-2023-18. |
| Permit Reinstatement Fee | $100 | Kane County Code § 8-1-3(E), Ord. O-2023-18. |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for signs in unincorporated Kane County under Kane County Land Use Ordinance (KCLUO) Chapter 9-16 (Signs). Re-chased 2026-07-20: the full text of KCLUO 9-16-1 through 9-16-7 was located and read via the county's amlegal.com code library (a prior pass could not get past the JS-rendered shell). Per KCLUO 9-16-7(B)-(C), ALL sign permit applications — on-premises or off-premises — are filed on the county's standard building permit form and charged the standard valuation-based Building Permit Fee; off-premises signs (billboards) in Commercial and Manufacturing zones additionally require a Conditional Use Permit ($500 commercial application fee) before the building permit is issued, confirmed both by the ordinance text and by an actual approved billboard case (August 2023).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- All signs must comply with KCLUO Chapter 9-16 (Signs), which regulates location, size, height, number, lighting, and type; the chapter's primary intent is signs of a commercial nature visible from a vehicular right-of-way — KCLUO 9-16-1
- Several small/non-commercial sign types are exempt from Chapter 9-16 entirely: residential identification signs ≤4 sq ft, temporary window/wall sale signs, official traffic/government signs, noncommercial flags/pennants, temporary school/church event signs, signs permanently affixed to licensed vehicles, one nonilluminated real estate sign ≤6 sq ft (removed within 10 days of sale/rent/lease), election signs (removed within 7 days of the election), and yard/garage sale signs (removed within 1 week) — KCLUO 9-16-1(A)-(I)
- Permit applications for a sign are filed on the county's standard building permit form with the Building Official — there is no separate 'sign permit' application form; the sign permit fee IS the standard valuation-based Building Permit Fee — KCLUO 9-16-7(B)-(C)
- Off-premises signs (billboards) in Commercial (C) and Manufacturing (M) zones additionally require a Conditional Use Permit reviewed by the Kane County Planning Commission/Land Use Authority under KCLUO Chapter 15 before the building permit is issued — KCLUO 9-16-7(B); confirmed via an actual approved case: an 8'x16' (128 sq ft) off-premises billboard on a C-1 lot in the New Paria Subdivision, approved by staff recommendation August 23, 2023
- Sign-by-zone dimensional table (KCLUO 9-16-5): in the C (Commercial) zone — off-premises sign max 128 sq ft / 25 ft height / 1 per parcel / 15 ft setback; on-premises ground or projecting sign max 56 sq ft / 25 ft height / 15 ft setback / 1 per parcel; window sign max 12 sq ft per use; wall sign max 25% of wall face; monument sign max 56 sq ft / 10 ft height / 10 ft setback (only if no ground/projecting sign used); roof and balloon signs require conditional use review. Construction signs (all zones): max 96 sq ft / 12 ft height, removed within 6 months of final inspection/full occupancy. Bed-and-breakfast signs: max 6 sq ft, no lights in residential zones. Subdivision entrance signs: max 6 ft height, no lights in residential zones. Signs are NOT PERMITTED in the R (Residential) zone at all
- In the M (Manufacturing) zone, off-premises sign size scales with distance from the state right-of-way (20 sq ft at 0 ft up to 128 sq ft at 50+ ft, per a graduated table), with 500 ft minimum spacing between off-premises signs adjacent to an interstate — KCLUO 9-16-5
- No sign may exceed 25 feet in height except as otherwise detailed by sign type in the 9-16-5 table — KCLUO 9-16-5
- All signs must be constructed per the current federal/state/local/national electrical code adopted by Kane County; freestanding signs must be self-supporting (no swinging suspension); signs may not be installed closer than 36 inches horizontally or vertically from any overhead electrical conductor or guy-wire — KCLUO 9-16-6
- Prohibited outright: abandoned signs, A-frame signs, snipe signs, signs on parked vehicles/trailers used primarily to display the sign, and obscene/indecent signs — KCLUO 9-16-4(F)
- Kane County's own Building Department FAQ separately lists 'signs' among the project types requiring engineering (a licensed Utah PE stamp) outside prescriptive code paths
- Signs along U.S. 89, State Road 9, U.S. 89A, and State Road 14 additionally require a UDOT permit under the Utah Outdoor Advertising Act after all Kane County approvals are obtained — KCLUO 9-16-2; the approved 2023 billboard case required an online UDOT application after county approval
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (standard county form)Per KCLUO 9-16-7(B), all sign permit applications — on-premises or off-premises — are filed on Kane County's standard building permit form with the Building Official; there is no separate sign-specific application form.
- OptionalConditional Use Permit ApplicationRequired in addition to the building permit for off-premises signs/billboards in Commercial or Manufacturing zones; reviewed by the Kane County Planning Commission/Land Use Authority under KCLUO Chapter 15 before the building permit is issued.
- RequiredSite/Sign PlanShowing sign location, display size, height, and setback from property lines, sufficient to confirm compliance with the KCLUO 9-16-5 zone-by-zone dimensional table.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Fee (= standard Building Permit Fee) | Based on ICC Current Valuation Data plus a 25% plan check fee and a 1% state education fee | KCLUO 9-16-7(C): 'All applications for permits filed with the building official shall be assessed a fee in accordance with the duly adopted building permit fee schedule of Kane County, which is based… Show full citationHideKCLUO 9-16-7(C): 'All applications for permits filed with the building official shall be assessed a fee in accordance with the duly adopted building permit fee schedule of Kane County, which is based on the value of a structure.' There is no separate itemized 'sign permit' fee line — a sign permit is charged the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee documented on this file's Commercial/Residential Building Permit entries, sourced from the Kane County Building Department's own permit-application document. |
| Conditional Use Permit — Commercial/Agricultural Application Fee (off-premises signs only) | $500.00 | KCLUO 9-16-7(C): 'If a conditional use permit is also required, the fee required by section 9-15A-2C of this title shall also be assessed' — required specifically for off-premises signs/billboards in C and M zones. Show full citationHideKCLUO 9-16-7(C): 'If a conditional use permit is also required, the fee required by section 9-15A-2C of this title shall also be assessed' — required specifically for off-premises signs/billboards in C and M zones. Kane County 2026 Schedule of Fees for County Services (Resolution No. R 2026-1, adopted January 27, 2026), 'Land Use Authority' / 'Land Use' section — page 3 of the fee schedule PDF (a scanned, non-text-layer document rendered to PNG and read visually), plus actual-cost engineering services with a $1,000 deposit where applicable. |
| Conditional Use Permit — Residential Application Fee | $150.00 | Same 2026 fee schedule (page 2). Listed for completeness — signs are not permitted at all in the R (Residential) zone per KCLUO 9-16-5, so this tier would not apply to a sign application. |
Change of Use (Business License)
VerifiedKane County does not issue a standalone 'change of use permit' or a standalone certificate-of-occupancy-reissuance process. Instead, when an existing business's use or occupancy classification changes without new construction (e.g., a retail space becoming a restaurant), the applicant files the county's standard Business License Application and checks the 'Change of Use' status box — one of the application's four status options (New / New Location / New Owner / Change of Use). Per Kane County Code § 3-1-2(D), the County Clerk forwards every business license application to the Building Department and the Land Use Authority (Zoning) for compliance review, and the application form itself requires separate sign-off from both the Zoning Administrator and the Building Inspector before approval — a genuine, distinct two-department review path, even though it runs through the general $100 business-license fee rather than its own itemized fee.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- A change in a business's use or occupancy classification at an existing location, without associated new construction, in unincorporated Kane County
- Application filed with the Business License Application form (checking the 'Change of Use' status box, distinct from 'New', 'New Location', and 'New Owner')
- Zoning Administrator approval (Approved / Not Approved, signed on the application) confirming the new use complies with the parcel's zone
- Building Inspector approval (Approved / Not Approved, signed on the application) confirming the building is suitable for the new use
- Kane County Code § 3-1-2(D): the County Clerk must forward the application to the Building Department, Land Use Authority, and any other County office or department needed to review compliance with State law and county code
Required documents
- RequiredBusiness License ApplicationThe county's standard Business License Application (kane.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/317/Apply-for-a-Business-License-PDF) — mark the 'Change of Use' status box rather than 'New'. Mailed with payment to Kane County Clerk, 76 N Main, Kanab, UT 84741, per the Clerk-Auditor page.
- RequiredDetailed Description of BusinessThe application requires a description of what the business involves (traffic, parking impact, etc.), used by the Zoning Administrator and Building Inspector to evaluate the new use.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Business License Fee | $100.00 | Same fee schedule used for all business license statuses (New, New Location, New Owner, Change of Use) — no separate 'change of use' fee line exists. Show full citationHideSame fee schedule used for all business license statuses (New, New Location, New Owner, Change of Use) — no separate 'change of use' fee line exists. Sourced directly from the current Business License Application PDF (kane.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/317) and independently corroborated by the Kane County Clerk-Auditor webpage's own prose: 'To apply for a business license, print the Business License Application (PDF) and mail it with payment of $100 to Kane County Clerk, 76 N Main, Kanab, UT 84741.' Kane County Code § 3-1-3(A) confirms the fee amount is set annually by County Commission resolution. Re-chased 2026-07-20 (second pass): located and read the actual governing 2026 general fee resolution directly — Kane County Resolution No. R 2026-1, 'A Resolution Establishing the 2026 Schedule of Fees for County Services' (utah.gov/pmn/files/1383549.pdf), effective January 27, 2026 and remaining in force 'until amended by subsequent written resolution.' Its Clerk/Auditor's Office section lists, verbatim: 'Business License Fee — Home Occupation (vacation rental) $100.00; Home Occupation (other) $0.00; All other Businesses $100.00; Late Fee $50.00' — exactly matching the figures already in this entry, now confirmed against the actual numbered, dated legislative resolution rather than only the application form and webpage. The same resolution's separate 'Land Use Authority' section (covering the Land Use/Planning fee schedule: Conditional Use Permit Residential $150, Conditional Use Permit Commercial/Agricultural $500, Zone Change $400, etc.) contains no distinct 'change of use' line item either, independently corroborating that a use-classification change on an existing building runs through the Business License process rather than a separate Land Use Authority fee. |
| Late Fee | $50.00 | Listed on the current Business License Application PDF fee section; Kane County Code § 3-1-3(C) separately confirms a late penalty applies to any license fee not paid within 30 days of commencing business (amount set by County Commission resolution). |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedKane County does not publish a distinct EV charger, EVSE, or electric vehicle charging station permit or fee. The Kane County Building Department FAQ (kane.utah.gov) confirms electrical work such as meter base installation and electrical panel replacement requires a permit and engineering review, and the county has no standalone Electrical Permit type separate from the general Building Permit — meaning a new dedicated EV charger circuit is processed and fee-assessed under the same valuation-based Building Permit (based on ICC Current Valuation Data plus a 25% plan check fee and 1% state education fee). The county's 2026 Schedule of Fees resolution (R 2026-1) is a scanned document without a machine-readable text layer, so a distinct EV-specific fee line, if one exists, could not be confirmed.
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 electrical circuit and/or panel capacity to serve the charger — treated as electrical work requiring a permit per the Kane County Building Department FAQ
- Compliance with the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted statewide by Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g)
Required documents
- RequiredKane County Building Permit ApplicationSubmitted to the Kane County Building Department; the county's CityInspect online portal has superseded the legacy paper form.
- OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah electrical contractor license (Utah DOPL) for work not performed by the homeowner.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (Valuation-Based) | Based on ICC Current Valuation Data plus a 25% plan check fee and a 1% state education fee | Kane County Building Department's own permit-application document (preserved via dochub.com/fillable-form/103833-kane-county-utah-building-department, mirroring the county-authored form). Show full citationHideKane County Building Department's own permit-application document (preserved via dochub.com/fillable-form/103833-kane-county-utah-building-department, mirroring the county-authored form). No separate EV-charger or standalone Electrical fee line item is published; Kane County Code § 8-1-3(B) sets fees 'as set by the International Building Code' rather than an itemized county-wide schedule. Confirm the exact current amount with the Building Department at (435) 644-4985. |
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