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Unincorporated Millard County building permits
VerifiedUnincorporated Millard County, Utah — as published 2026-07-19.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new residential construction, additions, and structural alterations in unincorporated Millard County. Millard County Building Department (Building Official Adam Richins) issues permits for the unincorporated county and, per a 2020 interlocal arrangement, performs building inspections for Delta City (Delta City Council voted to hire the county for inspections in March 2020, ending its contract with Sunrise Engineering). Fillmore City is NOT covered — Fillmore continues to contract with Sunrise Engineering as of the sources checked.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family dwelling construction
- Additions to existing residential structures
- Any structural modification, alteration, repair, move, demolition, or occupancy change (UCA 17-27a-802)
- All residential dwellings in the unincorporated parts of the County require a Conditional Use Permit recorded with the deed, per Millard County Building Department policy (protection of the agriculture industry in Millard County)
- Residential structures with 2,500+ sq ft on the main floor and more than one story require construction documents stamped by a licensed structural engineer and/or architect
- Certified water source capable of delivering minimum 40 psi (Millard County Code 5-2-5; 2009 IRC P2903.3)
- Minimum electrical service capable of delivering 100 amps continuously (2009 IRC E3602.1)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Pre-Application WorksheetMillard County Building Permit Pre-Application Worksheet — applicant, owner, contractor, and project information
- RequiredTwo Complete Sets of Plans (1/4-inch to foot scale, min. 11x17)Accurate detailed drawings per the Residential Plan and Permit Acceptance Policy: plot plan, footing/foundation plan, basement plan, main/upper floor plans, elevations, wall sections, floor framing plan, roof/truss framing plan, window/door schedule, stairway sections, handrail/guardrail details, plumbing plan, electrical plan, HVAC/water heater details. Two sets required.
- RequiredLegal Description & Plat MapComplete legal description of the property, obtained from deed or Millard County Recorder's office
- RequiredZoning DesignationObtained from the zoning administrator of the jurisdiction the site is located in
- OptionalSeptic/Sewer ApprovalIf public sewer is not available, a waste water permit from the Central Utah Public Health Department is required before a building permit can be issued
- OptionalOwner/Builder AgreementRequired if the owner will act as general contractor on their own residence — must be signed and notarized
- OptionalEncroachment Permit from Millard County Road DepartmentRequired if the project needs to encroach on a public road or highway for site access
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit (as reference point for county-published flat fees) | $25.00 + 1% state surcharge ($0.25) = $25.25 total | Millard County Demolition Application/Permit form (millardcounty.gov). Listed for reference only — see requirements note below on the residential valuation-based fee. |
Electrical / Mechanical / Plumbing / Stucco Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and stucco work in unincorporated Millard County, per the county's combined Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing/Stucco permit application form. EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work and falls under this general Electrical permit line; Millard County's permit application form does not publish a separate EV-specific fee item.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical work (residential or commercial/pivot)
- Mechanical (HVAC) installation or replacement
- Plumbing installation or alteration
- Stucco application (including after-the-fact stucco permits)
Required documents
- RequiredMillard County Building Permit Application — Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing/StuccoSingle combined application form listing permit type, building address, contractor or owner information, and project description
- OptionalContractor License NumberValid Utah contractor license (Utah DOPL) if not performed by the homeowner
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit (Residential) | $45.00 | Millard County Building Permit Application — Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing/Stucco form (millardcounty.gov) |
| Electrical Permit (Commercial or Pivot) | $75.00 | Millard County Building Permit Application — Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing/Stucco form |
| Mechanical Permit | $45.00 | Millard County Building Permit Application — Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing/Stucco form |
| Plumbing Permit | $45.00 | Millard County Building Permit Application — Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing/Stucco form |
| Stucco Permit | $75.00 | Millard County Building Permit Application — Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing/Stucco form |
| Stucco Permit (After the Fact) | $100.00 | Millard County Building Permit Application — Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing/Stucco form; charged when stucco was applied before a permit was obtained |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of any structure in unincorporated Millard County. Homeowner-performed demolition is regulated by the county (not State Air Quality, which only regulates contractors) for asbestos determination purposes.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Complete demolition of any structure
- Utilities must be disconnected before demolition begins
- Water and sewer lines must be located and terminated before demolition
- Asbestos determination required — contractor or homeowner is responsible for determining if asbestos is present
- All debris including foundation must be removed and holes filled by the completion date, with a final inspection scheduled
Required documents
- RequiredMillard County Demolition Application/PermitApplicant, owner, and contractor information; schedule of demolition (start/completion date); signature required
- OptionalState Air Quality Demolition PermitRequired from Utah Division of Air Quality for contractor-performed demolition (contact 801-536-4000); not required for owner-performed demolition, but asbestos determination still applies
- OptionalAsbestos Removal ReportIf structure contains asbestos, a copy of the report from an approved asbestos removal company must be submitted to the County within 48 hours of removal. No demolition work can commence before the County reviews this report and approves by issuing the demolition permit.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit | $25.00 | Millard County Demolition Application/Permit form |
| State Surcharge | 1% of permit fee ($0.25 on the $25 base fee) | Millard County Demolition Application/Permit form — listed as a line item on the form ($25.25 total) |
Commercial Building Permit
Required for new commercial construction in unincorporated Millard County, regulated by the statewide-adopted 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective July 1, 2026). Millard County Building Department (Building Official Adam Richins) does not publish a distinct commercial building permit page, application form, or valuation-based fee schedule separate from the general process documented on this file's Residential Building Permit entry — an exhaustive search of the county website, all linked Building Forms PDFs, and the county's 2026 Adopted Budget found no published, dedicated commercial fee schedule, mirroring the same finding already documented for residential permits in this file.
Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial construction in unincorporated Millard County
- Any structural modification, alteration, repair, move, demolition, or occupancy change of a commercial structure (UCA 17-27a-802)
- Certified water source and adequate electrical service, consistent with the general building-permit conditions documented for residential permits in this county
- All contractors/subcontractors must hold a current Utah State Contractor's license
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Pre-Application WorksheetSame worksheet used for residential permits — applicant, owner, contractor, and project information; no separate commercial-specific worksheet was located as of 2026-07-19.
- RequiredConstruction Plans and SpecificationsPlans appropriate to commercial occupancy classification (structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy code compliance); no dedicated commercial submittal checklist distinct from the residential one documented in this file was located online as of 2026-07-19.
- RequiredLegal Description & Plat MapComplete legal description of the property, obtained from deed or Millard County Recorder's office.
- RequiredZoning DesignationObtained from the zoning administrator of the jurisdiction the site is located in.
- OptionalEncroachment Permit from Millard County Road DepartmentRequired if the project needs to encroach on a public road or highway for site access.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Not published — no dedicated commercial or general valuation-based fee schedule was located on millardcounty.gov, in any linked Building Forms PDF, or in the county's 2026 Adopted Budget as of 2026-07-19 | This mirrors the identical finding already documented on this file's Residential Building Permit entry: 'No published, dedicated valuation-based fee schedule for the primary Residential Building Permit ... Show full citationHideThis mirrors the identical finding already documented on this file's Residential Building Permit entry: 'No published, dedicated valuation-based fee schedule for the primary Residential Building Permit ... could be located despite exhausting the county website, all linked building-department PDFs, the county's 2026 Adopted Budget and Department Expenditures summary, and web/targeted search.' The same conclusion applies to commercial construction — only flat fees for demolition and electrical/mechanical/plumbing/stucco permits are published countywide. Contact the Building Official (435-864-1400) directly for a project-specific commercial fee quote. |
| Demolition Permit (as reference point for county-published flat fees) | $25.00 + 1% state surcharge ($0.25) = $25.25 total | Millard County Demolition Application/Permit form (millardcounty.gov) — same flat fee applies to demolition of commercial or residential structures; listed for reference only. |
| Electrical Permit (Commercial or Pivot) | $75.00 | Millard County Building Permit Application — Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing/Stucco form; Show full citationHideMillard County Building Permit Application — Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing/Stucco form; the county's published fee schedule distinguishes a higher 'Commercial or Pivot' electrical rate ($75) from the residential rate ($45), documented on this file's Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing/Stucco Permit entry — this is the ONE place the county's published fees do split by commercial vs. residential use. |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
Required for tenant improvement and tenant finish work in existing commercial buildings in unincorporated Millard County. No dedicated tenant-improvement permit type, application, checklist, or fee is published by Millard County Building Department — an exhaustive search of the county website and all linked Building Forms PDFs found no tenant-improvement-specific materials, consistent with the same gap documented for the county's Commercial Building Permit entry.
Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Tenant improvement or tenant finish work in an existing commercial building within unincorporated Millard County
- Any structural modification, alteration, repair, or occupancy change of a commercial structure (UCA 17-27a-802)
- All contractors/subcontractors must hold a current Utah State Contractor's license
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Pre-Application WorksheetSame general worksheet used for all other Millard County building permit types — no dedicated tenant-improvement application was located as of 2026-07-19.
- RequiredConstruction Plans (Tenant Space Scope)Plans showing the scope of tenant-space work; no dedicated tenant-improvement submittal checklist was located online as of 2026-07-19.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Not published — no tenant-improvement-specific or general commercial fee schedule was located on millardcounty.gov as of 2026-07-19 | Same gap documented on this file's Commercial Building Permit entry. Contact the Building Official (435-864-1400) directly for a project-specific fee quote. |
| Electrical Permit (Commercial or Pivot, where applicable to TI scope) | $75.00 | Millard County Building Permit Application — Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing/Stucco form, if the tenant improvement scope includes standalone electrical work billed separately from a general building permit. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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