Skip to main content
PermitBase

Electrical Permit in Morgan County, Utah

Required for electrical work in Morgan County, covering both unincorporated county land and Morgan City through the same Morgan County Planning and Development Services department. Governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted statewide by Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g). EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work and falls under this general Electrical Permit; the Morgan County Building Permit Fees and Worksheet (Rev 9-2021) does not publish a separate EV-specific fee line item.

Verified 2026-07-08 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New electrical service or panel upgrade
  • New circuits, rewiring, or major electrical alterations
  • Submission through Civic Review portal

Required documents

Check off what you have — your progress is saved on this device.

Not ready yet — 0 of 1 required documents checked.

This checker covers one permit. A full project usually triggers several — our paid checklist will assemble all of them, from $29 →

Fee schedule

Electrical PermitMorgan County Building Permit Fees and Worksheet (Rev 9-2021), flat fee line item under 'Building Permit Fees'
$100.00
Re-inspection Fee (not ready)Morgan County Building Permit Fees and Worksheet (Rev 9-2021)
$70.00 (+1% State Fee)

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

How long did your Electrical Permit permit actually take in Morgan County?

Anonymous — one question, no email. Answers are combined and only shown once at least 5 people have reported.

Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    After wiring installed, before walls closed

  2. 2

    Final

    All devices installed, panel labeled, GFCI/AFCI protection verified

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

Tips

  • Morgan County Planning and Development Services issues electrical permits for the entire county, including Morgan City — there is no separate city electrical inspector.
  • The 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) governs all electrical work statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g).
  • Call 801-845-4015 to confirm whether a specific electrical job (e.g., simple panel swap) qualifies for a reduced-scope Utility Permit ($100 + 1% State Fee) instead of a full building/electrical permit.
  • EV charger (EVSE) installations are treated as standard electrical work under this flat $100 Electrical Permit — Morgan County does not publish a separate EV-charger permit or fee.

Frequently asked questions

Morgan County requires an electrical permit for: New electrical service or panel upgrade; New circuits, rewiring, or major electrical alterations; Submission through Civic Review portal. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Morgan County Planning and Development Services at 801-845-4015 (general office/inspections); 801-845-4030 (Treasurer — deposit/fee payment); 801-845-4059 (Planning Director) before starting work.

The Electrical Permit fee is $100.00 flat per the Morgan County Building Permit Fees and Worksheet (Rev 9-2021). A re-inspection fee of $70 (+1% State Fee) applies if the inspector arrives and the work is not ready.

Morgan County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Morgan County Planning and Development Services at 801-845-4015 (general office/inspections); 801-845-4030 (Treasurer — deposit/fee payment); 801-845-4059 (Planning Director) for current turnaround.

You'll need: Civic Review Application. Depending on your project, Morgan County may also ask for: Electrical Plan / Single-Line Diagram. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Morgan County requires 2 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through Morgan County Planning and Development Services (801-845-4015 (general office/inspections); 801-845-4030 (Treasurer — deposit/fee payment); 801-845-4059 (Planning Director)).

Apply through Morgan County Planning and Development Services at 48 West Young Street, P.O. Box 886, Morgan, UT 84050. Phone: 801-845-4015 (general office/inspections); 801-845-4030 (Treasurer — deposit/fee payment); 801-845-4059 (Planning Director), email: submit@morgancountyutah.gov (form submissions); jdrage@morgancountyutah.gov (Office Manager/Permit Tech). Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (county offices; confirmed via Recorder, Treasurer, DMV, and Business License pages, all consistent county-wide hours). Official information: https://www.morgancountyutah.gov/planning-and-development.

Morgan County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective since July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IBC; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide update, remains in force; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective since July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IPC; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective since July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IMC; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective since July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IFGC; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective since July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IECC. The statute adopts a single IECC edition with no residential/commercial split.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective since July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IEBC; 2024 residential provisions of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective since July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 ISPSC; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); statewide in force, unchanged by the July 1, 2026 update; NOTE (updated 2026-07-16): The July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition transition (2024 IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC/IEBC/ISPSC replacing 2021 editions) took effect 15 days ago per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (version effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027; next version's editions confirmed identical). 2021 IRC and 2023 NEC are unchanged. Live-checked the Morgan County buildingpermits page today (2026-07-16) — it does not cite specific code edition years at all (references 'Chapter 11 of the IRC' and 'the IECC' generically), so no page-lag discrepancy to flag there. The International Fire Code is NOT adopted by § 15A-2-103 (it lives in Title 15A Chapter 5) and is not referenced elsewhere in this file.. Local amendments apply — see the Morgan County overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.

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

Other permits in Morgan County

Residential Building PermitPlumbing PermitMechanical / HVAC PermitRetaining Wall PermitDemolition PermitSolar Panel PermitAccessory Structure Permit (Garage, Pool, Storage, Detached Structures)Commercial Building PermitCommercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish PermitCommercial Land Use Permit (Change or Establishment of Use)Sign PermitEV Charger / EVSE PermitFire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm System Permit

Electrical Permit in other cities

American Fork, UtahBountiful, UtahCedar City, UtahCenterville, UtahClearfield, UtahCoalville, UtahDraper, UtahFruit Heights, Utah

Compare electrical permit fees across Utah →

Look up this fee in a different city →

Embed this data card →

Related guides

Basement FinishSolar PanelsHot TubEV ChargerPlug-In SolarData CentersCommercial TI

Now live

Build your Morgan County project checklist

Describe your project once and get every permit, document, and fee it triggers in Morgan County — in one checklist. Sign up and pay once to generate it, or go unlimited with Pro.

Get started →