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Residential Building Permit in Draper, Utah

Required for new residential construction, additions, structural alterations, and structural repairs in Draper. The fee is based on 100% of the ICC Building Valuation schedule. A $500 deposit is due at application and applied to the total fee.

Verified 2026-07-13 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New single-family or multi-family residential construction
  • Additions (any size requiring plan review)
  • Structural modifications — load-bearing wall removal, foundation alterations
  • Conversion of non-habitable space to habitable space
  • All work requiring plan review under Draper City building regulations

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Fee schedule

Building Permit — valuation-basedAssessed on project valuation per Draper's building permit fee schedule, cited: Draper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29 (Jul 2026), item 44 — re-fetched and confirmed live 2026-07-13 (100% of ICC Building Valuation Data schedule, $500 deposit due at application applied to total fee, refunds on canceled/changed permits capped at 60% of the building permit fee — text matches PDF verbatim; Resolution 25-52 (Oct 2025) PDF link is now dead (404), superseded by Resolution 26-29 (Jul 2026) at the same media URL with identical fee figures).
100% of the ICC Schedule (International Code Council Building Valuation Data table, as published in Building Safety Journal)
Plan ReviewDraper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 45
65% of the building permit fee
Additional Plan Review (changes/alterations/revisions to plans)Draper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 46
$85.00 per hour
Public Infrastructure Repair and Restoration Bond (new residential buildings)Draper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 62. Required for projects where public improvements are potentially affected.
$5,000.00
Re-inspection FeeDraper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 56
$85.00 per inspection
After-Hours InspectionDraper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 57
$85.00 per hour (2-hour minimum)

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Draper building department
~10–21 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footing

    Before concrete pour — verify excavation, forms, rebar, and anchor bolts

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing, sheathing, and rough-in mechanical/electrical/plumbing — before insulation or wall cover

  3. 3

    Insulation

    After insulation installed, before drywall

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete — certificate of occupancy issued upon passing

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

Tips

  • Draper requires a geotechnical engineering report approved by Draper City before it will accept building permit applications for homes, townhouses, apartments, and twin homes — coordinate this early.
  • All plan files submitted to the Online Services Portal must be unlocked (not password-protected); locked files are returned immediately without review.
  • A $500 deposit is due at application; it is applied toward the total permit fee. Refunds on canceled or changed permits are capped at 60% of the permit fee.
  • Draper is in hillside terrain — properties in the Hillside Overlay District face additional geotechnical and engineering requirements.
  • Schedule inspections through the Online Services Portal at draper.onlama.com or by calling (801) 576-6399.

Frequently asked questions

Draper requires a residential building permit for: New single-family or multi-family residential construction; Additions (any size requiring plan review); Structural modifications — load-bearing wall removal, foundation alterations; Conversion of non-habitable space to habitable space; All work requiring plan review under Draper City building regulations. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Draper City Building Division at (801) 576-6399 before starting work.

Draper building permit fees are based on 100% of the ICC Building Valuation Data schedule per Resolution 26-29. Plan review is 65% of the permit fee. A $500 deposit is required at application and applied to the total fee. Re-inspection is $85 per inspection. Contact the Building Division at (801) 576-6399 for a fee estimate on your specific project.

Plan review for a residential building permit in Draper typically runs 10–21 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Draper City Building Division at (801) 576-6399.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Construction Plans; Geotechnical Engineering Report; Energy Code Compliance Documentation. Depending on your project, Draper may also ask for: Engineered Truss Plans. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Draper requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential building permit, in order: Foundation / Footing, Framing, Insulation, Final. Schedule each through Draper City Building Division ((801) 576-6399).

Apply through Draper City Building Division at 1020 E. Pioneer Rd., Draper, UT 84020. Phone: (801) 576-6399, email: building@draperutah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.draperutah.gov/business-development/building-and-renovating/.

Draper, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); unaffected by the 7/1/2026 statute revision, continues in force; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unaffected by the 7/1/2026 statute revision, continues in force; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), residential provisions — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; NOTE: Effective July 1, 2026 (now in force) — 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC replaced the 2021 editions per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (version effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027; text independently re-verified live at le.utah.gov 2026-07-16). The 2021 IRC and 2023 NEC were unaffected by this revision and remain in force..

Yes. Draper will not accept building permit applications for homes, townhouses, apartments, commercial buildings, or twin homes unless a geotechnical engineering report for the specific parcel has been reviewed, approved, and accepted by Draper City prior to or at the time of application.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-13.

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

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