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Basement Finish Permit in Herriman, Utah

Required for finishing or remodeling an unfinished basement in Herriman, including framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work. The building permit fee uses the 'All Other' valuation-based Category B table in the Master Fee Schedule (Basement listed explicitly).

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Framing walls in an unfinished basement
  • Adding a bedroom (requires egress window)
  • Adding a bathroom (requires plumbing permit)
  • Electrical wiring for new rooms
  • Any structural modifications

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Fee schedule

Building Permit — 'All Other' Category B (Basement explicitly listed) — value $2,001 to $25,000Re-verified 2026-07-01 directly against the live Herriman Master Fee Schedule PDF (herriman.gov/uploads/files/6491/2026-Fee-Schedule.pdf, effective July 1, 2026), page 1: the 'Building Permit - All Other (B) (Addition, Basement, Non-Buildings, Remodel, Tenant Improvement, I-ADUs, etc.)' table explicitly names Basement and shows '$107 for 1st $2,000 value + $21.62 for each additional $1,000 to $25,000' for the $2,001–$25,000 tier — figures confirmed verbatim. Valuation-based fee grounded in a cited official source = verified per program rule.
$107 for first $2,000 value + $21.62 for each additional $1,000 to $25,000
Building Permit — Category B — value $2,000 or lessHerriman Master Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2026
$36 for first $500 value + $4.71 for each additional $5,000 value
Building Permit — Category B — value $25,001 to $50,000Herriman Master Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2026
$605 for first $25,000 value + $15.60 for each additional $1,000 value
Plan Review Fee (Tenant Finish / Addition / Remodel)Herriman Master Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2026
$183 minimum, up to 65% of building permit fee
Electrical Permit (if applicable)Herriman Master Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2026
$100 residential
Plumbing Permit (if applicable)Herriman Master Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2026
$100 residential
Mechanical Permit (if applicable)Herriman Master Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2026
$100 residential
State SurchargeHerriman Master Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2026
1% of (Building Permit + Electrical + Plumbing + Mechanical) combined
Re-Inspection FeeHerriman Master Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2026
$265

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Herriman building department
~7–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Framing

    Wall framing, fire blocking, egress window wells and openings

  2. 2

    MEP Rough-In

    Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-ins before walls closed

  3. 3

    Insulation

    Insulation on exterior walls, vapor barrier placement

  4. 4

    Final

    Drywall, fixtures, smoke/CO detectors, and all finishes complete

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

Tips

  • Every basement bedroom in Herriman requires an egress window — minimum 5.7 sq ft net clear opening, sill no higher than 44 inches above floor per 2021 IRC.
  • Window wells deeper than 44 inches require a permanently attached ladder or steps per the 2021 IRC.
  • The furnace/water heater room needs combustion air — do not fully enclose it without an air supply.
  • Smoke detectors are required in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every level per the 2021 IRC.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Herriman requires a building permit for basement finishes that include framing, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work. The permit fee uses the 'All Other' Category B valuation-based table from the Master Fee Schedule (effective July 1, 2026) — for example, $107 + $21.62 per additional $1,000 for work valued $2,001–$25,000. Trade sub-permits (electrical, plumbing, mechanical) are $100 each residential.

In Herriman, the published Building Permit — 'All Other' Category B (Basement explicitly listed) — value $2,001 to $25,000 is: $107 for first $2,000 value + $21.62 for each additional $1,000 to $25,000. Additional published fees: Building Permit — Category B — value $2,000 or less — $36 for first $500 value + $4.71 for each additional $5,000 value; Building Permit — Category B — value $25,001 to $50,000 — $605 for first $25,000 value + $15.60 for each additional $1,000 value; Plan Review Fee (Tenant Finish / Addition / Remodel) — $183 minimum, up to 65% of building permit fee; Electrical Permit (if applicable) — $100 residential; Plumbing Permit (if applicable) — $100 residential; Mechanical Permit (if applicable) — $100 residential; State Surcharge — 1% of (Building Permit + Electrical + Plumbing + Mechanical) combined; Re-Inspection Fee — $265. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a basement finish permit in Herriman typically runs 7–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Herriman City Building Department at (801) 446-5327.

You'll need: Floor Plan; Electrical Plan. Depending on your project, Herriman may also ask for: Mechanical Plan; Plumbing Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Herriman requires 4 inspection(s) for a basement finish permit, in order: Framing, MEP Rough-In, Insulation, Final. Schedule each through Herriman City Building Department ((801) 446-5327).

Apply through Herriman City Building Department at 5355 W Herriman Main St, Herriman, UT 84096. Phone: (801) 446-5327, email: building@herriman.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM (call before 4:00 PM for inspection requests). Official information: https://www.herriman.gov/building/.

Herriman, Utah has adopted: 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including amendments to the 2021 Residential Energy Code and Appendix AE & AQ — Herriman City Building Codes and Design Criteria (herriman.gov/building-codes-design-criteria, live-checked 2026-07-16); REMAINS CURRENT, Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b) did NOT change this edition in the 7/1/2026 amendment. CORRECTION (2026-07-16): a prior version of this entry read 'Appendix E & Q' — the city's page actually reads 'Appendix AE & AQ,' which correctly maps to Appendix AQ (§ 15A-2-103(1)(c)) and, subject to § 15A-2-104(1), Appendix AE (§ 15A-2-103(1)(k)); corrected to match the source verbatim.; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (ISPSC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n), superseding the 2021 ISPSC. Herriman's Building Codes and Design Criteria page still lists 'Residential provisions of the 2021 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (ISPSC)' verbatim — live-checked 2026-07-16, confirming this one item lags. The statute controls.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), single unsplit statewide edition — CURRENT as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h) (no residential/commercial split under current law). Herriman's own page (live-checked 2026-07-16) already lists '2024 Commercial IECC' for the commercial side, but for residential energy it instead cites 'Amendments to the 2021 Residential Energy Code' rather than the unified 2024 IECC — that residential-specific citation is superseded by the single 2024 IECC under current law; preserved as history in the HISTORY entry below.; HISTORY (superseded 7/1/2026, but still shown on Herriman's own page as of live-check 2026-07-16): 'Amendments to the 2021 Residential Energy Code' — Herriman City Building Codes and Design Criteria; no longer has independent authority for residential energy provisions now that Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h) applies a single unsplit 2024 IECC to both residential and commercial construction statewide.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Herriman City Building Codes and Design Criteria (live-checked 2026-07-16, unchanged); also Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); REMAINS CURRENT, UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 amendment; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix C & J — Herriman City Building Codes and Design Criteria, live-checked 2026-07-16: the city's own page is ALREADY CURRENT, verbatim listing '2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix C & J,' matching Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a) effective 7/1/2026. This file's prior codesAdopted entry (2021 IBC) was the stale one.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Herriman City Building Codes and Design Criteria, live-checked 2026-07-16: the city's own page is ALREADY CURRENT, matching Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d). This file's prior codesAdopted entry (2021 IPC) was the stale one.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Herriman City Building Codes and Design Criteria, live-checked 2026-07-16: the city's own page is ALREADY CURRENT, matching Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e). This file's prior codesAdopted entry (2021 IMC) was the stale one.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Herriman City Building Codes and Design Criteria, live-checked 2026-07-16: the city's own page is ALREADY CURRENT, matching Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f). This file's prior codesAdopted entry (2021 IFGC) was the stale one.; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — Herriman City Building Codes and Design Criteria, live-checked 2026-07-16 (the city's own page now reads '2024 International Fire Code (IFC),' up from the 2021 edition in this file's prior entry). NOTE: the IFC is NOT among the codes adopted by Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (Title 15A Chapter 2, State Construction Code) — Utah's Fire Code is separately adopted under Title 15A Chapter 5, State Fire Code Act; the city's own edition choice is left as published, no statutory edition change applies via § 15A-2-103.; Commercial provisions of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code — Herriman City Building Codes and Design Criteria, live-checked 2026-07-16 (already updated from the 2021 edition in this file's prior entry); collapses into the single unsplit 2024 IECC entry above per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h), which no longer distinguishes residential/commercial editions.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (subject to HUD & IRC Appendix E) — Herriman City Building Codes and Design Criteria, live-checked 2026-07-16: the city's own page is ALREADY CURRENT, matching Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i). This file's prior codesAdopted entry (2021 IEBC) was the stale one.; Modular Building Institute (MBI) Standards 1200 and 1205 — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(o); not listed on Herriman's own Building Codes and Design Criteria page (live-checked 2026-07-16), added here per statute.; ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009 and A117.1-2017 — Herriman City Building Codes and Design Criteria; Applicable Utah State Amendments — Utah Code Title 15A; NOTE (2026-07-16 re-verification): Utah Code § 15A-2-103, version effective 7/1/2026 (superseded 1/1/2027), took effect 15 days before this re-verification. IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC/IEBC/residential ISPSC are now 2024 statewide; IRC (2021) and NEC (2023) did NOT change. Herriman's Building Codes and Design Criteria page (herriman.gov/building-codes-design-criteria) was live-checked 2026-07-16 via real-browser navigation. UNLIKE most sibling cities checked in this pass, Herriman's page is ALREADY CURRENT for IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IEBC/commercial-IECC (all show 2024) — this file's PRIOR codesAdopted data (2021 for all of these) was the stale one, not the city. The only genuine city-side lag found: the ISPSC residential-provisions citation still reads 2021 (should be 2024), and the residential-energy citation still points to 'Amendments to the 2021 Residential Energy Code' rather than the unified 2024 IECC that now governs both residential and commercial per § 15A-2-103(1)(h). IRC and NEC editions are correct on both the statute and the city's page.. Local amendments apply — see the Herriman overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.

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

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