This is PermitBase’s published record for Holladay as of 2026-07-07. It has since been superseded — see the current record.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.
Holladay building permits
VerifiedHolladay, Utah — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Dwelling / Remodel)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residential construction and residential remodels regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC/IBC. Holladay uses a valuation-based (Based on Valuation / BOV) fee model tied to the 1997 Uniform Administrative Code Table 3-A, administered case-by-case by an in-house city Building Official (Rob Sears) rather than a published flat-dollar fee table.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- New residential dwelling construction or residential remodel regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC/IBC
- Online application only, submitted via the city's iWorq-based Building Permit Application portal (holladay.portal.iworq.net)
- Building plans uploaded with the application — the city will not accept an application without accompanying plans (oversized plans emailed directly to the permits team)
- Zoning compliance review per Holladay City Code section 13.08.100 (Building Permit Zoning Compliance Review)
- Site-specific design factors (snow load, seismic, frost depth) confirmed per address using the city's referenced Utah State University snow-load tool
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City of Holladay form / iWorq portal)Official application form listing property/owner/applicant/contractor information, licensed-contractor vs. owner-builder declaration, and an office-use fee breakdown (Building B.O.V. Fee, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Grading, Demolition, 1% Building Surcharge, Plan Check Fees, Geologic Study, Park/Storm/Fire/Police Impact fees, Pre-Inspection/Pre-Plan-Check credit).
- OptionalOwner-Builder Certification and Agreement to Comply (DOPL)Required, signed and notarized, for applicants pursuing an owner-builder permit. The city automatically registers the permit with DOPL upon issuance. State restrictions: one house per calendar year, no more than three houses in five years.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation (BOV) | Determined per project valuation using the 1997 Uniform Administrative Code, Table 3-A | City of Holladay official Building FAQs page: 'Fees are based on the valuation of the project as per 1997 Uniform Administrative Code, Table 3-A.' No further public dollar-figure table was located; the city directs applicants to call the Building Division (801-527-3890) for a specific cost estimate. Left as the cited formula rather than an invented dollar amount. |
| 1% Building Surcharge | 1% of the building fee, split 85%/15% between two accounting line items (per the official Building Permit application form's office-use fee section) | Per the city's official Building Permit application form fee breakdown; no further public explanation of the 85/15 split purpose was located. |
Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing Permit
VerifiedCovers standalone or combined electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work in Holladay. The city's official Building Permit application form lists these as separate itemized fee lines assessed alongside the Building B.O.V. Fee, but no public flat-dollar or percentage figure is published for these trade fees.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical, mechanical, or plumbing work regulated by the adopted 2021 IPC / 2021 IMC / 2021 IFGC / 2020 NEC
- Online application via the city's iWorq Building Permit Application portal
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City of Holladay form / iWorq portal)Submitted online only; the city does not accept paper or in-person-only applications without accompanying plans.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Fee | Not publicly itemized — assessed per project at permit issuance | The city's official Building Permit application form lists 'Electrical' as a distinct fee line in the office-use fee breakdown, but no public dollar figure or percentage formula for this line was located on the Building Division, FAQs, or Fee Schedule pages. Contact 801-527-3890 for the specific fee. |
| Mechanical Fee | Not publicly itemized — assessed per project at permit issuance | Same fee-form line-item basis as Electrical Fee above; no public dollar figure located. |
| Plumbing Fee | Not publicly itemized — assessed per project at permit issuance | Same fee-form line-item basis as Electrical Fee above; no public dollar figure located. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
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 Holladay building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.