This is PermitBase’s published record for Holladay as of 2026-07-20. It has since been superseded — see the current record.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 2026-07-20.
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 2021 IRC and the 2024 IBC (current statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 7/1/2026; Holladay's own Inspection Guidelines & Codes page still lists the 2021 IBC as of live-check 2026-07-16, but the statute controls). 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 2021 IRC and the current-statewide 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)/(b))
- 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; Show full citationHideCity 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. EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work and falls under this general Electrical fee line; the city has not published a distinct EV-specific permit, fee, or process. Rooftop solar panel installation is likewise not a distinct permit type in Holladay: the city's official Building FAQs page lists 'Electrical (service upgrade, meter change, new branch circuits, backup power; generator, solar, all new exterior lighting etc.)' and, separately, 'Alternative energy/heating (Solar panels, battery backup, ground source heat/cooling, etc.)' among the work categories requiring a permit, with no separate solar fee line or process published anywhere on the Building Division, FAQs, or Construction Submittal Requirements pages — solar installs are budgeted using the same Electrical Fee line as other electrical work.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical, mechanical, or plumbing work regulated statewide by the 2024 IPC / 2024 IMC / 2024 IFGC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d)/(e)/(f), effective 7/1/2026) and the 2023 NEC (§ 15A-2-103(1)(g), unchanged); Holladay's own Inspection Guidelines & Codes page still lists the 2021 IPC/IMC/IFGC and 2020 NEC as of live-check 2026-07-16, but the statute controls
- 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… Show full citationHideThe 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. |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedHolladay does not publish a distinct EV charger/EVSE permit, fee, or process. The city's official Building Permit application form lists 'Electrical' as a distinct fee line in its office-use fee breakdown, and EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work that falls under this general Electrical fee line, per the city's own Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing Permit entry.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property
- New dedicated electrical circuit and/or panel/service capacity upgrade to serve the charger
- 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; lists 'Electrical' as a distinct office-use fee line covering EV charger and other electrical work.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Fee (covers EV charger installation) | 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 is… Show full citationHideThe 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 is published on the Building Division, FAQs, or Fee Schedule pages. Contact 801-527-3890 for the specific fee. EV chargers have no separate fee category and are billed under this same Electrical line. |
Commercial Building Permit (New Commercial or Multi-Family Building)
VerifiedRequired for new commercial or multi-family building construction in Holladay, regulated by the 2024 IBC (current statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective 7/1/2026; Holladay's own Inspection Guidelines & Codes page still lists the 2021 IBC as of live-check 2026-07-16, but the statute controls). Holladay's Construction Submittal Requirements page explicitly lists 'New commercial or multi-family building' as its own plan-submittal category, distinct from residential single-family plans. As with the Residential Building Permit, Holladay uses a valuation-based (Based on Valuation / BOV) fee model tied to the 1997 Uniform Administrative Code Table 3-A rather than a published flat-dollar fee table — no separate commercial-only dollar figures are published.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial or multi-family building construction — a distinct plan-submittal category on the city's own official Construction Submittal Requirements page, separate from 'Residential single family plans'
- 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
- All commercial projects require a site-specific geotechnical report, per the city's official Building FAQs page: 'GEOTECHNICAL INFORMATION: All commercial projects require site specific geotechnical reports.'
- Zoning compliance review per Holladay City Code § 13.08.100 (Building Permit Zoning Compliance Review)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City of Holladay form / iWorq portal)Official application form listing property/owner/applicant/contractor information and an office-use fee breakdown (Building B.O.V. Fee, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Grading, 1% Building Surcharge, Plan Check Fees, Geologic Study, Park/Storm/Fire/Police Impact fees).
- RequiredSite-Specific Geotechnical ReportPer the city's official Building FAQs page: 'All commercial projects require site specific geotechnical reports. The report shall include as a minimum: Field investigation; description of on site soil conditions; ground water elevation; soil preparation recommendations; allowable soil bearing; suitability of soils for proposed foundation system; liquefaction potential and recommended remedial action if required; recommended site class see IBC Table 1615.1.1.'
- RequiredConstruction PlansComplete drawings reflecting the current adopted codes; the city directs applicants to its Inspection Guidelines & Codes page for the current code list and design factors (seismic, snow load, frost depth) before submittal.
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 separate commercial-only dollar-figure table was… Show full citationHideCity 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 separate commercial-only dollar-figure table was located after checking the Building Division page, Construction Submittal Requirements page, FAQs page, and the Consolidated Fee Schedule PDF (which covers only elections/GRAMA/land-use/business-license/health-safety/impact fees, not building permits) — the same formula applies as the Residential Building Permit. The city directs applicants to call 801-527-3890 for a specific cost estimate. |
| 1% Building Surcharge | 1% of the building fee, split 85%/15% between two accounting line items | Per the city's official Building Permit application form fee breakdown; the same office-use fee line applies to any building permit type, commercial included. |
Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit
VerifiedRequired for commercial tenant improvement work in Holladay. The city's own Construction Submittal Requirements page lists 'Commercial tenant improvement' as its own plan-submittal category, alongside 'New commercial or multi-family building,' under a 'Commercial and multi-family plans' heading. As with the Commercial Building Permit, fees are assessed using the same Based-on-Valuation (BOV) formula (1997 Uniform Administrative Code Table 3-A) rather than a published flat-dollar table — no tenant-improvement-specific dollar figures are published.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Commercial tenant improvement work — a distinct plan-submittal category on the city's own official Construction Submittal Requirements page, listed under 'Commercial and multi-family plans' alongside new commercial/multi-family construction
- 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
- Zoning compliance review per Holladay City Code § 13.08.100 (Building Permit Zoning Compliance Review)
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.
- RequiredConstruction PlansComplete drawings reflecting the current adopted codes (2024 IBC, current statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103); no dedicated tenant-improvement checklist PDF is published separately from the general Construction Submittal Requirements page's category listing.
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 tenant-improvement-specific dollar-figure table… Show full citationHideCity 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 tenant-improvement-specific dollar-figure table was located — the same formula applies as new commercial construction and residential permits. Contact the Building Division (801-527-3890) for a specific cost estimate. |
| 1% Building Surcharge | 1% of the building fee, split 85%/15% between two accounting line items | Per the city's official Building Permit application form fee breakdown. |
Fire Sprinkler System Permit
VerifiedFire protection system permitting in Holladay is handled by Unified Fire Authority (UFA), a special fire district separate from the Holladay Building Division. Holladay City is listed among UFA's member communities. UFA requires a permit for installation or modification of any automatic fire sprinkler system, plus mandatory third-party peer review of the design (except for minor work below specific device-count thresholds). UFA itself charges no permit fee for this — confirmed against UFA's own FY26/27 Adopted Budget, which itemizes the Fire Prevention division's entire fee revenue as Hazardous Materials & Tank Permits, Firewatch Reimbursements, and Fireworks Permits only. The applicant instead pays a privately-set fee directly to one of UFA's approved third-party peer-review firms.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required from the fire code official (UFA) before beginning work on any fire protection system, per International Fire Code Section 105.1.1 — beginning work before permit issuance and plan approval is done at the contractor's own risk
- Fire Sprinkler System plans must be submitted to a UFA-approved Third Party Review company before final submittal to UFA (ufaplansubmittal@unifiedfire.org)
- Third-party peer review required for automatic fire sprinkler system installation/modification, EXCEPT: installation of fire hydrants/underground supply lines, pre-engineered kitchen hood suppression systems, or installation/relocation of fewer than 20 sprinkler heads
- System designer must be NICET Level III (Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Layout) or better, a Fire Protection Engineer, or a licensed engineer with specific additional fire protection training
- Design and installation per the most recent NFPA 13, 13-R, or 13-D adopted by the State of Utah
- Systems with 20 or more sprinkler heads (with limited 13-D/13-R exceptions) require off-site remote monitoring from an approved monitoring company
Required documents
- RequiredFire Sprinkler System PlansWorking plans drawn to scale with a plan of each floor, manufacturer cut sheets, and hydraulic calculations, per UFA's Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Submittal guide. Plans must show the designer's NICET certification number and signature, or engineer stamp and signature.
- RequiredThird Party Peer Review ReportTechnical opinion and report from a UFA-approved third-party review company (required unless the project qualifies for an exception), submitted along with the plans to UFA for final review and permitting.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UFA Plan Review / Permit Fee (fire sprinkler systems) | $0 — UFA charges no separate plan-review or permit fee | Confirmed directly against UFA's FY26/27 Adopted Budget (unifiedfireut.gov/wp-content/uploads/ProposedBudget_040626.pdf), Fire Prevention division Revenue Summary, p.288: the division's complete FY27… Show full citationHideConfirmed directly against UFA's FY26/27 Adopted Budget (unifiedfireut.gov/wp-content/uploads/ProposedBudget_040626.pdf), Fire Prevention division Revenue Summary, p.288: the division's complete FY27 fee revenue is broken out into exactly three categories — Hazardous Materials & Tank Permits ($370,000), Firewatch Reimbursements ($9,000), and Fireworks Permits ($6,000), totaling $385,000. No fire sprinkler or fire alarm permit fee line item exists anywhere in that revenue breakdown, confirming UFA itself does not bill a permit fee for these systems. |
| Third-Party Peer Review Fee (paid to private reviewer, not UFA) | Not published — set independently by each approved third-party reviewer | UFA's 'Peer Review for Fire Protection Systems' roster (unifiedfireut.gov/wp-content/uploads/Peer-Review-for-Fire-Protection-Systems-4.25.pdf) lists 10 UFA-approved private engineering… Show full citationHideUFA's 'Peer Review for Fire Protection Systems' roster (unifiedfireut.gov/wp-content/uploads/Peer-Review-for-Fire-Protection-Systems-4.25.pdf) lists 10 UFA-approved private engineering firms/individuals (e.g., Protection Consultants Inc., Spectrum Engineers, Impact Fire Protection) and instructs applicants to 'submit plans to the company of your choice' — UFA does not set, collect, or publish this fee since it is a private commercial transaction between the applicant and the reviewer they select. |
Fire Alarm and Detection System Permit
VerifiedFire alarm system permitting in Holladay is handled by Unified Fire Authority (UFA), separate from the Holladay Building Division. UFA requires a plan submittal and permit for all new commercial fire alarm installations and for additions or modifications to existing systems, with mandatory third-party peer review for systems where more than five horns/strobes are added or relocated. UFA itself charges no permit fee for this — confirmed against UFA's own FY26/27 Adopted Budget, which itemizes the Fire Prevention division's entire fee revenue as Hazardous Materials & Tank Permits, Firewatch Reimbursements, and Fireworks Permits only. The applicant instead pays a privately-set fee directly to one of UFA's approved third-party peer-review firms.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Plan submittal and permit from UFA required for all new commercial fire alarm system installations and for existing system additions or modifications
- Third-party peer review required where more than five (5) horns or strobes are added or relocated; plans must be submitted to a UFA-approved Third Party Review company first
- System designer must be NICET Level III (Engineering Technician) or better, a Fire Protection Engineer, or a licensed engineer with specific additional fire protection training
- Design and installation per the most recent NFPA 72 adopted by the State of Utah
- Any structure (except one- and two-family dwellings) with 20 or more sprinkler heads must also have off-site monitoring of its fire alarm system
Required documents
- RequiredFire Alarm and Detection System PlansWorking plans drawn to scale showing proposed use of each room, manufacturer cut sheets, horn/strobe candela settings, and battery calculations, per UFA's Fire Alarm and Detection System Submittal guide. Plans must show the designer's NICET certification number and signature, or engineer stamp and signature.
- OptionalThird Party Peer Review ReportRequired where more than five horns/strobes are added or relocated; submitted to UFA along with corrected plans for final review and permitting.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UFA Plan Review / Permit Fee (fire alarm systems) | $0 — UFA charges no separate plan-review or permit fee | Confirmed directly against UFA's FY26/27 Adopted Budget (unifiedfireut.gov/wp-content/uploads/ProposedBudget_040626.pdf), Fire Prevention division Revenue Summary, p.288: the division's complete FY27… Show full citationHideConfirmed directly against UFA's FY26/27 Adopted Budget (unifiedfireut.gov/wp-content/uploads/ProposedBudget_040626.pdf), Fire Prevention division Revenue Summary, p.288: the division's complete FY27 fee revenue is broken out into exactly three categories — Hazardous Materials & Tank Permits ($370,000), Firewatch Reimbursements ($9,000), and Fireworks Permits ($6,000), totaling $385,000. No fire sprinkler or fire alarm permit fee line item exists anywhere in that revenue breakdown, confirming UFA itself does not bill a permit fee for these systems. |
| Third-Party Peer Review Fee (paid to private reviewer, not UFA) | Not published — set independently by each approved third-party reviewer | UFA's 'Peer Review for Fire Protection Systems' roster (unifiedfireut.gov/wp-content/uploads/Peer-Review-for-Fire-Protection-Systems-4.25.pdf) lists 10 UFA-approved private engineering… Show full citationHideUFA's 'Peer Review for Fire Protection Systems' roster (unifiedfireut.gov/wp-content/uploads/Peer-Review-for-Fire-Protection-Systems-4.25.pdf) lists 10 UFA-approved private engineering firms/individuals and instructs applicants to 'submit plans to the company of your choice' — UFA does not set, collect, or publish this fee since it is a private commercial transaction between the applicant and the reviewer they select. Only required where more than five horns/strobes are added or relocated. |
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