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Residential Building Permit (New Dwelling / Remodel) in Holladay, Utah

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation (BOV)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.
Determined per project valuation using the 1997 Uniform Administrative Code, Table 3-A
1% Building SurchargePer the city's official Building Permit application form fee breakdown; no further public explanation of the 85/15 split purpose was located.
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)

Review timeline

Plan reviewHolladay’s published plan-review target
Up to 10 business days

How long did your Residential Building Permit (New Dwelling / Remodel) permit actually take in Holladay?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing / Set Backs

    First inspection in Holladay's official Inspection Checklist, per the city's Building Permit application form.

  2. 2

    Foundation

    Per the official Inspection Checklist.

  3. 3

    Foundation Water Proofing

    Per the official Inspection Checklist.

  4. 4

    Subrough Plumbing / Electrical / Mechanical / Radiant

    Combined subrough trade inspection, per the official Inspection Checklist.

  5. 5

    Suspended Slabs (Garages / Porch Caps)

    Per the official Inspection Checklist.

  6. 6

    Shear Wall

    Requested separately from the 4-Way inspection, and before windows are installed, per the official Inspection Checklist.

  7. 7

    Exterior Weather Barrier

    Per the official Inspection Checklist.

  8. 8

    Roof Dry-In (Ice & Water Shield)

    Per the official Inspection Checklist.

  9. 9

    Mechanical Manual J & D

    Requested separately from the 4-Way inspection, per the official Inspection Checklist.

  10. 10

    4-Way

    Combined structural/trade inspection milestone, per the official Inspection Checklist.

  11. 11

    Power to Panel (Clearance)

    Per the official Inspection Checklist.

  12. 12

    Gas Line (Clearance)

    Per the official Inspection Checklist.

  13. 13

    Insulation

    Per the official Inspection Checklist.

  14. 14

    Final

    Final inspection, per the official Inspection Checklist. Inspection requests are made online at holladay.portal.iworq.net/HOLLADAY/permits/600 and must be submitted 24 hours in advance, prior to 4:00 pm; a contractor access code (assigned at permit issuance) is required to request inspections.

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

Tips

  • Applications are online-only via the city's iWorq portal (holladay.portal.iworq.net) — the city explicitly states it cannot accept an application without accompanying uploaded plans; oversized plan files must be emailed directly to city staff.
  • The city's own stated review-timeline range is wide: 'a day or two' up to '10 working days' for the first review, because each reviewing department (Zoning, Engineering/Public Works, Building, Fire) has other duties besides plan review.
  • A permit becomes null and void if work is not commenced within 180 days, or is suspended/abandoned for 180 days or more, per the official Building Permit application form.
  • No public dollar-figure fee table for building permits is published — valuation is assessed per the 1997 Uniform Administrative Code Table 3-A, and applicants must call 801-527-3890 for a cost estimate.
  • In-person counter consultation with the Building Official and a planner is limited to Monday & Wednesday 3:30-5:00 pm, by appointment only.

Frequently asked questions

Holladay requires a residential building permit (new dwelling / remodel) for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Holladay City Building Division (Community & Economic Development Department), in-house Building Official at 801-527-3890 (Building Division permit/fee inquiries); 801-272-9450 (City Hall main line) before starting work.

Holladay does not publish a flat-dollar building permit fee table. Per the city's official Building FAQs page, fees are based on project valuation per the 1997 Uniform Administrative Code, Table 3-A. Contact the Building Division at 801-527-3890 for a specific cost estimate.

Per the city's official Building FAQs page: 'Each department has other duties besides plan review so our review process could take a day or two or up to ten working days for the first review.' Review is sequential across Zoning, Engineering/Public Works, Building, and Fire.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (City of Holladay form / iWorq portal). Depending on your project, Holladay may also ask for: Owner-Builder Certification and Agreement to Comply (DOPL). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Holladay requires 14 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new dwelling / remodel), in order: Footing / Set Backs, Foundation, Foundation Water Proofing, Subrough Plumbing / Electrical / Mechanical / Radiant, Suspended Slabs (Garages / Porch Caps), Shear Wall, Exterior Weather Barrier, Roof Dry-In (Ice & Water Shield), Mechanical Manual J & D, 4-Way, Power to Panel (Clearance), Gas Line (Clearance), Insulation, Final. Schedule each through Holladay City Building Division (Community & Economic Development Department), in-house Building Official (801-527-3890 (Building Division permit/fee inquiries); 801-272-9450 (City Hall main line)).

Apply through Holladay City Building Division (Community & Economic Development Department), in-house Building Official at 4580 South 2300 East, Holladay, UT 84117 (permanent address per the city's official Building Permit application form; the city's main website separately lists a temporary City Hall location at 3330 S 1300 E, Millcreek, UT 84106 during a facilities transition — verify current in-person location before visiting). Phone: 801-527-3890 (Building Division permit/fee inquiries); 801-272-9450 (City Hall main line), email: permits@holladayut.gov. Office hours: Weekdays 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; in-person counter consultation with the Building Official and a planner is by appointment only, Monday & Wednesday 3:30 pm - 5 pm, per the city's official Building Division page..

Holladay, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), superseding the 2021 IBC. Holladay's own Inspection Guidelines & Codes page, live-checked 2026-07-16, still lists '2021 International Building Code' verbatim — the city's page has NOT been updated to reflect the 7/1/2026 statewide flip. The statute controls regardless of the city page's lag.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — REMAINS CURRENT; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b) did NOT change this edition in the 7/1/2026 amendment. Matches the city's Inspection Guidelines & Codes page (live-checked 2026-07-16: '2021 International Residential Code').; Appendix AQ of the 2021 IRC — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(c); not itemized on the city's own Inspection Guidelines & Codes page (live-checked 2026-07-16), added here per statute.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e), superseding the 2021 IMC. The city's page still lists '2021 International Mechanical Code' — live-checked 2026-07-16, confirming lag. The statute controls.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f), superseding the 2021 IFGC. The city's page still lists '2021 International Fuel Gas Code' — live-checked 2026-07-16, confirming lag. The statute controls.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), superseding the 2021 IPC. The city's page still lists '2021 International Plumbing Code' — live-checked 2026-07-16, confirming lag. The statute controls.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — statewide-mandatory edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 amendment (the 2023 NEC baseline predates this code cycle). The city's Inspection Guidelines & Codes page lists '2020 National Electric Code' — one edition behind the statewide-mandatory floor, confirmed still unchanged via live-check 2026-07-16. Per Utah Code § 15A-1-204 (statewide-mandatory construction code), the 2023 NEC governs regardless of the city's own page.; 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), superseding the 2018 IECC. The city's page still lists '2018 International Energy Conservation Code' — live-checked 2026-07-16, confirming lag (this was already one edition behind the pre-7/1/2026 2021 IECC baseline other Salt Lake County cities used, and is now two editions behind current). The statute controls.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); not listed on the city's own Inspection Guidelines & Codes page (live-checked 2026-07-16), added here per statute since the city's own materials omit it entirely.; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); not listed on the city's own Inspection Guidelines & Codes page (live-checked 2026-07-16), added here per statute since the city's own materials omit it entirely.; Modular Building Institute (MBI) Standards 1200 and 1205 — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(o); not listed on the city's own Inspection Guidelines & Codes page, added here per statute.; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — per the city's official Inspection Guidelines & Codes page, live-checked 2026-07-16, unchanged. 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; left as published by the city, no statutory edition change applies via § 15A-2-103.; 2009 ANSI A117.1 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities — per the city's official Inspection Guidelines & Codes page, live-checked 2026-07-16, unchanged.; 2015 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings — per the city's official Inspection Guidelines & Codes page, live-checked 2026-07-16, unchanged.; Holladay City Code Title 3 (Consolidated Fee Schedule) and Title 13 (Building Permit / Zoning Compliance Review) — local amendments to the above; see localAmendments below.; 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. Holladay's Inspection Guidelines & Codes page (holladayut.gov/departments/community_development/building_division/inspection_guidelines___codes.php) was live-checked 2026-07-16 via real-browser navigation and confirmed still lagging — it verbatim lists 2021 IBC/IMC/IFGC/IPC/IRC/IFC, 2020 National Electric Code, and 2018 IECC, and omits IEBC and ISPSC entirely. The statewide statute controls over the city's un-updated page.. Local amendments apply — see the Holladay overview page for the full list.

Holladay staffs its Building Official role in-house: Rob Sears is listed as the city's Building Official on the official Building Division staff page, distinct from neighboring Cottonwood Heights, which contracts this role out to a private engineering firm.

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.

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