This is PermitBase’s published record for Midvale as of 2026-07-04. It has since been superseded — see the current record.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.
Midvale building permits
VerifiedMidvale, Utah — as published 2026-07-04.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Codes adopted
2021 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103; effective through June 30, 2026. NOTE: 2024 IBC takes effect July 1, 2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103.2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103.2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — adopted statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103; effective through June 30, 2026.2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103; effective through June 30, 2026.2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103; effective through June 30, 2026.2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), commercial and residential editions — adopted statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103; effective through June 30, 2026.2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103; effective through June 30, 2026.2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g).2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), residential provisions — adopted statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective through June 30, 2026.Midvale City is a compliance agency under Utah Code § 15A-1-202 and enforces these statewide codes through its own Building & Safety Division, per the Midvale Building & Safety FAQ (midvale.utah.gov), which references ICC standards, DOPL requirements, and Statewide Amendments to the State Construction Code.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new residential construction, additions, and structural alterations regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC or 2021 IBC. Midvale uses 'a single, universal building permit application that encompasses all building projects' per its Building & Safety FAQ, and requires online submission for all permits and inspections.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family or multi-family residential construction
- Additions or structural alterations to existing residential structures
- A Building Permit is required for most construction in the city; exemptions apply only to detached accessory structures 200 sq ft or less (residential) or 120 sq ft or less (nonresidential) without utilities, and cosmetic work such as painting or carpet
- Pre-construction meeting required on all new commercial buildings, apartments/townhouses, and twin homes; may be required on some remodels
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (online)All building permit applications and inspection requests must be submitted online via the Midvale City building permit portal (forms.midvaleut.gov). Each document upload is limited to 4 MB; larger files must be emailed to Building & Safety.
- RequiredResidential Construction Completion Checklist (2025 edition)Must be completed and signed by authorized personnel from City Engineer, Planning/Zoning, Finance/Utilities, SWMP, LTSWMP, Public Utilities, and Fire Inspection (for non single-family/town-home projects), then presented to the Building Inspector at final inspection before occupancy is allowed.
- OptionalOwner Builder FormRequired if work is performed by the owner rather than a licensed contractor.
- OptionalContractor Verification FormVerifies the licensed contractor performing the work, per Midvale City Building & Safety Document Center.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based | $48 + $9.30 per $1,000 (or fraction thereof) for $0–$100,000 valuation; $978 for first $100,000 + $14 per additional $1,000 to $125,000; $1,328 for first $125,000 + $10.10 per additional $1,000 to $150,000; $1,580 for first $150,000 + $7 per additional $1,000 to $200,000; $1,930 for first $200,000 + $5.60 per additional $1,000 to $600,000; $4,170 for first $600,000 + $4.75 per additional $1,000 to $1,100,000; $6,545 for first $1,100,000 + $3.65 per additional $1,000 over that. | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule (adopted per Ordinance 2026-O-14, May 20, 2026), 'Building Permit Fees' table. |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Plan Check Fee — 65% of Building Fee.' |
| Electrical Fee (included with building permit for MEP) | 5% of the Building Permit Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Electrical Fee — 5% of Building Fee.' |
| Mechanical Fee (included with building permit for MEP) | 5% of the Building Permit Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Mechanical Fee — 5% of Building Fee.' |
| Plumbing Fee (included with building permit for MEP) | 5% of the Building Permit Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Plumbing Fee — 5% of Building Fee.' |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the sum of the Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing fees | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Surcharge — 1% of the sum of Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Fees.' |
| Pre-Plan Check Fee (credited toward building permit fee; non-refundable after plan review commences) | $0 (<$100,000 valuation); $200 ($100,000–$300,000); $1,000 ($300,000–$500,000); $2,000 ($500,000–$1,000,000); $5,000 ($1,000,000–$10,000,000); $10,000 (>$10,000,000) | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Pre-Plan Check Fees' table. |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for remodels, additions, and alterations to existing residential structures in Midvale. Charged as a valuation-based building permit under the same fee structure as new construction; the FY2026 Fee Schedule provides a dedicated Remodel Construction Completion Checklist.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Additions or enlargements to existing residential structures
- Interior remodels involving structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work
- Work exceeding the exemption for detached accessory structures 200 sq ft or less (residential) without utilities, or cosmetic work such as painting or carpet, which does not require a permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (online)Submit via forms.midvaleut.gov; uploads capped at 4 MB per file.
- RequiredRemodel Construction Completion Checklist (2025 edition)Listed in the Midvale Building & Safety Document Center; required sign-off checklist for remodel projects analogous to the Residential Construction Completion Checklist.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based | Same valuation-based schedule as new residential construction: $48 + $9.30 per $1,000 up to $100,000; increasing marginal rates through $6,545 for the first $1,100,000 + $3.65 per additional $1,000 above that. | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table. |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table. |
| Electrical / Mechanical / Plumbing Fees (if applicable to remodel scope) | 5% of the Building Permit Fee each | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table. |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the sum of Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Fees | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table. |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for standalone electrical work in Midvale not covered under a residential building permit, including electrical service charges and panel work billed as an over-the-counter permit.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical service upgrades or panel changes (standalone, over-the-counter)
- New electrical circuits or wiring not part of a new-construction building permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (online)Submit via forms.midvaleut.gov.
- OptionalContractor Verification FormRequired for licensed-contractor work, per the Midvale Building & Safety Document Center.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Fee (part of a new building permit) | 5% of the Building Permit Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Electrical Fee — 5% of Building Fee.' |
| Service Charge (over-the-counter permit) | $47 electrical fee + $0.47 surcharge | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Over the Counter Permit Fees' table: 'Service Charge — $47 electrical fee + 0.47 surcharge.' |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing work in Midvale, including standalone water heater replacement billed as an over-the-counter permit.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Water heater installation or replacement (standalone, over-the-counter)
- New plumbing fixtures or line work not part of a new-construction building permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (online)Submit via forms.midvaleut.gov.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Fee (part of a new building permit) | 5% of the Building Permit Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Plumbing Fee — 5% of Building Fee.' |
| Water Heater (over-the-counter permit) | $25 plumbing fee + $0.28 surcharge | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Over the Counter Permit Fees' table: 'Water Heater — $25 plumbing fee + 0.28 surcharge.' |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for furnace, air conditioning, and combined HVAC installation/replacement in Midvale. The FY2026 Fee Schedule lists dedicated over-the-counter rates for Furnace, A/C, and Furnace-and-A/C permits.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Furnace installation or replacement (standalone, over-the-counter)
- Air conditioning installation or replacement (standalone, over-the-counter)
- Combined furnace-and-A/C replacement
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (online)Submit via forms.midvaleut.gov.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Fee (part of a new building permit) | 5% of the Building Permit Fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Mechanical Fee — 5% of Building Fee.' |
| Furnace (over-the-counter permit) | $35 mechanical fee + $0.35 surcharge | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Over the Counter Permit Fees' table: 'Furnace — $35 mechanical fee + 0.35 surcharge.' |
| A/C (over-the-counter permit) | $35 mechanical fee + $0.35 surcharge | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Over the Counter Permit Fees' table: 'A/C — $35 mechanical fee + 0.35 surcharge.' |
| Furnace and A/C combined (over-the-counter permit) | $48 mechanical fee + $0.48 surcharge | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Over the Counter Permit Fees' table: 'Furnace and A/C — $48 mechanical fee + 0.48 surcharge.' |
Roofing / Reroof Permit
VerifiedRequired for reroofing in Midvale. Billed as an over-the-counter building permit fee, distinct from the valuation-based building permit used for full construction.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Complete reroof / reroofing work (permitted as an over-the-counter Demo/Building line item per the fee schedule's 'Demo' and general building-permit-fee entries)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (online)Submit via forms.midvaleut.gov; scope of work and square footage.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (over-the-counter, applies to reroof scope per Midvale's fee schedule structure) | $47 building permit fee (Window entry in the 'Over the Counter Permit Fees' table shares this $47 building-permit-fee rate structure; the fee schedule does not list a distinct 'Reroof' line item) | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Over the Counter Permit Fees' table lists 'Window — $47 building permit fee' and 'Demo — $47 building permit fee' as the two named over-the-counter building-permit-fee items; no separate 'Reroof' or 'Roofing' line item appears in the fee schedule as fetched on 2026-07-04. Roofing work exceeding over-the-counter scope would default to the standard valuation-based Building Permit Fee table. |
Solar PV Permit
VerifiedRequired for rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installations, including battery storage, in Midvale. Midvale publishes dedicated solar fee line items in its FY2026 Fee Schedule but does not maintain its own municipal electric utility — Rocky Mountain Power is the electric provider serving Midvale (confirmed via the Midvale city website's power-outage reporting link, which routes to rockymountainpower.net).
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Rooftop or ground-mounted solar PV system installation
- Battery storage system installation
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (online)Submit via forms.midvaleut.gov.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Base Permit Cost | $70.00 (charged with KWA fee) | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Solar — Base Permit Cost (Charged with KWA fee) $70.00.' |
| Solar KWA (Additional Permit Cost per KWA produced) | $30.00 per KWA | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'KWA (Additional Permit Cost per KWA being produced) $30.00.' |
| Solar Plan Check | $150.00 | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Plan Check $150.00' (listed under the Solar section). |
| Battery Storage System | $2.00 per battery | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Battery Storage System per battery $2.00.' The fee schedule notes: 'Other fees may apply depending on extent of information to check.' |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for structure demolition in Midvale. Requires coordination across multiple departments and agencies: Midvale Utility Billing (utility 'kill letter'), Engineering (SWPPP checklist and Demolition Permit Stormwater Requirements approval), Building & Safety application, Salt Lake County Health Department pre-demolition inspection, Utah DEQ Division of Air Quality asbestos inspection/notification, and Utah DEQ Division of Water Quality UPDES general permit NOI if applicable.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Utility Billing: terminate water/sewer accounts and obtain a 'Demolition-Kill Letter' confirming a zero balance
- Engineering: completed SWPPP Checklist and approved 'Demolition Permit – Stormwater Requirements Approval'
- Building & Safety: completed Building Permit Application and payment
- Salt Lake County Health Department: completed and approved 'Pre-demolition Building Inspection Form'
- Utah DEQ Division of Air Quality: asbestos inspection from an approved asbestos inspector, completed 'Demolition Notification Form,' and 'Asbestos Renovation/Abatement Notification Form' if applicable
- Utah DEQ Division of Water Quality: General Construction (Stormwater) UPDES 'General Permit' Notice of Intent, if applicable
- Written confirmation (letter or email) that all utilities (Dominion Energy, Rocky Mountain Power, water, sewer providers) have been terminated
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Requirements packet (updated 3/14/2024)Lists every required approval and form: Demolition-Kill Letter, SWPPP Checklist, Demolition Permit Stormwater Requirements, Pre-demolition Building Inspection Form (Salt Lake County Health Dept.), DEQ Demolition Notification Form, DEQ Asbestos Renovation/Abatement Notification Form, and UPDES General Permit NOI.
- RequiredDemolition-Kill LetterUtility Billing form confirming water/sewer/garbage service disposition (meter and garbage cans stay or are pulled) and zero account balance prior to demolition.
- RequiredSWPPP ChecklistRequired for any construction site disturbing 1 acre or more or part of a common plan of development; submitted with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Revised 3/14/2024.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee for Demolition (over-the-counter) | $47 building permit fee | Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Over the Counter Permit Fees' table: 'Demo — $47 building permit fee.' |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-04.
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 Midvale building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.