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Residential Addition / Remodel Permit in Midvale, Utah

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-basedMidvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table.
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.
Plan Check FeeMidvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table.
65% of the Building Permit Fee
Electrical / Mechanical / Plumbing Fees (if applicable to remodel scope)Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table.
5% of the Building Permit Fee each
State SurchargeMidvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table.
1% of the sum of Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Fees

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final Inspection / Completion Sign-Off

    Remodel projects use the Remodel Construction Completion Checklist (2025), requiring department sign-offs before final approval, per the Midvale Building & Safety Document Center listing.

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

Tips

  • Cosmetic work such as painting and carpet installation does not require a permit in Midvale.
  • Detached accessory structures of 200 sq ft or less (residential), without utilities, are exempt from permitting.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, if the remodel involves structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work. Cosmetic work like painting or carpet does not require a permit. Fees are valuation-based per the FY2026 Fee Schedule.

In Midvale, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation-based is: 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.. Additional published fees: Plan Check Fee — 65% of the Building Permit Fee; Electrical / Mechanical / Plumbing Fees (if applicable to remodel scope) — 5% of the Building Permit Fee each; State Surcharge — 1% of the sum of Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Fees. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Midvale does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Midvale City Community Development — Building & Safety Division at (801) 567-7200 ext. 1016 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (online); Remodel Construction Completion Checklist (2025 edition). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Midvale requires 1 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel permit, in order: Final Inspection / Completion Sign-Off. Schedule each through Midvale City Community Development — Building & Safety Division ((801) 567-7200 ext. 1016).

Apply through Midvale City Community Development — Building & Safety Division at 7505 S Holden Street, 2nd Floor, Midvale, UT 84047. Phone: (801) 567-7200 ext. 1016, email: buildingpermit@midvaleut.gov. Office hours: Mon–Thu 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM; closed Friday–Sunday. Official information: https://www.midvale.utah.gov/government/departments/community_development/building___safety.php.

Midvale, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective July 1, 2026.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide update.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), effective July 1, 2026.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e), effective July 1, 2026.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f), effective July 1, 2026.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), covering both commercial and residential provisions in a single edition — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h), effective July 1, 2026.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i), effective July 1, 2026.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide update.; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n), effective July 1, 2026.; Modular Building Institute Standards 1200 and 1205 — adopted statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(o); not separately itemized on Midvale's own published sources, but applies statewide.; 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.. Local amendments apply — see the Midvale overview page for the full list.

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.

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