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Residential Building Permit in Midvale, Utah

Required for new residential construction, additions, and structural alterations regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC or 2024 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.

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When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-basedMidvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule (adopted per Ordinance 2026-O-14, May 20, 2026), 'Building Permit Fees' table.
$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.
Plan Check FeeMidvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Plan Check Fee — 65% of Building Fee.'
65% of the Building Permit Fee
Electrical Fee (included with building permit for MEP)Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Electrical Fee — 5% of Building Fee.'
5% of the Building Permit Fee
Mechanical Fee (included with building permit for MEP)Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Mechanical Fee — 5% of Building Fee.'
5% of the Building Permit Fee
Plumbing Fee (included with building permit for MEP)Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Plumbing Fee — 5% of Building Fee.'
5% of the Building Permit Fee
State SurchargeMidvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table: 'Surcharge — 1% of the sum of Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Fees.'
1% of the sum of the Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing fees
Pre-Plan Check Fee (credited toward building permit fee; non-refundable after plan review commences)Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Pre-Plan Check Fees' table.
$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)

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

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    Final Inspection / Completion Sign-Off

    Per the Midvale Residential Construction Completion Check-List (2025), the General Contractor/Owner must obtain approval signatures from required departments/agencies (City Engineer, Planning/Zoning, Finance/Utilities, SWMP, LTSWMP, Public Utilities, and — for non single-family/town-home projects — Fire Inspection by Unified Fire Authority) before the Building Inspector will grant final approval for occupancy.

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Tips

  • Midvale City offices are open Monday–Thursday 8 AM–6 PM only — closed Friday through Sunday.
  • All building permit applications and inspection requests must be submitted online; document uploads are capped at 4 MB per file (email Building & Safety for larger files).
  • Midvale uses a single universal building permit application for all building project types, per its Building & Safety FAQ.
  • The Residential Construction Completion Check-List must be signed by all required department contacts and presented to the Building Inspector at final inspection — missing signatures delay occupancy.

Frequently asked questions

Midvale requires a residential building permit for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Midvale City Community Development — Building & Safety Division at (801) 567-7200 ext. 1016 before starting work.

Per Midvale's FY2026 Fee Schedule, the building permit fee is valuation-based (e.g., $978 for the first $100,000 of valuation plus $14 per additional $1,000 up to $125,000), plus a Plan Check Fee of 65% of the building fee, Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing fees each at 5% of the building fee, and a 1% state surcharge on the sum of those fees.

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); Residential Construction Completion Checklist (2025 edition). Depending on your project, Midvale may also ask for: Owner Builder Form; Contractor Verification Form. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

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

All building permit applications must be submitted online through the Midvale City building permit portal. Contact Building & Safety at (801) 567-7200 ext. 1016 or buildingpermit@midvaleut.gov for assistance. The office is at 7505 S Holden Street, 2nd Floor, open Monday–Thursday 8 AM–6 PM.

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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