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Murray building permits
VerifiedMurray, Utah — as published 2026-07-04.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new single-family and two-family residential construction and any work regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC/IBC. Murray's fee schedule uses its own valuation-based table (distinct from Provo's 1997 UBC chart) with a February 2026 ICC Building Valuation Data square-foot construction cost table.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family or two-family residential construction
- Any work regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC
- Structural modifications regulated by the adopted 2021 IBC/IRC
- Site plan drawn to scale showing actual lot dimensions, size and location of existing buildings, required per Murray City Code § 17.04.100
Required documents
- RequiredSite PlanDrawn to scale, showing actual dimensions of the lot and size/location of existing buildings, per Murray City Code § 17.04.100 (Building Permits; Site Plan Required).
- RequiredSingle Family Dwelling Plan Submittal ChecklistMurray City's published checklist for new single-family dwelling plan submittals (Plan Submittals page, murray.utah.gov/171/Plan-Submittals).
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (eProcess 360)Submitted online at murray.ut.eprocess360.com. Permit numbers issued through this new system begin with the letter 'E'.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (Murray City table, effective 07/01/2026) | $1.00–$500.00: $100.00 flat. $501.00–$2,000.00: $100.00 + $3.05 per additional $100 (or fraction). $2,001.00–$25,000.00: $150.00 + $14.00 per additional $1,000 (or fraction). $25,001.00–$50,000.00: $391.75 + $10.10 per additional $1,000. $50,001.00–$100,000.00: $643.75 + $7.00 per additional $1,000. $100,001.00–$500,000.00: $993.75 + $5.60 per additional $1,000. $500,001.00–$1,000,000.00: $3,233.75 + $4.75 per additional $1,000. $1,000,001.00 and up: $5,608.75 + $3.65 per additional $1,000. | Murray City 'Building Permit Fees, Commercial/Residential' table (dated 06.22.26, part of the official Building Permit Fees packet effective July 1, 2026), retrieved from murray.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19435/Building-Fee-Sheet-eff-07012026. Valuation determined per attached ICC Building Valuation Data, February 2026, using the Square Foot Construction Costs table (e.g., R-3 Residential one- and two-family, Type VB construction: $175.92/sq ft; unfinished basements Group R-3: $31.50/sq ft per the same table's footnote d). |
| Re-inspection Fee | $100.00 per hour | Murray City Building Permit Fees packet, 'Other Inspections and Fees' item 2: 'Re-inspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 305.8 — $100.00 Per Hour.' |
| Additional Plan Review (changes/additions/revisions) | $80.00 per hour (half-hour minimum) | Murray City Building Permit Fees packet, 'Other Inspections and Fees' item 4. |
| Inspections Outside Normal Business Hours | $100.00 per hour (2-hour minimum) | Murray City Building Permit Fees packet, 'Other Inspections and Fees' item 1. |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit (incl. Basement Finish)
VerifiedRequired for residential additions, remodels, and basement finishes in Murray. The official fee sheet lists a distinct discounted rate for Basement Finish: valuation-based fee plus a 50% plan review surcharge (lower than the 65% commercial/general residential plan-review rate).
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Additions to existing one- and two-family residential structures
- Basement finish work (framing, MEP) in an existing home
- Structural remodel work regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC
- Site plan required per Murray City Code § 17.04.100
Required documents
- RequiredResidential Remodel / Basement Finish Plan Submittal ChecklistMurray City publishes separate checklists for 'Residential Remodel' and 'Basement Finish' project types on its Plan Submittals page (murray.utah.gov/171/Plan-Submittals).
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (eProcess 360)Submitted online at murray.ut.eprocess360.com.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basement Finish Fee | Based on Valuation (BOV) + 50% Plan Review Fee (residential); not applicable to commercial. | Murray City Building Permit Fees table, effective 07/01/2026: 'Basement Finish — Residential: **BOV + *PRF 50%; Commercial: N/A.' (PRF = Plan Review Fee; BOV = Based on Valuation, using ICC Building Valuation Data Feb 2026 — SFD New Finished Basement $43.33/sq ft, SFD New Unfinished Basement $31.50/sq ft, SFD Existing Finished Basement $20.78/sq ft, SFD Addition to Existing $175.92/sq ft per the table's 'Additions to this Table' section). |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical work in Murray, including service upgrades. Any change to service within the Murray City Power service area requires separate Murray Power approval in addition to the city building permit.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- New electrical circuits, wiring installations, or service upgrades
- Electrical panel or service entrance changes — requires Murray City Power approval if within the Murray Power service area
- Relocating an existing electrical service (requires a site map of the relocation)
- Replacing sub-panels
Required documents
- RequiredMurray City Electrical Permit QuestionnaireOfficial form (murray.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14619) capturing existing vs. upgraded amperage (60/100/125/150/200 amp), whether the service is being relocated, whether sub-panels are being replaced, and the grounding method used.
- OptionalRequest for Electrical Service Information (Murray City Power)Required for any new construction or change to existing power service within the Murray City Power service area. Submitted to Murray City Power (153 West 4800 South, phone 801-264-2730 / fax 801-264-2731), detailing building size, electrical loads (HVAC, water heating, lighting, etc.), desired delivery voltage, panel size, and motor-start calculations for motors over 25 HP.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical / Service Upgrade Fee (residential) | $100 | Murray City Building Permit Fees table, effective 07/01/2026: 'Electrical/Service Upgrade — Residential: $100.' |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installations and alterations in Murray. Murray's fee sheet lists a flat $100 residential plumbing fee, distinct from Provo's per-fixture structure.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- New plumbing fixture installations, standalone on an existing structure
- Water heater installation or replacement
- Water line, sewer line, or gas line installation or modification
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (eProcess 360)Submitted online at murray.ut.eprocess360.com.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Fee (residential) | $100 | Murray City Building Permit Fees table, effective 07/01/2026: 'Plumbing — Residential: $100.' |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for HVAC installations, replacements, and ductwork modifications in Murray. Flat $100 residential fee per the official fee sheet.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Furnace, boiler, or air conditioning installation or replacement, standalone on an existing structure
- Ductwork installation or major modification
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (eProcess 360)Submitted online at murray.ut.eprocess360.com.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Fee (residential) | $100 | Murray City Building Permit Fees table, effective 07/01/2026: 'Mechanical — Residential: $100.' |
Roofing / Re-Roof Permit
VerifiedRequired for roof replacement and re-roofing in Murray. Murray publishes a distinct flat residential re-roof fee (separate from its general valuation-based building permit fee), with an added charge if new sheathing is installed.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Complete roof replacement (tear-off and re-roof)
- Re-roof involving new sheathing (additional fee applies)
- Murray City Re-Roof Questionnaire required for plan submittal
Required documents
- RequiredRe-Roof QuestionnaireMurray City's published checklist for re-roof plan submittals, listed on the Plan Submittals page (murray.utah.gov/171/Plan-Submittals).
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (eProcess 360)Submitted online at murray.ut.eprocess360.com.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ReRoof Fee (residential) | $200 flat; add $100 if sheathing is being replaced | Murray City Building Permit Fees table, effective 07/01/2026: 'ReRoof — Residential: $200' with a listed addition 'W/ Sheathing Add: $100' (residential column). |
| ReRoof Fee (commercial) | Based on Valuation (BOV) + 10% Plan Review Fee | Murray City Building Permit Fees table, effective 07/01/2026: 'ReRoof — Commercial: **BOV + 10% *PRF.' |
Solar Panel (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential rooftop solar photovoltaic installations in Murray. Murray City Power (the municipal electric utility) requires a separate Net Metering Interconnection & Service Agreement in addition to the city building permit — this is a two-track process fully documented in Murray's own Residential Solar Panel Plan Submittal Requirements (rev. 09/24/2025) and Murray City Power Net Metering Checklist.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Murray Power approval required — contact netmetering@murray.utah.gov for the Net Metering Interconnection & Service Agreement
- Building permit application via eProcess 360, including project valuation and contractor/subcontractor information
- Site (plot) plan showing north arrow, home location, and all PV components grouped in an area not exceeding 6 feet (main meter, production meter, AC disconnect, module array(s), inverter(s))
- One-line diagram showing PV system type, meters, disconnect and inverter ratings, module layout/wiring, maximum system output (system output capped at 10 kW per Murray's checklist), and grounding
- Module/inverter/combiner box manufacturer specifications; engineer of record confirmation that the roof can support the added solar array load
- Safety and warning labels: engraved, mechanically fastened (not taped) labels reading 'Solar Generation On Site' at meter bases and 'Solar Power Disconnect' at the safety disconnect switch
Required documents
- RequiredResidential Solar Panel Plan Submittal Requirements ChecklistMurray City's official checklist (rev. 09/24/2025) covering Murray Power approval, building permit application, site plan, one-line diagram, module/inverter/combiner box specs, electrical panel photo, other system components, and safety/warning labels.
- RequiredMurray City Power Interconnection AgreementCompleted and emailed to netmetering@murray.utah.gov; Murray City Power reviews and returns a signed copy before net metering can proceed.
- RequiredMurray City Power Net Metering ChecklistSequenced checklist: Interconnection Agreement -> Building Permit -> Purchase Net Meter -> Installation -> Final Inspection -> Net Meter Installation.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Roof & Ground Mounted Fee (residential) | $394 flat | Murray City Building Permit Fees table, effective 07/01/2026: 'Solar Roof & Ground Mounted — Residential: $394.' |
| Solar Roof & Ground Mounted Fee (commercial) | Based on Valuation (BOV) + 65% Plan Review Fee | Murray City Building Permit Fees table, effective 07/01/2026: 'Solar Roof & Ground Mounted — Commercial: **BOV + 65% *PRF.' |
| Net Meter Purchase Fee (Murray City Power) | $250 (residential customer); $350 (commercial customer) | Murray City Power Net Metering Checklist: 'Purchase Net Meter — Residential Customer Net Meter - $250; Commercial Customer Net Meter - $350.' Paid to Murray City Power, 153 West 4800 South, Murray, UT 84107. |
| Energy Storage System (ESS) Fee | $300 + $20 for each additional unit (residential and commercial) | Murray City Building Permit Fees table, effective 07/01/2026: 'Energy Storage System (ESS) — Residential: $300 + $20 ea addtl; Commercial: $300 + $20 ea addtl.' |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-04.
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