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Residential Addition / Remodel Permit (incl. Basement Finish) in Murray, Utah

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Basement Finish FeeMurray 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).
Based on Valuation (BOV) + 50% Plan Review Fee (residential); not applicable to commercial.

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Framing

    Wall framing and fire blocking inspection, part of the combined Building/Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing inspection line (801-270-2431) per the Certificate of Occupancy Requirements form.

  2. 2

    Final / Certificate of Occupancy

    Certificate of Occupancy or Temporary CO issued 5 to 10 working days after the General Contractor of record submits the completed sign-off form, per Murray's official CO Requirements form.

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

Tips

  • Murray's Basement Finish fee gets a reduced 50% plan-review surcharge versus the 65% rate used for swimming pools and other residential BOV items on the same fee sheet.
  • Use the ICC Building Valuation Data (Feb 2026) 'Additions to this Table' section for basement and addition per-square-foot rates — these differ substantially by finished vs. unfinished basement status.

Frequently asked questions

Murray requires a residential addition / remodel permit (incl. basement finish) for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Murray City Building Inspection Division (Community & Economic Development Department) at (801) 270-2431 before starting work.

Murray charges Based-on-Valuation fee plus a 50% plan review surcharge for basement finishes (residential only — not available for commercial). Valuation uses the ICC Building Valuation Data Feb 2026 rates: $43.33/sq ft for a new finished basement, $31.50/sq ft for a new unfinished basement, or $20.78/sq ft for finishing an already-existing unfinished basement.

Murray does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Murray City Building Inspection Division (Community & Economic Development Department) at (801) 270-2431 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Residential Remodel / Basement Finish Plan Submittal Checklist; Building Permit Application (eProcess 360). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Murray requires 2 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel permit (incl. basement finish), in order: Framing, Final / Certificate of Occupancy. Schedule each through Murray City Building Inspection Division (Community & Economic Development Department) ((801) 270-2431).

Apply through Murray City Building Inspection Division (Community & Economic Development Department) at 10 E 4800 S, Suite 260, Murray, UT 84107. Phone: (801) 270-2431, email: permits@murray.utah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.murray.utah.gov/167/Building-Division.

Murray, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — per Murray's own 'Notice of Building Code Adoption' (effective July 1, 2026) on the Building Division page; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); superseded the 2021 IBC that had been in effect since July 1, 2023; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Murray's Building Division page (Notice of Building Code Adoption, eff. 7/1/2026) states the IRC 'will remain 2021'; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); unchanged by the 7/1/2026 code cycle; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — per Murray's Notice of Building Code Adoption (effective July 1, 2026); Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); superseded the 2021 IPC that had been in effect since July 1, 2023; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — per Murray's Notice of Building Code Adoption (effective July 1, 2026); Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); superseded the 2021 IMC that had been in effect since July 1, 2023; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition. NOTE: Murray's own city notice does not separately enumerate the IFGC (it lists IBC, IPC, IMC, IEBC, IECC, and NEC only) — this entry is sourced directly from the statute, which applies statewide regardless of whether a given city's own notice names it.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — per Murray's Notice of Building Code Adoption (effective July 1, 2026); Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); superseded the 2021 IEBC that had been in effect since July 1, 2023; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), as amended by the State of Utah — per Murray's Notice of Building Code Adoption (effective July 1, 2026); Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); superseded the 2021 IECC that had been in effect since July 1, 2023; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), residential provisions — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition. NOTE: Murray's own city notice does not separately enumerate the ISPSC — this entry is sourced directly from the statute, which applies statewide regardless of whether a given city's own notice names it.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — per Murray City Building Division page, adopted and unchanged by the July 1, 2026 update; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); NOTE (verified 2026-07-16): Confirmed directly against Murray's own live 'Notice of Building Code Adoption' banner (murray.utah.gov/167/Building-Division, effective date July 1, 2026), which lists the 2024 IBC, IPC, IMC, IEBC, and IECC (Utah-amended), the 2023 NEC, and states the IRC 'will remain 2021.' Also confirmed directly against Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (version effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027) at le.utah.gov. CAUTION: the same Murray page also retains an older, unremoved 'Overview' paragraph further down stating 'As of July 1st 2023, the state of Utah has adopted the 2021 I Codes and the 2023 NEC' — that leftover sentence is stale and contradicts the page's own current banner; see tipsAndGotchas for this discrepancy.. Local amendments apply — see the Murray 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 Murray building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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