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Residential Building Permit in Riverton, Utah

Required for new residential construction, additions, structural alterations, and any work regulated by the adopted International Building Code or International Residential Code in Riverton. Riverton City Code § 15.10.010 adopts the state-current building codes by reference.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New single-family dwelling or multi-family construction
  • Additions or structural modifications to any existing structure
  • Enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, or demolishing any building or structure
  • Installing, enlarging, altering, repairing, or replacing electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems
  • NOTE: A Lot-Specific Geotechnical Soils Report is required on all new single-family dwelling permits — rivertonutah.gov/building/index.php

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Fee schedule

Building Permit — valuation under $1,0001994 Modified UBC 1-A Fee Table — Riverton City FY2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule, line 165; fee schedule adopted November 2025; valuation based on February 2020 ICC BVD Table
$43.00
Building Permit — valuation $1,000.01–$2,0001994 Modified UBC 1-A Fee Table — Riverton City FY2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule, line 165
$75.00
Building Permit — valuation $2,000.01–$5,0001994 Modified UBC 1-A Fee Table — Riverton City FY2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule, line 165
$89.00–$120.00 (see UBC table: $89 at $3k, $105 at $4k, $120 at $5k)
Building Permit — valuation $5,000.01–$10,0001994 Modified UBC 1-A Fee Table — Riverton City FY2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule, line 165
$135.00–$196.00 (see UBC table: $135 at $6k, $140 at $7k, $165 at $8k, $181 at $9k, $196 at $10k)
Building Permit — valuation $10,000.01–$25,0001994 Modified UBC 1-A Fee Table — Riverton City FY2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule, line 165
$211.00–$423.00 (increments per UBC table; representative: $271 at $15k, $347 at $20k, $423 at $25k)
Building Permit — valuation $25,000.01–$50,0001994 Modified UBC 1-A Fee Table — Riverton City FY2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule, line 165
$435.00–$697.00 (increments per UBC table; representative: $478 at $30k, $534 at $35k, $588 at $40k, $643 at $45k, $697 at $50k)
Building Permit — valuation $50,000.01–$100,0001994 Modified UBC 1-A Fee Table — Riverton City FY2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule, line 165
$704.00–$1,075.00 (increments per UBC table; ~$7.60 per additional $1,000 in this range)
Building Permit — valuation $100,000.01–$500,0001994 Modified UBC 1-A Fee Table — Riverton City FY2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule, line 165
$1,075.00 plus $5.80 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof over $100,000
Building Permit — valuation $500,000.01–$1,000,0001994 Modified UBC 1-A Fee Table — Riverton City FY2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule, line 165
$3,354.00 plus $4.94 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof over $500,000
Building Permit — valuation over $1,000,0001994 Modified UBC 1-A Fee Table — Riverton City FY2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule, line 165
$5,824.00 plus $3.80 per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof over $1,000,000
Plan Check Fee — SFD Residential (1st review of floor plan)Riverton City FY2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule, line 172
45% of building permit fee
Plan Check Fee — Multi-Family (1st review of floor plan)Riverton City FY2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule, line 173
65% of building permit fee
Admin Fee — Repeated floor plan after 1st review (SFD/MFD)Riverton City FY2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule, line 174
15% of building permit fee
Subsequent Review of Plans (all departments)Riverton City FY2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule, line 178
$100.00
InspectionRiverton City FY2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule, line 179
$50.00 per inspection
Re-Inspection FeeRiverton City FY2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule, line 180
$50.00 per occurrence

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Riverton building department
~5–21 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Temporary Power

    After pedestal/panel and GFCI outlets are installed and grounding electrode system is visible.

  2. 2

    Footing

    After footings have been dug and rebar has been placed.

  3. 3

    Foundation

    After forms have been set and rebar is placed and supported with 3-inch clearance to earth.

  4. 4

    Underground Plumbing

    After all pipes have been installed and system is being tested and before backfilling.

  5. 5

    Underground Electrical

    After all conduit is installed and metal joints protected.

  6. 6

    Underground Mechanical

    After all duct is installed and sloped to an approved location.

  7. 7

    Underground Gas

    After gas line is installed, tracer wire is placed and gas lines are being tested.

  8. 8

    Plumbing Rough-In

    After all plumbing drains, vents, and water lines are installed and being tested.

  9. 9

    Electrical Rough-In

    After all electrical wires and boxes are installed.

  10. 10

    Mechanical Rough-In

    After all duct, vents, flues, and combustion air are installed that will not be exposed for final.

  11. 11

    Framing

    After plumbing, electrical, and mechanical have been installed and framing is completed, including windows and doors. Before any weather barrier is installed.

  12. 12

    Insulation

    After insulation (except attic blown-in) has been installed, including foam at windows, doors, and top and bottom plate penetrations.

  13. 13

    Final

    After building is complete and ready for occupancy. Includes grading, concrete, address, and landscaping if required. Engineering and Land Disturbance Permit approval are needed.

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

Tips

  • All inspection requests must be made at least one working day in advance, before 1:00 PM — call (801) 208-3138.
  • Submit all permit applications, plans, and engineering documents digitally to building@rivertonutah.gov. For commercial inquiries contact Mark Smith (Chief Building Official) at 801-208-3111; for residential contact Kenneth Leany at 801-208-3123.
  • A Lot-Specific Geotechnical Soils Report is required on ALL new single-family dwelling and commercial permits in Riverton — budget for this in your pre-construction timeline.
  • A Land Disturbance Permit from Riverton's Stormwater Division (stormwater@rivertonutah.gov) is required before any new construction building permit is approved.
  • Riverton City Code § 15.10.010 adopts the current state-approved building codes by reference. As of July 1, 2026, the 2024 IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, and IECC are in effect.
  • For sewer connections contact South Valley Sewer District at (801) 571-1166.
  • Provide approved plans, engineering letters, specifications, truss specs, REScheck, and Manual J&D at all inspections.

Frequently asked questions

Riverton requires a residential building permit for: New single-family dwelling or multi-family construction; Additions or structural modifications to any existing structure; Enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, or demolishing any building or structure; Installing, enlarging, altering, repairing, or replacing electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems; NOTE: A Lot-Specific Geotechnical Soils Report is required on all new single-family dwelling permits — rivertonutah.gov/building/index.php. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Riverton City Building Division at (801) 208-3138 before starting work.

Riverton building permit fees are valuation-based using the 1994 Modified UBC 1-A Fee Table. Valuation is calculated using the February 2020 ICC Building Valuation Data (BVD) Table. Representative fees: under $1,000 valuation = $43; $10k = $196; $25k = $423; $50k = $697; $100k = $1,075. Over $100k: $1,075 plus $5.80 per additional $1,000 over $100k. Plan check is 45% of permit fee for SFD (1st review). See the FY2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule on rivertonutah.gov/finance/fees-and-taxes.php.

Plan review for a residential building permit in Riverton typically runs 5–21 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Riverton City Building Division at (801) 208-3138.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Construction Plans; Site Plan; Energy Compliance (REScheck). Depending on your project, Riverton may also ask for: Engineered Truss Plans; Lot-Specific Geotechnical Soils Report; Land Disturbance Permit. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Riverton requires 13 inspection(s) for a residential building permit, in order: Temporary Power, Footing, Foundation, Underground Plumbing, Underground Electrical, Underground Mechanical, Underground Gas, Plumbing Rough-In, Electrical Rough-In, Mechanical Rough-In, Framing, Insulation, Final. Schedule each through Riverton City Building Division ((801) 208-3138).

Submit your permit application, plans, and engineering documents digitally to building@rivertonutah.gov. The Building Permit Application PDF is available at rivertonutah.gov/building/applications.php. For residential permits contact Kenneth Leany at 801-208-3123; for commercial contact Mark Smith at 801-208-3111.

Riverton, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — Riverton City Code § 15.10.010 (dynamic adoption clause: 'the most recent version... adopted by the state of Utah... [with] adoption of updated versions by the state of Utah after the date of this chapter [having] the effect of updating Riverton City's building code(s)'); Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition that had been in effect since July 1, 2023; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices AE and AQ — Riverton City Code § 15.10.010; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b)/(c)/(k); unchanged by the 7/1/2026 code cycle; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Riverton City Code § 15.10.010; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition that had been in effect since July 1, 2023; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Riverton City Code § 15.10.010; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition that had been in effect since July 1, 2023; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Riverton City Code § 15.10.010; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition that had been in effect since July 1, 2023; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); statewide adoption; unchanged by the 7/1/2026 code cycle; also listed on rivertonutah.gov/building/code.php; Residential provisions of Chapter 11, Energy Efficiency, of the 2015 International Residential Code — rivertonutah.gov/building/code.php item 7 (verified live 2026-07-16, wording unchanged from before this fix); Riverton's own residential-energy baseline citation, distinct from the statewide IECC line below and NOT altered by the 7/1/2026 code cycle per the city's own current page; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), commercial provisions — Riverton City Code § 15.10.010; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition that had been in effect since July 1, 2023; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Riverton City Code § 15.10.010; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition that had been in effect since July 1, 2023; ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009 — rivertonutah.gov/building/code.php item 10; 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 that had been in effect since July 1, 2023; NOTE (verified 2026-07-16): Riverton's own 'Building Codes in Use in Riverton City' list at rivertonutah.gov/building/code.php is headed 'Effective July 1, 2023' and still enumerates the 2021 IBC/IRC/IPC/IMC/IFGC, 2021 IEBC, and 2021 ISPSC, plus 'Commercial provisions of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code' — that page has NOT been updated for the 7/1/2026 code cycle. However, Riverton City Code § 15.10.010 itself dynamically adopts 'the most recent version... adopted by the state of Utah' and states that state updates automatically update Riverton's code with no separate city action required — so as a matter of law the 2024 editions already govern in Riverton regardless of the outdated summary page. Confirmed directly against Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (version effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027) at le.utah.gov.. Local amendments apply — see the Riverton overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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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 Riverton building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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