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Demolition Permit in Salt Lake City, Utah

Required for partial or complete demolition of structures in Salt Lake City, including utility disconnection coordination and any required asbestos surveys.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Complete demolition of any structure
  • Partial demolition involving structural elements
  • Removal of load-bearing walls
  • Demolition of structures with potential asbestos or lead paint (pre-1980 construction)

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Fee schedule

Demolition Permit — Building Floor Area 5–2,000 sq. ft.SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34 (Demolition Permit Application Fees table, p.18-19), SLC Code § 18.64.030. Grounded and cited — verified 2026-07-01.
$98
Demolition Permit — Building Floor Area, additional tiersFull published tiered schedule by demolished building floor area, SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34, SLC Code § 18.64.030
$114 (2,001–4,000 sq ft); $131 (4,001–6,000); $179 (6,001–8,000); $196 (8,001–10,000); $244 (10,001–12,000); $293 (12,001–14,000); $342 (14,001–16,000); $391 (16,001–18,000); $432 (18,001–20,000); $489 (20,001–22,000); $554 (22,001–24,000); $603 (24,001–26,000); $668 (26,001–28,000); $733 (28,001–30,000); $790 (30,001–32,000); $16 per each additional 500 sq. ft. unit over 32,000
Pre-Demolition Salvage PermitSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34 — listed under "Demolition Landscaping Waivers"; base is the tiered Building Floor Area demolition fee above. SLC Code § 18.64.080.
20% of the demolition fee
Demolition Landscaping Waiver — Property InspectionSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34, SLC Code § 18.64.030
$163 (refunded if waiver is denied)
Re-Inspection FeeSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34, SLC Code § 18.20.200
$129 per occurrence

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Salt Lake City building department
~3–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Pre-Demolition

    Verify utility disconnects are complete and any required asbestos clearance is obtained before work begins

  2. 2

    Final / Site Clear

    Site cleared, foundation removed or capped, site conditions verified

See the full Salt Lake City inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Utilities must be formally disconnected by the respective utility companies before demolition begins — SLC will verify.
  • Structures built before approximately 1980 may require a NESHAP asbestos inspection before a demolition permit is issued — coordinate with Utah DEQ.
  • The Demolition Landscaping Waiver inspection fee ($163) is refunded if the waiver is denied.
  • The demolition permit fee itself is a published tiered flat fee based on the demolished building's floor area — $98 for 5–2,000 sq ft, scaling up to $16 per each additional 500 sq ft over 32,000 sq ft (SLC Code § 18.64.030). A separate pre-demolition salvage permit costs 20% of that demolition fee (SLC Code § 18.64.080).

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Salt Lake City requires a demolition permit for all complete and partial structural demolitions. The permit fee is a tiered flat fee based on the building's floor area — $98 for 5–2,000 sq ft, scaling up to $16 per each additional 500 sq ft over 32,000 sq ft, per the Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ord. 2025-34) and SLC Code § 18.64.030. Utility disconnections and any required asbestos surveys must be completed before the permit is issued.

In Salt Lake City, the published Demolition Permit — Building Floor Area 5–2,000 sq. ft. is: $98. Additional published fees: Demolition Permit — Building Floor Area, additional tiers — $114 (2,001–4,000 sq ft); $131 (4,001–6,000); $179 (6,001–8,000); $196 (8,001–10,000); $244 (10,001–12,000); $293 (12,001–14,000); $342 (14,001–16,000); $391 (16,001–18,000); $432 (18,001–20,000); $489 (20,001–22,000); $554 (22,001–24,000); $603 (24,001–26,000); $668 (26,001–28,000); $733 (28,001–30,000); $790 (30,001–32,000); $16 per each additional 500 sq. ft. unit over 32,000; Pre-Demolition Salvage Permit — 20% of the demolition fee; Demolition Landscaping Waiver — Property Inspection — $163 (refunded if waiver is denied); Re-Inspection Fee — $129 per occurrence. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a demolition permit in Salt Lake City typically runs 3–14 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Salt Lake City Building Services at (801) 535-7968.

You'll need: Building Permit Application / Demolition Application; Utility Disconnect Confirmation. Depending on your project, Salt Lake City may also ask for: Asbestos Survey. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Salt Lake City requires 2 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Pre-Demolition, Final / Site Clear. Schedule each through Salt Lake City Building Services ((801) 535-7968).

Apply through Salt Lake City Building Services at 451 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. Phone: (801) 535-7968, email: permits@slcgov.com. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.slc.gov/buildingservices/.

Salt Lake City, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); unchanged by the 7/1/2026 code cycle; Appendix AQ of the 2021 International Residential Code — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(c); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unchanged by the 7/1/2026 code cycle; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), residential provisions — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); NOTE (verified 2026-07-16): The 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC took effect 2026-07-01 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, superseding the 2021 editions that governed through 2026-06-30. The 2021 IRC and 2023 NEC were NOT changed by this cycle. Confirmed directly against the version of § 15A-2-103 effective 7/1/2026 (superseded 1/1/2027) at le.utah.gov; the next scheduled version (1/1/2027) carries identical code editions, so this entry is not expected to go stale before then.. Local amendments apply — see the Salt Lake City overview page for the full list.

Federal NESHAP regulations require an asbestos inspection before demolition of structures that may contain asbestos-containing materials (typically structures built before approximately 1980). SLC Building Services can confirm the documentation required for your project.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.

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

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