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Residential Building Permit in Salt Lake City, Utah

Required for new residential construction, additions, structural alterations, and work requiring plan review under SLC Code Title 18 and the adopted 2024 International Building Code / 2021 International Residential Code.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New single-family or multi-family residential construction
  • Additions over 200 square feet or any addition requiring structural work
  • Structural modifications — load-bearing wall removal, foundation alterations
  • Conversion of non-habitable space to habitable space
  • Any work requiring plan review under SLC Code Title 18

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Fee schedule

Building Permit — valuation $0.01–$500.00SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34 (amended 06/10/2025), SLC Code § 18.32.035
$54.55
Building Permit — valuation $500.01–$2,000.00SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$54.55 for the first $500, plus $4 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000
Building Permit — valuation $2,000.01–$25,000.00SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$114.55 for the first $2,000, plus $20 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000
Building Permit — valuation $25,000.01–$50,000.00SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$574.55 for the first $25,000, plus $14 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000
Building Permit — valuation $50,000.01–$100,000.00SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$924.55 for the first $50,000, plus $10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000
Building Permit — valuation $100,000.01–$500,000.00SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$1,424.55 for the first $100,000, plus $8 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000
Building Permit — valuation $500,000.01–$1,000,000.00SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$4,624.55 for the first $500,000, plus $7 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000
Building Permit — valuation over $1,000,000.00SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$8,124.55 for the first $1,000,000, plus $5 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Plan Review FeeSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34, SLC Code § 18.32.035
65% of the building permit fee
Expedited Plan ReviewSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34, SLC Code § 18.20.050
Twice the cost of the standard plan review fee
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
~10–21 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footing

    Before concrete pour — verify excavation, forms, rebar, and anchor bolts

  2. 2

    Underground Plumbing

    Before backfill — all underground pipes and connections

  3. 3

    Framing

    After framing, sheathing, and rough-in mechanical/electrical/plumbing — before insulation or wall cover

  4. 4

    Insulation

    After insulation installed, before drywall

  5. 5

    Final

    All work complete — certificate of occupancy issued upon passing

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

Tips

  • SLC uses ProjectDox for electronic plan submission — applications submitted electronically are reviewed in the order received. Staff and computers are available at 451 South State Street, Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, for in-person assistance.
  • Properties in historic districts (Avenues, Capitol Hill, Central City) may require Historic Preservation review before a building permit application is accepted.
  • SLC follows the state-adopted codes under Utah Code Title 15A. As of July 1, 2026, the 2024 IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, and IECC took effect; plans accepted for review before that date were reviewed under the 2021 editions in effect on the submission date.
  • All contractors must be licensed with Utah DOPL and may need to register with SLC — confirm with Building Services. Contractor

Frequently asked questions

Salt Lake City requires a residential building permit for: New single-family or multi-family residential construction; Additions over 200 square feet or any addition requiring structural work; Structural modifications — load-bearing wall removal, foundation alterations; Conversion of non-habitable space to habitable space; Any work requiring plan review under SLC Code Title 18. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Salt Lake City Building Services at (801) 535-7968 before starting work.

Salt Lake City building permit fees are valuation-based per the Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ord. 2025-34): $54.55 for work valued at $500 or less, scaling to $8,124.55 plus $5 per each additional $1,000 over $1,000,000. Plan review is 65% of the permit fee. Expedited plan review is twice the standard plan review fee. A re-inspection fee of $129 applies per failed inspection.

Plan review for a residential building permit in Salt Lake City typically runs 10–21 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; Construction Plans (via ProjectDox); Energy Code Compliance Documentation. Depending on your project, Salt Lake City may also ask for: Structural Calculations; Historic Preservation Review. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Salt Lake City requires 5 inspection(s) for a residential building permit, in order: Foundation / Footing, Underground Plumbing, Framing, Insulation, Final. Schedule each through Salt Lake City Building Services ((801) 535-7968).

Register or log in at the SLC Citizen Access Portal and apply under the Building tab. After the permit application is submitted, construction plans are uploaded to ProjectDox for plan review. See the SLC Building Services website (slc.gov/buildingservices) for step-by-step instructions.

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.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.

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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