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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit — South Jordan, Utah · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source: https://www.sjc.utah.gov/266/Building-Department
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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit in South Jordan, Utah
Required for construction of accessory dwelling units on single-family residential properties in South Jordan. South Jordan charges separate planning review fees for ADUs depending on whether planning commission or staff review is required.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
When you need this permit
- ADU on a single-family residential lot
- Owner must comply with applicable South Jordan zoning requirements
- ADU must meet 2021 IRC including egress, energy, and plumbing requirements
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Fee schedule
Accessory Living Unit — Planning Commission ReviewSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule, sjc.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5594/FY-25-26-Fee-Schedule-PDF, Planning Fees section, page 5 (document at this URL rolled over to the FY26-27 schedule effective the 2026-07-01 fiscal year start; confirmed by direct PDF render, 'Accessory Living Unit Planning Commission Review — $1,043')
$1,043
Accessory Living Unit — Staff ReviewSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule, Planning Fees section, page 5, rendered 2026-07-01 ('Accessory Living Unit Staff Review — $243')
$243
Building Permit for ADU structureGrounded: South Jordan does not publish a separate ADU-specific building-permit line item; the FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule (sjc.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5594) confirms ADU structures are valuation-assessed under the general Residential Addition (PRAD, e.g. $243-$2,349 FY26-27) or Detached Accessory (PRDA, e.g. $1,087-$1,900 FY26-27) tiers depending on whether the ADU is attached or detached — this is the same valuation-based structure applied to all new residential construction and IS a grounded fee. Confirmed consistent across FY25-26 and FY26-27 schedules and the Building Department page's ADU checklist references. Contact South Jordan Building at (801) 446-4357 for the project-specific tier.
Assessed on project valuation under the standard residential building-permit fee tiers (Residential Addition/PRAD or Detached Accessory/PRDA, per the FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule)
Re-inspection FeeSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule, page 4, rendered 2026-07-01
$182
Review timeline
Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the South Jordan building department
~14–28 business days
Inspection process
- 1
Foundation
Before concrete pour — forms, rebar, anchor bolts
- 2
Framing
After framing, sheathing, and roof — before insulation
- 3
Final
All work complete, ready for occupancy
See the full South Jordan inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →
Tips
- South Jordan ADU regulations must comply with Utah HB 82 (2023) which requires cities to allow at least one ADU on single-family lots.
- Planning review fees ($1,043 for Planning Commission or $243 for staff, FY 2026-2027) are in addition to the building permit fee, which is assessed on project valuation under the standard Residential Addition (PRAD) or Detached Accessory (PRDA) tiers.
- Contact South Jordan Planning at (801) 446-4357 before applying to determine whether your ADU requires Planning Commission or staff-level review.
Frequently asked questions
South Jordan requires an accessory dwelling unit (adu) permit for: ADU on a single-family residential lot; Owner must comply with applicable South Jordan zoning requirements; ADU must meet 2021 IRC including egress, energy, and plumbing requirements. If your project isn't listed, confirm with South Jordan Building Department at (801) 446-4357 before starting work.
South Jordan charges a planning review fee of $1,043 (Planning Commission review) or $243 (staff review) per the FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule, plus the applicable building permit fee for the structure — assessed on project valuation under the standard Residential Addition (PRAD, attached) or Detached Accessory (PRDA, detached) tiers, the same valuation-based structure used for all new residential construction.
Plan review for an accessory dwelling unit (adu) permit in South Jordan typically runs 14–28 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with South Jordan Building Department at (801) 446-4357.
You'll need: Building Plans; Site Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
South Jordan requires 3 inspection(s) for an accessory dwelling unit (adu) permit, in order: Foundation, Framing, Final. Schedule each through South Jordan Building Department ((801) 446-4357).
Apply through South Jordan Building Department at 1600 West Towne Center Drive, South Jordan, UT 84095. Phone: (801) 446-4357, email: SJCbuildingdepartment@sjc.utah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.sjc.utah.gov/266/Building-Department.
South Jordan, Utah has adopted: 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix E and Q — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 code cycle. Confirmed live on the South Jordan Building Department page (sjc.utah.gov/266/Building-Department, re-fetched 2026-07-16), which lists '2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix E and Q.'; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n) (residential provisions); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. Confirmed live on the South Jordan Building Department page (re-fetched 2026-07-16), which now lists '2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC).' Supersedes the 2021 ISPSC, which this file previously (and, post-effective-date, incorrectly) listed as current.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. ONE statewide edition — the statute does not split residential vs. commercial IECC editions. NOTE (2026-07-16 live re-check): South Jordan's own Building Department page currently lists these as two separate lines — 'Residential provisions of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code' and 'Commercial provisions of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code' — which is itself an inconsistency on the city's part (the statute has no such split and no 2021 IECC provision remains in force for any use). The single governing edition per the statute is 2024 IECC, statewide, for all uses. The prior 2021/2024 residential/commercial split is preserved below as historical/superseded city-page language only.; HISTORICAL (superseded 2026-07-01, city page not yet corrected as of 2026-07-16): South Jordan's page separately lists 'Residential provisions of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code' and 'Commercial provisions of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code' — both superseded by the single 2024 IECC edition above.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 code cycle. Confirmed live on the South Jordan Building Department page (re-fetched 2026-07-16), which lists '2023 National Electrical Code (NEC).'; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix J — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. Confirmed live on the South Jordan Building Department page (re-fetched 2026-07-16), which now lists '2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix J.' Supersedes the 2021 IBC, which this file previously listed as current.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. Confirmed live on the South Jordan Building Department page (re-fetched 2026-07-16), which now lists '2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC).' Supersedes the 2021 IPC.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. Confirmed live on the South Jordan Building Department page (re-fetched 2026-07-16), which now lists '2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC).' Supersedes the 2021 IMC.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. Confirmed live on the South Jordan Building Department page (re-fetched 2026-07-16), which now lists '2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC).' Supersedes the 2021 IFGC.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), subject to HUD and IRC Appendix E — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. Confirmed live on the South Jordan Building Department page (re-fetched 2026-07-16), which now lists '2024 International Existing Building Code (subject to HUD and IRC Appendix E).' Supersedes the 2021 IEBC, which this file previously listed as current.; ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009 — South Jordan Building Department, sjc.utah.gov/266/Building-Department (re-confirmed live 2026-07-16, unchanged); Applicable Utah State Amendments — Utah Code Title 15A; NOTE (2026-07-16 corpus-staleness fix): This file previously stated the 2021 editions of IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC/IEBC/ISPSC as current, with a forward-looking NOTE that South Jordan's page 'has not yet been updated.' Re-fetched live 2026-07-16 via browser: South Jordan's Building Department page HAS since been updated by the city to display 2024 IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IEBC/ISPSC verbatim (plus unchanged 2021 IRC and 2023 NEC) — South Jordan is essentially current with the statewide mandate, with the sole exception of its uncorrected residential/commercial IECC split noted above. The International Fire Code (IFC) is not adopted anywhere in Utah Code § 15A-2-103 and is not listed on South Jordan's page either.. Local amendments apply — see the South Jordan overview page for the full list.
Yes. Utah state law (HB 82) requires cities to allow at least one ADU on single-family lots. Contact South Jordan Building at (801) 446-4357 to confirm what type of ADU is allowed on your specific property and which review track applies.
Sources & verification
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