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Residential Building Permit in South Jordan, Utah

Required for new residential construction and structural alterations in South Jordan. Separate flat-fee tiers apply for single-family detached and attached homes.

Verified 2026-07-11 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New single-family detached or attached residential construction
  • Additions and structural alterations
  • Conversion of non-habitable to habitable space
  • Any work requiring plan review under the adopted 2021 IRC/IBC

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Fee schedule

Single Family Detached — $0–$500,000 valuationSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule (PRSFD), sjc.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5594/FY-25-26-Fee-Schedule-PDF (document at this URL rolled over to the FY26-27 schedule; confirmed by direct PDF render, page 2). Any person who commences work before obtaining a permit is subject to double the permit fee.
$3,877
Single Family Detached — over $500,000 valuationSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule (PRSFD), rendered 2026-07-11
$4,885
Single Family Attached — $0–$500,000 valuationSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule (PRSFA), rendered 2026-07-11
$3,453
Single Family Attached — over $500,000 valuationSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule (PRSFA), rendered 2026-07-11
$4,351
Re-inspection FeeSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule, rendered 2026-07-11
$182
Additional Plan Review FeeSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule, rendered 2026-07-11
$316
Credit Card Processing FeeSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule
2.95% of fee charged
Work Without PermitSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule
Double the applicable permit fee

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the South Jordan building department
~10–21 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Before concrete pour — forms, rebar, anchor bolts

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing, sheathing, and roof — before insulation

  3. 3

    Insulation

    After insulation installed, before drywall

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete, ready for occupancy

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

Tips

  • Apply for permits online at cityview.southjordanutah.gov/CityViewPortal.
  • South Jordan's frost depth is 30 inches minimum from bottom of footing to finished grade (stated on South Jordan's design criteria).
  • Seismic Zone D applies — structural design must account for seismic loads.
  • Wind load: 115 mph, Exposure C (per South Jordan design criteria).

Frequently asked questions

South Jordan requires a residential building permit for: New single-family detached or attached residential construction; Additions and structural alterations; Conversion of non-habitable to habitable space; Any work requiring plan review under the adopted 2021 IRC/IBC. If your project isn't listed, confirm with South Jordan Building Department at (801) 446-4357 before starting work.

Per the South Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule: $3,877 for a single-family detached home valued at $0–$500,000, or $4,885 if over $500,000. Single-family attached homes are $3,453 (up to $500,000) or $4,351 (over $500,000). Work begun without a permit is subject to double the permit fee.

Plan review for a residential building permit in South Jordan typically runs 10–21 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: New Residential Building Permit Submission Checklist; Energy Compliance Documentation; Engineered Truss Plans. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

South Jordan requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential building permit, in order: Foundation, Framing, Insulation, Final. Schedule each through South Jordan Building Department ((801) 446-4357).

Apply online through the CityView portal at cityview.southjordanutah.gov/CityViewPortal. Review the New Residential Building Permit Submission Checklist (PDF) on the South Jordan Building Department page before submitting.

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.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-11.

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

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