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South Salt Lake building permits
VerifiedSouth Salt Lake, Utah — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Codes adopted
International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC), as adopted by the State of Utah and published by the International Code Council (ICC), adopted as the Building Code of South Salt Lake City together with Utah Administrative Code Rule R156-56, per South Salt Lake Municipal Code § 8.10.010 (Ord. No. 2020-06, § VI, 6-3-2020). Local amendments include: Appendix J of the 2012 IBC adopted with an added grading-permit requirement (§8.10.010.A); Appendix P of the 2006 IRC adopted (§8.10.010.B).International Fire Code (IFC), as adopted by the State of Utah and published by ICC, adopted as the Fire Code of South Salt Lake City, including Appendix D, per Municipal Code § 8.10.020.International Mechanical Code (IMC) and International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), as adopted by the State of Utah and published by ICC, adopted as the Mechanical Code of South Salt Lake City, per Municipal Code § 8.10.040.International Plumbing Code (IPC), as adopted by the State of Utah and published by ICC, adopted as the city's Plumbing Code, with Sections 106.1 and 107.1 of the 2012 IPC locally amended to require permits/fees per the consolidated fee schedule, per Municipal Code § 8.10.070.National Electrical Code (NEC), as adopted by the National Fire Protection Association and the State of Utah, adopted as the Electrical Code of South Salt Lake City including all city and state amendments, per Municipal Code § 8.10.080.Uniform Housing Code, 1997 edition (International Conference of Building Officials), adopted as the Housing Code of South Salt Lake City, per Municipal Code § 8.10.050.Uniform Administrative Code (International Conference of Building Officials) adopted, with fee chapters applied only to the extent they do not conflict with South Salt Lake's own code, per Municipal Code § 8.10.060.Uniform Code for Building Conservation (International Conference of Building Officials), adopted with all appendices, per Municipal Code § 8.10.090.Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition (International Conference of Building Officials), adopted per Municipal Code § 8.10.100.All technical codes above are adopted by reference except where they conflict with Utah Code Title 15A and the technical codes adopted therein (the statewide framework), per Municipal Code § 8.10.010.F.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Remodel)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residential construction, additions, structural modifications, and most residential building system work in South Salt Lake. The Total Building Permit Fee is valuation-based, computed from current ICC Building Valuation Data (ICCBVD) per the city's own formula, rather than a flat table, per the official Consolidated Fee Schedule (last amended by Ord. No. 2025-17, 5-28-2025).
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family residential construction, additions, or structural modifications to floor, walls, roof, windows, or doors
- Complete application submitted through the city's Building Permits process (220 E Morris Avenue, Suite 150)
- Compliance with the adopted 2012 IBC (with Appendix J amendment) / adopted IRC (with 2006 Appendix P) per Municipal Code § 8.10.010
- Plan Check Fee due at time of building permit application; Building Fee and State Surcharge Fee due prior to permit issuance
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial South Salt Lake Building Permit Application (PDF), submitted to the Community Development Department, 220 E Morris Avenue, Suite 150.
- RequiredResidential Plan Submittal ChecklistCity-published checklist of required plan sets/details for residential permit submittals, referenced on the official Building Permits page.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (Building Fee + Plan Check Fee + State Surcharge Fee) | Building Fee (B) = local multiplier x Gross ICCBVD Valuation; Plan Check Fee (P) = B x 0.65; State Surcharge Fee (Y) = B x 0.01; Total = B + P + Y | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A (Ord. No. 2020-02, § V(Exh. D), 1-8-2020, as amended through Ord. No. 2025-17, § 1(Exh. A), 5-28-2025), confirmed via the city's official Municode-hosted code text. Valuation is based on the most current ICC Building Valuation Data, updated semi-annually; no fixed local multiplier value was published in the fee schedule text itself. |
| Additional Plan Review (beyond initial + 2 reviews) | $56.00/hour | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A: Building/Plan Check Fees include an initial review plus two subsequent reviews at no charge; additional hourly fees beyond that are $56.00/hour. |
| Inspection Re-Fee | $56.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Commencing Construction Prior to Permit Issuance | Additional 100% of the Building Fee | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Culinary Water Impact Fee | 3/4" meter $6,345.00; 1" meter $6,345.00; 1.5" meter $12,690.00; 2" meter $20,304.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.B. |
| Wastewater Impact Fee (Non-PID Members, per typical residential connection) | Collection $10,400.00 + Treatment $1,063.00 + Planning $97.00 = $11,560.00 total | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.B. A separate lower PID-member total of $1,160.00 (Treatment + Planning only) applies to properties within the Central Valley Water Reclamation PID service boundary. |
| Parks Impact Fee | Single-family $1,677.00/household; Multi-Family $1,608.00/household | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.B. |
Fence Permit
VerifiedRequired in South Salt Lake for any fence constructed of masonry material (any height) or exceeding 6 feet in height (any material); wood fences under 6 feet do not require a permit, per the city's official Building Permits FAQ. Governed by the zoning fence-height and clear-view standards in Title 17.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Masonry-material fence (any height) OR any fence over 6 feet tall (any material) — permit required
- Wood fence under 6 feet tall — no permit required
- Front-yard fences capped at 4 feet; corner-side-yard fences capped at 6 feet; side/rear-yard fences up to 8 feet allowed only with a building permit
- Clear-view area (sight-triangle) compliance required in all cases regardless of fence height
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSame official South Salt Lake Building Permit Application form used for fence permits that trigger the masonry/over-6-foot threshold.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Installation (Over-the-Counter Flat Fee, Commercial) | $30.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A, Over the Counter Flat Fees table: 'Fence installation ... $30.00' (listed identically under both the commercial and residential over-the-counter flat-fee lists). |
| Concrete (block) with footing & rebar, or fences 7 feet or greater | $50.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A, Over the Counter Flat Fees table: 'Concrete (block), with footing & rebar or fences 7 feet or greater ... $50.00.' |
Re-Roof Permit
VerifiedRequired for any building reroofing project in South Salt Lake, per the city's official Building Permits FAQ. Billed as an over-the-counter flat fee scaled by roof area (or by scope for residential re-roof work), per the Consolidated Fee Schedule.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Any reroofing project (shingle, tar/gravel, or membrane) requires a building permit
- Fee scaled by total roof square footage for commercial-scope re-roofs, or by scope of work (added layer vs. strip-down/sheathing replacement) for residential-scope re-roofs
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial South Salt Lake Building Permit Application form.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Re-Roof, 10,000 sq ft or less | $150.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A, Over the Counter Flat Fees: 'Re-Roof—Applies to either shingle, Tar/Gravel, or Membrane ... Re-Roof 10,000 sf or less ... $150.00.' |
| Re-Roof, 10,000 to 50,000 sq ft | $300.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Re-Roof, greater than 50,000 sq ft | $500.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Re-Roof, adding second layer (residential scope) | $75.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A, residential over-the-counter flat fee list. |
| Re-Roof, strip down/sheathing replacement/ice & water barrier (residential scope) | $75.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A, residential over-the-counter flat fee list. |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of any building in South Salt Lake, billed as an over-the-counter flat fee scaled by building type/use, per the Consolidated Fee Schedule.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Applies per building demolished
- Fee tier depends on building classification: commercial, two-family or more, single family/accessory building, or interior demolition
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial South Salt Lake Building Permit Application form, used for demolition permit requests.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Demolition | $60.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A, Over the Counter Flat Fees: 'Demolition permit (per building) ... Commercial demolition ... $60.00.' |
| Two-Family or More Demolition | $60.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Single Family/Accessory Building Demolition | $30.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Interior Demolition (plans and inspection required) | $20.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for building-mounted, freestanding, or billboard signage in South Salt Lake, billed as an over-the-counter flat fee (electrical work for illuminated signs billed separately). Handled via the Building Permits office's dedicated Sign Permit contact line.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building-mounted, freestanding (ground/pole/monument), or billboard (off-premises) sign
- Electrical work for illuminated signage requires a separate electrical permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial South Salt Lake Building Permit Application form, used for sign permit requests.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building-Mounted Sign | $100.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A, Over the Counter Flat Fees: 'Sign permits (not including electrical work, if needed) ... Building mounted ... $100.00.' |
| Freestanding Sign (ground, pole, monument, etc.) | $200.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Billboard (Off-Premises Sign) | $500.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit
VerifiedRequired for construction or establishment of an Internal or External Accessory Dwelling Unit in South Salt Lake, per Municipal Code Chapter 17.04.030.B. Requires a Predevelopment Application, evidence of owner-occupancy, a Building Permit application, and (if the ADU will be rented) a Rental Business License, per the city's official ADU Handbook.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Parcel/lot minimum 6,000 sq ft with minimum 50 feet of frontage
- Maximum of one Internal ADU and one External ADU per parcel/lot
- External ADU capped at the lesser of 50% of the Primary Dwelling's square footage (excluding garage) or 1,000 sq ft, maximum 2 bedrooms; Internal ADU has no size/bedroom cap
- Owner-occupancy of the Primary Dwelling or the ADU required (limited exceptions for multi-family-zoned lots, active military service, or owner hospitalization/assisted living)
- Neither unit may be used as a Short-Term Rental (lease terms under 30 days prohibited)
- One on-site parking space per ADU required, in addition to existing required parking
- Predevelopment Application, evidence of owner-occupancy, Building Permit application, and (if rented) Rental Business License application, per Municipal Code § 17.04.030.B.5
- ADU may not be constructed within a mobile home, portable container, trailer, carport, canopy structure, or similar structure
Required documents
- RequiredADU Predevelopment ApplicationInitial required application step for any ADU, per the city's official ADU Handbook and Municipal Code § 17.04.030.B.5.a.
- RequiredEvidence of Owner OccupancyRequired documentation confirming the property owner resides on the subject property, per Municipal Code § 17.04.030.B.5.b and § 17.04.030.B.8.
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationStandard South Salt Lake Building Permit Application, required in addition to the Predevelopment Application, per Municipal Code § 17.04.030.B.5.c.
- OptionalRental Business License ApplicationRequired only if the ADU (or Primary Dwelling) will be rented out, per Municipal Code § 17.04.030.B.5.d and the city's official ADU Handbook.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Predevelopment Review Fee | $50.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.D (Planning and Zoning Fees): 'Predevelopment review ... $50.00.' Confirmed as the applicable fee referenced by the official ADU Handbook's 'What fees do I have to pay?' FAQ, which states the Predevelopment Application Fee, applicable Building Permit fee, and Business License Fee all apply, plus any applicable impact fees and utility connection fees. |
| Building Permit Fee (Building Fee + Plan Check Fee + State Surcharge Fee) | Same valuation-based ICCBVD formula as the standard Residential Building Permit: B = local multiplier x Gross ICCBVD Valuation; P = B x 0.65; Y = B x 0.01 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A, confirmed applicable to ADUs per the official ADU Handbook. |
Electrical / Mechanical / Plumbing Trade Permit (Residential Replacements & Upgrades)
VerifiedCovers common residential trade work in South Salt Lake — electrical service upgrades, furnace/AC/swamp-cooler replacement, water heater replacement, sprinkler installation, and similar items — each billed as its own over-the-counter flat fee under the Consolidated Fee Schedule, distinct from the valuation-based new-construction Building Permit Fee.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Applies to residential trade replacement/upgrade work (electrical service upgrade, AC/condenser replacement, furnace replacement, swamp cooler replacement, sprinkler installation, water heater replacement, water pipe inside upgrade, insulation, siding, windows)
- Governed by the adopted NEC (§8.10.080), IMC/IFGC (§8.10.040), and IPC (§8.10.070) per Municipal Code
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial South Salt Lake Building Permit Application form, used for trade-permit flat-fee items.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Service, Inside Upgrade (Residential) | $50.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A, Over the Counter Flat Fees (residential list): 'Electrical service inside upgrade ... $50.00.' |
| Electrical Service Upgrade, 200 amps or less (Residential) | $50.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Air Conditioner/Condenser Replacement (Residential) | $30.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Furnace Replacement (Residential) | $30.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Swamp Cooler Replacement (Residential) | $30.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Water Heater Replacement (Residential) | $30.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Sprinkler Installation (Residential) | $30.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Gas Meter, Existing Meter Only Needing Service | $50.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A (listed identically for both the commercial and residential over-the-counter flat-fee lists). |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-07.
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 Salt Lake building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.