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Fence Permit in Unincorporated Salt Lake County, Utah

Required for fence installation in unincorporated Salt Lake County. Fence permit fees are valuation-based using the MSD supplemental construction valuation table ($20 per lineal foot for any fence type), applied to the standard building permit fee table.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New fence construction
  • Replacement of existing fence in a different location or at a different height
  • Fences in public right-of-way or easements require additional approvals

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Fee schedule

Fence Permit
Current MSD FY2025/FY2026 Fee Schedule PDF (msd.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1471/FY-2026-SLCo-Fee-Schedule), Supplemental Construction Valuation Table, page 7: Fence (any type) = $20.00 per lineal… Show full citationCurrent MSD FY2025/FY2026 Fee Schedule PDF (msd.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1471/FY-2026-SLCo-Fee-Schedule), Supplemental Construction Valuation Table, page 7: Fence (any type) = $20.00 per lineal foot, applied to the standard building-permit valuation fee table. This is a published, cited valuation-based fee, not an estimate. Read the figures from page 7 as published rather than from a copy-paste — the columns bleed together when this table is copied out. Example: a 100 lineal foot fence = $2,000 valuation = $70 minimum permit fee.
Valuation-based; fence valuation = $20 per lineal foot (any type), applied to standard building permit fee table (minimum $70)
Re-Inspection FeeFY2025 Fee Schedule for Salt Lake County, adopted June 17, 2025.
$50.00 per occurrence

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Salt Lake County building department
~1–5 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Verify fence matches approved plan and meets height and setback requirements per Salt Lake County Zoning Ordinance Title 19.

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

Tips

  • Fence valuation is calculated at $20 per lineal foot per MSD's supplemental construction valuation table. A 100-foot fence = $2,000 valuation, which falls in the minimum $70 permit fee bracket.
  • Call 811 before digging fence post holes to locate underground utilities.
  • Check Salt Lake County Zoning Ordinance Title 19 for fence height limits — front yard and rear/side setback rules vary by zone.
  • No structures (including fences) are permitted within recorded utility easements.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. MSD requires a building permit for new fence construction in unincorporated Salt Lake County. The fee uses a valuation of $20 per lineal foot applied to the standard building permit fee table (minimum $70 per the FY2025 Fee Schedule). Apply at msd.utah.gov/portal or call (385) 910-7138.

In Unincorporated Salt Lake County, the published Fence Permit is: Valuation-based; fence valuation = $20 per lineal foot (any type), applied to standard building permit fee table (minimum $70). Additional published fees: Re-Inspection Fee — $50.00 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 fence permit in Unincorporated Salt Lake County typically runs 1–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District (MSD) — Building Services at (385) 910-7138.

You'll need: Building Permit Application. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Salt Lake County may also ask for: Site Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Salt Lake County requires 1 inspection(s) for a fence permit, in order: Final. Schedule each through Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District (MSD) — Building Services ((385) 910-7138).

Apply through Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District (MSD) — Building Services at 860 W. Levoy Drive, Suite 300, Taylorsville, UT 84123. Phone: (385) 910-7138, email: inspections@msd.utah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Official information: https://msd.utah.gov/205/Building-Services.

Unincorporated Salt Lake County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(a) (https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter2/15A-2-S103.html), in force statewide since 7/1/2026 and binding on counties under §15A-1-204. MSD's own Codes and Design Criteria page still lists the 2021 IBC (incl. Appendices C & J) adopted effective July 1, 2023 — live-checked 2026-07-16, MSD's own page has not been updated to the current statewide edition.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix AQ (except residential energy Chapter 11) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(b)/(c); this edition is UNCHANGED from the prior code cycle. MSD's own page lists the same 2021 IRC + Appendix AQ exclusion, adopted effective July 1, 2023 — live-checked 2026-07-16, consistent with the current statute on the base edition.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(d). MSD's own page still lists the 2021 IPC, adopted effective July 1, 2023 — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(e). MSD's own page still lists the 2021 IMC, adopted effective July 1, 2023 — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(f). MSD's own page still lists the 2021 IFGC, adopted effective July 1, 2023 — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(g); this edition is UNCHANGED from the prior code cycle. MSD's own Codes and Design Criteria page still displays the 2020 NEC — live-checked 2026-07-16, not updated to the statewide edition; confirm the enforced edition with MSD before starting electrical work.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — one code, no residential/commercial split, per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(h). MSD's own page still splits it — 2015 IECC residential (IRC Chapter 11 residential energy provisions explicitly excluded from the 2021 IRC adoption) and 2021 IECC commercial — live-checked 2026-07-16, both lag the current statewide edition; the residential/commercial split itself is preserved here as MSD-published history, not carried into the governing statutory citation.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(i). MSD's own page still lists the 2021 IEBC, adopted effective July 1, 2023 — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(n). MSD's own page still lists the 2021 ISPSC, adopted effective July 1, 2023 — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; Modular Building Institute (MBI) Standards 1200 and 1205 — governs statewide per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(o). Not listed on MSD's own Codes and Design Criteria page — live-checked 2026-07-16.; 2006 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) — adopted per Utah Code Title 65A, Chapter 8. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Salt Lake County overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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Fee schedules

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

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