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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in West Jordan, Utah

Required for construction of an external (detached) or internal accessory dwelling unit in West Jordan. The city publishes a dedicated External ADU Building Permit Submittal Required Documents list.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Complete and notarized ADU license application
  • Site plan showing off-street parking stall for the ADU, primary home location, proposed ADU location, all accessory structures, utility locations (power, gas, water, sewer lines from existing home to ADU), and distances from property lines
  • Full set of architectural drawings
  • Full set of engineered drawings including structural calculation packet
  • Manual D and J mechanical design for all HVAC equipment in the ADU
  • REScheck energy code compliance documentation
  • Gas line drawing showing pipe size, BTU demands, and all gas appliances (both ADU and existing home)

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Fee schedule

Building PermitWest Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48 — the standard valuation-based building permit fee schedule applies. Plan review for residential is 40% of the permit fee. A $12 processing fee and 1% state surcharge also apply.
Valuation-based per the West Jordan Building Permit fee table (Ord. 25-48)
Permit Processing FeeWest Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48
$12 per permit issued
State SurchargeWest Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48
1% of the building permit fee

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the West Jordan building department
~10–30 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Footings, forms, rebar — before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structure, fire separation if applicable, egress windows

  3. 3

    MEP Rough-In

    Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-ins before walls closed

  4. 4

    Insulation

    Insulation and vapor barrier before drywall

  5. 5

    Final

    All work complete, smoke/CO detectors, address posted, ready for occupancy

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

Tips

  • West Jordan publishes a specific External ADU Building Permit Submittal Required Documents list — download it from the building & safety page before applying.
  • The gas line drawing must include all gas appliances in both the ADU and the existing home, including BTU demands, pipe sizing, lengths, and system pressure designation (4 oz or 2 lb).
  • Separate permits are required for the ADU's electrical and plumbing work in addition to the building permit.
  • Utah state law (HB 82, 2021) generally requires cities to allow internal ADUs — confirm specific West Jordan zoning eligibility with Planning at (801) 569-5060.

Frequently asked questions

West Jordan requires: a notarized ADU license application, a detailed site plan showing parking and utility lines, full architectural and engineered drawings with structural calculations, Manual D and J mechanical design, REScheck energy compliance, and a detailed gas line drawing. See the External ADU Building Permit Submittal Required Documents PDF available from westjordan.utah.gov/community-development/building-and-safety/.

In West Jordan, the published Building Permit is: Valuation-based per the West Jordan Building Permit fee table (Ord. 25-48). Additional published fees: Permit Processing Fee — $12 per permit issued; State Surcharge — 1% of the building permit fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for an accessory dwelling unit (adu) permit in West Jordan typically runs 10–30 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with West Jordan Building & Safety Division at (801) 569-5050.

You'll need: ADU License Application (completed and notarized); Site Plan; Full Architectural Drawings; Engineered Drawings with Structural Calculations; Manual D and J Design; REScheck Energy Compliance; Gas Line Drawing. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

West Jordan requires 5 inspection(s) for an accessory dwelling unit (adu) permit, in order: Foundation, Framing, MEP Rough-In, Insulation, Final. Schedule each through West Jordan Building & Safety Division ((801) 569-5050).

Apply through West Jordan Building & Safety Division at 8000 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84088. Phone: (801) 569-5050, email: wjplanning@westjordan.utah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.westjordan.utah.gov/community-development/building-and-safety/.

West Jordan, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IBC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)); West Jordan's own Design Criteria document (rev. 10/2025) predates this transition — see NOTE below; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix AQ — currently in effect; unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition update (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b)); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IPC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d)); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IMC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e)); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IFGC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f)); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — currently in effect statewide as of July 1, 2026, a single edition with no residential/commercial split under current law (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h)); Historical (superseded): West Jordan's Design Criteria document (rev. 10/2025) had cited a 2015 IECC edition for residential and a separate 2021 IECC edition for commercial — both are now superseded by the single 2024 IECC per § 15A-2-103(1)(h); not independently re-fetched on 2026-07-16 (the Design Criteria PDF was not located live this session — West Jordan's Building & Safety page links a 'Codes & Design Criteria' resource but the document content was not directly accessible), so whether the city has updated this document is unconfirmed as of this date; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IEBC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i)); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — West Jordan Design Criteria (rev. 10/2025) (not adopted under Utah Code § 15A-2-103, which does not list an IFC edition; edition unconfirmed for the current period); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — currently in effect; unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition update (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g)); 1997 Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings — West Jordan Design Criteria (rev. 10/2025); NOTE (updated 2026-07-16): the July 1, 2026 transition forecast in the prior version of this entry has now occurred — confirmed live against Utah Code § 15A-2-103, current version (effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027), read at le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter2/15A-2-S103.html. West Jordan's Building & Safety Division webpage (westjordan.utah.gov/community-development/building-and-safety/), checked live 2026-07-16, still hosts a downloadable 'Special Inspection Agreement' form labeled '2021 IBC' — consistent with the Design Criteria document (rev. 10/2025) predating the statewide transition; confirm current status with the Building & Safety Division for any project submitted on or after July 1, 2026. Local amendments apply — see the West Jordan overview page for the full list.

West Jordan allows external (detached) ADUs and publishes a dedicated External ADU Building Permit Submittal Required Documents list. Utah state law (HB 82) also requires cities to permit internal ADUs. Contact West Jordan Planning at (801) 569-5060 to confirm zoning eligibility for your property.

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

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