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Residential Building Permit in West Jordan, Utah

Required for new residential construction, additions, and structural alterations in West Jordan. Permit fees are valuation-based using the ICC Building Valuation Data table. Valuation is determined by the current ICC Building Valuation Data published as of July 1 of each year.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New single-family or multi-family residential construction
  • Additions or structural modifications
  • Conversion of non-habitable space to habitable space
  • Any work requiring plan review under West Jordan City Code Title 10

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Fee schedule

Building Permit — valuation $1–$2,000West Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48 (eff. through June 30, 2026, updated March 6, 2026). Valuation determined by ICC Building Valuation Data as of July 1 of each year.
$60.50 base + $3.70 per each additional $100 (or fraction thereof) over $500
Building Permit — valuation $2,001–$25,000West Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48
$116.00 base + $16.90 per each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof) over $2,000
Building Permit — valuation $25,001–$50,000West Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48
$505.00 base + $12.20 per each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof) over $25,000
Building Permit — valuation $50,001–$100,000West Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48
$810.00 base + $8.45 per each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof) over $50,000
Building Permit — valuation $100,001–$500,000West Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48
$1,233.00 base + $6.76 per each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof) over $100,000
Building Permit — valuation $500,001–$1,000,000West Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48
$3,938.00 base + $5.75 per each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof) over $500,000
Building Permit — valuation over $1,000,000West Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48
$6,803.00 base + $3.80 per each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof) over $1,000,000
Plan Review — ResidentialWest Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48. Single Family Residential 'Same-As' (exact copy of previously reviewed plan) = $200 flat.
40% of the building permit fee
Plan Review — Multi-Family or Non-ResidentialWest Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48. Multi-Family 'Same-As' = 20% of the building permit fee.
65% of the building permit fee
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
Re-Inspection / Other Building InspectionWest Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48 (Building Inspections — Other Building Inspections, including re-inspection fees)
$75

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the West Jordan building department
~5–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footing

    Before concrete pour — verify excavation, forms, rebar, and anchor bolts

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing, sheathing, and roof — before insulation or wall cover

  3. 3

    Insulation

    After insulation installed, before drywall

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete, ready for occupancy

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

Tips

  • Apply online at permit.westjordan.utah.gov — the West Jordan Public Portal. Download the Online Building Permit Submittal Instructions PDF from westjordan.utah.gov/community-development/building-and-safety/ for step-by-step guidance.
  • All residential site plans must include dimensions, setbacks, driveway width (18 ft minimum, 30 ft maximum at back of sidewalk), easements, and a drainage arrow per the West Jordan Residential Site Plan Checklist.
  • West Jordan's seismic design category is D2 (residential) — engineered foundations may be required for larger footprints. See the Design Criteria document at westjordan.utah.gov for site-specific requirements.
  • Frost depth is 30 inches; ground snow load is 28 psf at or below 4,239 ft MSL. Confirm loads at utahsnowload.usu.edu for elevations above 4,239 ft.
  • West Jordan follows Utah Code Title 15A — as of July 1, 2026, 2024 IBC replaces 2021 IBC. Projects submitted before that date are reviewed under the codes in effect at submission.

Frequently asked questions

West Jordan requires a residential building permit for: New single-family or multi-family residential construction; Additions or structural modifications; Conversion of non-habitable space to habitable space; Any work requiring plan review under West Jordan City Code Title 10. If your project isn't listed, confirm with West Jordan Building & Safety Division at (801) 569-5050 before starting work.

West Jordan building permit fees are valuation-based per the Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ord. 25-48, updated March 6, 2026): from $60.50 + $3.70 per each additional $100 for valuations up to $2,000, scaling to $6,803 + $3.80 per additional $1,000 for valuations over $1,000,000. Plan review for residential projects is 40% of the permit fee. A $12 permit processing fee and 1% state surcharge apply to each permit.

Plan review for a residential building permit in West Jordan typically runs 5–10 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: Building Permit Application (via West Jordan Public Portal); Site Plan; Construction Plans; Energy Compliance Documentation. Depending on your project, West Jordan may also ask for: Engineered Truss Plans. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

West Jordan requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential building permit, in order: Foundation / Footing, Framing, Insulation, Final. Schedule each through West Jordan Building & Safety Division ((801) 569-5050).

Apply online through the West Jordan Public Portal at permit.westjordan.utah.gov. Download the Online Building Permit Submittal Instructions PDF from the Building & Safety page for complete instructions. The office is open Mon–Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 8000 South Redwood Road.

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.

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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