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Residential Building Permit in West Valley City, Utah

Required for new residential construction, additions, structural alterations, and finishing of previously unfinished space in West Valley City. Governed by the 2021 International Residential Code and WVC Municipal Code Title 16.

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When you need this permit

  • New single-family dwelling construction
  • Additions adding habitable space, garages, or carports
  • Structural modifications — load-bearing wall alterations, roof conversions
  • Finishing previously unfinished areas (basements, attics)
  • Changing the use or occupancy of a space
  • Any work regulated by the adopted building codes

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Fee schedule

Residential Building PermitGrounded in West Valley City Municipal Code § 1-2-103(1)(a)(i) (Consolidated Fee Schedule, Community and Economic Development Dept — Building Inspection Division), derived from the 1997 Uniform Administrative Code, last amended by Ord. No. 22-03 (02/01/2022) — official codified source at westvalleycity.municipal.codes/Code/1-2 (chapter 1-2). The WVC Permit Costs & Fees page (wvc-ut.gov/307) summarizes this as 'valuation-based' without reprinting the table; the counter-quoted $53 minimum for small remodels reflects current administrative practice consistent with the code's minimum-fee structure. Valuation-based fee assessed per this published, codified table = verified.
Valuation-based per the codified fee table: $0–$500 value = $26; $501–$2,000 = $25 for the first $500 plus $4 per additional $100 (min $50); $2,001–$25,000 = $76 for the first $2,000 plus $16 per additional $1,000; $25,001–$50,000 = $430 for the first $25,000 plus $12.50 per additional $1,000; $50,001–$100,000 = $708 for the first $50,000 plus $9.50 per additional $1,000; $100,001–$500,000 = $1,094 for the first $100,000 plus $7.50 per additional $1,000; $500,001–$1,000,000 = $3,600 for the first $500,000 plus $6.50 per additional $1,000; over $1,000,000 = $6,000 for the first $1,000,000 plus $5.50 per additional $1,000. Plus a 1% state surcharge and 5% technology surcharge per building permit.
Re-inspection FeeWVC Permit Costs & Fees page (wvc-ut.gov/307)
$53 per occurrence

Review timeline

Plan reviewWest Valley City’s published plan-review target
3–10 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 rough-in MEP — before insulation or wall cover

  3. 3

    Insulation

    After insulation installed, before drywall

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete — certificate of occupancy issued upon passing

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

Tips

  • WVC publishes plan review timelines on the Building Inspections page: residential remodel, garage, and shed plans take 3–5 days; new house plans take 10 days; commercial plans take 3–4 weeks.
  • West Valley City requires all new single-family dwellings to have landscaped yards installed within 12 months of occupancy — a landscape agreement is required at final inspection per WVC FAQ.
  • Inspection requests can usually be accommodated within 24 hours. Call (801) 963-3283 to schedule. First field inspection: Mon–Thu 8 AM; last field inspection: Mon–Thu 4:30 PM.
  • All contractors must be licensed with the State of Utah. The subcontractor verification form listing GC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical license numbers must be submitted prior to power clearance and certificate of occupancy. Contractor
  • Penalty for building without a permit: the permit fee doubles, and daily penalties may apply. Unpermitted structures in violation of setbacks may require demolition per WVC FAQ.

Frequently asked questions

West Valley City requires a residential building permit for: New single-family dwelling construction; Additions adding habitable space, garages, or carports; Structural modifications — load-bearing wall alterations, roof conversions; Finishing previously unfinished areas (basements, attics); Changing the use or occupancy of a space; Any work regulated by the adopted building codes. If your project isn't listed, confirm with West Valley City Building Inspection Division at (801) 963-3283 before starting work.

In West Valley City, the published Residential Building Permit is: Valuation-based per the codified fee table: $0–$500 value = $26; $501–$2,000 = $25 for the first $500 plus $4 per additional $100 (min $50); $2,001–$25,000 = $76 for the first $2,000 plus $16 per additional $1,000; $25,001–$50,000 = $430 for the first $25,000 plus $12.50 per additional $1,000; $50,001–$100,000 = $708 for the first $50,000 plus $9.50 per additional $1,000; $100,001–$500,000 = $1,094 for the first $100,000 plus $7.50 per additional $1,000; $500,001–$1,000,000 = $3,600 for the first $500,000 plus $6.50 per additional $1,000; over $1,000,000 = $6,000 for the first $1,000,000 plus $5.50 per additional $1,000. Plus a 1% state surcharge and 5% technology surcharge per building permit.. Additional published fees: Re-inspection Fee — $53 per occurrence. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

West Valley City publishes its review timelines: residential remodels, garages, and shed plans take 3–5 business days; new house plans take 10 business days; commercial plans take 3–4 weeks. Source: wvc-ut.gov/294/Building-Inspections.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Complete Plan Set (PDF); Energy Compliance Documents; Contractor Verification Form. Depending on your project, West Valley City may also ask for: Structural Calculations. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

West Valley City requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential building permit, in order: Foundation / Footing, Framing, Insulation, Final. Schedule each through West Valley City Building Inspection Division ((801) 963-3283).

Apply online through the WVC portal or in person at the Building Inspection Division, 3600 S Constitution Blvd, Suite 220. Submit plans as a single PDF (do not separate trades). New SFD plans must be stamped by a Utah-licensed design professional. Call (801) 963-3283 for assistance.

West Valley City, Utah has adopted: 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted by West Valley City; 2021 IRC Chapter 11 (Energy Efficiency) per Utah State Amendments; confirmed in WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; consistent with Utah Code § 15A-2-103 effective July 1, 2026; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2016 (commercial energy) — WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); 2009 ICC A117.1 Accessibility Standard — WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103; referenced in West Valley City Municipal Code Title 16 (Chapter 16-15). Local amendments apply — see the West Valley City overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.

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

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