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Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit in Monticello, Utah

Required for tenant improvement / tenant finish work inside an existing commercial building in Monticello (e.g., interior build-out following a shell permit, or remodel of existing commercial space). Monticello's Consolidated Fee Schedule maintains no separate tenant-improvement fee tier — tenant improvement work is billed under the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee table and the same $65.00-per-hour Commercial Plan Review fee as new commercial construction.

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When you need this permit

  • Tenant improvement / tenant finish work, remodel, or change of occupancy inside an existing commercial building
  • Utah law requires commercial building plans to be designed, drawn, and stamped by a Utah Licensed Architect or Engineer (Utah Code §§ 58-22-305 and 58-3a-304 — the exemption from stamped plans applies only to one- and two-family dwellings, not commercial structures)
  • All commercial project work must be performed by licensed contractors — commercial owners may not act as their own contractor Contractor
  • Legal description and San Juan County property tax parcel number
  • Building permit application listing all contractors/subcontractors with current Utah Contractor license Contractor

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same table as new commercial construction)Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule (signed ordinance dated 04/14/2026, ordinance 2026-06), retrieved from monticelloutah.org/media/Consolidated%20fee%20Schedule/signed-ordinance-2026-06-consolidated-fee-schedule-update.pdf, 'Building Permit Fees' section — verified directly against the rendered PDF page image (the same valuation table used for residential construction; the schedule does not maintain a separate commercial valuation track). Monticello does not publish a reduced or distinct valuation table for tenant-improvement scope; the improvement's construction valuation is run through the same table.
$1–$500: $23.50 flat. $501–$2,000: $23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for each additional $100. $2,001–$25,000: $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000. $25,001–$50,000: $391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000. $50,001–$100,000: $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000. $100,001–$500,000: $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000. $1,000,000 and up: $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000.
Building Inspection FeeMonticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule (signed ordinance dated 04/14/2026, ordinance 2026-06), retrieved from monticelloutah.org/media/Consolidated%20fee%20Schedule/signed-ordinance-2026-06-consolidated-fee-schedule-update.pdf, 'Building Permit Fees' section — verified directly against the rendered PDF page image (the same valuation table used for residential construction; the schedule does not maintain a separate commercial valuation track).
$65.00
State FeeMonticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule (signed ordinance dated 04/14/2026, ordinance 2026-06), retrieved from monticelloutah.org/media/Consolidated%20fee%20Schedule/signed-ordinance-2026-06-consolidated-fee-schedule-update.pdf, 'Building Permit Fees' section — verified directly against the rendered PDF page image (the same valuation table used for residential construction; the schedule does not maintain a separate commercial valuation track).
1% of Permit Fee
Commercial Plan Review (per Hour)Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section — same hourly commercial plan-review rate applies to tenant-improvement scope as to new commercial construction; no separate TI rate is published.
$65.00
6-month Building Permit Extension FeeMonticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule (signed ordinance dated 04/14/2026, ordinance 2026-06), retrieved from monticelloutah.org/media/Consolidated%20fee%20Schedule/signed-ordinance-2026-06-consolidated-fee-schedule-update.pdf, 'Building Permit Fees' section — verified directly against the rendered PDF page image (the same valuation table used for residential construction; the schedule does not maintain a separate commercial valuation track).
$50.00

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Framing / Structural / MEP Rough-In

    Scope-dependent rough-in inspection(s) prior to close-in, per the Building Official.

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Final inspection and closeout prior to occupancy of the improved space.

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

Tips

  • Tenant improvement work in Monticello is not a separate fee category — it is billed under the identical valuation-based Building Permit Fee table and $65/hour Commercial Plan Review fee as ground-up commercial construction.
  • Confirm with the Building Official whether your specific tenant-finish scope (e.g., non-structural interior partition changes only) requires architect/engineer-stamped plans, since Utah's stamped-plans exemption for one-/two-family dwellings does not apply to commercial space regardless of scope size.

Frequently asked questions

Monticello requires a commercial tenant improvement / tenant finish permit for: Tenant improvement / tenant finish work, remodel, or change of occupancy inside an existing commercial building; Utah law requires commercial building plans to be designed, drawn, and stamped by a Utah Licensed Architect or Engineer (Utah Code §§ 58-22-305 and 58-3a-304 — the exemption from stamped plans applies only to one- and two-family dwellings, not commercial structures); All commercial project work must be performed by licensed contractors — commercial owners may not act as their own contractor; Legal description and San Juan County property tax parcel number; Building permit application listing all contractors/subcontractors with current Utah Contractor license. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Monticello Building and Zoning Department (Office of the Building Official) at (435) 587-2271 before starting work.

In Monticello, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same table as new commercial construction) is: $1–$500: $23.50 flat. $501–$2,000: $23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for each additional $100. $2,001–$25,000: $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000. $25,001–$50,000: $391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000. $50,001–$100,000: $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000. $100,001–$500,000: $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000. $1,000,000 and up: $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000.. Additional published fees: Building Inspection Fee — $65.00; State Fee — 1% of Permit Fee; Commercial Plan Review (per Hour) — $65.00; 6-month Building Permit Extension Fee — $50.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Monticello does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Monticello Building and Zoning Department (Office of the Building Official) at (435) 587-2271 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Complete Set of Plans and Engineering, Stamped by a Utah Licensed Architect or Engineer (where applicable to scope); Building Permit Application (iworq Citizen Portal). Depending on your project, Monticello may also ask for: Site Plan (to scale). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Monticello requires 2 inspection(s) for a commercial tenant improvement / tenant finish permit, in order: Framing / Structural / MEP Rough-In, Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Monticello Building and Zoning Department (Office of the Building Official) ((435) 587-2271).

Apply through City of Monticello Building and Zoning Department (Office of the Building Official) at 17 N 100 E, Monticello, UT 84535. Phone: (435) 587-2271, email: megang@monticelloutah.org. Office hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Official information: https://www.monticelloutah.org/departments/buildingandzoning.

Monticello, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — statewide construction code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 07/01/2026. Monticello's own Building and Zoning page does not enumerate specific code editions; the city administers the statewide State Construction Code with no locally-published deviation found, so the current statutory statewide editions are cited directly.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix AQ — statewide, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 07/01/2026 (IRC edition unchanged from the prior 2023-2026 cycle).; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — statewide, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 07/01/2026.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — statewide, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 07/01/2026.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — statewide, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 07/01/2026.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — statewide, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 07/01/2026.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — statewide, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 07/01/2026.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — statewide, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 07/01/2026.; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code — statewide, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n), effective 07/01/2026.. Local amendments apply — see the Monticello overview page for the full list.

No. Monticello's Consolidated Fee Schedule does not publish a distinct tenant-improvement fee tier — TI work is billed under the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee table and the same $65.00/hour Commercial Plan Review fee as new commercial construction.

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