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Residential Building Permit — Monticello, Utah · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source: https://www.monticelloutah.org/departments/buildingandzoning
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Residential Building Permit in Monticello, Utah
Required for new single-family and two-family residential construction, moving a trailer or pre-built home onto a lot, and any addition, remodeling, or demolition in Monticello. Fees are valuation-based per the city's Consolidated Fee Schedule; plan review must be completed within the statutory 14-business-day window (after a 3-business-day completeness screening period) required by Utah Code § 10-20-909 for one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes — Monticello's own New Residential Building Permit Checklist explicitly states this statutory figure to applicants.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
When you need this permit
- New single-family or two-family residential construction, moving a trailer/pre-built home onto a lot, or any addition, remodel, or demolition
- Complete set of plans drawn to scale, submitted to the Building Official for review (per the city's Plan Requirements sheet); plans for single-family residences generally need not be architect/engineer-stamped unless the Building Official deems it necessary given project scope/design
- Legal description and San Juan County property tax parcel number
- Building permit application filled out completely and signed by the owner or agent, listing all contractors/subcontractors with current Utah Contractor license (name, license number, licensed trades, expiration date), address, phone, and email Contractor
- Property must be deeded in the applicant's name and recorded in the San Juan County Recorder's Office before permit issuance (or a notarized statement from the legal owner granting permission to build)
- Owner-builders performing their own work on a personal, non-commercial single-family residence must submit the Owner Build Certification and Agreement prior to beginning construction, per the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act; all commercial project work must be performed by licensed contractors — commercial owners may not act as their own contractor in Utah Owner-builderContractor
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Fee schedule
Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, as of 04/14/2026)Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Fees' table, dated as of 04/14/2026 (signed ordinance 2026-06), retrieved from monticelloutah.org/media/Consolidated%20fee%20Schedule/signed-ordinance-2026-06-consolidated-fee-schedule-update.pdf.
$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, 'Permit Fees' section: 'Building Inspection Fee — $65.00.'
$65.00
State FeeMonticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: 'State Fee — 1% of Permit Fee' (statewide building-permit surcharge).
1% of Permit Fee
Residential Plan Review (valuation $5,001 or more)Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: 'Residential Plan Review (Valuation $5,001 or more) — $130.00.'
$130.00
Minor Residential Plan Review (valuation $5,000 or less)Monticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: 'Minor Residential Plan Review (Valuation $5,000 or less) — $50.00.'
$50.00
6-month Building Permit Extension FeeMonticello City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permit Fees' section: '6-month Building Permit Extension Fee — $50.00.'
$50.00
Review timeline
Plan reviewMonticello’s published plan-review target
17–17 business days
Inspection process
- 1
Building Inspection
Conducted by the Monticello Building Official (Megan Gallegos, Assistant City Manager, 435-587-2271 ext. 15). Per Utah Code § 10-20-909(2)(b)-(c), if the city cannot provide a building inspection within 3 business days after receiving the inspection request, the applicant may engage a third-party inspection firm from the state's approved list (Utah Code § 15A-1-105), unless the applicant requested a later date.
- 2
Final Inspection
Final inspection and closeout coordinated through the Building Official prior to occupancy; no separate published Certificate of Occupancy timeline was found on the city's official pages as of 2026-07-08.
See the full Monticello inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →
Tips
- Monticello's Building and Zoning office is open Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM and Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM (shortened Friday hours) — plan permit-office visits accordingly.
- The property must already be deeded in the applicant's name and recorded with the San Juan County Recorder's Office (or accompanied by a notarized owner-permission statement) before Monticello will issue a building permit — this is a local prerequisite on top of the state's plan-review completeness checklist.
- Investigation fees equal to the standard permit fee are charged in addition to normal permit fees if construction work begins before a permit is obtained, per the city's official Building Permits page.
- Owner-builders acting as their own contractor on a personal single-family residence must file the Owner Build Certification and Agreement before construction begins; unlicensed-contractor violations can be a class A misdemeanor plus an administrative fine up to $2,000 per day, per the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act as cited on the city's page. Owner-builder
- Monticello's fee schedule has no separate flat fee for standalone electrical, plumbing, or mechanical trade permits (unlike some Utah cities) — those trades are covered under the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee table plus the flat Building Inspection Fee and Plan Review fee.
- Monticello has no distinct solar-PV permit type or fee line: the city's Consolidated Fee Schedule (signed ordinance 2026-06, as of 04/14/2026) contains no 'solar' entry anywhere in its Building Permit Fees or Miscellaneous Items sections, so rooftop or ground-mounted solar installations are permitted and charged through this same valuation-based Building Permit (confirmed against the full fee schedule PDF directly, 2026-07-19).
- Monticello likewise has no distinct EV charger / EVSE permit type or fee: the same signed ordinance 2026-06 Consolidated Fee Schedule PDF was re-checked directly (fetched and searched 2026-07-20) and contains zero mentions of 'EV,' 'electric vehicle,' 'charging station,' or 'EVSE.' Consistent with this file's note that Monticello has no separate standalone electrical trade-permit fee line, a residential EV charger install is expected to be priced under this same valuation-based Building Permit Fee table; confirm directly with the Building and Zoning office before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Monticello requires a residential building permit for: New single-family or two-family residential construction, moving a trailer/pre-built home onto a lot, or any addition, remodel, or demolition; Complete set of plans drawn to scale, submitted to the Building Official for review (per the city's Plan Requirements sheet); plans for single-family residences generally need not be architect/engineer-stamped unless the Building Official deems it necessary given project scope/design; Legal description and San Juan County property tax parcel number; Building permit application filled out completely and signed by the owner or agent, listing all contractors/subcontractors with current Utah Contractor license (name, license number, licensed trades, expiration date), address, phone, and email; Property must be deeded in the applicant's name and recorded in the San Juan County Recorder's Office before permit issuance (or a notarized statement from the legal owner granting permission to build); Owner-builders performing their own work on a personal, non-commercial single-family residence must submit the Owner Build Certification and Agreement prior to beginning construction, per the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act; all commercial project work must be performed by licensed contractors — commercial owners may not act as their own contractor in Utah. 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.
Per Monticello's Consolidated Fee Schedule (as of 04/14/2026), the Building Permit Fee is valuation-based — e.g., a project valued $100,001–$500,000 costs $993.75 plus $5.60 per additional $1,000. On top of that, the city charges a flat $65.00 Building Inspection Fee, a State Fee equal to 1% of the permit fee, and a Plan Review fee of $130.00 (valuation over $5,000) or $50.00 (valuation $5,000 or less).
Monticello's own New Residential Building Permit Checklist tells applicants the state allows 14 business days to approve a completed application. Under Utah Code § 10-20-909, that 14-business-day plan-review window begins after a 3-business-day completeness screening period — a combined statutory ceiling of 17 business days from submitting a complete application to plan-review completion for a one- or two-family dwelling or townhome.
You'll need: New Residential Building Permit Checklist; Building Permit Acknowledgement of Easements and Encumbrances; Building Permit Application (iworq Citizen Portal). Depending on your project, Monticello may also ask for: Owner Builder Certification and Agreement. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
Monticello requires 2 inspection(s) for a residential building permit, in order: Building Inspection, 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.
Monticello administers building permits independently through its own Building and Zoning Department and Building Official, using the city's own iworq Citizen Portal for online applications — it is not routed through the San Juan County Building Department.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-19.
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 Monticello building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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