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EV Charger / EVSE Permit in Unincorporated Summit County, Utah

Summit County does not publish a distinct EV charger / EVSE permit type or fee line item. Directly read in full (2026-07-20, rendered page-by-page as images since the source PDF is scanned/non-machine-readable) the complete 'Summit County Building Department Fee Schedule' section of the County-Wide Fee Schedule (Ordinance 834-P, amended May 2026, effective 6/2026) — it lists a general Building Permit Fee (0.0075, i.e. 3/4 of 1%, of construction valuation, $100 minimum, both commercial and residential), a separate 'Alternative Energy Permits' category explicitly limited to 'solar, hot water, photovoltaic, geo-thermal, and wind generated power' ($700 photovoltaic / $500 geo-thermal / $250 solar hot water / $250 wind generator), and separate flat $100 fees for 'Electrical utility meter upgrade or replacement,' 'Mechanical utility meter upgrade or replacement,' and 'Plumbing utility meter upgrade or replacement.' No 'EV,' 'electric vehicle,' or 'charging station' line item appears anywhere in this fee schedule. Because EV/EVSE installation is not one of the enumerated Alternative Energy Permit categories and is not a utility-meter upgrade, it is billed as ordinary electrical work under the general Building Permit Fee (0.0075 x construction valuation, $100 minimum), the same mechanism used for standard building/electrical/mechanical/plumbing work in unincorporated Summit County.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property in unincorporated Summit County — billed as ordinary electrical work under the general Building Permit, not the county's separate 'Alternative Energy Permit' category (which is limited to solar, hot water, photovoltaic, geo-thermal, and wind generated power)
  • All submissions, reviews, and permit issuance processed exclusively through the EPROCESS360 online portal (summit.co.ut.eprocess360.com) — the County does not accept paper plans or perform over-the-counter reviews
  • Compliance with the 2023 NEC, adopted statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g)

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (general, applies to EV charger/EVSE installation)Summit County Building Department Fee Schedule, Ordinance 834-P (amended May 2026, effective 6/2026), item 2: 'Building Permit Fees (both commercial and residential) — Fees are calculated at a rate of 0.0075 (3/4 of 1%) of the construction valuation. Minimum fee: $100 (fee covers the costs of one inspection).' Directly read from the ordinance PDF (page 33) on 2026-07-20; no distinct EV-charger line item exists, so this general Building Permit fee mechanism governs EV/EVSE installation valuation.
0.0075 (3/4 of 1%) of construction valuation; $100 minimum fee (covers cost of one inspection)
Plan Review FeeSummit County Building Department Fee Schedule, Ordinance 834-P, item 3.
65% of the applicable building permit fee (may be waived if plan review is not necessary, per the Building Official)
Utah State SurchargeSummit County Building Department Fee Schedule, Ordinance 834-P, item 9, collected and remitted to the State of Utah per UCA 15A-1-209.
1% of all permits

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

How long did your EV Charger / EVSE Permit permit actually take in Unincorporated Summit County?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Electrical / Power-to-Panel

    Not separately published for EV chargers by the county; follows the standard electrical inspection sequence documented for this jurisdiction's residential-building-permit entry (minimum two 20-amp GFCI-protected circuits required for power-to-panel inspection, per the County's 4-Way Inspection description).

See the full Unincorporated Summit County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Summit County's 'Alternative Energy Permits' fee category is explicitly limited to solar, hot water/photovoltaic, geo-thermal, and wind generated power — EV chargers are NOT included in that list, so do not expect the $700/$500/$250 alternative-energy rates to apply to an EV charger installation.
  • EV charger / EVSE installation is billed as ordinary electrical work under the general Building Permit Fee: 0.0075 (3/4 of 1%) of construction valuation with a $100 minimum, plus a 65% plan review fee (may be waived) and a 1% state surcharge.
  • All submissions go through the EPROCESS360 online portal (summit.co.ut.eprocess360.com) — the County does not accept paper plans or perform over-the-counter reviews.
  • Confirm project-specific scope and any additional requirements with the Building Department at (435) 336-3124 or buildingquestions@summitcountyutah.gov before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Summit County requires an ev charger / evse permit for: Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property in unincorporated Summit County — billed as ordinary electrical work under the general Building Permit, not the county's separate 'Alternative Energy Permit' category (which is limited to solar, hot water, photovoltaic, geo-thermal, and wind generated power); All submissions, reviews, and permit issuance processed exclusively through the EPROCESS360 online portal (summit.co.ut.eprocess360.com) — the County does not accept paper plans or perform over-the-counter reviews; Compliance with the 2023 NEC, adopted statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g). If your project isn't listed, confirm with Summit County Community Development Department, Building Division at (435) 336-3124 before starting work.

The general Building Permit Fee applies: 0.0075 (3/4 of 1%) of the construction valuation, with a $100 minimum fee, plus a 65% plan review fee (which may be waived if not needed) and a 1% state surcharge. There is no distinct EV-charger fee tier.

Unincorporated Summit County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Summit County Community Development Department, Building Division at (435) 336-3124 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (EPROCESS360 online portal). Depending on your project, Unincorporated Summit County may also ask for: Electrical Plan / Single-Line Diagram. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Summit County requires 1 inspection(s) for an ev charger / evse permit, in order: Electrical / Power-to-Panel. Schedule each through Summit County Community Development Department, Building Division ((435) 336-3124).

Apply through Summit County Community Development Department, Building Division at 60 North Main Street, P.O. Box 128, Coalville, UT 84017. Phone: (435) 336-3124, email: buildingquestions@summitcountyutah.gov. Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.summitcountyutah.gov/262/Building.

Unincorporated Summit County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — current statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IBC).; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — current statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b), unchanged by the July 1, 2026 code cycle flip; Summit County's official 'Effective 7/1/2026 IRC Project Design Criteria' table (R301.2(1)) confirms structures governed by the IRC are designed to the 2021 IRC baseline per current adoption.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — current statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IPC).; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — current statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IMC).; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — current statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IFGC).; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — current statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IECC; one edition applies statewide, no separate residential/commercial split).; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — current statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 ISPSC); applicable to Summit County pool/hot tub permits (APSP-15/APSP-7 compliance documentation required).; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — current statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g), unchanged by the July 1, 2026 code cycle flip.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — current statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i), in force since July 1, 2026; not separately itemized on Summit County's own published materials, added here as it applies statewide.; NOTE: The July 1, 2026 statewide code cycle flip (Utah Code § 15A-2-103, amended by Ch. 47, 2026 General Session) is now in effect — the 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and (residential provisions of) ISPSC are the current statewide-adopted codes, while the IRC (2021) and NEC (2023) did not change in this cycle.. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Summit County overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-20.

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 Unincorporated Summit County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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