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Grantsville building permits
VerifiedGrantsville, Utah — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
2021 International Building Code (IBC) with Utah amendments — statewide code cycle effective July 1, 2023 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103; Grantsville's Building Department page links directly to the 'Utah Building Code' as its adopted code (no local IBC edition override found).2021 International Residential Code (IRC) with Utah amendments — statewide effective July 1, 2023 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103; Utah's amendment removes the mandatory residential fire-sprinkler requirement (Utah Code § 15A-3-103).2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) with Utah amendments — statewide effective July 1, 2023.2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with Utah amendments — statewide effective July 1, 2023.2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with Utah amendments — statewide effective July 1, 2023, referenced directly in Grantsville's own New Residential Building Submittal Checklist ('Information showing compliance from the International Energy Conservation Code as amended by the State of Utah').2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah's currently adopted statewide electrical code edition per Utah Code Title 15A.Grantsville City Code Title 5, 'Building Regulations' — local building-permit administration ordinance, viewable at grantsville.municipalcodeonline.com (linked directly from the city's own Building Department page as 'City Building Code').
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (Single Family Dwelling)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residential construction in Grantsville and any work regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC/IBC with Utah amendments. Grantsville's Single Family Dwelling fee schedule uses its own valuation-based Building Permit Fee (0.0068 × total permit value) and Plan Check Fee (0.0040 × total permit value), most recently set by City Ordinance 2024-30 (approved 11/6/2024), plus a package of water/sewer/park/public-safety impact fees distinct from other Tooele County jurisdictions.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family residential construction
- Any work regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC/IBC with Utah amendments
- Complete building permit application per Utah Code Title 15A completeness requirements, including applicant/general contractor contact information
- Site plan showing lot size and dimensions, setbacks, topography (if slope > 10%), retaining walls, hard surface areas, curb/gutter elevations, existing/proposed utilities, street names, driveway locations, and nearest hydrant location
- Construction plans and drawings including elevations (new construction), floor plans with egress, foundation/structural/framing detail, and electrical/mechanical/plumbing design
- Engineering structural calculations when the home does not meet IRC prescriptive design requirements
- IECC energy code compliance documentation (as amended by the State of Utah)
- Manual J&D (or equivalent) heating/cooling load calculations
- Gas line diagram noting meter size, pipe lengths/sizes/type, and BTUs of all appliances
- Geotechnical report with slope stability evaluation and retaining wall design if lot slope exceeds 15% and required by the city
- Secondary water certificate and septic tank/well permit, if required
Required documents
- RequiredNew Residential Building Submittal Checklist (SFD)Grantsville City's official checklist of items required for a complete new single-family residential building permit application per Utah State Law completeness requirements, all items to be provided in PDF format.
- RequiredGrantsville Building Permit Application (fillable PDF)Official fillable application form, published on the Building Department's Checklists & Forms page.
- OptionalOwner Builder Certification AgreementRequired if the applicant is acting as an owner-builder contractor rather than through a licensed general contractor, per State of Utah requirements referenced in the SFD checklist.
- OptionalPower to Panel AgreementOfficial Grantsville City form (fillable), published on the Checklists & Forms page.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (Single Family Dwelling, valuation-based) | 0.0068 x total permit value | Grantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Single Family Dwelling Permit Fees' — Building Permit Fee, per amendment history most recently set by Ordinance 2024-30 (approved 11/6/2024), superseding the 0.00658 rate set by Ordinance 2024-04 (1/17/2024). Total permit value determined using ICC Building Valuation Data, updated annually January 1st. Per the Building Department's own published FAQ, the base fee for smaller/simpler projects is a flat $151.50 (furnace/water heater changeout, reroofing, window/door replacement, exterior wall covering) or $251.50 (basic decks, small sheds, basement finishing valued at $15,000 or less); once $15,000 valuation is exceeded, fees are calculated per square foot (FAQ example: a 1,500 sq ft detached garage/shop permit fee is $765.44). |
| Plan Check Fee (Single Family Dwelling) | 0.0040 x total permit value | Grantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Single Family Dwelling Permit Fees' — Plan Check Fee, set by Ordinance 2024-30 (approved 11/6/2024). Does not apply to manufactured or mobile homes unless sitting on a foundation, or to agricultural buildings. |
| Water Cap Impact Fee | $3,036.00 (3/4-inch meter) | Grantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Single Family Dwelling Permit Fees section. |
| Indoor Water Acquisition Impact Fee | $4,033.00 / dwelling unit | Grantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Single Family Dwelling Permit Fees section. |
| Outdoor Water Acquisition Impact Fee | $6,336.00–$39,427.00 (waived if sufficient secondary water shares appurtenant to the property are provided; reduced to $4,338.00–$26,995.00 with xeriscape reduction) | Grantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Single Family Dwelling Permit Fees section. |
| Sewer Cap Impact Fee | $1,529.00 | Grantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Single Family Dwelling Permit Fees section. |
| Public Safety Impact Fee | $590.00 / dwelling unit | Grantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Single Family Dwelling Permit Fees section. |
| Park Impact Fee | $1,925.00 / dwelling unit | Grantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Single Family Dwelling Permit Fees section. |
| Water Meter Fee | $350.00 (3/4-inch meter) | Grantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Single Family Dwelling Permit Fees section. |
| Sewer Lateral Inspection Fee | $125.00 | Grantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule; must be performed by a Licensed Bonded Contractor. |
| State Surcharge | 1% of Building Permit Fee | Grantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule — remitted to the State of Utah. |
| Credit/Debit Card Fee | 2.5% | Grantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule. |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $25.00 | Grantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule, General Building Fees section (Ordinance 2024-04). |
| Work Without a Permit Penalty | $25.00 fee; building fees may additionally be doubled per the Required Basement/Inspection List notice | Grantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule, General Building Fees section; the city's official Inspection List document separately states: 'If construction, remodeling, or repairs that require a building permit are begun prior to the permit being issued, building fees may be doubled.' |
Accessory Structure Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential and commercial accessory structures (sheds, detached garages, shops) in Grantsville above the size/utility thresholds in the city's published Accessory Structure Requirements. Uses the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee and Plan Check Fee as the Single Family Dwelling schedule.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Residential accessory structures 200 sq ft or larger, OR any size if electrical/HVAC/plumbing is being installed
- Commercial accessory structures over 120 sq ft
- 5 ft minimum setback from all property lines (or 1-hour fire-rated walls/roof eaves if closer), per IBC as referenced in the city's Accessory Structure Requirements
- Structures 600 sq ft or larger, or with wall height over 10.1 ft, require a frost-protected foundation (30" below finished grade); engineering required over a 30 ft wall length or if 4 ft of shear wall cannot be obtained at each corner
- All metal buildings require engineered plans and calculations
Required documents
- RequiredAccessory Structure Requirements sheetGrantsville City's official published guidance on when a permit is required and the applicable foundation/engineering thresholds for residential and commercial accessory structures.
- RequiredGrantsville Building Permit Application (fillable PDF)Official fillable application form, published on the Building Department's Checklists & Forms page.
- RequiredSite PlanShowing lot dimensions, setbacks, and easements per Grantsville's SFD Submittal Checklist requirements (applied to accessory structures at the Building Department's discretion).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, general/non-SFD structures) | Total permit value < $15,000: $150.00 flat fee. Total permit value >= $15,000: fee calculated per the city's per-square-foot valuation schedule (ICC Building Valuation Data). | Grantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'General Building Fees' section: 'Building Permit Fee $150.00 when total permit value does not exceed $15,000.00.' Per the Building Department's own FAQ, example accessory-structure-scale fees include $251.50 flat for a basic shed valued at $15,000 or less, or a per-square-foot calculation above that threshold (e.g., $765.44 for a 1,500 sq ft detached garage/shop). |
| Plan Check Fee (general/non-SFD structures) | Total permit value < $15,000: $100.00 flat fee. Total permit value >= $15,000: 0.00463 x total permit value (minimum $100.00). | Grantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'General Building Fees' section, as amended by Ordinance 2024-04 (1/17/2024). |
| State Surcharge | 1% of Building Permit Fee | Grantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule, General Building Fees section. |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $25.00 | Grantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule, General Building Fees section. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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 Grantsville building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.