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Residential Building Permit (Single Family Dwelling) in Grantsville, Utah

Required for new single-family residential construction in Grantsville and any work regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC / 2024 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. Rooftop solar panel installations fall under this same Building Permit — the city's official 'When Do I Need a Building Permit?' handout lists 'Solar panels' as one of the outdoor project types requiring this permit, with no separate solar-specific application, checklist, or fee published on grantsvilleut.gov or in the Consolidated Fee Schedule as of 2026-07-19 (cms9files.revize.com/grantsvilleut/Document_Center/Department/Building%20Department/What-needs-a-permit1.pdf). Grantsville's building permit fee ordinances (Utah PMN public-notice filings for the city's fee schedule amendments) price the Building Permit Fee as a percentage of total permit valuation (e.g., .0068x or a flat $150 minimum under $15,000, per the most recent amendment on file), plus a 1% state surcharge; no distinct EV charger/EVSE fee line item was found in these ordinances as of 2026-07-19, so EV charger installation would be handled as standard electrical work under this same valuation-based fee.

Verified 2026-07-08 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New single-family residential construction
  • Any work regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC / 2024 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

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (Single Family Dwelling, valuation-based)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).
0.0068 x total permit value
Plan Check Fee (Single Family Dwelling)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.
0.0040 x total permit value
Water Cap Impact FeeGrantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Single Family Dwelling Permit Fees section.
$3,036.00 (3/4-inch meter)
Indoor Water Acquisition Impact FeeGrantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Single Family Dwelling Permit Fees section.
$4,033.00 / dwelling unit
Outdoor Water Acquisition Impact FeeGrantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Single Family Dwelling Permit Fees section.
$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)
Sewer Cap Impact FeeGrantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Single Family Dwelling Permit Fees section.
$1,529.00
Public Safety Impact FeeGrantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Single Family Dwelling Permit Fees section.
$590.00 / dwelling unit
Park Impact FeeGrantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Single Family Dwelling Permit Fees section.
$1,925.00 / dwelling unit
Water Meter FeeGrantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Single Family Dwelling Permit Fees section.
$350.00 (3/4-inch meter)
Sewer Lateral Inspection FeeGrantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule; must be performed by a Licensed Bonded Contractor.
$125.00
State SurchargeGrantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule — remitted to the State of Utah.
1% of Building Permit Fee
Credit/Debit Card FeeGrantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule.
2.5%
Re-Inspection FeeGrantsville City Consolidated Fee Schedule, General Building Fees section (Ordinance 2024-04).
$25.00
Work Without a Permit PenaltyGrantsville 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.'
$25.00 fee; building fees may additionally be doubled per the Required Basement/Inspection List notice

Review timeline

Plan reviewGrantsville’s published plan-review target
14–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Consultation

    One pre-construction consultation per permit, per Grantsville City's official Inspection List.

  2. 2

    Footing / Spot Footing Inspection

    Footing must be formed with steel hung in place, on natural ground without fill material, without ice or standing water; setbacks must be staked. A Soils Observation Report (Geotechnical Engineer approval) is required prior to or at time of this inspection.

  3. 3

    Foundation / Pier / Column Inspection

    Formed with steel tied in place, including all concrete-to-structure straps required by plans.

  4. 4

    Under Slab Plumbing / Heating / Electrical Inspections

    All under-slab piping, ductwork, and electrical (including ground wiring to ground rods) must be left fully exposed until inspected; plumbing requires a 10-ft head of water or air pressure test.

  5. 5

    Log and Beam Grading Inspection

    Required for all logs and rough-cut beams before installation; each piece must have a visible ink stamp from a nationally recognized lumber grading organization.

  6. 6

    Exterior Sheathing Inspection

    Required before any material is installed over structural sheathing; done with the Four-Way Rough Inspection.

  7. 7

    Four-Way Rough Inspection

    Done before insulation is installed; rough framing, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing must be complete, with plumbing water/air test ready.

  8. 8

    Weather Barrier / Insulation / Sheet Rock Inspections

    Weather barrier inspection precedes stucco/siding; insulation inspection follows wall/floor insulation per approved energy analysis; sheet rock inspection (garages with living space above only) occurs once sheet rock is glued/nailed/screwed in place.

  9. 9

    Final Inspection (and Off-Site Final)

    Done when the structure is ready for occupancy; no personal items permitted in the structure until occupancy is issued. Both the in-house Final and Off-Site Final inspections must pass for Occupancy to be released.

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

Tips

  • Grantsville's Building Department is inside the Public Works building at 336 West Main Street — a separate address from City Hall (429 East Main Street) — hours 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.
  • Apply for permits and schedule inspections through the IWorq Permit Portal at grantsvilleut.portal.iworq.net; inspections otherwise require 24 hours advance notice by phone/email to Gina Mecham at (435) 884-1691 or gmecham@grantsvilleut.gov.
  • Total permit value for fee calculation is set using ICC Building Valuation Data, updated annually every January 1st.
  • The city's own FAQ gives concrete example fees: $151.50 flat for simple trade work (furnace/water heater changeout, reroof, window/door replace, exterior wall covering), $251.50 flat for basic decks/small sheds/basement finish valued at $15,000 or less, and per-square-foot valuation-based fees above $15,000 (e.g., $765.44 for a 1,500 sq ft detached garage/shop).
  • Beginning construction before the permit is issued may result in building fees being doubled, per the city's official Inspection List notice.
  • Solar panels do not have a dedicated permit type in Grantsville — they're listed on the city's official 'When Do I Need a Building Permit?' handout alongside decks, garages, and room additions, so they're processed and fee-calculated the same way as any other work under this general Building Permit (valuation-based Building Permit Fee + Plan Check Fee).
  • Grantsville's published Building Permit Fee ordinances (utah.gov/pmn/files/1205659.pdf and 1072873.pdf, checked 2026-07-19) price all building/electrical work as a percentage of total permit valuation with no distinct EV charger/EVSE line item.

Frequently asked questions

Grantsville requires a residential building permit (single family dwelling) for: New single-family residential construction; Any work regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC / 2024 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Grantsville City Building Department at (435) 884-1691 before starting work.

Per Grantsville City's Consolidated Fee Schedule (Single Family Dwelling Permit Fees, last amended by Ordinance 2024-30), the Building Permit Fee is 0.0068 x total permit value (determined via ICC Building Valuation Data) plus a 0.0040 x total permit value Plan Check Fee, plus separate water/sewer/park/public-safety impact fees. The city's own FAQ gives simplified examples: $151.50 flat for simple trade permits, $251.50 flat for basic decks/sheds/basement finish under $15,000, or per-square-foot valuation above that threshold (e.g., $765.44 for a 1,500 sq ft garage).

Utah Code § 10-20-909(4)(a) requires Grantsville, as a Utah municipality, to complete plan review of a one- or two-family dwelling or townhome construction project within 14 business days after the 3-business-day application screening period ends. Grantsville's own Building Department page and fee packet do not publish a separate local SLA, so this statutory statewide floor applies.

You'll need: New Residential Building Submittal Checklist (SFD); Grantsville Building Permit Application (fillable PDF). Depending on your project, Grantsville may also ask for: Owner Builder Certification Agreement; Power to Panel Agreement. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Grantsville requires 9 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (single family dwelling), in order: Consultation, Footing / Spot Footing Inspection, Foundation / Pier / Column Inspection, Under Slab Plumbing / Heating / Electrical Inspections, Log and Beam Grading Inspection, Exterior Sheathing Inspection, Four-Way Rough Inspection, Weather Barrier / Insulation / Sheet Rock Inspections, Final Inspection (and Off-Site Final). Schedule each through Grantsville City Building Department ((435) 884-1691).

Apply through Grantsville City Building Department at 336 West Main Street, Grantsville, UT 84029. Phone: (435) 884-1691, email: ajensen@grantsvilleut.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.grantsvilleut.gov/departments/building/index.php.

Grantsville, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J, with Utah amendments — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); supersedes the 2021 edition previously listed here. Grantsville's Building Department page links directly to the 'Utah Building Code' as its adopted code and does not itemize a specific edition year (no local IBC edition override found; live-checked 2026-07-16).; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) with Utah amendments — REMAINS CURRENT; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b) did not change this edition in the 7/1/2026 statewide transition. Utah's amendment removes the mandatory residential fire-sprinkler requirement (Utah Code § 15A-3-103).; Appendix AQ of the 2021 IRC — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(c); not separately itemized on Grantsville's own Building Department page, added here per statute.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) with Utah amendments — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); supersedes the 2021 edition previously listed here.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with Utah amendments — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); supersedes the 2021 edition previously listed here.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); not itemized on Grantsville's own Building Department page or FAQ, added here per statute since the City's own materials omit it.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), single unsplit statewide edition, with Utah amendments — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); supersedes the 2021 edition previously listed here. Referenced generically (without an edition year) 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').; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — CORRECTED: this file previously listed '2020 NEC,' which was already stale before the 7/1/2026 statewide transition (Utah has required the 2023 NEC statewide since well before this file's original verification date). Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g) confirms 2023 NEC as the current and unchanged edition; no Grantsville-specific electrical code edition was found published on the city's own pages to source the earlier '2020' figure.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); not itemized on Grantsville's own Building Department page, added here per statute since the City's own materials omit it.; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); not itemized on Grantsville's own Building Department page, added here per statute since the City's own materials omit it.; 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').; NOTE (2026-07-16 re-verification): Utah Code § 15A-2-103, version effective 7/1/2026 (superseded 1/1/2027), took effect 15 days before this re-verification. IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC/IEBC/residential ISPSC are now 2024 statewide; IRC (2021) and NEC (2023, corrected from an erroneous '2020' figure above) did NOT change. Grantsville's Building Department page (grantsvilleut.gov/departments/building/index.php) was live-checked 2026-07-16 and does not itemize specific code edition years at all — it links generically to 'Utah Building Code,' so no page-vs-statute lag could be detected; the statute is cited directly as governing throughout.. Local amendments apply — see the Grantsville overview page for the full list.

No. Grantsville City operates its own independent Building Department (Andy Jensen, Building Official) located inside the Public Works building at 336 West Main Street, separate from both the City of Tooele's building division and Tooele County's unincorporated-area building department.

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.

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