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Tooele building permits
VerifiedTooele, Utah — as published 2026-07-19.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new residential construction, additions, remodels, and any work regulated by the state-mandated 2021 IRC and 2024 IBC in Tooele City (Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 7/1/2026 for IBC; IRC unchanged). Fees are valuation-based per IBC rate tables, plus a suite of impact and utility fees. Rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV installations fall under this same Building Permit (structural/mounting scope) plus standard electrical permitting for the interconnection — Tooele City's current Fee Schedule page and Applications & Forms page (both re-checked 2026-07-19) publish no distinct solar-specific fee line item or submittal form, unlike some neighboring jurisdictions.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family residential construction, additions, remodels regulated by the state-mandated 2021 IRC and 2024 IBC (Tooele City's own sheet still lists the 2021 IBC as of live re-check 2026-07-16 — see codesAdopted)
- Site plan showing property size, existing building locations, wells/septic systems, and the proposed structure location
- Proof of ownership or permission to build on the property
- Complete construction documents showing structural and physical elements of the project
- State of Utah licensed contractors listed on the application (General, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing) or an Owner-Builder Certification and Agreement under the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act (UCA 58-55)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTooele City Corporation official form (90 North Main, Tooele, UT 84074); requires description of work, property address, owner/applicant info, licensed contractor names/license numbers/phone, water meter and service size selection, and signatures.
- OptionalOwner-Builder Certification and AgreementRequired if applicant is not using a licensed contractor; certifies compliance with the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act (UCA 58-55) and must be notarized.
- RequiredResidential Construction ChecklistTooele City's published checklist for residential submittals, listed on the Community Development Applications & Forms page.
- RequiredSite PlanShowing property size, location of existing buildings/wells/septic systems, and location of proposed structure.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Fee | Calculated from project valuation using IBC-established rate tables | Tooele City Building Permit Fees Information Sheet: 'The Permit Fee is a specific calculation based off of the valuation, calculated using factors from the specific features in the permit's plans at rates established in the IBC.' |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the permit fee | Tooele City Building Permit Fees Information Sheet: 'The State Surcharge is a fee dictated and required by the state equal to 1% of the permit fee... set by the Legislature of the State of Utah.' |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of the Permit Fee | Tooele City Building Permit Fees Information Sheet: 'This fee is generally calculated to be equal to 65% of the Permit Fee.' |
| Sanitary Sewer Impact Fee | $4,731.00 per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) | Per Tooele City's 2023 Wastewater Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Impact Fee Analysis, confirmed via WebSearch summary of Tooele City's adopted Fee Schedule (current as of 06/23/2026). |
| Culinary Water Impact Fee | $7,805.00 per Equivalent Residential Connection (ERC) | Per Tooele City's Culinary Water System Master Plan (2021), confirmed via WebSearch summary of Tooele City's adopted Fee Schedule (current as of 06/23/2026). |
| Parks & Recreation Impact Fee (single-family) | $3,194 per unit | Tooele City adopted Fee Schedule (current as of 06/23/2026), Parks & Recreation Impact Fee section, single-family rate. |
| Public Safety Impact Fee (single-family, fire + police combined) | $255.90 (fire) + $216.90 (police) per dwelling unit | Tooele City adopted Fee Schedule (current as of 06/23/2026), Public Safety Impact Fee section, single-family residential rate. |
| Water Meter Fee | $424 (3/4-inch meter) up to $7,203 (6-inch meter), by meter size | Tooele City adopted Fee Schedule (current as of 06/23/2026), Water Meter cost table. |
| Tree Bond | $150.00 per tree | Tooele City Building Permit Fees Information Sheet: 'Trees are bonded at a rate of $150.00 per tree and the property owner is eligible to apply for reimbursement of the bond amount after successful… Show full citationHideTooele City Building Permit Fees Information Sheet: 'Trees are bonded at a rate of $150.00 per tree and the property owner is eligible to apply for reimbursement of the bond amount after successful inspection of the tree(s) after one year's time has passed from the Certificate of Occupancy.' |
| Water Rights Transfer | 0.45 acre-feet (residential structure); 4.0 acre-feet per irrigable acre (exterior/irrigated area) | Tooele City Code Chapter 7-26, per the Building Permit Fees Information Sheet: 'For residential uses, the amount of water rights required for use within the structure is 0.45 acre-feet... Show full citationHideTooele City Code Chapter 7-26, per the Building Permit Fees Information Sheet: 'For residential uses, the amount of water rights required for use within the structure is 0.45 acre-feet... Water right requirements for the exterior areas are calculated a rate of 4.0 acre-feet per irrigable acre.' Not a cash fee — a water-rights transfer requirement satisfied prior to permit issuance; market value varies. |
| Sewer Connection Fee, Water Connection Fee, Water Deposit, Latecomer's Fee | Contact Tooele City Community Development for current amounts | Per the Building Permit Fees Information Sheet, these fees are 'contained in the Tooele City Fee Schedule as adopted by the Tooele City Council' but specific current dollar amounts for these… Show full citationHidePer the Building Permit Fees Information Sheet, these fees are 'contained in the Tooele City Fee Schedule as adopted by the Tooele City Council' but specific current dollar amounts for these particular line items were not found in any Tooele City source resolvable as of 2026-07-04 (may not apply to every lot, e.g. where subdivision-stubbed laterals already exist). Omitted rather than estimated. |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of residential and non-residential structures in Tooele City. Distinct flat application fees and separate bonds apply by structure type.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Demolition of any residential or non-residential structure within Tooele City limits
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Demolition)Tooele City Building Permit application form marked for demolition scope of work.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit Application Fee (Residential) | $160 | Tooele City adopted Fee Schedule (current as of 06/23/2026), Demolition Permits section, residential application rate. |
| Demolition Permit Application Fee (Non-Residential) | $250 | Tooele City adopted Fee Schedule (current as of 06/23/2026), Demolition Permits section, non-residential application rate. |
| Demolition Bond (Residential) | $2,500 | Tooele City adopted Fee Schedule (current as of 06/23/2026), Demolition Permits section, residential bond rate. |
| Demolition Bond (Non-Residential) | $5,000 | Tooele City adopted Fee Schedule (current as of 06/23/2026), Demolition Permits section, non-residential bond rate. |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction in Tooele City, regulated by the state-mandated 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 7/1/2026; Tooele City's own Building Codes and Design Criteria sheet still lists the 2021 IBC as of live re-check 2026-07-16). The Building Permit Fee is valuation-based per IBC rate tables (same mechanism as residential); Tooele City's current Fee Schedule page separately lists Commercial plan review at the 'IBC Rate,' and commercial sites are subject to a distinct Site Plan Review fee tied to site acreage.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial construction regulated by the state-mandated 2024 IBC (Tooele City's own sheet still lists the 2021 IBC as of live re-check 2026-07-16 — see codesAdopted)
- Site plan showing property size, existing building locations, and the proposed structure location
- Complete construction documents showing structural and physical elements of the project
- State of Utah licensed contractors listed on the application (General, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing)
- Site Plan Review required for commercial sites, scaled to site acreage
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTooele City Corporation official form (90 North Main, Tooele, UT 84074); requires description of work, property address, owner/applicant info, and licensed contractor names/license numbers.
- RequiredSite PlanShowing property size, location of existing buildings, and location of proposed structure; commercial sites require a separate Site Plan Review with its own fee.
- RequiredConstruction DocumentsComplete set showing structural and physical elements of the project, per the Building Permit application form.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Fee | Calculated from project valuation using IBC-established rate tables | Tooele City Building Permit Fees Information Sheet: 'The Permit Fee is a specific calculation based off of the valuation, calculated using factors from the specific features in the permit's plans at… Show full citationHideTooele City Building Permit Fees Information Sheet: 'The Permit Fee is a specific calculation based off of the valuation, calculated using factors from the specific features in the permit's plans at rates established in the IBC.' Same mechanism applies to commercial as to residential per this Information Sheet. |
| Plan Review — Commercial | IBC Rate | Tooele City Fee Schedule page (tooelecity.gov/services/finance/fees.php, current as of 06/23/2026), 'Building Permit Plan Reviews' section: 'Single-Family Residence: IBC Rate; Show full citationHideTooele City Fee Schedule page (tooelecity.gov/services/finance/fees.php, current as of 06/23/2026), 'Building Permit Plan Reviews' section: 'Single-Family Residence: IBC Rate; Multi-Family Residence: IBC Rate; Commercial: IBC Rate; Industrial: IBC Rate.' This current fee-schedule page states the plan review rate as 'IBC Rate' for every use type; the older Building Permit Fees Information Sheet (March 2015) separately states the Plan Check Fee is 'generally calculated to be equal to 65% of the Permit Fee' without splitting by use type — both sources are reported here rather than silently reconciled. |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the permit fee | Tooele City Building Permit Fees Information Sheet — set by the Utah Legislature, applies to all permit types. |
| Site Plan Review — Commercial | Sites < 1 Acre: $1,500. Sites 1.0 to 3.0 Acres: $2,000. Sites > 3.0 Acres: $2,000 + $500/acre or portion over 3. | Tooele City Fee Schedule page, 'Site Plan Review (includes review of construction plans for public improvements within the site plan and connecting to utilities in rights-of-way adjacent to the site)' — Commercial tier, current as of 06/23/2026. |
| Public Safety Impact Fee — Fire (Commercial) | $187.40 per 1,000 square feet of building | Tooele City Fee Schedule page, Public Safety Impact Fee-Fire section, Commercial rate, current as of 06/23/2026. |
| Public Safety Impact Fee — Police (Commercial) | $164.70 per 1,000 square feet of building | Tooele City Fee Schedule page, Public Safety Impact Fee-Police section, Commercial rate, current as of 06/23/2026. |
| Culinary Water Impact Fee | $7,805.00 per Equivalent Residential Connection (ERC); non-standard formula available for uses that don't fit the standard ERC | Tooele City Fee Schedule page: 'The formula for determining a non-standard culinary water impact fee is contained in the Culinary Water Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Impact Fee Analysis (2022).' No… Show full citationHideTooele City Fee Schedule page: 'The formula for determining a non-standard culinary water impact fee is contained in the Culinary Water Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Impact Fee Analysis (2022).' No separate flat commercial dollar figure is published; commercial connections are converted to ERCs based on meter size/demand. |
| Sanitary Sewer Impact Fee | $4,731.00 per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) | Tooele City Fee Schedule page; per Tooele City's 2023 Wastewater Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Impact Fee Analysis, with a 'Non-Standard Impact Fee' adjustment available for commercial users creating greater impact than a standard ERU. |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
Required for tenant improvement and remodel work inside an existing commercial building in Tooele City. No distinct tenant-improvement fee line was found on the city's current Fee Schedule page or in the Building Permit Fees Information Sheet — the same 'Commercial: IBC Rate' Plan Review mechanism and valuation-based Permit Fee used for new commercial construction applies, scaled to the tenant improvement's own valuation.
Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Tenant improvement or remodel work within an existing commercial building, regulated by the state-mandated 2024 IBC
- Complete construction documents for the scope of work
- State of Utah licensed contractors listed on the application
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSame city-wide application form used for all building permit types.
- RequiredConstruction DocumentsPlans for the tenant improvement scope, including any structural, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing changes.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Fee | Calculated from project valuation using IBC-established rate tables | Tooele City Building Permit Fees Information Sheet — same mechanism used for new commercial construction; no distinct tenant-improvement valuation table is published, so this is the applicable general mechanism scaled to the tenant improvement's own valuation. |
| Plan Review — Commercial | IBC Rate | Tooele City Fee Schedule page, 'Building Permit Plan Reviews' section: 'Commercial: IBC Rate' — no separate tenant-improvement-specific rate is published, so the general Commercial rate applies. |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the permit fee | Tooele City Building Permit Fees Information Sheet. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
Fee schedules
Applications & forms
Department & other records
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 Tooele building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.