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Unincorporated Tooele County building permits
VerifiedUnincorporated Tooele County, Utah — as published 2026-07-04.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Codes adopted
2021 International Building Code (IBC) — per Tooele County's own Building Permits page ('Building Codes and Design Criteria for Tooele County'), fetched 2026-07-04.2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — per the same source.2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — per the same source.2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — per the same source.2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — per the same source.2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — per the same source.2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — per the same source. NOTE: Tooele County's own list includes the IFC explicitly (cited directly in its Fire Protection Criteria for Unincorporated Tooele County, referencing IFC 503.1.1 and Appendix D); Tooele City's own sheet does not list a standalone IFC edition. This is a genuine difference between the two jurisdictions' own published code lists, reported as each jurisdiction states it.2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — per the same source.Utah State Amendments to the Building Codes (Utah Code Title 15A, Chapter 3) — per the same source, linking directly to le.utah.gov Title 15A Chapter 3.NOTE: Tooele County's own published code list does NOT include the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) or International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), unlike some neighboring Utah jurisdictions in this corpus — reported exactly as published, not assumed to include codes the county does not itself list.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new residential construction, additions, remodels, and any work regulated by the adopted 2021 IBC/IRC in unincorporated Tooele County. The county's own application form covers Building, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Energy, Occupancy, Sign, Construction, and Demolition permits under a single combined application.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family residential construction, additions, remodels regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC/IBC
- Complete and submit all supporting documents at time of submittal — incomplete applications are not accepted
- Dimensioned site plan showing north direction, lot lines, adjacent streets/roads/rights-of-way, existing structures/wells/septic tanks, proposed construction, and motor vehicle access
- One complete set of construction plans (may include gas pipe sizing diagram, stucco specifications, proof of energy code compliance)
- Site Plan Approval from the Tooele County Fire Department
- Utility approval forms (gas, electric, sewer, water) if new service or additional load is being added
- For properties not connected to community water/sewer: certificate of approval from the Tooele County Health Department for water and septic, per Tooele County Land Use Ord. 4-16 (Ord. 2005-22, 9/13/2005)
- Architectural Control Committee approval where required in subdivisions
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application and General InstructionsTooele County's combined application form (building-permit-012225.pdf, rev. 01-22-2025) covering Building, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Energy, Occupancy, Sign, Construction, and Demolition permits; includes utility contact list, fire department contacts, and Fire Protection Criteria for Unincorporated Tooele County.
- RequiredDimensioned Site PlanMust show north direction, lot lines, adjacent streets/roads/rights-of-way, location of existing structures/wells/septic tanks, location of proposed construction, and motor vehicle access; must carry Site Plan Approval from the Tooele County Fire Department.
- RequiredComplete Set of Construction PlansMay include gas pipe sizing diagram, stucco specifications, proof of compliance with the adopted energy code, and Fire Department plan approval.
- RequiredProof of OwnershipRequired for all applications per the county's own checklist.
- OptionalHealth Department Water/Septic CertificateRequired only for properties not connected to a community water or sewer system, per Tooele County Land Use Ord. 4-16 (Ord. 2005-22).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Valuation-based, per Uniform Building Code fee-calculation provisions | Tooele County adopted Fee Schedule (effective 5-19-26), Building Permit Fees section: 'The Building Official shall determine valuations for the purpose of calculating fees by using for each calendar year the first Building Valuation Data publication issued during that calendar year by the International Conference of Building Officials. The Building Official shall adjust each calculated valuation by the regional modifier listed in said publication for Utah using the grade of construction determined to be applicable. The fee shall then be determined by reference to the Uniform Building Code provisions regarding the calculation of fees.' |
| Factory Built Housing, Manufactured Homes, and Modular Units | 45% of the valuation listed in the applicable Building Valuation Data publication | Tooele County adopted Fee Schedule (effective 5-19-26), Building Permit Fees section. |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the building permit fee | Tooele County adopted Fee Schedule (effective 5-19-26): 'Tooele County shall assess and collect a surcharge equal to one percent of the building permit fee in compliance with Utah state law... shall remit eighty percent of the amount of the surcharge to have been assessed to said Division [DOPL].' |
| Impact Fee — Tooele County Parks, Recreation and Trails (Single Family) | $2,305 | Tooele County adopted Fee Schedule (effective 5-19-26), Impact Fees section, created by Ordinance 2024-07 (adopted 9/3/2024, effective 12/2/2024). |
| Impact Fee — Parks (Multi Family, per unit) | $1,898 | Tooele County adopted Fee Schedule (effective 5-19-26), Impact Fees section. |
| Impact Fee — Tooele County Public Safety (Single Family, per dwelling unit) | $394 | Tooele County adopted Fee Schedule (effective 5-19-26), Impact Fees section. |
| Impact Fee — Tooele County Public Safety (Multi Family, per dwelling unit) | $289 | Tooele County adopted Fee Schedule (effective 5-19-26), Impact Fees section. |
| Impact Fee — Tooele County Fire (Single Family, per dwelling unit) | $201 | Tooele County adopted Fee Schedule (effective 5-19-26), Impact Fees section. |
| Impact Fee — Tooele County Fire (Multi Family, per dwelling unit) | $75 | Tooele County adopted Fee Schedule (effective 5-19-26), Impact Fees section. |
| Impact Fee — North Tooele Fire District | $583.93 | Tooele County adopted Fee Schedule (effective 5-19-26), Impact Fees section. Applies within the North Tooele Fire District boundary rather than county-wide. |
| Impact Fee — Stansbury Park Service Agency | $2,700 | Tooele County adopted Fee Schedule (effective 5-19-26), Impact Fees section. Applies within the Stansbury Park Service Agency boundary. |
| Impact Fee — Transportation (Single Family Home) | $489 | Tooele County adopted Fee Schedule (effective 5-19-26), Impact Fees section. |
| Impact Fee — Transportation (Multi Family, low-rise) | $349 | Tooele County adopted Fee Schedule (effective 5-19-26), Impact Fees section. |
| Impact Fee — Transportation (Multi Family, low-rise with ground-floor commercial) | $178 | Tooele County adopted Fee Schedule (effective 5-19-26), Impact Fees section. |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of any building or structure in unincorporated Tooele County. The county's combined Building Permit Application form explicitly covers 'Construction and Demolition' under a single application; no separate demolition-specific fee or bond line item was found in the county's adopted Fee Schedule.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Demolition, moving, or change of use of any building or structure within unincorporated Tooele County requires a permit, per Utah state and Tooele County law
- Same combined Building Permit Application and General Instructions form used for new construction
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application and General InstructionsTooele County's combined application form (building-permit-012225.pdf) marked for demolition scope of work.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit Fee | Contact Tooele County Development Department for current amount | Tooele County's adopted Fee Schedule (effective 5-19-26) lists a valuation-based Building Permit Fee formula and a 1% state surcharge, but no separate flat demolition-specific fee or bond line item was found anywhere in the 21-page fee schedule PDF as of 2026-07-04. The county's Building Permits page states state/county law requires a permit to 'demolish' a structure, and the application form covers demolition, but no distinct dollar figure for demolition alone is published. Omitted rather than estimated. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
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 Tooele County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.