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Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit in Unincorporated Uintah County, Utah

Required for tenant improvement / tenant finish work inside an existing commercial building in unincorporated Uintah County — the interior build-out that follows a 'Shell Only' permit, or a remodel/change of use of existing commercial space. Uintah County's Building Permit Fees table separately prices a 'Shell Only (prior to tenant build-out)' rate of $0.35/sq ft for all occupancies, a general 'Remodeling' rate of $0.40/sq ft (minimum fee $200) for all occupancies, a 'Change in Use of Occupancy' rate of $0.40/sq ft, and — where plumbing, mechanical, or electrical is being added to a building that previously lacked those systems — a flat tiered fee ($150 for 0-1,499 sq ft, $300 for 1,500-4,999 sq ft, $400 for 5,000+ sq ft).

Verified 2026-07-19 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Tenant improvement / tenant finish build-out of previously shelled commercial space, remodel of existing commercial space, or change of use/occupancy
  • Two complete, legible, to-scale sets of building plans (minimum 11x17), designed to the currently adopted IBC
  • Utah law requires commercial building plans to be designed, drawn, and stamped by a Utah Licensed Architect or Engineer (Utah Code §§ 58-22-305 and 58-3a-304 — the exemption from stamped plans applies only to one- and two-family dwellings, not commercial structures)
  • For scope adding plumbing, mechanical, or electrical to space that previously lacked such facilities: plans showing the new systems

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Fee schedule

Shell Only (prior to tenant build-out), All Occupancies — per square foot
Uintah County Fee Schedule — Uintah County Code § 3.30.010, Ordinance No. Show full citationUintah County Fee Schedule — Uintah County Code § 3.30.010, Ordinance No. 08-06-2025 O1 (recorded Entry 2025004950, Book 1921, Pages 865-880, enacted 8/12/2025) — 'Community Development Fee Schedule,' Building Permit Fees (occupancy-classification table) and Fire District Fees sections, pages 4-5 of 16. This is the Occupancy Type 'All Occupancies / Shell Only (prior to tenant build-out) / $0.35' row.
$0.35 per sq ft
Remodeling, All Occupancies — per square foot
Uintah County Fee Schedule — Uintah County Code § 3.30.010, Ordinance No. Show full citationUintah County Fee Schedule — Uintah County Code § 3.30.010, Ordinance No. 08-06-2025 O1 (recorded Entry 2025004950, Book 1921, Pages 865-880, enacted 8/12/2025) — 'Community Development Fee Schedule,' Building Permit Fees (occupancy-classification table) and Fire District Fees sections, pages 4-5 of 16. Occupancy Type 'All Occupancies / Remodeling / $0.40 (Min. fee $200)' row.
$0.40 per sq ft (Minimum fee $200)
Change in Use of Occupancy, All Occupancies — per square foot
Uintah County Fee Schedule — Uintah County Code § 3.30.010, Ordinance No. Show full citationUintah County Fee Schedule — Uintah County Code § 3.30.010, Ordinance No. 08-06-2025 O1 (recorded Entry 2025004950, Book 1921, Pages 865-880, enacted 8/12/2025) — 'Community Development Fee Schedule,' Building Permit Fees (occupancy-classification table) and Fire District Fees sections, pages 4-5 of 16. Occupancy Type 'All Occupancies / Change in Use of Occupancy / $0.40' row.
$0.40 per sq ft
Finishing or Unfinished Basements, All Occupancies
Uintah County Fee Schedule — Uintah County Code § 3.30.010, Ordinance No. Show full citationUintah County Fee Schedule — Uintah County Code § 3.30.010, Ordinance No. 08-06-2025 O1 (recorded Entry 2025004950, Book 1921, Pages 865-880, enacted 8/12/2025) — 'Community Development Fee Schedule,' Building Permit Fees (occupancy-classification table) and Fire District Fees sections, pages 4-5 of 16. Occupancy Type 'All Occupancies / Finishing or Unfinished Basements / Difference between multipliers' row.
Difference between multipliers
Adding Plumbing, Mechanical or Electrical to a Building Without Such Facilities
Uintah County Fee Schedule — Uintah County Code § 3.30.010, Ordinance No. Show full citationUintah County Fee Schedule — Uintah County Code § 3.30.010, Ordinance No. 08-06-2025 O1 (recorded Entry 2025004950, Book 1921, Pages 865-880, enacted 8/12/2025) — 'Community Development Fee Schedule,' Building Permit Fees (occupancy-classification table) and Fire District Fees sections, pages 4-5 of 16. 'Permit Fee by Activity & Flat Fee' table.
$150 (0-1,499 sq ft); $300 (1,500-4,999 sq ft); $400 (5,000 sq ft and over)
Minimum Building Permit Fee
Uintah County Fee Schedule — Uintah County Code § 3.30.010, Ordinance No. Show full citationUintah County Fee Schedule — Uintah County Code § 3.30.010, Ordinance No. 08-06-2025 O1 (recorded Entry 2025004950, Book 1921, Pages 865-880, enacted 8/12/2025) — 'Community Development Fee Schedule,' Building Permit Fees (occupancy-classification table) and Fire District Fees sections, pages 4-5 of 16.
$50.00
Plan Check Fee
Uintah County Fee Schedule — Uintah County Code § 3.30.010, Ordinance No. Show full citationUintah County Fee Schedule — Uintah County Code § 3.30.010, Ordinance No. 08-06-2025 O1 (recorded Entry 2025004950, Book 1921, Pages 865-880, enacted 8/12/2025) — 'Community Development Fee Schedule,' Building Permit Fees (occupancy-classification table) and Fire District Fees sections, pages 4-5 of 16, 'Review of Plans' table.
Up to 65% of the building permit fee
Remodel Fire Review
Uintah County Fee Schedule — Uintah County Code § 3.30.010, Ordinance No. Show full citationUintah County Fee Schedule — Uintah County Code § 3.30.010, Ordinance No. 08-06-2025 O1 (recorded Entry 2025004950, Book 1921, Pages 865-880, enacted 8/12/2025) — 'Community Development Fee Schedule,' Building Permit Fees (occupancy-classification table) and Fire District Fees sections, pages 4-5 of 16. 'Fire District Fees,' Commercial Fire Review/Inspection table: 'Remodel Fire Review — $70.00.'
$70.00
Remodel Fire Inspection
Uintah County Fee Schedule — Uintah County Code § 3.30.010, Ordinance No. Show full citationUintah County Fee Schedule — Uintah County Code § 3.30.010, Ordinance No. 08-06-2025 O1 (recorded Entry 2025004950, Book 1921, Pages 865-880, enacted 8/12/2025) — 'Community Development Fee Schedule,' Building Permit Fees (occupancy-classification table) and Fire District Fees sections, pages 4-5 of 16. 'Fire District Fees,' Commercial Fire Review/Inspection table: 'Remodel Fire Inspection — $60.00.'
$60.00
Re-Inspection Fee
Uintah County Fee Schedule — Uintah County Code § 3.30.010, Ordinance No. Show full citationUintah County Fee Schedule — Uintah County Code § 3.30.010, Ordinance No. 08-06-2025 O1 (recorded Entry 2025004950, Book 1921, Pages 865-880, enacted 8/12/2025) — 'Community Development Fee Schedule,' Building Permit Fees (occupancy-classification table) and Fire District Fees sections, pages 4-5 of 16.
$50.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Uintah County building department
~10–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In (Framing/Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical)

    Scope-dependent rough-in inspection of new interior partitions, wiring, piping, or ductwork before walls are closed.

  2. 2

    Remodel Fire Review / Inspection

    For occupancies requiring fire suppression or alarm review on remodel scope, per the county's Fire District Fees schedule ($70 review, $60 inspection).

  3. 3

    Energy Efficiency (Insulation) Inspection

    Where the scope affects building envelope insulation or mechanical/water-heating efficiency.

  4. 4

    Final Inspection

    All work required by the building permit is complete; a Certificate of Occupancy or occupancy sign-off is required before the space may be used.

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

Tips

  • A commercial shell building is permitted separately at $0.35/sq ft ('Shell Only, prior to tenant build-out'); the subsequent tenant build-out is then priced as either 'Remodeling' ($0.40/sq ft, $200 minimum) or under the applicable occupancy classification rate, depending on scope — confirm which applies with the Building Official.
  • If the tenant space previously had no plumbing, mechanical, or electrical service, adding those systems is a flat tiered fee ($150-$400 by square footage) rather than the per-square-foot Remodeling rate.
  • Remodel-scope commercial work incurs its own, lower Fire District Fees ($70 review + $60 inspection) compared to new construction ($90 review + $80 inspection).

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Uintah County requires a commercial tenant improvement / tenant finish permit for: Tenant improvement / tenant finish build-out of previously shelled commercial space, remodel of existing commercial space, or change of use/occupancy; Two complete, legible, to-scale sets of building plans (minimum 11x17), designed to the currently adopted IBC; Utah law requires commercial building plans to be designed, drawn, and stamped by a Utah Licensed Architect or Engineer (Utah Code §§ 58-22-305 and 58-3a-304 — the exemption from stamped plans applies only to one- and two-family dwellings, not commercial structures); For scope adding plumbing, mechanical, or electrical to space that previously lacked such facilities: plans showing the new systems. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Uintah County Community Development — Building Division at (435) 781-5336 before starting work.

General remodeling of existing commercial space is $0.40 per square foot with a $200 minimum fee; a 'Shell Only' permit prior to tenant build-out is $0.35 per square foot; change of occupancy use is $0.40 per square foot. Adding plumbing, mechanical, or electrical service to space that lacked it is a flat tiered fee ($150-$400 by size). A plan check fee of up to 65% of the building permit fee also applies. Source: Uintah County Fee Schedule, Ordinance No. 08-06-2025 O1 (enacted 8/12/2025).

Plan review for a commercial tenant improvement / tenant finish permit in Unincorporated Uintah County typically runs 10–14 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Uintah County Community Development — Building Division at (435) 781-5336.

You'll need: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Remodel Building Permit Application; Two Complete Sets of Building Plans, Stamped by a Utah Licensed Architect or Engineer (where scope requires); Proof of Ownership or Tenant Authorization. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Yes. Remodel Fire Review is $70.00 and Remodel Fire Inspection is $60.00, compared to $90.00 and $80.00 respectively for new commercial construction, per the county's Fire District Fees schedule.

Apply through Uintah County Community Development — Building Division at 152 East 100 North, Vernal, UT 84078. Phone: (435) 781-5336. Official information: https://www.uintah.gov/departments/a_-_e_departments/community_development/building_permits.php.

Unincorporated Uintah County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — current statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); supersedes the 2021 edition. Uintah County's own Building Code page (uintah.gov) still states '2021 International Building Codes Effective July 1, 2023' — the county page has not been updated for the 2024 statewide edition now in force; the statute governs.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — REMAINS CURRENT; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b) did not change this edition in the 7/1/2026 statewide transition.; Appendix AQ of the 2021 IRC — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(c); not itemized on Uintah County's own Building Code page, added here per statute.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); supersedes the 2021 edition.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); supersedes the 2021 edition.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — current statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); supersedes the 2021 edition.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), single unsplit statewide edition — current statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); supersedes the 2021 edition.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); this supersedes the 2021 edition. Uintah County's FAQ page ('Do I need a permit for my building? It's portable on a skid?' article) still cites 'Chapter 14 of the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)' and '2018 International Building Code (IBC)' / '2015 International Residential Code (IRC)' / 'IRC 2015 or IBC 2018' for relocated/moved structures — a substantial lag (2015/2018 editions vs. the current 2024/2021 statewide editions); the FAQ page's separate 'When are building permits required' article also still cites 'IBC 2015 & IRC 2015' verbatim. The statute governs; Uintah County's FAQ page has not been updated to reflect any statewide code cycle since at least 2015/2018.; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — current statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); supersedes the 2021 edition.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — REMAINS CURRENT; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g) did not change this edition in the 7/1/2026 statewide transition. Uintah County's Building Code Information page is UNCHANGED and still lists '2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) Effective July 1, 2021' — that page remains not updated; the statewide 2023 NEC is the legally in-force edition per the statute.; 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 — the flip anticipated by the prior 'Effective July 1, 2026' note has now occurred and is confirmed live. IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC/IEBC/residential ISPSC are now 2024 statewide; IRC (2021) and NEC (2023) did NOT change. Uintah County's own Building Code page and FAQ page were both live-checked 2026-07-16 and remain unchanged/stale exactly as previously found (in the FAQ's case, considerably staler than previously documented — see the IEBC entry above) — the statute is cited directly as governing throughout, per the established recovery-avenue policy.. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Uintah County overview page for the full list.

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