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Residential Building Permit in Unincorporated Uintah County, Utah

Required for new single-family dwelling construction, additions, remodels, and manufactured homes on private lots in unincorporated Uintah County. The Uintah County Community Development Building Division issues and reviews all building permits for land outside incorporated cities (Vernal, Naples). Fee is calculated per square foot by occupancy classification under the county's adopted fee schedule.

Verified 2026-07-08 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New single-family dwelling construction
  • Additions to existing residential structures
  • Remodels and structural alterations
  • Manufactured home installation on a private lot (requires a permanent foundation system per County Code 18.03 of the Administrative Manual)
  • Property must be a legally buildable lot (split through the county's subdivision process)

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Fee schedule

Residential (R-3 and R-4 occupancy) — per square footUintah County Fee Schedule (Uintah County Code § 3.30.010, Ordinance No. 08-06-2025 O1, enacted 8/12/2025, effective ~8/27/2025), Community Development Fee Schedule — Building Permit Fees table, 'R-3 and R-4 / Residential' occupancy row.
$0.70 per sq ft
Minimum Building Permit FeeUintah County Fee Schedule, Ord. 08-06-2025 O1 — Permit Fee by Activity & Flat Fee table.
$50.00
Unfinished BasementUintah County Fee Schedule, Ord. 08-06-2025 O1.
$0.40 per sq ft
Porches, Decks and Other Un-Walled StructuresUintah County Fee Schedule, Ord. 08-06-2025 O1.
$0.25 per sq ft
Manufactured Home (factory-built portion only, no basement or garage)Uintah County Fee Schedule, Ord. 08-06-2025 O1.
$0.40 per sq ft
Plan Check FeeUintah County Fee Schedule, Ord. 08-06-2025 O1 — Review of Plans table. A portion is due at time of application per the Administrative Manual § 17.03; nonrefundable once plan check has commenced.
Up to 65% of the building permit fee
Re-Inspection FeeUintah County Fee Schedule, Ord. 08-06-2025 O1 (Inspection/Re-Inspection fee line item); consistent with Administrative Manual § 17.04, which allows a $50 re-inspect fee after the 2nd inspection of the same type, and a $50 fee for late-cancelled or not-ready inspections.
$50.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewUnincorporated Uintah County’s published plan-review target
10–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Construction Power Inspection

    Pedestal or meter base installed with weatherproof GFCI outlets in place and ready to be energized

  2. 2

    Footing/Setback Inspection

    All property corners correctly marked with lath and ribbon and visible before footing inspection

  3. 3

    Foundation Inspection

    Manufactured homes in parks require a tie-down inspection after footing/foundation or stand systems are in place and the home is set; double-wides also require a marriage-line lag inspection

  4. 4

    Weather-Proofing Basement Walls

    Applied to the exterior of the foundation wall from top of footing to top of grade

  5. 5

    Concrete Slab and Under-Floor Inspection

    After in-slab/under-floor reinforcing steel and building service equipment/conduit/piping are in place, before concrete is placed or floor sheeting installed

  6. 6

    Roof Inspection

    Roof decking nailed off with underlayment/flashing/ice shield in place, prior to shingle installation

  7. 7

    Exterior Sheeting/Shear Inspection

    Exterior sheeting nailing inspection required before covering with weather barriers

  8. 8

    Weather Barrier, Lath or Brick Flashing Inspection

    Stucco requires a lath inspection; brick requires a flashing inspection prior to covering; other exterior coverings require a weather-resistive barrier inspection

  9. 9

    Frame/4-Way Inspection

    After roof deck/sheeting, all framing, fire blocking and bracing are in place, and rough electrical/plumbing/HVAC/gas are tested and approved; structure fully dried in

  10. 10

    Energy Efficiency (Insulation) Inspection

    Compliance with IRC Chapter 11 — envelope insulation R/U value, duct system R value, HVAC and water-heating equipment efficiency

  11. 11

    Drywall Inspection

    Nailing/screw pattern and drywall type verified when there is living space above the garage or required fire separations

  12. 12

    Final Inspection

    All work required by the building permit is complete; a Certificate of Occupancy is required before the structure may be used or occupied

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

Tips

  • Uintah County's Outbuildings Packet states: 'Please allow us a minimum of ten (10) working days for processing a completed building permit.' Incomplete applications will not be accepted and are returned to the applicant, which restarts the review clock.
  • The Building Division requires TWO complete, legible, to-scale sets of plans (minimum 11x17) — one approved set is returned to the applicant at permit issuance, the other is kept on file.
  • A hydrant-location letter from your water provider is required on most applications; if the hydrant is more than 600 feet away, get a separate approval letter from Fire Marshal Jeremy Raymond, (435) 781-6756.
  • An approved inspection is required at least every 180 days from permit issuance or the permit expires and becomes null and void.
  • Permit refunds may be requested up to 90 days after approval and prior to work commencing; a maximum of 80% of the permit fee may be refunded, at the Building Official's discretion.
  • Design loads to show on plans: wind 115 mph (3-second gust), seismic zone C, roof snow load 30 lbs/sq ft, ground snow load 39 lbs/sq ft, minimum 30-inch footing depth for frost protection.
  • Manufactured homes on private lots require a full perimeter foundation system per County Code 18.03 of the Administrative Manual — this is in addition to the manufacturer's required chassis/pier support and is a separate, more expensive requirement than a typical 'park setup.'

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Uintah County requires a residential building permit for: New single-family dwelling construction; Additions to existing residential structures; Remodels and structural alterations; Manufactured home installation on a private lot (requires a permanent foundation system per County Code 18.03 of the Administrative Manual); Property must be a legally buildable lot (split through the county's subdivision process). If your project isn't listed, confirm with Uintah County Community Development — Building Division at (435) 781-5336 before starting work.

Uintah County calculates the building permit fee per square foot by occupancy type. For residential (R-3/R-4) occupancies the rate is $0.70 per square foot, subject to a $50 minimum building permit fee. Unfinished basements are $0.40/sq ft, porches/decks $0.25/sq ft. A plan check fee of up to 65% of the building permit fee also applies. Source: Uintah County Fee Schedule, Uintah County Code § 3.30.010 (Ordinance No. 08-06-2025 O1, enacted August 12, 2025).

Uintah County's Community Development Department states applicants should 'allow a minimum of ten (10) working days for processing a completed building permit.' Utah Code § 17-36-55 separately sets a 14-business-day statutory ceiling for plan review of a one- or two-family dwelling or townhome permit application. Incomplete applications are not accepted and will restart the review clock.

You'll need: Residential Building Permit Application; Proof of Ownership; Site Plan; Two Complete Sets of Building Plans; Water and/or Sewer Availability Letter; Agreement for Electrical Meter. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Uintah County may also ask for: Fire Hydrant Approval Letter; Septic Construction Permit / Well Water Approval; Road Encroachment Permit; Owner/Builder Certification. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Uintah County requires 12 inspection(s) for a residential building permit, in order: Construction Power Inspection, Footing/Setback Inspection, Foundation Inspection, Weather-Proofing Basement Walls, Concrete Slab and Under-Floor Inspection, Roof Inspection, Exterior Sheeting/Shear Inspection, Weather Barrier, Lath or Brick Flashing Inspection, Frame/4-Way Inspection, Energy Efficiency (Insulation) Inspection, Drywall Inspection, Final Inspection. Schedule each through Uintah County Community Development — Building Division ((435) 781-5336).

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 previously listed here. Uintah County's own Building Code page (uintah.gov, live-checked 2026-07-16) is UNCHANGED and still states '2021 International Building Codes Effective July 1, 2023' — the county page has not been updated for either the 2021→2023 language it already had wrong stylistically or 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 previously listed here.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — 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) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); supersedes the 2021 edition previously listed here.; 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 previously listed here.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); supersedes the 2021 edition previously listed here. Uintah County's FAQ page ('Do I need a permit for my building? It's portable on a skid?' article, live-checked 2026-07-16) is UNCHANGED and 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 — this is now a much larger lag (2015/2018 editions vs. the current 2024/2021 statewide editions) than previously flagged; 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 previously listed here.; 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 (live-checked 2026-07-16) 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 this file's 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 this file's established recovery-avenue policy.. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Uintah County overview page for the full list.

Yes. The Uintah County Community Development Building Division 'is responsible for the permitting and inspection of construction projects and for the enforcement of both state building codes and county codes for private and public development projects located within the unincorporated areas of Uintah County,' per the Building Division's official page. Vernal and Naples City each operate separate, independent building departments for land inside their city limits.

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 Unincorporated Uintah County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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