This is PermitBase’s published record for American Fork as of 2026-07-04. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.
American Fork building permits
VerifiedAmerican Fork, Utah — as published 2026-07-04.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Codes adopted
2021 International Building Code (IBC) — 'the American Fork Building Department uses the 2021 IBC and IRC Code as adopted by the State of Utah,' effective July 1, 2023, per americanfork.gov/173/Building-Department.2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — per americanfork.gov/173/Building-Department, effective July 1, 2023.2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) — American Fork City's own Solar Minimum Plan Requirements checklist (americanfork.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13852/Solar-Checklist) explicitly cites '2020 NEC 690.4(C)' for qualified-personnel requirements and multiple other 2020 NEC section references (690.7, 690.12, 706.15(C), 230.71, 230.62(C)) throughout the same document, fetched 2026-07-04. NOTE: this is American Fork's own currently-published document; it has not been updated to reference the 2023 NEC that Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g) mandates statewide, which is the same kind of stale-document discrepancy documented for Provo's Building FAQ (still listing NEC 2020) in provo.json. Reported here as-published rather than corrected, per grounded-data policy of not inventing a fact the city's own source does not state.Utah Energy Conservation Code (IECC family) — required per American Fork City Residential Plans Minimum Plan Requirements checklist (americanfork.gov/DocumentCenter/View/58/Residential-Plan-Checklist): 'Utah Energy Conservation Code requirements. Must have lot, subdivision, and plan number on the Res check submittal.' Specific IECC edition year not stated in the checklist itself.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new residential construction, additions, and structural work regulated by the state-adopted 2021 IBC/IRC in American Fork. Fees are valuation-based per the ICC Valuation Table.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family residential construction
- Additions to existing residential structures
- Approved subdivision or lot with all subdivision improvements completed
- Structural modifications requiring wet-stamped engineering
- Any work regulated by the state-adopted 2021 IRC/IBC
Required documents
- RequiredProject ValuationRequired for fee calculation per American Fork City Residential Plans Minimum Plan Requirements checklist.
- RequiredPlot PlanDimensions of lot, house, and setbacks.
- RequiredStructural Calculations/EngineeringMust be wet-stamped by a Utah-licensed engineer.
- RequiredFloor PlanIncludes electrical layout, door and window sizes and locations, floor joist layout, all rooms labeled.
- RequiredWall SectionsFooting to roof.
- OptionalStair Sections/DetailRequired where applicable.
- RequiredRoof Detail and Beam SizesRequired per checklist.
- RequiredUtah Energy Conservation Code Compliance (Res Check)Must have lot, subdivision, and plan number on the Res Check submittal.
- RequiredGas Pipe Sizing DiagramRequired per checklist.
- RequiredManual J D&S Summary FormComplete HVAC load calculation summary required.
- OptionalStucco DocumentationICBO report, stucco certificate, and stucco contractor's license — required only if stucco is used.
- RequiredContractors/Subcontractors ListRequired per checklist.
- OptionalSoils Report, Excavation Observation Report, Compaction ReportRequired for Sensitive Lands only, plus American Fork City Engineering Division approval per Ordinance 07-10-47.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (Main Level, 2nd Level, Basement, Garage, Carport) | Based on ICC Valuation Table | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule, Effective July 1, 2025 (adopted June 10, 2025), Residential Building Division Fees, p.10: 'Main Level — Based on ICC Valuation Table'; '2nd Level — Based on ICC Valuation Table'; 'Unfinished Basement / Finished Basement — Based on ICC Valuation Table'; 'Garage / Carport — Based on ICC Valuation Table.' |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the building permit fee (per Utah Code § 10-9a-510) | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.10: 'Plan Review (per state code 10-9a-510) — 65% of permit fee.' Separately, the Residential Plans checklist (americanfork.gov/DocumentCenter/View/58) states a flat $500 Plan Review Fee 'due at the time of plan submittal' — this appears to be an upfront deposit against the final 65%-of-permit-fee plan review charge; both figures come directly from American Fork's own published documents and are reported as such. |
| Identical Plan Review Fee | 30% of permit fee (per Utah Code § 10-9a-541) | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.10: 'Identical Plan Review Fee (per state code 10-9a-541) — 30% of permit fee.' |
| Expedited Review Fee | $400.00 (in addition to regular plan review fee) | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.10: 'Expedited Review Fee (in addition to regular plan review fee) — $400.00.' |
| Reinspection Fee | $175.00 per unit | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.10: 'Reinspection Fee per unit — $175.00.' Confirmed consistent with Building Inspection Policies and Procedures (rev. 7/22/2024): 'A $175 re-inspection fee may be assessed for any inspection that was scheduled but not ready at the appointed time.' |
| Inspection Cancellation Fee | $125.00 per unit | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.11: 'Inspection Cancellation Fee per unit (Cancellation Fee for Any Scheduled Inspection) — $125.00.' Confirmed by Building Inspection Policies and Procedures (rev. 7/22/2024): '$125 cancellation fee will be assessed if a scheduled inspection is cancelled within 3 days of the inspection.' |
| Occupancy Fee (Residential) | $50.00 | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.11: 'Occupancy Fee - Residential — $50.00.' |
| Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (Residential) | $100.00 | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.11: 'Temporary Certificate of Occupancy - Residential — $100.00.' |
| New Residential Impact Fees (single-family, examples) | Sewer Impact $840.08 (3/4" meter); Water Impact $2,502.45 (3/4" meter); TSSD Impact $5,793.00 (effective for permits issued after 12/31/2025); Roadway Impact (non-TOD) $3,548.30/unit; Fire Impact (single-family) $429.30/unit; Police Impact (single-family) $326.45/unit; Parks & Recreation Impact (single-family) $3,855.99/unit | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), pp.7-8, Impact Fees section, all figures for 3/4" meter / single-family residential per-unit rates as published. |
| State Fee | 1% of the building permit fee | Confirmed via WebSearch summary of americanfork.gov/186/Building-Permit-Fees: 'A state fee of 1% of the building permit fee is charged and sent to the state.' This is the statewide Uniform Building Code Commission fee required of all Utah compliance agencies. |
Residential Addition / Remodel / Basement Finish Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, remodels, and basement finishes in American Fork, including electrical, plumbing, and structural changes. Fees are valuation-based per the ICC Valuation Table (Unfinished Basement / Finished Basement line items).
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Finishing an unfinished basement
- Remodeling existing layout — moving/removing/adding doors, windows, or walls
- Adding or removing beams (requires wet-stamped structural engineering)
- Upgrading smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in the existing home to current IRC requirements
Required documents
- RequiredGeneral Basement LayoutHighlighting areas to be finished, per American Fork Basement Finish/Remodel Plans checklist.
- RequiredElectrical/Plumbing LayoutWithin the area to be finished — window well sizes, window type/locations, door locations, smoke detectors.
- RequiredExisting and Proposed Layout of Home (Remodel)Required for remodel projects.
- RequiredWet-Stamped Structural EngineeringRequired for any beam or wall additions/removals, and for door/window/wall relocations — must be stamped by a Utah State licensed structural engineer.
- RequiredProject ValuationRequired for fee calculation.
- RequiredContractor/Subcontractor InformationLicense number, phone, email, mailing address for general contractor and each subcontractor.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (Basement — Unfinished/Finished) | Based on ICC Valuation Table | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.10, Residential Building Division Fees: 'Unfinished Basement — Based on ICC Valuation Table; Finished Basement — Based on ICC Valuation Table.' |
| Basement Plan Review Fee | $75.00 | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.11, Other Building Division Fees: 'Basement Plan Review Fee - per — $75.00.' |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the building permit fee (per state code 10-9a-510) | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.10. |
| Plan Revision Fee | $50.00 per hour | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.10: 'Plan Revision Fee per hour — $50.00.' |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical work in American Fork, including panel/meter changes. Fee schedule includes a specific Electrical Meter Change Out charge; general electrical work not part of a residential building permit is billed via the ICC valuation-based schedule and standard plan review.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical Meter Upgrade or Change Out (standalone submittal form required)
- New electrical circuits/wiring on existing structures
- Electrical panel upgrades or service entrance changes
- Solar PV electrical interconnection (see Solar PV Permit)
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Meter Upgrade Submittal FormAmerican Fork City's dedicated electrical meter upgrade submittal document, required for meter/service changes.
- OptionalContractor License or Owner/Builder CertificationContractor must reference Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act, Chapter 58-55-305, to confirm licensing obligations. Owner-builders require a specific owner-builder form. Verify licenses through Utah DOPL (dopl.utah.gov).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Meter Change Out | $100.00 | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.10 (Residential) and p.11 (Commercial): 'Electrical Meter Change Out — $100.00.' |
| Temporary Power | $100.00 | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.11: 'Temporary Power — $100.00' (listed under both Residential and Commercial Building Division Fees). |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing work in American Fork. For new residential construction, plumbing is included in and reviewed as part of the valuation-based residential building permit; American Fork's published fee schedule does not list a separate standalone plumbing trade-permit fee line.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing fixture installation as part of new construction, addition, or basement finish (reviewed under the building permit)
- Gas line installation — subject to a distinct Gas Line Review fee
- Water heater installation as part of a covered permit scope
Required documents
- RequiredGas Pipe Sizing DiagramRequired per American Fork Residential Plans checklist for new construction.
- RequiredPlumbing LayoutIncluded in floor plan / remodel layout submittal for basement finish and remodel projects, per American Fork checklists.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Line Review | $50.00 | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.11, Other Building Division Fees: 'Gas Line Review — $50.00.' |
| Building Permit Fee (covers plumbing scope within building permit) | Based on ICC Valuation Table | American Fork's fee schedule (pp.10-11) lists no separate standalone 'Plumbing Permit' fee line item; plumbing work associated with new construction, additions, or basement finish is covered under the applicable valuation-based Building Permit Fee and reviewed together with it, per the Residential Plans and Basement Finish/Remodel checklists which both require plumbing layout as part of the single plan submittal. |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for HVAC installations in American Fork. Mechanical work on new construction is reviewed as part of the building permit (Manual J D&S summary form required); American Fork schedules dedicated inspection windows specifically for mechanical finals.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Furnace, AC, or HVAC system installation as part of new construction, addition, or remodel
- Complete Manual J D&S summary form required for new residential construction
Required documents
- RequiredManual J D&S Summary FormComplete HVAC load-calculation summary required per American Fork Residential Plans checklist.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (covers mechanical scope within building permit) | Based on ICC Valuation Table | American Fork's Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), pp.10-11, lists no standalone 'Mechanical Permit' fee line; mechanical/HVAC scope on covered projects is priced within the applicable valuation-based Building Permit Fee, consistent with the Manual J D&S submittal requirement being part of the single Residential Plans checklist. |
Roofing Permit
VerifiedRequired for roof replacement and repair in American Fork. Confirmed as a permit-triggering activity per the city's own Building Department FAQ; American Fork does not publish a distinct roofing trade-permit fee, so it is billed as a valuation-based building permit.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Roofing and siding work — explicitly listed as requiring a permit in American Fork's Building Department FAQ (QID=63): common exterior projects requiring permits include 'roofing and siding.'
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application with Scope of WorkSquare footage and material specifications; submit online per American Fork's building permit application process.
- OptionalContractor License or Owner/Builder CertificationReference Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act, Chapter 58-55-305; verify via Utah DOPL.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (roofing, valuation-based) | Based on ICC Valuation Table | American Fork's Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025, pp.10-11) has no distinct 'Roofing' line item. Roofing is confirmed as a permit-required activity per americanfork.gov/Faq.aspx?QID=63 ('roofing and siding' listed among permit-triggering exterior projects); the fee schedule's general valuation-based Building Permit Fee (ICC Valuation Table) applies, consistent with how American Fork prices garage, carport, and basement work without dedicated line items. |
Solar PV Permit
VerifiedRequired for rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installations in American Fork. The city publishes a dedicated Solar Minimum Plan Requirements checklist citing 2020 NEC sections, and schedules dedicated solar inspection windows.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Rooftop or ground-mounted PV system installation
- Installation of equipment and associated wiring/interconnections performed only by qualified persons per 2020 NEC 690.4(C), as cited in American Fork's own Solar checklist
- Energy storage (battery) systems, if included, subject to additional UL 9540 / NEC 706.15(C) documentation
Required documents
- RequiredSite PlanDetailed site plan showing home location and all PV system components, fire code clearance requirements, and energy storage components if applicable.
- RequiredMounting System DetailsModule mounting system, weight of all roof components, whether roof rafters are engineered trusses, roof covering type and number of layers, and engineering for roof loads and uplift.
- RequiredOne-Line DiagramType of PV system (single inverter, micro-inverter, or AC module), exact module count/layout/wiring configuration, wire types/sizes, conduit types/sizes, grounding wiring, circuit/component locations, and fuse/breaker ratings.
- RequiredElectric Panel Back-Feed DocumentationPanel location/rating to be back-fed, photo of the panel and its interior label; new/upgraded service panels must comply with NEC 230.71 and 230.62(C) per American Fork's checklist.
- RequiredModule Spec SheetsSTC rated watts (Pmp), Vmp, Imp, Voc, Isc; modules must be UL 1703 listed.
- RequiredInverter Spec SheetsRated watts/volts and max AC output amps/voltage; utility-tied inverters must be listed 'utility interactive' meeting UL 1741 with ground fault protection. Battery inverters must be UL 1741 listed and systems UL 9540 listed/tested.
- RequiredTotal Array Power DataTotal watts, amps, volts, Voc at coldest expected outside temperature (NEC 690.7), and short circuit current (not required for micro-inverter systems).
- RequiredSystem Labels/Markings and Bonding InformationWarning labels per NEC 690 and NEC 706.15(C) for storage systems; bonding specifications for all system components.
- RequiredRapid Shutdown DocumentationEquipment listing per NEC 690.12.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building/Electrical Permit Fee (solar, valuation-based) | Based on ICC Valuation Table | American Fork's Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025, pp.10-11) does not list a distinct solar/PV fee line item; solar installations are priced under the general valuation-based building/electrical permit fee structure, consistent with the dedicated Solar checklist governing document requirements rather than a separate fee schedule entry. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-04.
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 American Fork building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.