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Residential Addition / Remodel / Basement Finish Permit — Cedar Hills, Utah · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source: https://www.cedarhills.org/page/building-department
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Residential Addition / Remodel / Basement Finish Permit in Cedar Hills, Utah
Required for additions, remodels, and basement finishes in Cedar Hills. The city publishes a separate Basement Permit Requirements checklist distinct from new-construction requirements, and charges a reduced 26% Residential Plan Check rate (vs. 65% for new construction) for basement finishes, small structures, and solar.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
When you need this permit
- Additions and remodels to existing one- and two-family residential structures, regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC
- Basement finish work: 2 sets of scale drawings (1/4" = 1'), gross floor area and room sizes, labeled rooms including proposed future use of unfinished areas, identification of new vs. existing construction
- Window sizes/types, ceiling heights, smoke/CO detector locations, electrical device types and locations, plumbing fixture locations, water heater/floor drain/water softener locations, furnace and return air location, heat source in all habitable rooms
- Gas line drawing required for any additional gas-fired appliances or gas line extension
- Blue Stakes (811) utility locate required before any digging
- HOA-approved and signed plans required for any exterior changes (e.g. walkouts), if applicable
- Plan Check Deposit not required for basement finishes only (per the city's Building Permit Requirements form), but the reduced 26% Plan Check fee still applies
Required documents
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Fee schedule
Building Permit Fee (valuation-based)City of Cedar Hills Fee Schedule, effective 07/01/2026: same valuation-based 'Building Permit' line item used for all construction types; no separate flat fee for additions/remodels/basements.
Based on valuation (per International Building Code)
Residential Plan Check (Basement Finish/Small Structures/Solar)City of Cedar Hills Fee Schedule, effective 07/01/2026: 'Residential Plan Check (Basement Finish)(Small Structures)(Solar) — 26% of building permit fee — Building Permit — Resolution 01-05-2021A.' Confirmed distinct from the 65% rate used for new residential construction generally.
26% of building permit fee
1% State FeeCity of Cedar Hills Fee Schedule, effective 07/01/2026.
1% of Building Permit fee
Refundable Improvement BondCity of Cedar Hills Fee Schedule, effective 07/01/2026, Resolution 05-21-2024B.
$4,000.00 (general); $3,000.00 for pools/accessory structures
Review timeline
Plan reviewCedar Hills’s published plan-review target
14–14 business days
Inspection process
- 1
Framing
Wall framing, fire blocking, and life-safety device rough-in inspection, performed by Sunrise Engineering under contract to the city (800-560-6151, 24-hour notice required).
- 2
Final Inspection (Basement/Addition/Remodel)
Governed by the city's official Final Inspection Checklist for basement, addition, or remodel projects, downloadable from the Building Department page.
See the full Cedar Hills inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →
Tips
- Basement finishes get a reduced 26% Residential Plan Check rate versus the 65% rate applied to new residential construction — confirm which rate applies with the Building Department if a project mixes basement finish with other scope.
- A Plan Check Deposit is required for all construction 'other than finishing a basement,' per the city's FAQ — but the 26% plan check fee still applies to basement work.
- Blue Stakes (811) must be contacted before any digging associated with a remodel/addition project — this is a state-law requirement, not just a city preference.
- Any exterior walkout or grade change requires HOA-approved, signed plans if the property is within an HOA-governed subdivision.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Per the City of Cedar Hills' official FAQ, both the city and the International Building Code require safety and construction inspections on all home improvements, including basement finishes. The fee depends on the square footage of the improvement, and the Basement Permit Requirements checklist governs the required plan-set contents.
In Cedar Hills, the published Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) is: Based on valuation (per International Building Code). Additional published fees: Residential Plan Check (Basement Finish/Small Structures/Solar) — 26% of building permit fee; 1% State Fee — 1% of Building Permit fee; Refundable Improvement Bond — $4,000.00 (general); $3,000.00 for pools/accessory structures. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.
Cedar Hills's published plan-review target for a residential addition / remodel / basement finish permit is 14–14 business days.
You'll need: Basement Permit Requirements Checklist; Building Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
Cedar Hills requires 2 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel / basement finish permit, in order: Framing, Final Inspection (Basement/Addition/Remodel). Schedule each through City of Cedar Hills Building Department (staffed under Public Works; permit administration is independent of Utah County) ((801) 785-9668 x204).
Apply through City of Cedar Hills Building Department (staffed under Public Works; permit administration is independent of Utah County) at 10246 N Canyon Road, Cedar Hills, UT 84062. Phone: (801) 785-9668 x204, email: ssampson@cedarhillsutah.gov. Official information: https://www.cedarhills.org/page/building-department.
Cedar Hills, Utah has adopted: 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — REMAINS CURRENT, Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b) did not change this edition in the 7/1/2026 amendment; per Cedar Hills' official Building Permit Requirements form (revised 06/12/2025, live re-checked 2026-07-16): 'Current codes are 2021 IRC, 2021 IBC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IPC, 2020 NEC, 2018 IECC Commercial, 2018 IECC Residential, and 2021 IFGC and Utah State Amendments Title 15A.'; 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 Cedar Hills' Building Permit Requirements form still listed as of live re-check 2026-07-16.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); supersedes the 2021 edition Cedar Hills' Building Permit Requirements form still listed as of live re-check 2026-07-16.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); supersedes the 2021 edition Cedar Hills' Building Permit Requirements form still listed as of live re-check 2026-07-16.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g), unchanged by the 7/1/2026 amendment — Cedar Hills' own Building Permit Requirements form lists '2020 NEC,' which was ALREADY STALE before this code-cycle transition (the statewide-governing NEC edition has been 2023 since an earlier version of the statute). This is a pre-existing discrepancy in the city's own form, independent of the 7/1/2026 IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC bump; reported as-published rather than corrected, per grounded-data policy.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), single unsplit statewide edition — CURRENT as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); supersedes BOTH split editions ('2018 IECC Commercial, 2018 IECC Residential') Cedar Hills' Building Permit Requirements form still listed as of live re-check 2026-07-16 — those 2018 figures were already stale before the 7/1/2026 transition (the prior statewide edition was 2021), compounding with the new 2024 bump.; 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 Cedar Hills' Building Permit Requirements form still listed as of live re-check 2026-07-16.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) and residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i)/(n); not itemized on Cedar Hills' Building Permit Requirements form at all, added here per statute since the City's own form omits them.; Utah State Amendments, Utah Code Title 15A — per the same official Building Permit Requirements form.; NOTE (2026-07-16 re-verification): The Utah Code § 15A-2-103 version effective 7/1/2026 (superseded 1/1/2027) took effect 15 days before this re-verification. IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC/IEBC/residential ISPSC are now 2024 statewide; IRC (2021) and NEC (2023) did NOT change. Cedar Hills' Building Permit Requirements form (5il.co/26de1, redirecting to a Cedar Hills-hosted PDF) was live re-fetched 2026-07-16 and remains marked 'Revised 6/12/2025' with NO update: it still lists 2021 IBC/IMC/IPC/IFGC, 2020 NEC, and split 2018 IECC. The NEC (2020, should be 2023) and IECC (2018, should now be a single 2024 edition) entries were already stale under the PRE-7/1/2026 version of the statute — this form has not tracked Utah's construction-code cycle for multiple revisions. No newer Cedar Hills-specific code-adoption publication was found. The Utah Code § 15A-2-103 citation has been added to the sources array below, pointing to the current in-force version link.. Local amendments apply — see the Cedar Hills overview page for the full list.
Per the City of Cedar Hills Fee Schedule (effective July 1, 2026), basement finishes, small structures, and solar installations are charged a Residential Plan Check fee equal to 26% of the building permit fee — lower than the 65% rate used for general new residential construction.
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 Cedar Hills building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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