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Basement Finish Permit in Eagle Mountain, Utah

Required for finishing or remodeling an unfinished basement in Eagle Mountain, including framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work. Eagle Mountain charges a flat fee for basement finish permits — not valuation-based. Plan review time is typically 14 business days.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Framing walls in an unfinished basement
  • Adding a bedroom (requires egress window)
  • Adding a bathroom (requires plumbing permit)
  • Electrical wiring for new rooms
  • Any structural modifications

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Fee schedule

Basement Finish Permit — flat feeEagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1 (updated March 3, 2026): 'Non-Valuation Based Permit — Basement Finish $250'
$250
Plan Review Fee — ResidentialEagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.3 — 40% residential plan review applies
40% of the permit fee ($100)
State SurchargeEagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1; per Utah Code § 15A-1-209(5)
1% of the permit fee ($2.50)
Reinspection FeeEagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.2
$50 per trade

Review timeline

Plan reviewEagle Mountain’s published plan-review target
14–14 business days

How long did your Basement Finish Permit permit actually take in Eagle Mountain?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Framing

    Wall framing, fire blocking, and egress window openings verified before walls are closed

  2. 2

    MEP Rough-In

    Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-ins before walls closed

  3. 3

    Insulation

    Insulation on exterior walls, vapor barrier placement

  4. 4

    Final

    Drywall, fixtures, smoke/CO detectors, and all finishes complete

See the full Eagle Mountain inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Basement finish permits in Eagle Mountain are a flat $250 — not valuation-based.
  • Every basement bedroom requires an egress window with a minimum 5.7 sq ft net clear opening and sill no higher than 44 inches above the floor.
  • Window wells deeper than 44 inches require a permanently attached ladder or steps.
  • The furnace/water heater room needs combustion air — do not fully enclose it without an adequate air supply.
  • All inspections must be scheduled via email to buildinginspections@eaglemountain.gov.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, for any room used as a bedroom. Eagle Mountain follows the IRC requirement for egress windows with a minimum 5.7 sq ft net clear opening, sill height no more than 44 inches above the floor, and a window well if the window is below grade.

Eagle Mountain charges a flat $250 for a basement finish permit per the Consolidated Fee Schedule (updated March 3, 2026). Residential plan review adds 40% ($100) and the state surcharge adds 1% ($2.50). Total: approximately $352.50 before reinspection fees.

Eagle Mountain's published plan-review target for a basement finish permit is 14–14 business days.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Basement Checklist; Floor Plan. Depending on your project, Eagle Mountain may also ask for: 2nd Kitchen Agreement. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Eagle Mountain requires 4 inspection(s) for a basement finish permit, in order: Framing, MEP Rough-In, Insulation, Final. Schedule each through Eagle Mountain City Building Department ((801) 789-6600).

Apply through Eagle Mountain City Building Department at 3726 E Campus Drive, Suites D & H, Eagle Mountain, Utah 84005. Phone: (801) 789-6600, email: buildinginspections@eaglemountain.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://eaglemountain.gov/government/building/.

Eagle Mountain, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — governing edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition (which was itself effective July 1, 2023). NOTE (2026-07-16, re-verified live): Eagle Mountain's own Building Department Compliance & Codes page (eaglemountain.gov/government/building/) still lists '2021 International Building Code (IBC)' and has not been updated to reflect the 2026-07-01 statewide transition.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Eagle Mountain Building Department, Compliance & Codes page; unaffected by the 7/1/2026 statute revision, continues in force per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b) — Eagle Mountain's page is current on this point; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — governing edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition. NOTE (2026-07-16, re-verified live): Eagle Mountain's Compliance & Codes page still lists '2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC)' and has not been updated.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — governing edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e), effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition. NOTE (2026-07-16, re-verified live): Eagle Mountain's Compliance & Codes page still lists '2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC)' and has not been updated.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — governing edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f), effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition. NOTE (2026-07-16, re-verified live): Eagle Mountain's Compliance & Codes page still lists '2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)' and has not been updated.; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — Eagle Mountain Building Department, Compliance & Codes page; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — governing edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h), effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition. NOTE (2026-07-16, re-verified live): Eagle Mountain's Compliance & Codes page still lists '2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)' and has not been updated.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unaffected by the 7/1/2026 statute revision, continues in force. NOTE: Eagle Mountain's building page lists 2020 NEC but the statewide-adopted edition is 2023 NEC per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 — the 2020 NEC listing on the city page is stale (re-confirmed live 2026-07-16, unrelated to and predating the 7/1/2026 transition); Eagle Mountain Municipal Code (local building and zoning regulations) — codepublishing.com/UT/EagleMountain/; NOTE: Effective July 1, 2026 (now in force) — 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC replaced the 2021 editions per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (version effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027; text independently re-verified live at le.utah.gov 2026-07-16); IRC stays 2021; NEC stays 2023. Eagle Mountain's own Compliance & Codes page was checked live 2026-07-16 and still shows the pre-transition 2021 editions across the board — the statute governs regardless of the city page's lag..

Sources & verification

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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 Eagle Mountain building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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