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Residential Addition / Remodel / Basement Finish Permit in Highland, Utah

Required for additions, remodels, and basement finishes to existing homes in Highland. Per the city's official 'Notice to All Builders and Owners,' finishing a basement or any other part of a home requires its own permit application. The fee schedule groups Accessory Structure, Addition, Basement, and Remodel under a single $45 deposit tier, distinct from the $500 new-home/commercial tier.

Verified 2026-07-07 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Additions to existing residential structures
  • Basement finish work (obtaining a permit is required per the official Notice to All Builders and Owners)
  • Remodel work regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC
  • $45 plan submittal deposit

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Fee schedule

Accessory Structure, Remodel, Addition, or Basement DepositHighland City Comprehensive Fee Schedule, FY2025 (§ Building Permit Deposits) and FY2026 (§ Building Permit Bonds, Deposits, and Permit Fees): 'Accessory Structure / Addition / Basement / Remodel ... $45.00' (each listed as a separate line at the same $45.00 rate).
$45.00
Permit Fee / Plan Check FeeSame valuation-based ICC-referenced fee structure applies as for new residential construction, per Highland City Comprehensive Fee Schedule FY2025/FY2026.
As Set Forth by the International Code Council
Reinspection FeeHighland City Comprehensive Fee Schedule, FY2025 and FY2026.
$100.00

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Scheduled Inspections (Building/Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing)

    Scheduled Mon–Thu, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, via My City Inspector or (801) 772-4516, at least 24 hours in advance.

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

Tips

  • Basement finishing requires its own dedicated permit in Highland — it is explicitly called out in the city's official Notice to All Builders and Owners as distinct from a general building permit.
  • The $45 deposit tier covers accessory structures, additions, basements, and remodels alike; only new home/commercial construction and pools/solar have their own separate, higher deposit tiers.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Per Highland City's official Notice to All Builders and Owners, obtaining a permit is necessary for finishing basements or other parts of a home, and the appropriate permit application must be submitted. The plan submittal deposit for basement finishes is $45, per the Comprehensive Fee Schedule.

In Highland, the published Accessory Structure, Remodel, Addition, or Basement Deposit is: $45.00. Additional published fees: Permit Fee / Plan Check Fee — As Set Forth by the International Code Council; Reinspection Fee — $100.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Highland does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Highland City Building Division (Community Development Department) at (801) 772-4516 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (My City Inspector portal); Notice to All Builders and Owners. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Highland requires 1 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel / basement finish permit, in order: Scheduled Inspections (Building/Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing). Schedule each through Highland City Building Division (Community Development Department) ((801) 772-4516).

Apply through Highland City Building Division (Community Development Department) at 5400 W Civic Center Drive, Suite 1, Highland, UT 84003. Phone: (801) 772-4516, email: jnelson@highlandut.gov. Office hours: Mon–Thu 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed Friday; inspections available Mon–Thu 8:00 AM–6:00 PM by appointment via My City Inspector or (801) 772-4516, scheduled at least 24 hours in advance). Official information: https://www.highlandut.gov/96/Building.

Highland, Utah has adopted: 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted, effective July 1, 2026 per Highland City's official Building Division page; the city states 'any submittals after July 1, 2026' must be designed to these standards.; 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted, effective July 1, 2026 per Highland City's official Building Division page.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted, effective July 1, 2026 per Highland City's official Building Division page.; Other 2024 International Codes (IPC, IMC, IEBC, IECC) — Highland's Building Division page references adoption of 'other 2024 codes' alongside the 2024 IBC and 2023 NEC effective July 1, 2026, consistent with the statewide framework under Utah Code § 15A-1-204/Title 15A, but does not itemize each code title individually by name on the page; only the IRC, IBC, and NEC editions are explicitly named.. Local amendments apply — see the Highland overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-07.

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

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