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Swimming Pool Permit in Highland, Utah

Required prior to building or installing any new pool in Highland, SEPARATE and distinct from any other building permit, per the city's official Notice to All Builders and Owners. Carries its own $100 plan submittal deposit tier plus a dedicated $2,500 refundable residential construction cash bond category.

Verified 2026-07-07 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New swimming pool construction or installation — permit required SEPARATE from any other building permit
  • $100 plan submittal deposit
  • Falls under the Residential Construction Refundable Cash Bond category (e.g. pool, garage, etc. built after the initial residency certificate of occupancy has been issued)

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Fee schedule

Swimming Pool DepositHighland City Comprehensive Fee Schedule, FY2025 (§ Building Permit Deposits) and FY2026 (§ Building Permit Bonds, Deposits, and Permit Fees): 'Swimming Pool ... $100.00.'
$100.00
Residential Construction Refundable Cash BondHighland City Comprehensive Fee Schedule, FY2025 and FY2026: 'Residential Construction Refundable Cash Bond ... $2,500.00 (e.g. swimming pool, garage, etc. built after the initial residency certificate of occupancy has been issued).'
$2,500.00
Permit Fee / Plan Check FeeSame valuation-based ICC-referenced fee structure applies, per Highland City Comprehensive Fee Schedule FY2025/FY2026.
As Set Forth by the International Code Council

Review timeline

Plan review
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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

  • A pool built after the home's initial certificate of occupancy triggers the $2,500 Residential Construction Refundable Cash Bond in addition to the $100 plan submittal deposit.
  • Pool permits are explicitly called out in Highland's official Notice to All Builders and Owners as SEPARATE from any other building permit.

Frequently asked questions

Highland requires a swimming pool permit for: New swimming pool construction or installation — permit required SEPARATE from any other building permit; $100 plan submittal deposit; Falls under the Residential Construction Refundable Cash Bond category (e.g. pool, garage, etc. built after the initial residency certificate of occupancy has been issued). If your project isn't listed, confirm with Highland City Building Division (Community Development Department) at (801) 772-4516 before starting work.

Per Highland City's official Comprehensive Fee Schedule, the swimming pool plan submittal deposit is $100.00. A separate $2,500.00 Residential Construction Refundable Cash Bond also applies for pools built after the home's initial certificate of occupancy.

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 swimming pool 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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