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This is PermitBase’s published record for Lehi as of 2026-07-19. It has since been superseded — see the current record.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.

Lehi building permits

Verified

Lehi, Utah — as published 2026-07-19.

Verified 2026-07-13 · Source

Codes adopted

2024 International Building Code (IBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition. NOTE (verified 2026-07-16): Lehi's own Building and Inspections page still lists 'Current Codes: 2021 I Codes' — the city's page has not been updated to reflect the 2024 editions that took effect statewide on 2026-07-01.2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); unchanged by the 7/1/2026 code cycle2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unchanged by the 7/1/2026 code cycle. NOTE (verified 2026-07-16): Lehi's own Building and Inspections page lists '2020 NEC' — this is stale independent of the 7/1/2026 code cycle; the 2023 NEC has governed statewide since its own adoption (predating this fix and not caused by it).2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), residential provisions — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 editionICC/ANSI A117.1-2017 (Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities) — Lehi City Building and Inspections pageNOTE (verified 2026-07-16): The 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC took effect 2026-07-01 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, superseding the 2021 editions that governed through 2026-06-30. The 2021 IRC and 2023 NEC were NOT changed by this cycle. Confirmed directly against the version of § 15A-2-103 effective 7/1/2026 (superseded 1/1/2027) at le.utah.gov. Lehi's own page (lehi-ut.gov/departments/building-and-inspections/) was checked live on 2026-07-16 and still reads 'Current Codes: 2021 I Codes' / '2020 NEC' — it reflects neither the 2024 code cycle nor the separately longer-standing 2023 NEC.

Permit types & fees

Residential Building Permit

Verified

Required for new residential construction, additions, and structural alterations in Lehi City. Permit fees are valuation-based using 90% of the ICC Building Valuation Data (August 2024 edition) as the basis for project valuation.

Verified 2026-07-13 · Source

Requirements

  • New single-family or multi-family residential construction
  • Residential additions requiring structural or MEP work
  • Structural modifications (load-bearing wall removal, foundation work)
  • Conversion of unfinished space to habitable space
  • Any work requiring plan review under Lehi City Code Title 10

Required documents

  • RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit through the Lehi City Building Permit Submittal Portal (lehibuilding.portal.iworq.net). All applications must be submitted electronically.
  • RequiredConstruction Plans (electronic, full set)One complete set including: elevation, floor plan, cross sections/detail, footing/foundation, electrical/plumbing/mechanical, meter base location, amperage of service, and breaker panel location. Plans are reviewed digitally and stamped on each page; contractors must print a hard copy for every inspection.
  • RequiredPlot PlanOne plot plan with dimensions from property line to building.
  • RequiredREScheck Energy ComplianceOne REScheck engineering packet with plans stamped, demonstrating compliance with IECC.
  • RequiredManual J and Manual D Load CalculationsComplete Manual J and Manual D calculations for heating/cooling system sizing.
  • RequiredGas Piping DiagramOne Gas Piping Diagram (on paper) showing gas line routing and sizing.
  • OptionalEngineered Truss PlansOne set of engineered truss layouts, where applicable.
  • RequiredHold Harmless AgreementContractor Hold Harmless Agreement signed.
  • RequiredContractor LicenseValid Utah contractor license number and signature on application.

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Building Permit — valuation $1.00–$500$23.50Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section. Valuation based on 90% of ICC Building Valuation Data (August 2024).
Building Permit — per $100 increase over $500 (up to $2,000)$3.05 per $100Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved)
Building Permit — first $2,000 of valuation$69.25Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved)
Building Permit — per $1,000 increase ($2,001–$25,000)$14 per $1,000Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved)
Building Permit — first $25,000 of valuation$391.75Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved)
Building Permit — per $1,000 increase ($25,001–$50,000)$10.10 per $1,000Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved)
Building Permit — first $50,000 of valuation$643.75Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved)
Building Permit — per $1,000 increase ($50,001–$100,000)$7 per $1,000Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved)
Building Permit — first $100,000 of valuation$993.75Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved)
Building Permit — per $1,000 increase ($100,001–$500,000)$5.60 per $1,000Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved)
Building Permit — first $500,000 of valuation$3,233.75Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved)
Building Permit — per $1,000 increase ($500,001–$1,000,000)$4.75 per $1,000Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved)
Building Permit — first $1,000,000 of valuation$5,608.75Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved)
Building Permit — per $1,000 increase above $1,000,001$3.65 per $1,000Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved)
Plan Review Fee — Residential40% of the building permit feeLehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved)
State Surcharge1% of the building permit feeLehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved)
Reinspection Fee$100Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved). Assessed when a project is clearly not ready for inspection.
Building Valuation — Single-Family Residential Main Floor$149.47 per sq ftLehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section — used to calculate project valuation for permit fee purposes
Building Valuation — Second Floor$149.47 per sq ftLehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved)
Building Valuation — Unfinished Basement$37.37 per sq ftLehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved)
Building Valuation — Semi-Finished Basement$37.37 per sq ftLehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved)
Building Valuation — Finished Basement$74.74 per sq ftLehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved)
Building Valuation — Garage (Wood Frame)$59.83 per sq ftLehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved)
Building Valuation — Open Carports$47.86 per sq ftLehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved)

Electrical Permit

Verified

Required for electrical work in Lehi including new circuits, panel upgrades, service changes, and new construction wiring. Governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted statewide by Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g). Lehi's fee schedule does not publish a separate flat-fee table for electrical permits; all permits use the standard valuation-based building permit fee schedule. EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work and falls under this general Electrical Permit; the FY 2026 Fee Schedule does not publish a distinct EV-specific fee line item.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

Requirements

  • New electrical circuits or wiring installations
  • Electrical panel upgrades or replacements
  • Service entrance changes
  • Adding or relocating outlets, switches, or fixtures
  • Generator or solar panel electrical connections

Required documents

  • RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit through the Lehi City Building Permit Submittal Portal (lehibuilding.portal.iworq.net).
  • OptionalElectrical Plan / Single-Line DiagramPanel schedule and circuit layout; required for service upgrades and new construction
  • OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah electrical contractor license (Utah DOPL) if not performed by the homeowner

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Electrical Permit FeeValuation-based per Lehi City building permit fee schedule
Assessed on project valuation per Lehi City's building permit fee schedule, cited: Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section — confirmed by direct review of the full… Show full citation

Assessed on project valuation per Lehi City's building permit fee schedule, cited: Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section — confirmed by direct review of the full published fee schedule (all line items scanned) that no separate flat-fee electrical table exists; electrical permits are priced under the same valuation-based schedule as other permit types (same table cited on the Residential Building Permit entry: $23.50 for $1-$500 valuation, scaling per $1,000 thereafter). Reinspection fee: $100.

Plumbing Permit

Verified

Required for plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs in Lehi including water heaters, fixture additions, and gas line work. Governed by the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted by Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 2026-07-01 (superseded the 2021 edition). Lehi's fee schedule does not publish a separate flat-fee table for plumbing permits; all permits use the standard valuation-based building permit fee schedule.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

Requirements

  • New plumbing fixture installations (sinks, toilets, showers)
  • Water heater installation or replacement
  • Water line or sewer line replacement or extension
  • Gas line installation or modification
  • Backflow prevention device installation

Required documents

  • RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit through the Lehi City Building Permit Submittal Portal (lehibuilding.portal.iworq.net).
  • OptionalGas Piping DiagramRequired for gas line work — a Gas Pipe Diagram Example is available on the Lehi Building Permit Submittal Portal
  • OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah plumbing contractor license (Utah DOPL) if not performed by the homeowner

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Plumbing Permit FeeValuation-based per Lehi City building permit fee schedule
Assessed on project valuation per Lehi City's building permit fee schedule, cited: Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section — confirmed by direct review of the full… Show full citation

Assessed on project valuation per Lehi City's building permit fee schedule, cited: Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section — confirmed by direct review of the full published fee schedule that no separate flat-fee plumbing table exists; plumbing permits are priced under the same valuation-based schedule as other permit types. Reinspection fee: $100.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit

Verified

Required for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installations, replacements, and ductwork modifications in Lehi. Governed by the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) as adopted by Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 2026-07-01 (superseded the 2021 edition). Lehi's fee schedule does not publish a separate flat-fee table for mechanical permits; all permits use the standard valuation-based building permit fee schedule.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

Requirements

  • Furnace or boiler installation or replacement
  • Air conditioning system installation or replacement
  • Ductwork installation or major modification
  • Evaporative cooler installation
  • Fireplace or wood-burning stove installation

Required documents

  • RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit through the Lehi City Building Permit Submittal Portal (lehibuilding.portal.iworq.net).
  • OptionalManual J Load CalculationHeating/cooling load calculation required for new HVAC systems — confirm current requirements with Lehi Building and Inspections
  • OptionalEquipment SpecificationsManufacturer data sheets for furnace, AC, or heat pump
  • OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah HVAC contractor license (Utah DOPL)

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Mechanical Permit FeeValuation-based per Lehi City building permit fee schedule
Assessed on project valuation per Lehi City's building permit fee schedule, cited: Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section — confirmed by direct review of the full… Show full citation

Assessed on project valuation per Lehi City's building permit fee schedule, cited: Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section — confirmed by direct review of the full published fee schedule that no separate flat-fee mechanical table exists; mechanical permits are priced under the same valuation-based schedule as other permit types. Reinspection fee: $100.

Roofing Permit

Verified

Required for roof replacement, re-roofing, and structural roof repairs in Lehi. Permit fees are valuation-based per the Lehi City building permit fee schedule — Lehi does not publish a separate flat-fee table for roofing.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

Requirements

  • Complete roof replacement (tear-off and re-roof)
  • Overlay of new roofing over existing (confirm 2-layer maximum with Lehi)
  • Structural roof repairs or modifications
  • Changes to roofing material type

Required documents

  • RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit through the Lehi City Building Permit Submittal Portal (lehibuilding.portal.iworq.net). Include scope of work, square footage, and material specifications.
  • OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah roofing contractor license (Utah DOPL) if not performed by the homeowner

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Roofing Permit FeeValuation-based per Lehi City building permit fee schedule
Assessed on project valuation per Lehi City's building permit fee schedule, cited: Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section — confirmed by direct review of the full… Show full citation

Assessed on project valuation per Lehi City's building permit fee schedule, cited: Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section — confirmed by direct review of the full published fee schedule that no separate flat-fee roofing table exists; roofing permits use the standard valuation-based building permit fee schedule. Reinspection fee: $100.

Solar Panel Permit

Verified

Required for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems in Lehi. Lehi City is a municipal electric utility (Lehi Power). All solar applications must be submitted to and approved by the Lehi City Power Department BEFORE being submitted to the Building Department. Solar Meter Connection Fee and interconnection study fees apply through Lehi Power.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

Requirements

  • Rooftop solar panel installation
  • Ground-mounted solar array installation
  • Battery storage system installation
  • Electrical service upgrade for solar interconnection (Lehi Power approval required)

Required documents

  • RequiredLehi Power Department Pre-ApprovalSubmit to Lehi Power Department FIRST. Required: Completed Net Metering License Agreement and Net Metering Standards Application. Building Department will not accept solar applications without Lehi Power approval stamp.
  • RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit through the Lehi City Building Permit Submittal Portal (lehibuilding.portal.iworq.net) AFTER Lehi Power Department approval.
  • RequiredSolar Site Plan / Roof LayoutRoof layout showing fire department access pathways (3-foot clearance required per fire code)
  • RequiredElectrical One-Line DiagramSystem wiring from panels to inverter to main panel and utility meter
  • RequiredEngineer Letter for Roof StructureStructural letter confirming the roof can support the panel loads
  • RequiredEquipment SpecificationsSpec sheets for all equipment (panels, inverter, racking)
  • RequiredWarning LabelsWarning label locations and placements per adopted NEC

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Building Permit Fee (solar)Valuation-based per Lehi City building permit fee scheduleLehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved) — no separate solar building permit flat fee; solar building permits use the standard valuation-based fee schedule. Reinspection fee: $100.
Solar Meter Connection Fee (Lehi Power)$500Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Electric section — Solar Meter Fee (Connection Fee) for net metering interconnection to Lehi City municipal power grid
Solar Interconnection Study — 10 kW to 50 kW (Lehi Power)$350Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Electric section
Solar Interconnection Study — Over 50 kW (Lehi Power)$1,500Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Electric section

Retaining Wall Permit

Verified

Required for retaining walls over 4 feet in height (measured from bottom of footing to top of wall) in Lehi. Lehi's FY 2026 Fee Schedule publishes a specific retaining wall permit fee separate from the general valuation-based schedule.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

Requirements

  • Retaining walls over 4 feet in total height
  • Any retaining wall supporting a surcharge (driveway, structure, or slope above)
  • Retaining walls in a drainage or flood path
  • Tiered walls where combined retained height exceeds 4 feet

Required documents

  • RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit through the Lehi City Building Permit Submittal Portal (lehibuilding.portal.iworq.net).
  • RequiredEngineered Wall PlansStructural drawings stamped by a licensed Utah PE for walls over 4 feet
  • RequiredSite PlanWall location relative to property lines, structures, and utilities
  • RequiredDrainage PlanBehind-wall drainage, weep holes, and surface water management

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Retaining Wall Permit Fee$250Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section
Performance Bond (refundable)$2,000Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section
Sidewalk Bond (refundable)$2,000Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section
Reinspection Fee$100Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved)

Basement Finish Permit

Verified

Required for finishing or remodeling an unfinished basement in Lehi, including framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work. Processed as a building permit using the standard valuation-based fee schedule; finished basement space is valued at $74.74 per sq ft per the Lehi FY 2026 Fee Schedule.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

Requirements

  • Framing walls in an unfinished basement
  • Adding a bedroom (requires egress window per 2021 IRC)
  • Adding a bathroom (plumbing work requires plumbing permit)
  • Electrical wiring for new rooms
  • Any structural modifications

Required documents

  • RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit through the Lehi City Building Permit Submittal Portal (lehibuilding.portal.iworq.net).
  • RequiredFloor PlanLayout showing room sizes, window locations and sizes, and door locations
  • RequiredElectrical / Plumbing / Mechanical PlanRequired as part of the plan set
  • OptionalEngineering Packet (if necessary)Required if structural modifications are involved
  • OptionalGas Piping Diagram (if necessary)Required on paper if gas work is included

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Basement Finish Permit FeeValuation-based; finished basement valued at $74.74 per sq ft for valuation purposes, then permit fee derived from standard tableLehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved) — Finished Basement valuation rate: $74.74/sq ft. Plan review: 40% of permit fee (residential). State surcharge: 1% of permit fee. Reinspection fee: $100.

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Verified

Required for construction of a secondary dwelling unit on a residential property in Lehi, including internal (apartment) and detached ADUs. Planning application fee is $25 for both types; detached ADUs also trigger a $4,253 impact fee. Building permit fee is valuation-based per the standard schedule.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

Requirements

  • Property must qualify under Lehi City Development Code Title 11 — confirm zoning before applying
  • ADU planning application submitted to Lehi City Planning and Zoning
  • Building permit submitted to Building and Inspections after planning approval
  • Separate entrance from primary dwelling

Required documents

  • RequiredADU Planning ApplicationSubmit to Lehi City Planning and Zoning — application fee $25 for both internal (apartment) and detached ADU types
  • RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit through the Lehi City Building Permit Submittal Portal after planning approval
  • RequiredConstruction PlansFull construction drawings including floor plan, elevations, and sections
  • RequiredSite PlanProperty layout showing both units, setbacks, parking, and access

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
ADU Planning Application Fee — Internal (Apartment)$25Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Planning and Zoning section — Accessory Dwelling Units (Apartments) Application Fee
ADU Planning Application Fee — Detached$25Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Planning and Zoning section — Accessory Dwelling Units - Detached Application Fee
ADU Impact Fee — Detached$4,253Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Planning and Zoning section — Impact Fees for detached Accessory Dwelling Units
Building Permit Fee (ADU construction)Valuation-based per Lehi City building permit fee scheduleLehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved) — ADU building permit uses standard valuation-based fee table. Plan review: 40% residential. State surcharge: 1%.

Deck Permit

Verified

Required for new deck construction or structural modification of existing decks in Lehi. Permit fees are valuation-based per the Lehi City building permit fee schedule — Lehi does not publish a separate flat-fee table for deck permits.

Verified 2026-07-13 · Source

Requirements

  • New deck construction attached to the house (ledger connection per IRC R507.2)
  • Decks more than 30 inches above grade
  • Structural modifications to existing decks
  • New deck over 200 sq ft (confirm threshold with Lehi — small ground-level platforms may be exempt)

Required documents

  • RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit through the Lehi City Building Permit Submittal Portal (lehibuilding.portal.iworq.net).
  • RequiredDeck PlansFraming plan with beam/joist sizes, post locations, and footing details
  • RequiredSite PlanDeck location showing setbacks from property lines
  • RequiredLedger DetailConnection detail for attached decks per IRC R507.2 — nails are not permitted for ledger attachment

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Deck Permit FeeValuation-based per Lehi City building permit fee schedule
Assessed on project valuation per Lehi City's building permit fee schedule, cited: Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section — confirmed by direct review of the full… Show full citation

Assessed on project valuation per Lehi City's building permit fee schedule, cited: Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section — confirmed by direct review of the full published fee schedule that no separate flat-fee deck table exists; deck permits use the standard valuation-based building permit fee schedule. Plan review: 40% (residential). State surcharge: 1%. Reinspection fee: $100.

Demolition Permit

Verified

Required for partial or complete demolition of structures in Lehi, including utility disconnection coordination and any required asbestos surveys. Permit fees are valuation-based per the Lehi City building permit fee schedule.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

Requirements

  • Complete demolition of any structure
  • Partial demolition involving structural elements
  • Removal of load-bearing walls
  • Demolition of structures with potential asbestos or lead paint (pre-1985 construction)

Required documents

  • RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Demolition)Submit through the Lehi City Building Permit Submittal Portal (lehibuilding.portal.iworq.net). Include scope of demolition, structure details, and disposal plan.
  • RequiredAsbestos SurveyFederal NESHAP asbestos inspection required for structures built before approximately 1985 — Lehi enforces this as part of the permit process
  • RequiredUtility Disconnect ConfirmationProof that gas, electric, water, and sewer are disconnected prior to demolition

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Demolition Permit FeeValuation-based per Lehi City building permit fee schedule
Assessed on project valuation per Lehi City's building permit fee schedule, cited: Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section — confirmed by direct review of the full… Show full citation

Assessed on project valuation per Lehi City's building permit fee schedule, cited: Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section — confirmed by direct review of the full published fee schedule that no separate flat fee for demolition is published; demolition permits use the standard valuation-based building permit fee schedule. Reinspection fee: $100.

Commercial Building Permit

Verified

Required for new commercial building construction in Lehi, including new shell/ground-up commercial structures. Governed by the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) as adopted by Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 2026-07-01. Uses the same valuation-based building permit fee table as residential (90% of the ICC Building Valuation Data), but plan review is billed at the Non-Residential rate of 65% of the permit fee (versus 40% for residential), plus a 1% state surcharge. Major commercial/industrial projects requiring third-party plan review are billed at third-party charges plus 10%.

Verified 2026-07-19 · Source

Requirements

  • New commercial building construction (new shell or ground-up commercial structure)
  • One complete set of digital plans at time of permit submittal
  • Code analysis sheet documenting finished/unfinished square feet, correct address, parcel number, construction type, occupancy type, and sprinkler status
  • One structural packet, digital, in a separate PDF
  • Energy envelope compliance: interior and exterior lighting and mechanical compliance checks, signed and dated
  • Geo tech report
  • Complete Building Permit Application with all contractor information, license number, and signature

Required documents

  • RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit through the Lehi City Building Permit Submittal Portal (lehibuilding.portal.iworq.net). Must include all contractor information and license number, correct address and parcel number, and be signed.
  • RequiredDigital Plan Set (initial)One complete set of digital plans at time of permit submittal.
  • RequiredDigital Plan Set (corrected)One corrected digital set of plans submitted following plan review, required before the permit is issued for construction.
  • RequiredCode Analysis SheetMust include finished and unfinished square feet, correct address, parcel number, construction type, occupancy type, and whether the building is sprinklered.
  • RequiredStructural PacketOne structural packet, digital, in a separate PDF.
  • RequiredEnergy Envelope Compliance DocumentationInterior and exterior lighting and mechanical compliance checks, signed and dated.
  • RequiredGeo Tech ReportGeotechnical report required as part of the plan submittal.

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same schedule as residential)Valuation-based per Lehi City building permit fee schedule (90% of ICC Building Valuation Data, August 2024)
Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section: 'Building Permits (valuation based on 90% of the ICC Building Valuation Data - AUGUST 2024)' — this applies to all building… Show full citation

Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section: 'Building Permits (valuation based on 90% of the ICC Building Valuation Data - AUGUST 2024)' — this applies to all building permits, including commercial. No separate commercial per-square-foot valuation table is published; the fee schedule's own 'Building Valuation Calculator' sub-table (Main Floor $149.47/sq ft, etc.) is labeled for Single-Family Residential construction types only.

Plan Review Fee — Non-Residential (Commercial)65% of the building permit feeLehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section, 'Plan Review' subsection: 'Non-Residential (as % of permit fee) 65%' (compare Residential at 40%).
Third-Party Plan Review — Major Commercial/IndustrialThird Party Charges plus 10%Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section: 'Third-Party Plan Review (major commercial/industrial)' — FY 2026 column reads 'Third Party Charges plus 10%'.
State Surcharge1% of the building permit feeLehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section: '+ State charge (as % of permit fee) 1%' — same rate line applies to both residential and non-residential permit fees.
Reinspection Fee$100Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section — flat reinspection fee applies citywide to all permit types when a project is not ready for a scheduled inspection.

Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit

Verified

Required for tenant improvement, tenant finish, or interior remodel work in an existing commercial space in Lehi. Uses the same valuation-based building permit fee schedule as new commercial construction, with plan review billed at the Non-Residential rate of 65% of the permit fee, plus a 1% state surcharge. Lehi does not publish a separate flat tenant-improvement fee.

Verified 2026-07-19 · Source

Requirements

  • Commercial tenant improvement, tenant finish, or interior remodel of an existing commercial space
  • One complete set of digital plans
  • Digital structural packet, if the scope includes structural work
  • Interior lighting and mechanical compliance checks, signed and included in the plan set
  • Complete Building Permit Application with contractor information, license number, address, parcel number, and suite number

Required documents

  • RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit through the Lehi City Building Permit Submittal Portal (lehibuilding.portal.iworq.net). Must include all contractor information and license number, and the correct address, parcel number, and suite number.
  • RequiredDigital Plan SetOne complete set of digital plans.
  • OptionalStructural PacketOne digital structural packet, if necessary for the scope of work.
  • RequiredInterior Lighting and Mechanical Compliance ChecksSigned and included in the plan set.

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit Fee — valuation-based (same schedule as new commercial)Valuation-based per Lehi City building permit fee schedule (90% of ICC Building Valuation Data, August 2024)
Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section — no separate flat-fee tenant improvement/tenant finish table is published; Show full citation

Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section — no separate flat-fee tenant improvement/tenant finish table is published; confirmed by direct review of the full published fee schedule (all line items scanned). Tenant finish permits use the same valuation-based building permit fee schedule as new construction, applied to the tenant-finish scope of work.

Plan Review Fee — Non-Residential (Commercial Tenant Finish)65% of the building permit feeLehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section, 'Plan Review' subsection: 'Non-Residential (as % of permit fee) 65%'.
State Surcharge1% of the building permit feeLehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section: '+ State charge (as % of permit fee) 1%'.
Reinspection Fee$100Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section — flat reinspection fee applies citywide to all permit types when a project is not ready for a scheduled inspection.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-13.

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

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Snapshot date: 2026-07-19

Commit: 07c939a

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