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Lindon building permits
VerifiedLindon, Utah — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-13 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New SFD, Townhome, Duplex, ADU)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family dwellings, single-family townhomes, duplexes, and detached accessory dwelling units in Lindon. The Building Permit fee itself is valuation-based (1997 Uniform Building Code, Table 1-A), with valuation determined from the prior February's ICC Building Valuation Data (single-family dwellings, townhomes, and duplexes valued at 95 percent); fire sprinklers and fire alarm systems are excluded from the valuation.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family dwelling (SFD), single-family townhome (SFTH), detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU), or duplex construction
- Digitally submitted plans via online application (required since 03/01/2021 per Lindon's Residential Plan Submittal Checklist)
- Site plan drawn to engineering scale on 8.5" x 11" paper showing setbacks, elevations, easements, and existing structures
- Building plans with wet-signed engineer's stamp where required, foundation/framing/roof details, and a Model Energy Code Compliance Report
- Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) if land disturbance area or lot location requires it — verify with Public Works Storm Water Division, (801) 796-7954
Required documents
- RequiredResidential Plan Submittal ChecklistLindon City's official checklist covering site plan, building plans, stair details, floor plans, electrical/plumbing/mechanical details, and required Model Energy Code Compliance Report.
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online via Lindon's CivicReview portal (app.civicreview.com).
- OptionalState of Utah Owner/Builder Certification Form and AgreementRequired only if the property owner, rather than a licensed contractor, will perform the work.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (1997 UBC Table 1-A) | Determined using 1997 Uniform Building Code, Table 1-A, applied to project valuation | Lindon City 2025-2026 Fee Schedule (effective FY2025-26, 'Building Permit' line, last updated 6/03/2024 with Ordinance 2024-8-O): 'Valuation: Determined by using the previous February's Building… Show full citationHideLindon City 2025-2026 Fee Schedule (effective FY2025-26, 'Building Permit' line, last updated 6/03/2024 with Ordinance 2024-8-O): 'Valuation: Determined by using the previous February's Building Valuation Data published by the International Code Council (single-family dwellings, townhomes, and duplexes will be valued at 95 percent). Fire sprinklers and fire alarm systems are not included in the valuation. Building Permit: Determined using 1997 Uniform Building Code, Table 1-A.' No standalone dollar-amount table is published in the fee schedule itself; the 1997 UBC Table 1-A is incorporated by reference. |
| Building Permit Application Fee | $500.00 (new SFD, SFTH, detached ADU, or duplex); $100.00 (other residential — pools, additions, detached garages, sheds, retaining walls, solar); Full Plan Review Fee (new multi-family and commercial; tenant improvements) | Lindon City 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Application Fee' (last updated 6/03/2024 with Ordinance 2024-8-O). Applied toward Building Permit Fees; refund possible if cancelled, depending on review work completed, per the Residential Plan Submittal Checklist. |
| Plan Review Fee | 25% of permit fee (residential); 65% of permit fee (commercial); $85/hour (1-hour minimum) for additional plan review as needed | Lindon City 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, 'Plan Review Fee' (last updated 6/03/2024 with Ordinance 2024-8-O). |
| Building Permit State Fee | 1% of Building Permit Fee | Lindon City 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit State Fee' line item. |
| Public Improvement Repair Assurance (refundable) | $5,000.00 (new single-family dwelling); $2,500.00 (new single-family townhome or duplex) | Lindon City 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, 'Public Improvement Repair Assurance' (last updated 6/03/2024 with Ordinance 2024-8-O), refundable bond against damage to public improvements during construction. |
| Building Permit Reinstatement Fee | $100.00 | Lindon City 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Reinstatement Fee' (added 5/15/2023 with Resolution 2023-11-R). |
Residential Addition / Remodel / Basement Finish Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential additions, remodels, and basement finishes in Lindon. Charged under the 'Other Residential' Building Permit Application Fee category (flat $100) with the same 1997 UBC Table 1-A valuation-based Building Permit Fee and 25% residential Plan Review Fee as new construction.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Additions to existing one- and two-family residential structures
- Basement finish work (framing, electrical, mechanical) in an existing home
- Digital plans required, drawn to 1/4-inch scale per Lindon's Remodel Checklist/Basement Finish document
- Site plan and building plans per Lindon's standard submittal requirements where applicable to the scope of work
Required documents
- RequiredRemodel Checklist / Basement FinishLindon City's official checklist for remodel and basement finish plan submittals, covering building plans, floor plans, electrical details (lights, switches, receptacles, GFCIs), and mechanical (furnace location).
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online via Lindon's CivicReview portal (app.civicreview.com).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Application Fee (Other Residential) | $100.00 | Lindon City 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit Application Fee' — 'Other Residential' category explicitly includes additions, per the fee schedule's parenthetical list (pools, additions, detached garages, sheds, retaining walls, solar). |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (1997 UBC Table 1-A) | Determined using 1997 Uniform Building Code, Table 1-A, applied to project valuation | Same valuation-based method as new construction; Lindon City 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, 'Building Permit' line. |
| Plan Review Fee (residential) | 25% of permit fee | Lindon City 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, 'Plan Review Fee' line. |
| Public Improvement Repair Assurance (refundable, Other Residential) | $2,500.00 | Lindon City 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, 'Public Improvement Repair Assurance' — applies to 'pools, additions, detached accessory structures, retaining walls, or any other project that could damage public improvements.' |
Residential Trade Permit (Re-Roof, Furnace/AC Replacement, Service Panel Replacement, Water Heater)
VerifiedCovers common standalone residential trade permits in Lindon: re-roofing, furnace/air-conditioning replacement, electrical service panel replacement, and water heater replacement/installation. Lindon's fee schedule groups these under a single 'Miscellaneous Residential Permit Fees' flat-fee line rather than separate electrical/plumbing/mechanical permit categories.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Re-roof (tear-off and re-roof of an existing residential structure)
- Furnace and/or A/C replacement
- Electrical service panel replacement (power)
- Water heater replacement or installation
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online via Lindon's CivicReview portal (app.civicreview.com).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Residential Permit Fee | $85.00 flat, per trade category (Furnace and/or A/C Replacement; Re-roof; Service Panel Replacement (power); Water Heater Replacement/Installation) | Lindon City 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, 'Miscellaneous Residential Permit Fees' (added 6/03/2024 with Ordinance 2024-8-O): four line items each listed at $85.00. |
| Reinspection Fee | $85/hour (1-hour minimum) | Lindon City 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, 'Reinspection Fee' (added 6/03/2024 with Ordinance 2024-8-O). |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for permanent sign installation in Lindon. Fee is tiered by sign type (wall, monument, pole, billboard); painted/laminated signs not requiring a physical on-site inspection use a separate, lower Administrative Sign Fee.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Wall sign (adhered, painted, or similar) or structurally attached wall sign
- Monument sign, pole sign, or billboard sign
- Administrative Sign Fee applies instead for painted, laminated, or similar signs not requiring a physical on-site inspection
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online via Lindon's CivicReview portal (app.civicreview.com).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Fee | $100.00 (tier 1) / $150.00 (tier 2) / $300.00 (tier 3) / $400.00 (wall sign, structurally attached) / $550.00 (monument or pole sign / billboard) | Lindon City 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, 'Sign Permit' (added 6/03/2024 with Ordinance 2024-8-O). Show full citationHideLindon City 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, 'Sign Permit' (added 6/03/2024 with Ordinance 2024-8-O). The PDF's tiered $100/$150/$300/$400/$550 values map to listed categories 'Wall sign (adhered, painted, or similar)', 'Wall sign (structurally attached)', 'Monument sign', 'Pole sign', 'Billboard sign' respectively, though the source PDF's column alignment could not be independently confirmed value-by-value against each category label due to PDF text-extraction layout limitations; all five dollar figures and all five category labels are directly quoted from the same fee-schedule line item. |
| Administrative Sign Fee | $25.00 | Lindon City 2025-2026 Fee Schedule: 'For painted, laminated or similar signs that do not require a physical on-site inspection.' |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-13.
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