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Payson building permits
VerifiedPayson, Utah — as published 2026-07-04.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Codes adopted
Payson City Code (PCC) Title 10, Chapter 10.04 ('Technical Construction Codes Adoption', PCC 10.04.040) adopts 'the technical construction codes' by reference for building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical construction, without restating specific IBC/IRC/IMC/IPC/IECC/NEC edition years in the ordinance text itself — per the recodified Payson City Municipal Code (s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/municipalcodeonline.com-new/payson/ordinances/documents/1653339554_05-18-2022-D%20Recodified%20Municipal%20Code.pdf, Title 10.04, fetched 2026-07-03). This is consistent with Utah's Title 15A State Construction and Fire Codes Act model, under which every incorporated Utah city is automatically a compliance agency enforcing the state-adopted code suite; Payson's own ordinance text references 'the State Construction Code' and 'technical construction codes' generically rather than citing specific edition years.International Fire Code (IFC), 2009 edition, is explicitly named with its year in Payson's own code: PCC 9.04.010 'Adoption Of International Fire Code' states the adopted code is 'marked and designated as the International Fire Code, including Appendix Chapters B, C, D, II, I & J (see International Fire Code 101.2.1, 2009 edition)' — per the same recodified Municipal Code document, Title 9.04, fetched 2026-07-03. NOTE: this 2009 IFC citation is the only explicit code-edition year found anywhere in Payson's own currently-published municipal code text; it substantially predates the 2021 IBC/IRC/2023 NEC statewide baseline described in Utah Code Title 15A and may reflect a stale, un-updated ordinance section rather than the code editions actually enforced today. Reported as-published rather than corrected, per grounded-data policy of not inventing a fact the city's own source does not state.International Residential Code (IRC) — referenced generically ('in accordance with the requirements of the International Residential Code, as adopted') in PCC Title 10 without a stated edition year, per the same recodified Municipal Code document, fetched 2026-07-03.International Building Code (IBC) — referenced generically ('the International Building Code as adopted by the State of Utah') in PCC Title 10 without a stated edition year, per the same recodified Municipal Code document, fetched 2026-07-03.International Plumbing Code (IPC) — referenced generically ('The International Plumbing Code as adopted and amended by the State of Utah') in PCC Title 10 without a stated edition year, per the same recodified Municipal Code document, fetched 2026-07-03.National Electrical Code (NEC) — referenced generically ('National Electrical Code, and all fittings and materials used in such installations') in PCC Title 10 without a stated edition year, per the same recodified Municipal Code document, fetched 2026-07-03.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Single Family / Additions)
VerifiedRequired for new residential construction and additions in Payson, regulated by the state-adopted building code suite referenced generically in PCC Title 10. Fees are valuation-based using ICC building valuation data with a 0.75 regional multiplier.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Subdivision plat recorded and all lot/subdivision improvements completed, inspected, and approved prior to application submission
- Building Permit Application with contractor's signature and copy of current license (if not an owner/builder)
- Power to Panel Application with contractor's signature and copy of current license (if not an owner/builder)
- Owner/Builder Certification (required only if the property owner is acting as the contractor)
- Stucco ICBO Report, Stucco Certificate, and Stucco Contractor's license (if stucco is used)
- $300 Plan Review Deposit
- Compliance with all zoning requirements for the underlying zone and any recorded development agreement/CC&Rs
- Complete plan set drawn to scale
Required documents
- RequiredSite PlanDimensions of lot, house, and setbacks, per Residential Building Permit Minimum Submittal Requirements.
- RequiredLandscape PlanRequired for all required landscaping areas.
- RequiredFooting and Foundation PlanRequired per Minimum Submittal Requirements.
- RequiredFloor PlanIncludes door and window sizes and locations; rooms labeled.
- RequiredElevationsRequired per Minimum Submittal Requirements.
- RequiredElectrical PlanRequired per Minimum Submittal Requirements.
- RequiredPlumbing PlanRequired per Minimum Submittal Requirements.
- RequiredMechanical PlanRequired per Minimum Submittal Requirements.
- RequiredGas Pipe Sizing DiagramRequired per Minimum Submittal Requirements.
- RequiredStructural PlanIncludes shear wall, post and beam sizes, floor joist layout, and truss details. Most structural plans are required to be stamped by an engineer.
- OptionalOwner/Builder CertificationRequired only if the property owner is acting as the contractor.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) | See ICC valuation table with 0.75 regional multiplier | Payson City Fee Schedule (6/30/2025, current), p.3, per paysonutah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/170/Payson-City-Fee-Schedule, fetched 2026-07-04: 'Building permit fees shall be paid prior to any work being started. The current building valuation data from the International Code Council and a regional multiplier of .75 will be used in determining cost per square foot based on occupancy and building type.' Tiered fee table verbatim: $1-$500 = $24 per $500 + $3.00/each additional $100 or fraction thereof up to $2,000; $501-$2,000 = $69 for the first $2,000 + $11/each additional $1,000 up to $40,000; $2,001-$40,000 = $487 for the first $40,000 + $9 per additional $1,000 up to $100,000; $40,001-$100,000 = $1,027 for the first $100,000 + $7 per additional $1,000 up to $500,000; $100,001-$500,000 = $3,827 for the first $500,000 + $5 per additional $1,000 up to $1,000,000; $500,001-$1,000,000 = $6,327 for the first $1,000,000 + $3 per additional $1,000 up to $5,000,000; $1,000,001-$5,000,000 = $18,327 for the first $5,000,000 + $1 per additional $1,000. In addition, a 1% state surcharge is assessed on all building permit fees. |
| Plan Review Fee (Residential) | $481.00 | Payson City Fee Schedule (6/30/2025), p.3, Review Fees and Deposits: 'Plan Review Fee Residential — $481.00.' |
| Repeat Plan Review (Residential) | $225.00 | Payson City Fee Schedule (6/30/2025), p.3: 'Repeat Plan Review Residential — $225.00.' |
| Residential Plan Review Deposit | $300.00 | Payson City Fee Schedule (6/30/2025), p.3: 'Residential Deposit — $300.00.' Also independently confirmed on the city's own Residential Building Permit Minimum Submittal Requirements document as a required line item: '$300 Plan Review Deposit.' |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the building permit fee | Payson City Fee Schedule (6/30/2025), p.3: 'In addition to the fees set forth, a 1% state surcharge is assessed.' This is the statewide Uniform Building Code Commission fee required of all Utah compliance agencies. |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $120.00 per hour | Payson City Fee Schedule (6/30/2025), p.3: 'Re-Inspection Fee (per inspection) — $120.00 per hour.' |
| Outside Normal Business Hours Inspection | $120.00 per hour (minimum charge of 2 hours) | Payson City Fee Schedule (6/30/2025), p.3: 'Outside normal business hours (minimum charge of 2 hours) — $120.00 per hour.' |
| Basement Square Footage Inspection | $100.00 per inspection | Payson City Fee Schedule (6/30/2025), p.3: 'Basement Square footage will be included in building permit fee — $100.00 per inspection.' |
| Other Inspections | $120.00 per hour | Payson City Fee Schedule (6/30/2025), p.3: 'Other Inspections — $120.00 per hour.' |
| Working Without a Permit / Stop Work Red Tag | $800.00 | Payson City Fee Schedule (6/30/2025), p.4: 'Working without a permit and stop work red tag — $800.00.' |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction in Payson. Fees are valuation-based using the same ICC valuation table and 0.75 regional multiplier as residential, with a distinct commercial plan review fee structure and deposit tier based on project valuation.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial construction
- Compliance with all zoning requirements for the underlying zone
- Complete plan set drawn to scale, conforming to codes, laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations
- Commercial Deposit (tiered by valuation)
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial/Industrial Site PlanRequired per Payson City Fee Schedule, Planning and Zoning — Development Services section (distinct fee for new buildings under/over 2 acres and existing buildings).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) | See ICC valuation table with 0.75 regional multiplier | Same tiered valuation-based structure as the residential building permit fee table, per Payson City Fee Schedule (6/30/2025), p.3. |
| Plan Review Fee (Commercial, up to 3 hours of review) | $1,000.00 | Payson City Fee Schedule (6/30/2025), p.3: 'Plan Review Fee Commercial (up to 3 hours of review) — $1,000.00.' |
| Repeat Plan Review (Commercial, per additional hour) | $225.00 | Payson City Fee Schedule (6/30/2025), p.3: 'Repeat Plan Review commercial (per each additional hour or fraction thereof) — $225.00.' |
| Commercial Deposit (Small, valuation < $1,000,000) | $500.00 | Payson City Fee Schedule (6/30/2025), p.3: 'Commercial Deposit — Small (valuation < $1,000,000) — $500.00.' |
| Commercial Deposit (Large, valuation >= $1,000,000) | $1,000.00 | Payson City Fee Schedule (6/30/2025), p.3: 'Commercial Deposit — Large (valuation >= $1,000,000) — $1,000.00.' |
| Commercial/Industrial Site Plan Review — New Buildings < 2 acres | $650.00 | Payson City Fee Schedule (6/30/2025), p.2, Planning and Zoning — Development Services: 'New Buildings < 2 acres — $650.00.' |
| Commercial/Industrial Site Plan Review — New Buildings > 2 acres | $650 plus $75 per acre | Payson City Fee Schedule (6/30/2025), p.2: 'New Buildings > 2 acres — $650 plus $75 per acre.' |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the building permit fee | Payson City Fee Schedule (6/30/2025), p.3: statewide Uniform Building Code Commission fee applied to all building permit fees. |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of structures in Payson. Fees differ for parcels of 1 acre or less versus larger parcels.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Demolition of a structure or structures
- Compliance with PCC Title 10, Chapter 10.24 (Demolition)
Required documents
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition (<= 1 acre) | $500.00 | Payson City Fee Schedule (6/30/2025), p.4: 'Demolition <= 1 acre — $500.00.' |
| Demolition (> 1 acre) — Base Fee | $500.00 | Payson City Fee Schedule (6/30/2025), p.4: 'Demolition > 1 acre — Base Fee — $500.00.' |
| Demolition (> 1 acre) — Each Additional Acre | $300.00 (in addition to base fee) | Payson City Fee Schedule (6/30/2025), p.4: 'Each Additional acre (in addition to base) — $300.00.' |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
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 Payson building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.