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Santaquin building permits
VerifiedSantaquin, Utah — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
2021 International Building Code (IBC) — statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (Utah adopts the IBC on a statewide code-cycle basis; the 2021 edition is the current cycle as of this file's verification date, consistent with the same statewide cycle documented for other Utah jurisdictions, e.g. Murray City).2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103; Santaquin's Building Department page explicitly states the division enforces 'health, safety, International Building Code, and City Code requirements,' and the city's official fee schedule and basement-finish/accessory-structure submittal packets repeatedly reference 'the current Building Valuation Data sheet from the IRC.'International Plumbing, Mechanical, and Energy Conservation Codes — adopted statewide alongside the IBC/IRC per Utah's uniform state building code cycle (Utah Code § 15A-2-103); Santaquin does not publish a separate municipal amendment to these trade codes.Santaquin City Code — local building-permit administration and requirements (permit-required project list, accessory-structure setback/fire-rating rules, sign-permit rules) are published on the Building Department's official pages (ut-santaquin.civicplus.com); the full underlying municipal code text (historically hosted at sterlingcodifiers.com, book_id=303) was not renderable via automated fetch as of this file's verification date (the sterlingcodifiers.com domain did not resolve/timed out on repeated attempts) — the specific requirements below are sourced directly from Santaquin's own Building Department PDFs and pages, not from the codifier mirror.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new single-family and multi-family residential construction, and for any project that constructs, enlarges, alters, moves, demolishes, or changes a building or structure, per Santaquin City's official 'Do You Need a Permit?' guidance. Fees are valuation-based, calculated from the current IRC Building Valuation Data sheet, plus a 65% plan review fee, 1% state building fee, and applicable impact fees.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family or multi-family residential construction
- Any project that constructs, enlarges, alters, moves, demolishes, or changes a building or structure
- Installation or alteration of electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems
- Installation of a new furnace, heating, or air conditioning unit
- Plan Review Deposit of $500.00 required up front for new construction (applied to the 65% plan review fee)
- All required documents must be uploaded to the online permit application before the Building Official will review it (first-come, first-served basis)
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Building Permit Application (Citizenserve Portal)Submitted at the Citizenserve Online Application Portal (www2.citizenserve.com/Portal, installationID=196). Applicant creates an account, enters project information (including the Valuation field for cost of materials and labor), and uploads all required documents.
- RequiredSite PlanDrawing of the lot showing location/size of the new building and all existing buildings, plus measurements to all property lines.
- RequiredBuilding Permit Fee Schedule reference / Plan Review Deposit paymentNew single-family, multi-family, or commercial applications require a $500.00 Plan Review Deposit paid before the permit moves forward, applied against the 65% plan review fee.
- OptionalOwner/Builder FormRequired if the applicant is acting as their own contractor (owner/builder) rather than using a licensed contractor.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Cost based on the valuation of the structure, per the current Building Valuation Data sheet from the IRC | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026): 'Building Permit & Inspection Fees — Cost Determined By Structure — Cost based on the valuation of the structure as set by the current Building Valuation Data sheet from the IRC.' |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
| Plan Review Deposit | $500.00 (new construction only, paid up front and applied to the 65% plan review fee) | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
| Permit Tracking Fee | $70.00 | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
| State Building Fee | 1% of Building Permit Fee | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
| Re-inspection Fee | $75.00 | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026): charged when more than two inspections (one initial + one follow-up) are required for a particular inspection type, or when the job site is not ready at the scheduled time. |
| Water Impact Fee (3/4-inch meter, residential) | $1,180.00 per residential dwelling or residential equivalent unit | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
| Sewer Impact Fee | $5,096.00 per residential dwelling or residential equivalent unit | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
| Parks & Recreation Impact Fee | $5,491.58 per residential dwelling/connection ($4,489.26 for multi-family dwelling/connection) | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
| Transportation Impact Fee | $768.60 (single-family detached housing) | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
| Public Safety Impact Fee — EMS & Fire | $724.84 per unit (residential); $0.90 per sq. ft. (non-residential) | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
| Public Safety Impact Fee — Police | $35.72 per unit (residential); $0.05 per sq. ft. (non-residential) | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026). |
Basement Finish Permit
VerifiedRequired to finish a basement in Santaquin. Fee structure depends on the home's original construction date: homes built after April 2002 pay only a flat Permit Tracking Fee, while homes built before April 2002 pay a valuation-based Building Permit Fee.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Floor plan showing the entire basement (including cold storage), all planned and existing walls with measurements, labeled room uses
- Location of electrical subpanels (may not be located in a closet, per building code)
- Location of mechanical room (furnace, water heater, etc.), doors, windows (with sill height), outlets/switches/lights, plumbed fixtures, and smoke/CO detectors
- If adding a kitchen: disclose whether it is for personal use or intended as a rentable accessory apartment
- Engineered, signed and stamped plans required if cutting into an exterior wall (for a new door/window) or replacing a load-bearing wall with a beam
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Building Permit Application (Citizenserve Portal)Submitted online; applicant must fill in the 'Finished Sq. Ft Basement' field noting square footage being finished.
- RequiredBasement Floor PlanHand-drawn or professional floor plan meeting Santaquin's published Basement Finishing Building Permit — Items to Submit checklist.
- OptionalEngineered Plans (if applicable)Required only if cutting into an exterior wall or replacing a load-bearing wall; must be signed and stamped by an engineer.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basement Finish Permit Fee — homes built AFTER April 2002 | No Building Permit Fee; flat $70.00 Permit Tracking Fee | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026): 'Basement Finish Permits for homes built AFTER April 2002 — No Building Permit Fee, but there is a $70.00 Permit Tracking Fee.' |
| Basement Finish Permit Fee — homes built BEFORE April 2002 | Cost based on the valuation of the project, per the current IRC Building Valuation Data sheet | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026): 'Basement Finish Permits for homes built BEFORE April 2002 — Cost Determined by Structure — Cost based on the valuation of the project as set by the current Building Valuation Data sheet from the IRC.' |
Accessory Structure Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for accessory buildings (sheds, detached garages, outbuildings) over 200 sq. ft., or any size if they include electric/plumbing or are more than one story. Smaller accessory buildings under 200 sq. ft. without utilities are exempt from the permit requirement but must still meet Santaquin's setback and fire-rating rules.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Accessory buildings over 200 sq. ft. require a permit
- Accessory buildings of any size with electric or plumbing, or over one story, require a permit
- Accessory buildings under 200 sq. ft., detached, one story, without electric or plumbing are exempt from the permit requirement, but must meet setback rules: minimum 10 ft from side/rear property lines (or 3 ft/2 ft respectively if built to a 1-hour fire-wall rating), and at least 12 ft from any other building on the lot
- Site plan, elevation plan, floor plan, roof & framing plan, roof plan, and (if applicable) foundation plan must be submitted
- HOA approval is the applicant's own responsibility where applicable — not enforced by Santaquin City
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Building Permit Application (Citizenserve Portal)Applicant fills in the Valuation field with approximate project cost (materials and labor).
- RequiredSite PlanShows location/size of new and existing buildings and distances to all property lines.
- RequiredElevation PlanFront, back, and side views with door/window locations and building height/width including roof peak height.
- RequiredFloor PlanFloor layout with door/window locations and sizes, wall heights, and (if applicable) electrical/plumbing/heating locations.
- RequiredRoof & Framing Plan / Roof PlanStud size/spacing/materials; roof framing layout with pitch, overhang, roofing materials, and venting.
- OptionalFoundation PlanFooting details (size, depth, rebar) and foundation plan (rebar, anchor bolts, hold-downs), if applicable.
- OptionalEngineered PlansRequired if plans have been engineered, or provided by a pre-fab building manufacturer.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Accessory Building Permit Fee | Cost based on the valuation of the project, per the current IRC Building Valuation Data sheet | Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026): 'Accessory Building Permits — Cost Determined by Structure — Cost based on the valuation of the project as set by the current Building Valuation Data sheet from the IRC.' |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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 Santaquin building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.