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Residential Building Permit in Santaquin, Utah

Required 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. Rooftop or ground-mounted solar PV installation falls under this general Building Permit (structural mounting) plus the standard electrical-alteration permit requirement — Santaquin does not publish a distinct solar-specific permit type or fee line (confirmed: no 'solar' entry anywhere in the City's official Building Permit Fees schedule, updated 04-02-2026, or its 'Do You Need a Permit?' checklist, both re-checked 2026-07-19); both 'Construct, Enlarge, Alter... a building or structure' and 'Install or Alter Electrical' are marked permit-required on that checklist, and solar falls under those two categories using the same valuation-based fee.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • 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)

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Fee schedule

Building Permit FeeSantaquin 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.'
Cost based on the valuation of the structure, per the current Building Valuation Data sheet from the IRC
Plan Review FeeSantaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026).
65% of the Building Permit Fee
Plan Review DepositSantaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026).
$500.00 (new construction only, paid up front and applied to the 65% plan review fee)
Permit Tracking FeeSantaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026).
$70.00
State Building FeeSantaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026).
1% of Building Permit Fee
Re-inspection FeeSantaquin 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.
$75.00
Water Impact Fee (3/4-inch meter, residential)Santaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026).
$1,180.00 per residential dwelling or residential equivalent unit
Sewer Impact FeeSantaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026).
$5,096.00 per residential dwelling or residential equivalent unit
Parks & Recreation Impact FeeSantaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026).
$5,491.58 per residential dwelling/connection ($4,489.26 for multi-family dwelling/connection)
Transportation Impact FeeSantaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026).
$768.60 (single-family detached housing)
Public Safety Impact Fee — EMS & FireSantaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026).
$724.84 per unit (residential); $0.90 per sq. ft. (non-residential)
Public Safety Impact Fee — PoliceSantaquin City official Building Permit Fees schedule (Updated 04-02-2026).
$35.72 per unit (residential); $0.05 per sq. ft. (non-residential)

Review timeline

Plan reviewSantaquin’s published plan-review target
10–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footings / Setbacks

    Required Building Inspection Checklist item 1, per Santaquin City's official checklist.

  2. 2

    Foundation

    Required Building Inspection Checklist item 2.

  3. 3

    Under-Slab Plumbing / Under-Slab Heating

    Required Building Inspection Checklist items 3–4.

  4. 4

    Water Lateral / Sewer Lateral

    Required Building Inspection Checklist items 5–6.

  5. 5

    Temporary Power / Underground Power Trench / Permanent Power

    Required Building Inspection Checklist items 7–9.

  6. 6

    Bond Beam / Shear Panels / Tie Downs

    Required Building Inspection Checklist items 10–11.

  7. 7

    4-Way (Rough Plumbing, Rough Electrical, Rough Heating, Framing)

    Combined rough-in inspection, Required Building Inspection Checklist item 12.

  8. 8

    Gas Piping / Masonry Veneer-Moisture Barrier / Stucco-Lath / Drywall / Insulation

    Required Building Inspection Checklist items 13–17; an Insulation Certificate must be attached.

  9. 9

    Water Meter

    Required Building Inspection Checklist item 18.

  10. 10

    Final

    Required Building Inspection Checklist item 19, including site grading, curb & gutter, sidewalk, driveways & streets.

See the full Santaquin inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Inspections must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance by calling (801) 754-1011 during office hours (Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM, Fri 9 AM–1 PM); to get a Monday inspection, call by 1 PM the preceding Friday.
  • Job sites must be ready for inspection by 8:00 AM on the requested day — the office does NOT do timed inspections except for Footings, Foundations, or inspections requiring entry into an occupied home (e.g., basement finishing, remodeling).
  • Each inspection type (foundation, drywall, etc.) is allowed one first-time inspection plus one follow-up; a third inspection for the same type triggers a $75.00 Re-inspection Fee, payable only by check or cash at the City Office (not accepted on-site).
  • New single-family, multi-family, or commercial permits require a $500.00 Plan Review Deposit before the permit moves forward — this is applied to the 65% Plan Review Fee.
  • The office accepts checks and cash only for permit-related fees (no card payments noted on the official fee/process pages).
  • Call Before You Dig — Blue Stakes of Utah (811) is required before any excavation, per the Building Permits page's Underground Utilities link.
  • Solar panel (PV) installations require a building permit (for roof/structural mounting) and are also covered under the 'Install or Alter Electrical' permit-required category — Santaquin does not publish a distinct solar permit type or fee; both use the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee formula as of 2026-07-19.
  • EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work and falls under the same 'Install or Alter Electrical' permit-required category used for solar above — Santaquin's official Building Permit Fees schedule (updated 04-02-2026, purely valuation-based with no trade breakout) and 'Do You Need a Permit?' checklist contain no EV-charger-specific or electric-vehicle line item (re-checked 2026-07-20); a charger installation is billed under the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee formula, not a dedicated EV rate.

Frequently asked questions

Santaquin requires a residential building permit for: 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). If your project isn't listed, confirm with Santaquin City Building and Safety Division (Community Development Department) at (801) 754-1011 before starting work.

The Building Permit Fee is valuation-based, calculated from the current IRC Building Valuation Data sheet, plus a 65% Plan Review Fee and a 1% State Building Fee. New construction also requires a $500.00 Plan Review Deposit up front, plus a $70.00 Permit Tracking Fee and applicable water, sewer, parks, transportation, and public-safety impact fees.

Per Santaquin City's official Building Permits page, allow up to 2 weeks for approval once all required documents are uploaded to the completed online application and Plan Review Fees (if applicable) are paid. The review does not begin until the application is complete.

You'll need: Online Building Permit Application (Citizenserve Portal); Site Plan; Building Permit Fee Schedule reference / Plan Review Deposit payment. Depending on your project, Santaquin may also ask for: Owner/Builder Form. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Santaquin requires 10 inspection(s) for a residential building permit, in order: Footings / Setbacks, Foundation, Under-Slab Plumbing / Under-Slab Heating, Water Lateral / Sewer Lateral, Temporary Power / Underground Power Trench / Permanent Power, Bond Beam / Shear Panels / Tie Downs, 4-Way (Rough Plumbing, Rough Electrical, Rough Heating, Framing), Gas Piping / Masonry Veneer-Moisture Barrier / Stucco-Lath / Drywall / Insulation, Water Meter, Final. Schedule each through Santaquin City Building and Safety Division (Community Development Department) ((801) 754-1011).

Apply through Santaquin City Building and Safety Division (Community Development Department) at 110 S. Center Street, Santaquin, UT 84655. Phone: (801) 754-1011. Office hours: Mon–Thu 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Fri 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Official information: https://ut-santaquin.civicplus.com/1479/Building-Permits.

Santaquin, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); supersedes the 2021 edition previously listed here. Santaquin's Building Department page (live-checked 2026-07-16) states generically that the division enforces 'health, safety, International Building Code, and City Code requirements' without itemizing an edition year.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — REMAINS CURRENT; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b) did not change this edition in the 7/1/2026 statewide transition. Santaquin's official fee schedule and basement-finish/accessory-structure submittal packets repeatedly reference 'the current Building Valuation Data sheet from the IRC' (a cost-valuation table, not an edition-year assertion).; Appendix AQ of the 2021 IRC — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(c); not itemized anywhere on Santaquin's own Building Department pages, added here per statute.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — CORRECTED: this file previously combined IPC/IMC/IECC into one undated entry described as tracking 'alongside the IBC/IRC,' which is no longer accurate now that IBC (2024), IRC (2021), and these trade codes (2024) diverge in edition year. CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); Santaquin does not publish a separate municipal amendment to this trade code.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); Santaquin does not publish a separate municipal amendment to this trade code.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); not itemized on Santaquin's own Building Department pages, added here per statute since the City's own materials omit it.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), single unsplit statewide edition — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); Santaquin does not publish a separate municipal amendment to this trade code.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); MISSING ENTIRELY from this file's prior codesAdopted list despite being a statute-mandated code — added here since electrical work is explicitly listed among Santaquin's permit-required categories (see 'Do You Need a Permit?' form) but no electrical-code edition was itemized anywhere on the City's own pages.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); not itemized on Santaquin's own Building Department pages, added here per statute since the City's own materials omit it.; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); not itemized on Santaquin's own Building Department pages, added here per statute since the City's own materials omit it.; 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.; NOTE (2026-07-16 re-verification): Utah Code § 15A-2-103, version effective 7/1/2026 (superseded 1/1/2027), took effect 15 days before this re-verification. IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC/IEBC/residential ISPSC are now 2024 statewide; IRC (2021) and NEC (2023) did NOT change. Santaquin's Building Department page (ut-santaquin.civicplus.com/1478/Building-Department) was live-checked 2026-07-16 and states only the generic phrase 'International Building Code' with no edition year and no separate mention of IRC/IPC/IMC/IECC/NEC at all — so no page-vs-statute lag could be detected; the statute is cited directly as governing throughout. This re-verification also corrected a genuine defect: NEC was entirely absent from the prior codesAdopted list, and IPC/IMC/IECC had been lumped into one undated entry implying they track IBC/IRC in lockstep, which stopped being accurate once IBC (2024) and IRC (2021) diverged.. Local amendments apply — see the Santaquin overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-20.

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.

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