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Residential Building Permit in Saratoga Springs, Utah

Required for new residential construction, additions, and structural alterations regulated by the state-mandated 2021 IRC and 2024 IBC in Saratoga Springs (Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 7/1/2026 for IBC; IRC unchanged). Applications are submitted digitally through the city's CityWorks public portal.

Verified 2026-07-04 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New single-family or multi-family residential construction
  • Additions or structural alterations to existing residential structures
  • Professional (Utah-licensed engineer or architect) plan preparation required for multiple dwellings of 4+ units or any project involving structural changes
  • Detached accessory structures over 200 sq ft (per City Code § 19.05.11 and Table 19.04.07)
  • Compliance with Planning and Zoning, Public Works, and Fire Department approvals prior to issuance

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (valuation-based)City of Saratoga Springs Consolidated Fee Schedule (saratogasprings-ut.gov/DocumentCenter/View/131, current per Res. R21-46 passed 7-6-21), Building section: 'Building permit fee shall be as per fee schedule found in the International Residential Code' and 'Building valuation for each structure shall be equal to the amount set forth by the International Code Council (ICC). Valuation is determined at 75% of the Building Valuation Data published by the ICC in Building Safety magazine.'
Building permit fee is 'per fee schedule found in the International Residential Code,' with building valuation equal to 75% of the ICC 'Building Valuation Data' published in Building Safety magazine.
Plan Review FeeConsolidated Fee Schedule (Res. R21-46, 7-6-21), 'Other Inspections and Fees': 'Plan Review — 65% of the building permit fee.'
65% of the building permit fee
Permits Not Requiring Complete Plan ReviewConsolidated Fee Schedule (Res. R21-46, 7-6-21): 'Permits not requiring complete plan review — 25% of building permit fees.'
25% of building permit fees
Single-Family Dwelling Permit Application Deposit'Additional Building Permit Requirements' page (saratogasprings-ut.gov/221) and Consolidated Fee Schedule confirm: 'Single Family Dwelling Permit Application Deposit — $200.00.'
$200.00 (non-refundable, applied toward permit cost)
Multi-Family and Commercial Permit Application DepositConsolidated Fee Schedule: 'Multi-Family and Commercial Permit Application Deposit — $500.00.'
$500.00 (non-refundable, applied toward permit cost)
Re-inspection FeeConsolidated Fee Schedule, 'Other Inspections and Fees': 'Re-inspection — $47.00/hour (min. charge one (1) hour).'
$47.00/hour (minimum 1 hour)
State of Utah Inspector Training FeeConsolidated Fee Schedule: 'State of Utah inspector training — 1% of permit fee.'
1% of permit fee

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Saratoga Springs building department
~Up to 10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footing

    Before concrete pour — verify forms, rebar, frost protection depth (30 inches minimum per saratogasprings-ut.gov/223).

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing, sheathing, and MEP rough-in, before insulation or wall cover.

  3. 3

    Insulation

    After insulation installed, before drywall.

  4. 4

    Final / Certificate of Occupancy

    All work complete, egress and life-safety items verified before occupancy.

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

Tips

  • Saratoga Springs Building Department is fully paperless — all submittals and re-submittals go through the CityWorks public portal (cityworks.saratogaspringscity.com/publicaccess/login), effective January 1, 2024.
  • A non-refundable deposit ($200 single-family / $500 multi-family or commercial) is required with every application and is applied toward the final permit cost.
  • Professional (Utah-licensed engineer or architect) plans are required for 4+ unit buildings, new commercial buildings, commercial remodels over 3,000 sq ft, and any structural-change project.
  • Office hours are Mon–Thu 7 AM–6 PM and Fri 8 AM–5 PM, with only limited inspections available on Fridays.

Frequently asked questions

Saratoga Springs requires a residential building permit for: New single-family or multi-family residential construction; Additions or structural alterations to existing residential structures; Professional (Utah-licensed engineer or architect) plan preparation required for multiple dwellings of 4+ units or any project involving structural changes; Detached accessory structures over 200 sq ft (per City Code § 19.05.11 and Table 19.04.07); Compliance with Planning and Zoning, Public Works, and Fire Department approvals prior to issuance. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Saratoga Springs Building Department (Community Development) at (801) 766-6507 before starting work.

In Saratoga Springs, the published Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) is: Building permit fee is 'per fee schedule found in the International Residential Code,' with building valuation equal to 75% of the ICC 'Building Valuation Data' published in Building Safety magazine.. Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — 65% of the building permit fee; Permits Not Requiring Complete Plan Review — 25% of building permit fees; Single-Family Dwelling Permit Application Deposit — $200.00 (non-refundable, applied toward permit cost); Multi-Family and Commercial Permit Application Deposit — $500.00 (non-refundable, applied toward permit cost); Re-inspection Fee — $47.00/hour (minimum 1 hour); State of Utah Inspector Training Fee — 1% of permit fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

The city states single-family dwellings can typically be processed in approximately 10 working days; commercial or more complex plans take longer. No specific minimum timeframe or guaranteed turnaround is published.

You'll need: Site and Plot Plan; Footing and Foundation Plans; Floor Plans (each level); Elevations and Wall Cross Sections; Energy Code Compliance Report. Depending on your project, Saratoga Springs may also ask for: Engineering Calculations with Stamps; Truss Manufacturer Details. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Saratoga Springs requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential building permit, in order: Foundation / Footing, Framing, Insulation, Final / Certificate of Occupancy. Schedule each through City of Saratoga Springs Building Department (Community Development) ((801) 766-6507).

Apply through the CityWorks public portal at cityworks.saratogaspringscity.com/publicaccess/login. Email BuildingApps@saratogaspringscity.com with questions or call (801) 766-6507.

Saratoga Springs, Utah has adopted: GOVERNING LAW: Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter2/15A-2-S103.html), version effective 7/1/2026 (amended by Ch. 47, 2026 General Session), sets the statewide-mandatory construction code suite (Utah Code § 15A-1-204 — binds every municipality; local amendments permitted, a different edition is not). Saratoga Springs' 'Current Versions of the Codes Utilized for Inspections' list (saratogasprings-ut.gov/201/Building) still displays the pre-7/1/2026 edition list for every code except NEC; re-checked live 2026-07-16, page text is byte-identical to the earlier fetch. State law governs regardless of the page's lag; each line below states current law first, then the page's as-published (stale) text.; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), with Utah state amendments — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective 7/1/2026. Saratoga Springs' Building Department page still lists '2021 Edition of the International Building Code (IBC)' (live re-check 2026-07-16).; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), with Utah state amendments, plus Appendix AQ of the 2021 IRC — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b)/(c); this edition did NOT change in the 7/1/2026 flip. Matches Saratoga Springs' Building Department page, which lists '2021 Edition of the International Residential Code (IRC)' (live re-check 2026-07-16).; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), with Utah state amendments — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), effective 7/1/2026. Saratoga Springs' page still lists '2021 Edition of the International Plumbing Code (IPC)' (live re-check 2026-07-16).; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with Utah state amendments — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e), effective 7/1/2026. Saratoga Springs' page still lists '2021 Edition of the International Mechanical Code (IMC)' (live re-check 2026-07-16).; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), with Utah state amendments — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f), effective 7/1/2026. Saratoga Springs' page still lists '2021 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)' (live re-check 2026-07-16).; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), one statewide edition (no residential/commercial split), with Utah state amendments — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h), effective 7/1/2026. Saratoga Springs' Building Department page still lists '2021 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)' (live re-check 2026-07-16). SEPARATELY, and unrelated to the 2026 flip: the city's Additional Building Permit Requirements page (saratogasprings-ut.gov/221) specifies energy compliance via '2015 Utah REScheck' for residential and ComCheck for commercial — this REScheck vintage reference is a PRE-EXISTING stale citation (predates the 2026 flip) relative to even the prior 2021 IECC citation on the Building Department page; both are reproduced here as independently published by the city, not corrected.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i), effective 7/1/2026. Not mentioned on Saratoga Springs' Building Department page, Obtaining a Building Permit page, or Consolidated Fee Schedule as of live re-check 2026-07-16; added here as a statute-sourced omission (applies statewide regardless of city publication), not fabricated.; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n), effective 7/1/2026. Not mentioned on any Saratoga Springs source reviewed as of live re-check 2026-07-16; added as a statute-sourced omission.; Modular Building Institute (MBI) Standards 1200 and 1205 — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(o), statewide-mandated for modular units. Not mentioned on any Saratoga Springs source reviewed as of live re-check 2026-07-16; added as a statute-sourced omission.; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — per Saratoga Springs Building Department page (live re-check 2026-07-16, unchanged). NOTE: Utah Code § 15A-2-103 does NOT adopt the IFC — the IFC is separately governed under Title 15A Chapter 5, outside the scope of this section. Saratoga Springs' own listing of an IFC edition alongside its § 15A-2-103 code list is therefore not itself governed by § 15A-2-103; reproduced here as the city's own published statement, not corrected or reclassified.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — per Saratoga Springs Building Department page, consistent with Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g) statewide adoption; this edition did NOT change in the 7/1/2026 flip and Saratoga Springs' page already correctly reflects it (live re-check 2026-07-16) — no correction needed here.; Utah Code Title 15A (State Construction and Fire Codes Act) governs statewide code adoption; as an incorporated Utah city, Saratoga Springs administers its own Building Department as a compliance agency under Utah Code § 15A-1-202.. Local amendments apply — see the Saratoga Springs overview page for the full list.

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