Unincorporated Utah County building permits

Requirements

• New single-family or multi-family residential construction
• Additions, structural alterations, and modifications to existing structures
• Conversion of non-habitable space to habitable space
• Any work on electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems requiring code compliance
• Contact the Building Official (stevek@utahcounty.gov) for exemption guidance

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (All Projects)Submit completed application in person or electronically per the submittal requirements. Available at https://codev.utahcounty.gov/codev/forms/building-permit-application-2026.pdf
• RequiredConstruction PlansPer the Single Family Submittal Requirements checklist (https://codev.utahcounty.gov/codev/forms/submittal-requirements-single-family-2026.pdf) — site plan, floor plans, elevations, structural details, engineered truss plans for new construction
• RequiredSite PlanProperty plan showing setbacks, footprint, and existing structures. See Site Plan Example at https://codev.utahcounty.gov/codev/forms/site-plan-example-2018.pdf
• OptionalHealth Department ApprovalRequired if project involves plumbing fixtures connecting to private water/sewer, or is within 5 feet of an existing septic system. Complete the attached Health Dept form in the Building Permit Application PDF.
• OptionalOwner/Builder Certification (if applicable)Required for new residential or remodel construction performed by the owner-builder. https://codev.utahcounty.gov/codev/forms/owner-builder-certification-2026.pdf

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• New electrical circuits or wiring installations
• Electrical panel upgrades or replacements
• Service entrance changes
• Adding or relocating outlets, switches, or fixtures
• Solar panel and generator electrical connections

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit the standard Building Permit Application form (same form used for all permit types)
• OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah electrical contractor license (Utah DOPL) if not performed by the homeowner on owner-occupied property

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• Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property in unincorporated Utah County — falls under the county's general Electrical Permit
• Standard Building Permit Application submitted for the electrical scope of work
• Compliance with the 2023 NEC, adopted statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g)

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit the standard Building Permit Application form (same form used for all permit types); no distinct EV-charger application form or category exists.
• OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah electrical contractor license (Utah DOPL) if not performed by the homeowner on owner-occupied property

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• New plumbing fixture installations (sinks, toilets, showers)
• Water heater installation or replacement (including like-for-like)
• Water line or sewer line replacement or extension
• Gas line installation or modification
• Backflow prevention device installation

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit the standard Building Permit Application form with scope of work
• OptionalHealth Department ApprovalRequired if work affects connection to private water or sewer system — complete the Health Department section of the Building Permit Application
• OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah plumbing contractor license (Utah DOPL) if not performed by the homeowner on owner-occupied property

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• Furnace or boiler installation or replacement (including like-for-like)
• Air conditioning system installation or replacement
• Ductwork installation or major modification
• Evaporative cooler installation
• Fireplace insert or wood-burning stove installation

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit the standard Building Permit Application form with equipment description and scope of work
• OptionalEquipment SpecificationsManufacturer data sheets for furnace, AC, or heat pump
• OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah HVAC/mechanical contractor license (Utah DOPL) if not performed by the homeowner on owner-occupied property

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• Complete roof replacement (tear-off and re-roof)
• Overlay of new roofing over existing (where code allows)
• Structural roof repairs or modifications
• Changes to roofing material type

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit the standard Building Permit Application with scope of work, square footage, and material specifications
• OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah roofing contractor license (Utah DOPL) if not performed by the homeowner

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• Rooftop solar panel installation
• Ground-mounted solar array installation
• Battery storage system installation
• Electrical service upgrade for solar interconnection

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit the standard Building Permit Application for both the structural/building and electrical portions
• RequiredResidential Solar Plan Submittal ChecklistComplete the county's Solar Submittal Checklist: https://codev.utahcounty.gov/codev/forms/solar-submittal-checklist-2021.pdf — includes site plan, electrical single-line diagram, structural analysis, and equipment specs
• OptionalInterconnection AgreementUtility approval from Rocky Mountain Power for grid-tied systems

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• New fence construction
• Replacement of existing fence (verify with Building Division whether same-location/same-height replacement requires a permit)
• Powered gate installations

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit the standard Building Permit Application with fence height, material, and site plan
• OptionalSite PlanShowing fence location relative to property lines and any easements

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• New deck construction (attached or freestanding)
• Decks higher than 30 inches above grade
• Structural modifications to existing decks
• Adding or replacing a deck ledger

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit the standard Building Permit Application with scope of work and site plan
• RequiredConstruction DrawingsFraming plan, footing details, ledger attachment method, and railing specifications per the Garage/Carport/Storage submittal requirements checklist
• RequiredSite PlanShowing deck location, setbacks from property lines, and relationship to existing structure

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• Complete demolition of any structure
• Partial demolition involving structural elements
• Removal of load-bearing walls
• Demolition of structures with potential asbestos (pre-1980 construction)

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit the standard Building Permit Application with demolition scope, structure details, and disposal plan
• RequiredUtility Disconnect ConfirmationProof that gas, electric, water, and sewer are disconnected prior to demolition — required before work begins
• OptionalAsbestos SurveyFederal NESHAP regulations require an asbestos inspection before demolition of structures built before approximately 1980 — coordinate with Utah DEQ

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• Water heater replacement (including like-for-like swaps)
• New water heater installation
• Conversion from tank to tankless
• Gas line modification for water heater

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit the standard Building Permit Application with water heater type, size, fuel source, and location
• OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah plumbing contractor license (Utah DOPL) if not performed by the homeowner on owner-occupied property

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• In-ground swimming pool construction
• Above-ground pools with a depth over 24 inches
• Hot tubs and spas (built-in)
• Pool barrier / fence installation (required for all pools)

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit the standard Building Permit Application with pool dimensions, depth, equipment location, and structural details
• RequiredSite PlanPool location with setbacks, equipment pad, and barrier / fence layout
• RequiredElectrical PlanPool pump, lighting, bonding, and GFCI protection details (NEC Article 680)

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• Property must be in a zone permitting ADUs per the Utah County Land Use Ordinance
• Obtain Zone Clearance from Planning & Zoning before applying for building permit
• Separate entrance from primary dwelling
• Adequate parking (check UCLUO for requirements)
• Compliant with Utah HB 82 (2021) — counties must allow internal ADUs; detached ADUs subject to local zoning

Required documents

• RequiredZone Clearance ApplicationObtain zone clearance from Planning & Zoning before building permit application. Submit at https://formitable.utahcounty.gov/zone-clearance/forms/new
• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit the standard Building Permit Application after zone clearance is obtained
• RequiredConstruction PlansFull construction drawings per the Single Family Submittal Requirements checklist — floor plan, elevations, sections, egress details, fire separation between units

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• Framing walls in an unfinished basement
• Adding a bedroom (requires egress window)
• Adding a bathroom (requires plumbing permit)
• Electrical wiring for new rooms
• Any structural modifications

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit the standard Building Permit Application with floor plan and scope of work
• RequiredFloor PlanLayout showing room sizes, egress windows, and door locations

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• Grading or filling that changes drainage patterns
• Excavation deeper than 4 feet
• Land disturbance over 1 acre (state UPDES stormwater permit also required)
• Cut or fill exceeding limits set in the Utah County Land Use Ordinance
• Hillside grading in sensitive slope areas

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit the standard Building Permit Application with grading plan and scope of work
• RequiredGrading PlanExisting and proposed contours, cut/fill volumes, and drainage
• RequiredErosion Control PlanSWPPP or erosion control measures during construction

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• New commercial building construction within unincorporated Utah County
• Utah County Building Permit Application, including Description of Work and Value of Work fields
• Health Department review/approval if the project involves plumbing fixtures connecting to sewer/potable water, or is within 5 feet of an existing septic tank or drain field, per the county's own Building Permit Application health-screening questions
• Wastewater Approval and Potable Water Quality Approval, or confirmation of connection to a public system
• Public Works Approval for access permits, grading, storm water retention, drainage, and geo hazard assessment (as applicable), per the county's Commercial/Industrial Submittal Requirements PDF
• Building Permit Fee based on Exhibit A's per-square-foot table, billed by IBC occupancy classification (e.g., Business $1.50/sq ft, Mercantile $1.00/sq ft — see fees below for the full occupancy schedule)

Required documents

• RequiredUtah County Building Permit Application (PDF)Official form; requires owner/contractor information, property parcel, value of work, and a description of the proposed work.
• RequiredBuilding Permit Submittal Requirements — Commercial, Industrial, and Similar Projects (PDF)County-published checklist for commercial/industrial new construction, remodels, and additions: application, Health Department approval, Public Works approval (access/grading/stormwater/drainage/geo-hazard as applicable), site plan, geotechnical investigation/soils report, architectural plans and code analysis, project specs and product listings, engineered structural plans and details, engineer's calculations, statement of special inspections, fire protection shop drawings (deferrable with Fire Marshal approval), energy code analysis (COMcheck acceptable), and mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering plans. Lists the $300.00 New Buildings submittal fee (cash or check only). https://codev.utahcounty.gov/codev/forms/submittal-requirements-commercial-2026.pdf — fetched and read directly 2026-08-02.
• OptionalHealth Department Approval FormRequired only if the Building Permit Application's health-screening questions (sewer/water connection, proximity to septic, private water system impact) are answered yes.

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Requirements

• Interior remodel or tenant finish work within existing commercial space in unincorporated Utah County
• Utah County Building Permit Application, including Description of Work and Value of Work fields
• Health Department review/approval if the project involves plumbing fixtures connecting to sewer/potable water, per the county's own Building Permit Application health-screening questions
• Building Permit Fee at the 'Remodeling (All Occupancies)' rate of $0.30 per square foot, subject to the $101.00 minimum permit fee (see fees below)

Required documents

• RequiredUtah County Building Permit Application (PDF)Official form; requires a description of the proposed work and value of work.
• RequiredBuilding Permit Submittal Requirements — Commercial, Industrial, and Similar Projects (PDF)County-published checklist explicitly covering 'New Construction; remodels, and additions' as one category: application, Health Department approval, Public Works approval (as applicable), site plan, architectural plans and code analysis, project specs, engineering/structural plans and calculations where the TI scope requires them, and applicable submittal fee. https://codev.utahcounty.gov/codev/forms/submittal-requirements-commercial-2026.pdf — fetched and read directly 2026-08-02.
• OptionalHealth Department Approval FormRequired only if the Building Permit Application's health-screening questions are answered yes.

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• Signs under 32 square feet that do not otherwise require a building permit, business license, or temporary use permit: processed as a Zone Compliance Permit
• Larger signs and billboards not including power connection: processed as a standard building-permit activity at the flat 'Billboards & Signs' fee tier
• Signs requiring a power connection are assessed as commercial/utility electrical work in addition to the sign structure fee (see this jurisdiction's electrical-permit entry)
• Compliance with the applicable Utah County zoning/land use ordinance provisions for sign placement, per the Community Development Department

Required documents

• RequiredZone Compliance Permit Application or Building Permit ApplicationSmall signs (under 32 sq ft) that don't otherwise require a building permit use the Zone Compliance Permit application; larger signs and billboards use the standard building permit application. Submitted to Utah County Community Development.

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• Installation of a new automatic fire sprinkler system, per IFC § 105.7.1
• Plans reviewed by the Utah County Fire Marshal's Office; a rough-in inspection and a final inspection are included in the base permit fee
• Applies in addition to, not instead of, any building permit required from the Community Development Building Division for the same project

Required documents

• RequiredFire Sprinkler Permit Application / Plan SubmittalSubmitted to the Utah County Fire Marshal's Office (51 South University Avenue, Suite 120, Provo) — a separate submittal from the Building Division's building permit application.

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• Installation of a new fire alarm system, per IFC § 907.1
• Plan review, one rough-in visual site inspection, and one final test, per the Fire Marshal's fee schedule
• Applies in addition to, not instead of, any building permit required from the Community Development Building Division for the same project

Required documents

• RequiredFire Alarm System Permit Application / Plan SubmittalSubmitted to the Utah County Fire Marshal's Office (51 South University Avenue, Suite 120, Provo).

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• Any change in the use or occupancy classification of an existing building or portion of a building in unincorporated Utah County
• Utah County Building Permit Application, including Description of Work and the existing and proposed use
• Health Department review/approval if the proposed use involves plumbing fixtures connecting to sewer/potable water, or is within 5 feet of an existing septic system, per the county's own Building Permit Application health-screening questions
• Compliance with the occupancy-classification provisions of the adopted 2024 IBC and 2024 IEBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103) before a new or amended Certificate of Occupancy is issued

Required documents

• RequiredUtah County Building Permit Application (PDF)Official form; requires a description of the proposed work, and the existing and proposed use. Available at https://codev.utahcounty.gov/codev/forms/building-permit-application-2026.pdf
• OptionalHealth Department Approval FormRequired only if the Building Permit Application's health-screening questions (sewer/water connection, proximity to septic, private water system impact) are answered yes.

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