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Deck Permit in Unincorporated Utah County, Utah

Required for new deck construction or structural modification of existing decks in Unincorporated Utah County. The county fee schedule lists a flat rate for decks.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

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

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Fee schedule

Porches, Decks, & Other Unwalled StructuresUtah County Code, Fee Schedule — Building Permits, Exhibit A (effective 4/3/2012). Decks are charged on the per-square-foot multiplier ($0.30/sq ft) under 'Porches, Decks, & Other Unwalled Structures,' which includes Plan Review Fee and State surcharge. A $101.00 minimum permit fee applies. Re-verified live 2026-07-16: $0.30/sq ft unchanged on the codified schedule.
$0.30 per square foot

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Utah County building department
~5–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footings

    Verify footing depth (below frost line at 30 inches minimum), diameter, and rebar before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Framing

    Posts, beams, joists, ledger connection, and hardware

  3. 3

    Final

    Decking, stairs, guards, and railings complete — 36-inch guard height required per IRC

See the full Unincorporated Utah County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Footings in Unincorporated Utah County must extend below the frost line — typically 30 inches per the county's published design criteria.
  • Deck guards are required when the deck surface is 30 inches or more above grade.
  • Ledger boards must be positively attached with lag screws or through-bolts — nails are not permitted.
  • Free-standing decks under 200 sq ft and under 30 inches above grade may be exempt — confirm with the Building Division.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, in most cases. Utah County requires a permit for new decks and structural deck modifications. The fee is $0.30 per square foot under 'Porches, Decks, & Other Unwalled Structures' (Building Permits, Exhibit A effective 4/3/2012), subject to a $101.00 minimum permit fee. Small ground-level freestanding platforms may be exempt — confirm with the Building Division at (801) 851-8342.

In Unincorporated Utah County, the published Porches, Decks, & Other Unwalled Structures is: $0.30 per square foot. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a deck permit in Unincorporated Utah County typically runs 5–14 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Utah County Community Development — Building Division at (801) 851-8342.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Construction Drawings; Site Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Utah County requires 3 inspection(s) for a deck permit, in order: Footings, Framing, Final. Schedule each through Utah County Community Development — Building Division ((801) 851-8342).

Apply through Utah County Community Development — Building Division at 51 South University Avenue, Suite 117, Provo, UT 84601. Phone: (801) 851-8342, email: comdev@utahcounty.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (inspection scheduling: ShaunaL@utahcounty.gov). Official information: https://codev.utahcounty.gov/building.

Unincorporated Utah County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IBC); confirmed matching the County's own Building page, which lists 'International Building Code 2024' as of 2026-07-16; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); unchanged by the July 1, 2026 code cycle flip; confirmed matching the County's own Building page, which lists 'International Residential Code 2021' as of 2026-07-16; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IPC); confirmed matching the County's own Building page as of 2026-07-16; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IMC); confirmed matching the County's own Building page as of 2026-07-16; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IFGC); confirmed matching the County's own Building page as of 2026-07-16; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unchanged by the July 1, 2026 code cycle flip; confirmed matching the County's own Building page as of 2026-07-16; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IECC; one edition applies statewide, no separate residential/commercial split); confirmed matching the County's own Building page as of 2026-07-16; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IEBC); confirmed matching the County's own Building page as of 2026-07-16; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 ISPSC); not separately itemized on the County's own Building page as of 2026-07-16, added here as it applies statewide; NOTE: The July 1, 2026 statewide code cycle flip (Utah Code § 15A-2-103, amended by Ch. 47, 2026 General Session) is now in effect. The County's own Building page was re-checked live on 2026-07-16 and has ALREADY been updated to reflect it — it now lists IBC 2024, IPC 2024, IMC 2024, IFGC 2024, IECC 2024, and IEBC 2024, alongside the unchanged IRC 2021 and NEC 2023. This supersedes the prior 2026-06-30 note recorded here (which said the page still showed '2021 IBC'); the County's page is current, not lagging.. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Utah County overview page for the full list.

Deck footings must extend below the frost line, which Utah County's published design criteria lists as 30 inches. Your specific site may require deeper footings based on soil conditions.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

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 Unincorporated Utah County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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