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Demolition Permit in Unincorporated Utah County, Utah

Required for partial or complete demolition of structures in Unincorporated Utah County, including coordination of utility disconnections and required asbestos surveys.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

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

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Fee schedule

Demolition of a structureUtah County Code, Fee Schedule — Building Permits, Exhibit A (effective 4/3/2012), 'Permit Fee by Activity & Flat Fee — Demolition of a structure.' Flat rate. Re-verified live 2026-07-16: $101.00 unchanged on the codified schedule.
$101.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Utah County building department
~3–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Pre-Demolition

    Verify utility disconnects are complete and any required asbestos clearance is obtained before work begins

  2. 2

    Final / Site Clear

    Site cleared, foundation removed or capped, site conditions verified

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

Tips

  • Utilities must be disconnected by the utility companies before demolition begins — Utah County will verify.
  • Structures built before approximately 1980 may require a NESHAP asbestos inspection before a demolition permit is issued.
  • Call 811 before any excavation to locate underground utilities.
  • Demolition debris must be disposed of at an approved facility.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Utah County requires a demolition permit for all complete and partial structural demolitions. Utility disconnections and any required asbestos surveys must be completed before the permit is issued. Contact the Building Division at (801) 851-8342 for current fees.

In Unincorporated Utah County, the published Demolition of a structure is: $101.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a demolition permit in Unincorporated Utah County typically runs 3–10 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; Utility Disconnect Confirmation. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Utah County may also ask for: Asbestos Survey. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Utah County requires 2 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Pre-Demolition, Final / Site Clear. 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.

Federal NESHAP regulations require an asbestos inspection before demolition of structures that may contain asbestos-containing materials (typically built before approximately 1980). Coordinate with Utah DEQ.

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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