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Fence Permit in Unincorporated Utah County, Utah

Required for fence installation in Unincorporated Utah County. The county fee schedule lists a flat rate for fences.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

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

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Fee schedule

Fences over 6 feet above grade and unpowered gates (building permit)
Utah County Code, Fee Schedule — Building Permits, Exhibit A (effective 4/3/2012). Show full citationUtah County Code, Fee Schedule — Building Permits, Exhibit A (effective 4/3/2012). A building permit is required for fences over 6 feet above grade (and unpowered gates) at a flat $101.00. The codified schedule lists this rate at $101.00; the FEE SCHEDULE's Community Development section also lists a $50.00 Zone Compliance Permit line ('Fences under 8 ft. in height... and other minor structures and land uses that do not require a building permit, business license or temporary use permit').
$101.00
Fences under 8 ft not requiring a building permit (Zone Compliance Permit)Utah County Code, Fee Schedule — Community Development. Fences under 8 ft in height and other minor structures that do not require a building permit, business license, or temporary use permit are handled under a Zone Compliance Permit at $50.00.
$50.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Utah County building department
~3–5 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Verify fence matches approved plan and meets height and setback requirements per Utah County Land Use Ordinance

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

Tips

  • Front yard fences in Unincorporated Utah County are typically limited to 4 feet in residential zones — verify with the Planning & Zoning Division.
  • Side and rear fences are commonly allowed up to 6 feet.
  • Call 811 before digging fence post holes to locate underground utilities.
  • The Utah County Land Use Ordinance governs fence height and setback requirements — check at https://utahcounty.municipalcodeonline.com/

Frequently asked questions

It depends on height. Fences over 6 feet above grade require a building permit at a flat $101.00 (Building Permits, Exhibit A effective 4/3/2012). Fences under 8 feet that don't otherwise require a building permit are handled under a Zone Compliance Permit at $50.00. Contact the Building Division at (801) 851-8342 to confirm which applies to your project.

In Unincorporated Utah County, the published Fences over 6 feet above grade and unpowered gates (building permit) is: $101.00. Additional published fees: Fences under 8 ft not requiring a building permit (Zone Compliance Permit) — $50.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a fence permit in Unincorporated Utah County typically runs 3–5 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. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Utah County may also ask for: Site Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Utah County requires 1 inspection(s) for a fence permit, in order: 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 has been updated to reflect it — it lists IBC 2024, IPC 2024, IMC 2024, IFGC 2024, IECC 2024, and IEBC 2024, alongside the unchanged IRC 2021 and NEC 2023. The County's page is current, not lagging.. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Utah County overview page for the full list.

Height limits vary by zone under the Utah County Land Use Ordinance. Front yard fences are typically limited to 4 feet; side and rear fences are typically allowed up to 6 feet. Verify with the Planning & Zoning Division or the Land Use Ordinance at utahcounty.municipalcodeonline.com.

Sources & verification

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

Fee schedules

Department & other records

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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