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Residential Building Permit in Unincorporated Utah County, Utah

Required before commencing any building or construction work, changing the use of a building, or performing work on electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems regulated by adopted codes in Unincorporated Utah County. Issued by the Utah County Community Development Building Division.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Building Permit — R-3/R-4 Residential (single-family/townhome)Utah County Code, Fee Schedule — Building Permits, Exhibit A 'Permit Fee by Building Type & Size' (effective 4/3/2012). Per-square-foot multiplier for R-3/R-4 Residential. Includes Plan Review Fee and State of Utah Surcharge; does not include bonds. The Building Official may reduce the fee if it substantially exceeds the cost of providing the service. Adopted by County Commission (Utah Code § 17-5-214); fee schedule last updated March 13, 2019. Re-verified live 2026-07-16 against the codified FEE_SCHEDULE: $1.00/sq ft R-3/R-4 (and $1.50 R-1/R-2, $0.30 unfinished basement, $300.00 New Buildings submittal, $101.00 minimum) all unchanged; Exhibit A still effective 4/3/2012, schedule header still shows LAST UPDATE: March 13, 2019.
$1.00 per square foot
Building Permit — R-1/R-2 Hotels & Multi-FamilyUtah County Code, Fee Schedule — Building Permits, Exhibit A (effective 4/3/2012). Per-square-foot multiplier for R-1/R-2 Hotels & Multi-Family. Includes Plan Review Fee and State of Utah Surcharge.
$1.50 per square foot
Unfinished BasementUtah County Code, Fee Schedule — Building Permits, Exhibit A (effective 4/3/2012). Per-square-foot multiplier for Unfinished Basements (All Occupancies). Includes Plan Review Fee and State surcharge.
$0.30 per square foot
Building Permit Submittal Fee — New BuildingsUtah County Code, Fee Schedule — Building Permits, Exhibit A (effective 4/3/2012), 'Building Permit Submittal Fees — New Buildings.' Separate from the per-square-foot building permit fee.
$300.00
Minimum Permit FeeUtah County Code, Fee Schedule — Building Permits, Exhibit A (effective 4/3/2012), 'Permit Fee by Activity & Flat Fee — Minimum permit fee.' Floor applied to small projects.
$101.00

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

    Foundation / Footings

    Before concrete pour — forms, rebar, anchor bolts; provide up to 3 days advance notice for inspection scheduling

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing, sheathing, and roof — before insulation or wall cover

  3. 3

    Insulation

    After insulation installed, before drywall

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete — Certificate of Occupancy issued upon passing. Occupancy prohibited until final inspection approved.

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

Tips

  • Submit your Building Permit Application in person or electronically to the Building Division at 51 S University Ave, Suite 117, Provo, UT 84601.
  • Schedule inspections with at least 3 days advance notice via email to ShaunaL@utahcounty.gov or call (801) 851-8342.
  • This department serves ONLY unincorporated Utah County. If your property is within a city boundary, contact that city's building department.
  • As of July 1, 2026, the 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC are in effect statewide (confirmed on the County's own Building page as of 2026-07-16). Projects submitted before that date were reviewed under the codes in effect at submission.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Utah County requires a residential building permit for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Utah County Community Development — Building Division at (801) 851-8342 before starting work.

Utah County charges building permit fees by square footage based on occupancy type. For R-3/R-4 residential (single-family, townhome), the fee is $1.00 per square foot, which includes the plan review fee and Utah state surcharge (bonds not included). A separate Building Permit Submittal Fee of $300.00 applies to new buildings, and a $101.00 minimum permit fee applies. Source: Utah County Code, Fee Schedule — Building Permits (Exhibit A, effective 4/3/2012).

Plan review for a residential building 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 (All Projects); Construction Plans; Site Plan. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Utah County may also ask for: Health Department Approval; Owner/Builder Certification (if applicable). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Utah County requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential building permit, in order: Foundation / Footings, Framing, Insulation, 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.

Check using the Utah County Zoning Map at https://maps.utahcounty.gov/CommDev/Zoning/Zoning.html. The Utah County Community Development Building Division only serves properties in unincorporated areas — if your property is inside a city's boundaries, use that city's building department.

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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