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Roofing Permit in Unincorporated Utah County, Utah

Required for roof replacement, re-roofing, and structural roof repairs in Unincorporated Utah County. Permit fees are based on the remodeling rate from the county fee schedule.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Roofing / Re-roofing (Remodeling category)Utah County Code, Fee Schedule — Building Permits, Exhibit A (effective 4/3/2012). Roofing falls under 'Remodeling' (All Occupancies) at $0.30/sq ft, which includes Plan Review Fee and State surcharge. A $101.00 minimum permit fee applies. Re-verified live 2026-07-16: Remodeling still $0.30/sq ft and minimum still $101.00 on the codified schedule.
$0.30 per square foot
Minimum Permit FeeUtah County Code, Fee Schedule — Building Permits, Exhibit A (effective 4/3/2012). The minimum permit fee applies to small remodeling/roofing jobs.
$101.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Utah County building department
~1–5 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Deck / Substrate

    After tear-off — verify sheathing condition, replace damaged decking before proceeding

  2. 2

    Final

    Completed roof — verify ice and water shield, flashing, drip edge, and nailing pattern

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

Tips

  • Roofing permits in Unincorporated Utah County are typically among the faster permits to obtain.
  • The 2021 IRC (2024 IRC not yet adopted — IRC 2021 continues after July 1, 2026) governs roofing material and installation requirements.
  • Ice and water shield is required in valleys, eaves, and around penetrations per the adopted IRC.
  • Like-for-like roofing repairs on a small area may be exempt — confirm with the Building Division.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Utah County requires a building permit for complete roof replacements and re-roofing projects. The fee is $0.30 per square foot under the Remodeling category of the county fee schedule (Building Permits, Exhibit A effective 4/3/2012), subject to a $101.00 minimum permit fee.

In Unincorporated Utah County, the published Roofing / Re-roofing (Remodeling category) is: $0.30 per square foot. Additional published fees: Minimum Permit Fee — $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 roofing permit in Unincorporated Utah County typically runs 1–5 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: Contractor License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Utah County requires 2 inspection(s) for a roofing permit, in order: Deck / Substrate, 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.

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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