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Solar Panel Permit in Unincorporated Utah County, Utah

Required for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems in Unincorporated Utah County. Both a building permit (structural mounting) and an electrical permit (wiring) are typically required. A Residential Solar Plan Submittal Checklist is available from the County.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Rooftop solar panel installation
  • Ground-mounted solar array installation
  • Battery storage system installation
  • Electrical service upgrade for solar interconnection

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Fee schedule

Solar & Generator Power Installations (Not Including Accessory Structures)Utah County Code, Fee Schedule — Building Permits, Exhibit A (effective 4/3/2012). The current schedule lists a dedicated 'Solar & Generator Power Installations' flat rate of $303.00 (does not include accessory structures). Re-verified live 2026-07-16: $303.00 unchanged on the codified schedule.
$303.00
Electrical service work for solar (if a separate electrical permit applies)Utah County Code, Fee Schedule — Building Permits, Exhibit A (effective 4/3/2012). If a separate residential electrical service upgrade/replacement is required for interconnection, that flat rate is $101.00. The county's Residential Solar Plan Submittal Checklist (2021) references both building and electrical permits; confirm scope with the Building Division at (801) 851-8342.
$101.00 (residential electrical service upgrade/replacement)

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

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before energizing

  2. 2

    Final / Structural

    Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, and electrical connections verified

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

Tips

  • Utah County provides a Residential Solar Plan Submittal Checklist — use it to prepare your submission and avoid delays.
  • Rocky Mountain Power interconnection approval is required before the system can be energized.
  • The 2023 NEC governs solar electrical installations statewide.
  • Fire department access pathways (typically 3-foot setbacks on rooftop solar) are required per fire code.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Utah County requires both a building permit (for structural mounting) and an electrical permit (for wiring) for solar PV installations. Use the county's Residential Solar Plan Submittal Checklist to prepare your application. Contact the Building Division at (801) 851-8342 for current fees.

In Unincorporated Utah County, the published Solar & Generator Power Installations (Not Including Accessory Structures) is: $303.00. Additional published fees: Electrical service work for solar (if a separate electrical permit applies) — $101.00 (residential electrical service upgrade/replacement). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a solar panel 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; Residential Solar Plan Submittal Checklist. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Utah County may also ask for: Interconnection Agreement. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Utah County requires 2 inspection(s) for a solar panel permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final / Structural. 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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