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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Notice / Registration in Heber City, Utah

Required recorded notice for properties containing an Accessory Dwelling Unit (governed under Heber City's Accessory Apartment municipal code) in addition to the building permit for the ADU's construction. The property owner must sign a notarized notice acknowledging land-use compliance conditions, per the city's official Accessory Dwelling Unit Notice form.

Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Proper building permits must be obtained for the ADU construction itself
  • Owner must occupy either the main dwelling or the ADU
  • No more than one ADU per property
  • At least one additional off-street parking space for the ADU (3 total parking spaces on the property)
  • All utilities (electric, sewer, gas, water) for both the home and ADU must be in the owner's name
  • Landscaping requirements of Heber City Code Ch. 18.76.020 met, including street trees per Ch. 12.20
  • External ADUs must be less than 1,500 square feet
  • A kitchen and sanitation facility must be provided to the ADU
  • An annual business license must be maintained for the ADU if it is rented
  • Notice must be signed by the owner and notarized in Wasatch County (or wherever executed) before recording

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    Tips

    • An ADU in Heber City is legally an 'Accessory Apartment' under the municipal code — the city's own FAQ states 'Accessory Dwelling Unit Municipal Code is the same as Accessory Apartments,' so search the municipal code under that term if researching independently.
    • The recorded ADU Notice is a compliance document distinct from, and required in addition to, the building permit needed to actually construct the ADU.
    • Renting out an ADU requires maintaining an annual business license — this is easy to overlook since it is a separate department process (Business License) from the Building Permit itself.

    Frequently asked questions

    Heber City requires an accessory dwelling unit (adu) notice / registration permit for: Proper building permits must be obtained for the ADU construction itself; Owner must occupy either the main dwelling or the ADU; No more than one ADU per property; At least one additional off-street parking space for the ADU (3 total parking spaces on the property); All utilities (electric, sewer, gas, water) for both the home and ADU must be in the owner's name; Landscaping requirements of Heber City Code Ch. 18.76.020 met, including street trees per Ch. 12.20; External ADUs must be less than 1,500 square feet; A kitchen and sanitation facility must be provided to the ADU; An annual business license must be maintained for the ADU if it is rented; Notice must be signed by the owner and notarized in Wasatch County (or wherever executed) before recording. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Heber City Building and Safety Division at (435) 654-6330 before starting work.

    Heber City does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Heber City Building and Safety Division at (435) 654-6330 for current turnaround.

    You'll need: Accessory Dwelling Unit Notice; Accessory Apartment Separation. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    Apply through Heber City Building and Safety Division at 75 N Main Street, Heber City, UT 84032. Phone: (435) 654-6330, email: hcbuilding@heberut.gov. Office hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Inspection Hours Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., per the city's official Building and Safety Division page. Heber City Hall is closed Fridays (4/10 workweek).. Official information: https://www.heberut.gov/148/Building-and-Safety-Division.

    Heber City, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — adopted, effective July 1, 2026 through July 1, 2029, per Heber City's official Building and Safety Division page.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix AQ — adopted, effective July 1, 2026 through July 1, 2029, per the same official page.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — adopted, effective July 1, 2026 through July 1, 2029, per the same official page.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted, effective July 1, 2026 through July 1, 2029, per the same official page.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted, effective July 1, 2026 through July 1, 2029, per the same official page.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted, effective July 1, 2026 through July 1, 2029, per the same official page.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted, effective July 1, 2026 through July 1, 2029, per the same official page.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted, effective July 1, 2026 through July 1, 2029, per the same official page.; 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — adopted, effective July 1, 2026 through July 1, 2029, per the same official page.; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — adopted, effective July 1, 2026 through July 1, 2029, per the same official page.; NOTE: Heber City's own Residential Plan Submittal Requirements handout (heberut.gov/DocumentCenter/View/122, Rev. 03/2022) and Residential Basement Finish/Remodel/Deck Submittal Requirements handout (heberut.gov/DocumentCenter/View/123, Rev. 12/2018) still instruct applicants to design plans to the '2015 IRC' — these are older submittal-checklist documents that have not been revised to reflect the current adopted-code table published on the city's own Building and Safety Division page (2021 IRC/2024 IBC family effective July 1, 2026). Reported verbatim from each official source rather than silently reconciled; applicants should confirm the governing edition with the Building Department directly given this discrepancy between the city's own documents.; Current Utah State Amendments apply per Utah Code Title 15A, Chapter 3, referenced directly from the city's own Building and Safety Division page.. Local amendments apply — see the Heber City overview page for the full list.

    Per the city's official FAQ, Heber City's Accessory Dwelling Unit Municipal Code is the same as its Accessory Apartments code (for Owner-Occupied Accessory Apartments). The city also publishes a recorded 'Accessory Dwelling Unit Notice' form and an 'Accessory Apartment Separation' document, both available on the Forms & Documents page.

    Sources & verification

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    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 Heber City building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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