This is PermitBase’s published record for Heber City as of 2026-07-07. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.
Heber City building permits
VerifiedHeber City, Utah — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Codes 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.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residential construction in Heber City. The Building Permit fee is valuation-based, calculated from the Building Safety Journal fee tables published by the International Code Council (ICC) and updated biannually, per the city's current Consolidated Fee Schedule. A Plan Review fee of 25% of the building permit fee (minimum $60) also applies.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family residential construction
- Plans designed to and reflecting the currently adopted code family (2021 IRC/2024 IBC and related codes, effective July 1, 2026 per the city's Building and Safety Division page)
- Complete online application submitted via the MyCityInspector/Online Permit Portal (heber.mycityinspector.com)
- Fully dimensioned floor plans, building elevations, door/window schedules, stair/handrail/guard details, wall sections, roofing/drainage plans, and structural drawings (footing/foundation, wall construction, floor/roof framing, diaphragm connection details)
- Structural calculations sealed, signed, and dated by the engineer of record, using correct design criteria
- Soils report if required by the Building Official (northwest Heber City areas may have problem soils)
- Building energy analysis demonstrating IECC compliance (prescriptive design, or ResCheck and Manual J reports)
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Building Permit Application (MyCityInspector / Online Permit Portal)All residential building permit applications must be applied for, completed, and paid for through Heber City's Online Permit Portal at heber.mycityinspector.com, per the city's official Submitting Permit Requirements page.
- RequiredResidential Plan Submittal Requirements checklistOfficial Heber City checklist (Rev. 03/2022) covering site plans, building plans, electrical plans, mechanical plans, structural calculations, and building energy analysis documentation.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Valuation-based per the ICC Building Safety Journal fee tables, updated biannually | Heber City Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 4 Building: 'The Building Fee valuation figures, as listed in the Building Safety Journal published by the ICC (International Code Council) and updated on a biannual basis are hereby adopted to be included in the Heber City Consolidated Fee Schedule and are subject to update on a biannual basis on the tables and formulas of the ICC.' No flat city-published dollar table exists; the ICC table itself is the governing figure. |
| Plan Review Fee | 25% of building permit fee (residential); 40% of building permit fee (commercial); $60.00 minimum for all projects | Heber City Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 4 Building: 'Plan Review — 40% of building permit fee on Commercial; 25% of building permit fee on residential. Minimum for all projects — $60.00.' |
| Third Party Examination (expedited review, upon request) | 64% of building permit fee, or actual cost of review | Heber City Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 4 Building. |
| Double Fee Penalty (construction without prior Plan Review and Permit) | 2x standard Building Permit fee | Heber City Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 4 Building: 'Double fees for buildings or installation without Plan Review and Permit.' |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $60.00 | Heber City Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 4 Building. |
| County Impact Fee — Culinary Water (Residential, per ERU) | $4,199.00 | Heber City 2026 Impact Fee Summary (effective 1/1/2026), Consolidated Fee Schedule § 11 Impact Fees. |
| County Impact Fee — Sanitary Sewer (per ERU) | $1,562.00 (plus a separate $4,170.00 per ERU Heber Valley Special Service District sewer impact fee, collected by Heber City on the district's behalf) | Heber City 2026 Impact Fee Summary, § 11 Impact Fees: 'In addition to Heber City's impact fees, the City also collects a $4,170.00 per ERU sewer impact fee for the Heber Valley Special Service District.' |
| County Impact Fee — Streets (Single Family Dwelling Unit) | $5,640.00 | Heber City 2026 Impact Fee Summary, § 11 Impact Fees. |
| County Impact Fee — Pressurized Irrigation (Residential, per ERU) | $1,177.00 | Heber City 2026 Impact Fee Summary, § 11 Impact Fees. |
| County Impact Fee — Parks/Trails (Single Family Dwelling Unit) | $6,727.00 | Heber City 2026 Impact Fee Summary, § 11 Impact Fees. |
| County Impact Fee — Public Safety (Single Family Dwelling Unit) | $263.00 | Heber City 2026 Impact Fee Summary, § 11 Impact Fees. |
Residential Basement Finish / Remodel / Deck Permit
VerifiedRequired for finishing a basement, remodeling rooms, or building an attached/detached deck meeting the city's permit-trigger criteria in Heber City. Uses the same Plan Review fee structure (25% of building permit fee) and the same 2-week initial-review timeline as new construction, per the city's dedicated submittal checklist.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Finished basements: fully dimensioned floor plans, identification of load-bearing walls, window/window-well dimensions for bedrooms (escape ladder required if window well exceeds 44" measured to top of well from sill), smoke/CO alarm layout wired in series across all levels, electrical outlet layout and panel location, plumbing fixture locations
- Room remodels: before/after floor plans, bedroom window size and sill heights if affected, smoke/CO alarm upgrades to all bedrooms and each floor where attics/crawl space/unfinished basements exist (required even if the remodel doesn't touch those spaces)
- Decks (attached, supported by dwelling): permit required if floor area exceeds 70 sq ft, any horizontal dimension exceeds 7 ft, stairs to grade have 4+ risers, deck surface is over 30 inches above grade, or deck is roofed/has a pergola; footings must extend below the 36" frost level
- Decks (detached, not supported by dwelling): permit required if area exceeds 200 sq ft or stairs to grade have 4+ risers; engineering required if roofed, has a pergola, and/or is over 30" above grade; decks over 600 sq ft must be engineered
- Decks that are self-supporting, under 200 sq ft, and low to the ground (beam/joist underside less than 12" from grade, using preservative-treated lumber) are NOT required to be permitted
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Building Permit Application (MyCityInspector / Online Permit Portal)Submitted via heber.mycityinspector.com, per the city's official Submitting Permit Requirements page.
- RequiredResidential Basement Finish - Remodels - Deck Submittal Requirements checklistOfficial Heber City checklist (Rev. 12/2018) covering finished-basement, room-remodel, and deck-specific plan requirements.
- OptionalDeck Permit Requirement ChecklistOfficial Heber City handout detailing when a deck permit is required, ledger/joist/guard/stair specifications, and footing depth requirements.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plan Review Fee (Decks and Basements) | 25% of building permit fee | Heber City Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 4 Building: 'Plan Review (Decks and Basements) — 25% of building permit fee.' |
| Building Permit Fee | Valuation-based per the ICC Building Safety Journal fee tables, updated biannually | Same ICC-referenced valuation structure applies as for new residential construction, per the Consolidated Fee Schedule § 4 Building. |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $60.00 | Heber City Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 4 Building. |
Detached Garage / Accessory Structure Permit
VerifiedRequired for detached garages and other detached accessory structures in Heber City. The Consolidated Fee Schedule splits the Plan Review fee into two tiers by size (under vs. over 1,000 sq ft), both currently set at the same 25%-of-building-permit-fee rate.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Detached garage or accessory structure construction
- Complete online application via the Online Permit Portal (heber.mycityinspector.com)
- Plans meeting the currently adopted code family (2021 IRC/2024 IBC and related codes)
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Building Permit Application (MyCityInspector / Online Permit Portal)Submitted via heber.mycityinspector.com.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plan Review Fee (Detached Garage/Buildings under 1,000 square feet) | 25% of building permit fee | Heber City Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 4 Building: 'Plan Review (Detached Garage/Buildings under 1,000 square feet) — 25% of building permit fee.' |
| Plan Review Fee (Detached Garage/Buildings over 1,000 square feet) | 25% of building permit fee | Heber City Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 4 Building: 'Plan Review (Detached Garage/Buildings over 1,000 square feet) — 25% of building permit fee.' Listed as a distinct line item from the under-1,000-sq-ft tier in the fee schedule even though the current published rate is identical. |
| Building Permit Fee | Valuation-based per the ICC Building Safety Journal fee tables, updated biannually | Same ICC-referenced valuation structure applies, per the Consolidated Fee Schedule § 4 Building. |
Solar Panel (PV) Permit
Required for solar panel installations in Heber City. Solar permits follow a distinct multi-party review process: applications are submitted via MyCityInspector, then reviewed by WC-3 (under a WC-3 Plan Review Agreement) and Heber Light & Power before Heber City issues the permit, per the city's official Solar Panel Submittal Requirements and Directions handout.
Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Solar panel/PV installation
- Complete online application with plans and support documents (e.g. WC-3 Agreement) submitted as PDFs via heber.mycityinspector.com
- Application must go through Heber City first — applicants must NOT send plans directly to WC3
- Heber Light and Power approval required; a copy of that approval must be provided back to the city
- WC3 conducts required inspections directly (scheduled by calling 801-547-8133) once a Heber City permit number has been issued — inspections cannot be scheduled with WC3 before that
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Building Permit Application (MyCityInspector / Online Permit Portal)Submitted via heber.mycityinspector.com along with plans and the WC-3 Solar Plan Review Agreement.
- RequiredWC-3 Solar Plan Review Agreement (Heber City Updated)Required supporting document for WC3's review of the solar plans, per the city's official Solar Panel Submittal Requirements and Directions handout.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Valuation-based per the ICC Building Safety Journal fee tables, updated biannually | The city's Solar Panel Submittal Requirements and Directions handout does not itemize a distinct solar-specific fee; it states only that 'it will then be your responsibility to pay the Heber City permit fee' once WC3 and Heber Light & Power approvals are received, referring to the same ICC-valuation-based Building Permit fee structure as other permit types under the Consolidated Fee Schedule § 4 Building. Payment must be made in person, not by phone. |
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Notice / Registration
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
Requirements
- 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
Required documents
- RequiredAccessory Dwelling Unit NoticeOfficial Heber City recorded notice form requiring property address, parcel number, legal description, and notarized owner signature acknowledging the ADU land-use compliance conditions.
- RequiredAccessory Apartment SeparationAdditional official Heber City document addressing physical separation requirements between the main dwelling and an accessory apartment/ADU.
Fee schedule
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Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-07.
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.