This is PermitBase’s published record for Hurricane as of 2026-07-08. It has since been superseded — see the current record.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.
Hurricane building permits
VerifiedHurricane, Utah — as published 2026-07-08.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new single-family and two-family residential construction and any work regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC/IBC. Hurricane City calculates the fee using the 2021 IRC Table AL101.1 Permit Fee Schedule applied to a project valuation computed from a Hurricane-modified Square Foot Construction Cost table (Resolution 2025-39, adopted December 4, 2025). Applications and inspections are handled entirely through the City Inspect online portal.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family or two-family residential construction
- Any work regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC/IBC
- Acknowledgement Waiver and Release Form signed by the property owner and notarized — original wet-stamped copy required before plan review is finalized
- Signed Owner Builder Form, if the permit is being built owner-builder
- Consultation with Hurricane City Power Department recommended before submittal to determine the project's electrical service needs (contact: powermike@hurricane.utah.gov, (435) 635-5536)
- Application submitted online via the City Inspect portal (hurricane.cityinspect.com)
Required documents
- RequiredAcknowledgement Waiver and Release FormRequired for ALL new construction permits; must be signed by the property owner and notarized. The original wet-stamped form must be provided to the City before plan review is finalized, per Hurricane's official Building Department page.
- OptionalOwner Builder FormRequired for ALL new construction permits being built owner-builder (signed).
- RequiredCity Inspect Online ApplicationSubmitted through hurricane.cityinspect.com. Covers permit application, attachments (plans, contractor info), fee payment (e-check online, or check/money order/cash in person), and inspection scheduling.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (2021 IRC Table AL101.1) | $1–$500: $24 flat. $501–$2,000: $24 + $3 per additional $100 or fraction, up to $2,000. $2,001–$40,000: $69 + $11 per additional $1,000 or fraction, up to $40,000. $40,001–$100,000: $487 + $9 per additional $1,000 or fraction, up to $100,000. $100,000–$500,000: $1,027 + $7 per additional $1,000 or fraction, up to $500,000. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,827 + $5 per additional $1,000 or fraction, up to $1,000,000. $1,000,001–$5,000,000: $6,327 + $3 per additional $1,000 or fraction, up to $5,000,000. $5,000,001 and over: $18,327 + $1 per additional $1,000 or fraction. | Hurricane City Resolution 2025-39 (adopted Dec. 4, 2025), Exhibit A: Table AL101.1 'Permit Fee Schedule' from the 2021 International Residential Code, applied by fee-table lookup against the project's total valuation. Valuation itself is computed per Exhibit B's Hurricane-modified Square Foot Construction Cost table (2024 IBC Modified): for Group R-3 Residential, one- and two-family (the relevant occupancy for this permit type), the rate is $145.04/sq ft (Type IA) down to $114.60/sq ft (Type VB), with unfinished basements (Group R-3) at a flat $31.50/sq ft per Exhibit B footnote (d). |
Accessory Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for accessory structures in Hurricane. Structures with a floor area under 120 square feet are exempt from building plan review unless they include electrical or plumbing, but a permit is still required to verify compliance with development standards such as setbacks.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Accessory structures 120 sq ft or larger require full plan review
- Accessory structures under 120 sq ft are exempt from plan review UNLESS they include electrical or plumbing (in which case plan review is required)
- A permit is required for all accessory structures regardless of size, to verify compliance with applicable development standards including setbacks
- No structures of any kind are permitted within a public utility easement, regardless of zoning designation
- Setback compliance per Hurricane's Residential Setback Standards table (varies by zone: RA-1, RA-0.5, R1-15, R1-10, R1-8, R1-6, R1-4) — Front Yard 25' (N/A for R1-4), Rear Yard 2' (10' from main building), Interior/Street Side Yard 2'–10' depending on zone
Required documents
- RequiredCity Inspect Online ApplicationSubmitted through hurricane.cityinspect.com. Small accessory buildings under 160 sq ft that only need site plan approval are applied for through the same 'Building Permits' application category, per Hurricane's official 'Submitting a Building Permit' guide.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (2021 IRC Table AL101.1), Utility occupancy group | Same tiered schedule as the Residential Building Permit (Resolution 2025-39, Exhibit A), applied to valuation computed under Exhibit B's 'U Utility, miscellaneous' rate for private garages/accessory structures ($78.57/sq ft Type IA down to $44.44/sq ft Type VB), per Exhibit B footnote (a): 'Private Garages use Utility, miscellaneous.' | Hurricane City Resolution 2025-39, Exhibit A (fee table) and Exhibit B (valuation table, footnote a assigning private garages/accessory structures to the Utility occupancy group). |
Solar Panel (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential and commercial solar photovoltaic installations in Hurricane. Handled through Hurricane City Power's solar application process (separate review/fee track) in addition to the standard building permit.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Solar Application Packet submitted to Hurricane City Power
- Building permit application via City Inspect for the physical installation
- See Hurricane City Power's Solar Policy and Grid-Tied Policy for interconnection and base-rate requirements
Required documents
- RequiredSolar Application PacketOfficial Hurricane City Power solar application packet (published on cityofhurricane.com). Document could not be fully text-extracted (PDF returned a corrupted/unreadable xref table on retrieval, 2026-07-08) — its existence and fee amounts are independently confirmed via the Consolidated Fee Schedule (Doc 2678) below, but detailed page-by-page requirements are not itemized here.
- RequiredCity Inspect Online ApplicationStandard building permit application for the physical PV installation, submitted through hurricane.cityinspect.com.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Application Review Fee (1st Review) | $200.00 | Hurricane City Consolidated Fee Schedule, current as of July 1, 2026 (Power and Water Service Fees section): 'Solar Application Review Fee.......... $200.00.' Confirmed independently in the Electrical Rates and Fee Schedule PDF ('SOLAR FEES AND RATES October 3, 2024 — Application Review Fee (1st Review) $200.00'). |
| Solar Application Re-Review Fee (each additional) | $75.00 | Hurricane City Consolidated Fee Schedule, current as of July 1, 2026: 'Solar Application Re-Review Fee...... $75.00.' Matches the Electrical Rates and Fee Schedule PDF: 'Each Additional Review $75.00.' |
| Bi-Directional (Net) Meter Fee | $375.00 | Hurricane City Electrical Rates and Fee Schedule PDF, 'SOLAR FEES AND RATES October 3, 2024': 'Bi-Directional Meter Fee $375.00.' |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for permanent signage in Hurricane, administered by the Planning & Zoning division. Fee differs based on whether the sign qualifies for staff-level review or requires Planning Commission review.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Signage subject to Hurricane's Zoning Ordinance sign standards
- Staff Review track for signs meeting standard criteria
- Planning Commission Review track for signs requiring discretionary review, billed per mailing address for public notice
Required documents
- RequiredCity Inspect Online Application (Planning and Zoning category)Sign permits are applied for under the 'Planning and Zoning' application category in City Inspect, distinct from the 'Building Permits' category used for structures, per Hurricane's official 'Submitting a Building Permit' guide.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit (Staff Review) | $150.00 | Hurricane City Consolidated Fee Schedule, current as of July 1, 2026 (Zoning Fees section): 'Sign Permit (Staff Review) ............... $150.00.' |
| Sign Permit (Planning Commission Review) | $1.50 per address | Hurricane City Consolidated Fee Schedule, current as of July 1, 2026: 'Sign Permit (Planning Commission Review) $1.50/address' — billed per address for required public notice mailing. |
Grading Permit
VerifiedRequired for land grading/earthwork in Hurricane, administered by the Planning & Zoning division. A dedicated Grading Permit Checklist is published by the city.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Grading/earthwork subject to Hurricane's development standards
- Grading Permit Checklist compliance (per the city's official published checklist)
Required documents
- RequiredGrading Permit ChecklistHurricane City's official published checklist for grading permit submittals.
- RequiredCity Inspect Online Application (Planning and Zoning category)Submitted through hurricane.cityinspect.com under the Planning and Zoning category.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grading Permit Fee | $150.00 | Hurricane City Consolidated Fee Schedule, current as of July 1, 2026 (Zoning Fees section): 'Grading Permit .............................. $150.00.' |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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