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Ivins building permits
VerifiedIvins, 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 in Ivins City. Fee is valuation-based per Ivins' Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 2024-12, eff. 07/01/2024), using the city's 1997 Valuation Code, plus a 10% Plan Check surcharge and 1% State Permit Tax.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family or two-family residential construction
- Any work regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC/IBC (per Ordinance No. 2025-08, Title 14)
- Contractor-Owner-Builder Certification Agreement for owner-builder projects
- Verification of Geotechnical Services (IC Form, geotechnical report required per Geotechnical Report Check List IC Form 7039)
- Water Service Application (New Construction) and Acknowledgement of Water Supply
- SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan) application for applicable disturbance area
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City Inspect online portal)Submitted through Ivins City's 'City Inspect' online permitting system, linked from the Building Department page (ivinsutah.gov/building-department/).
- RequiredContractor – Owner – Builder Certification AgreementOfficial Ivins City form required to certify contractor-of-record or owner-builder status.
- RequiredVerification of Geotechnical ServicesOfficial Ivins City form (Geotechnical-Form1.pdf) confirming a geotechnical report has been performed for the site.
- RequiredCommon Plan Permit / SWPPP TemplateStorm Water Pollution Prevention Plan application template published by Ivins City for applicable construction disturbance.
- RequiredCity Water Service Application (New Construction)Required for new water service connection; published as 'City-Water-Form.pdf' on Ivins City's Forms page.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) | Based on Valuation, using the City's 1997 Valuation Code | Ivins City Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 2024-12, effective 07/01/2024), 'BUILDING PERMIT FEES > Permit Fees > Building Permit: Based on Valuation using 1997 Valuation Code.' |
| Plan Check Fee | 10% of the Building Permit fee | Ivins City Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 2024-12): 'Plan Check: 10% of Building Permit.' |
| State Permit Tax | 1% of the Building Permit fee | Ivins City Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 2024-12): 'State Permit Tax: 1% of Building Permit.' This is the statewide Uniform Building Standard Act fee passed through by municipalities. |
| Impact Fees (single-family home) | Public Safety $1,232.77; Water $3,331.85; Sewer $551.61; Sewer-Regional Plant (pass-through to St. George) $1,379.00; Parks & Recreation $5,224.00; Streets $2,278.00; Storm Drain $1,701.11 (low density) / $1,407.28 (medium density) / $1,005.20 (high density); Habitat 0.2% of valuation | Ivins City Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 2024-12, effective 07/01/2024), 'BUILDING PERMIT FEES > Impact Fees (only shown for Single Family Home).' |
| SWPPP Fee | $200.00 | Ivins City Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 2024-12): 'SWPPP: $200.00.' |
Swimming Pool Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential swimming pool construction in Ivins City, regulated under the adopted 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) residential provisions. Ivins publishes a dedicated Swimming Pool Packet and charges a flat Pool Permit Fee separate from the general valuation-based Building Permit fee.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- New in-ground or above-ground residential swimming pool construction
- Compliance with adopted 2021 ISPSC residential provisions (barrier/fencing, drain safety per Utah's adoption of federal VGB Pool and Spa Safety Act standards)
- Swimming Pool Packet submittal per Ivins City's published checklist
Required documents
- RequiredSwimming Pool PacketIvins City's official pool-permit submittal packet, published on the Ivins City Forms page.
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City Inspect online portal)Submitted through Ivins City's 'City Inspect' online permitting system.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pool Permit Fee | $300.00 | Ivins City Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 2024-12, effective 07/01/2024): 'Pool Permit Fee: $300.00.' |
Solar Panel (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installations in Ivins City. Fee differs based on whether the system includes a battery energy storage apparatus.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- New solar PV installation (roof-mounted or ground-mounted)
- Building Permit Application via City Inspect online portal
- Compliance with adopted 2023 NEC for electrical interconnection
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City Inspect online portal)Submitted through Ivins City's 'City Inspect' online permitting system.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Permit Fee — no battery apparatus | $300.00 | Ivins City Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 2024-12, effective 07/01/2024): 'Solar Permit Fee – no battery apparatus: $300.00.' |
| Solar Permit Fee — with battery apparatus | $400.00 | Ivins City Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 2024-12, effective 07/01/2024): 'Solar Permit Fee – with battery apparatus: $400.00.' |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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 Ivins building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.