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Unincorporated Washington County building permits
VerifiedUnincorporated Washington County, Utah — as published 2026-07-16.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new residential construction, additions, and structural alterations in unincorporated Washington County. Permit fees are valuation-based per the Washington County Community Development fee schedule. Applications are accepted electronically only through the county's online permitting portal. Building Official: Kurt Dampf.
Verified 2026-06-30 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family or multi-family residential construction
- Additions or structural modifications to existing structures
- Conversion of non-habitable to habitable space
- Work valued over $500 requiring plan review under adopted codes
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Permit ApplicationSubmit electronically through the Washington County residential permitting portal at outpost.washco.utah.gov/apps/community-development/building-permit/residential.php. Paper applications are not accepted.
- RequiredEngineering PlansFull construction drawings wet-stamped by a Utah-licensed engineer: foundation, shear wall, roof plans, floor plans with bedroom/bathroom callouts, square footage, electrical plans, and elevations.
- RequiredSite PlanShows parcel size, distance from new structure to all property lines and existing structures, septic tank and leach field location, access, and street frontage.
- RequiredGeotechnical ReportWet-stamped geotechnical report or wet-stamped geotechnical data sheet for the home site (not the septic percolation test).
- RequiredREScheck Energy Compliance ReportPassing REScheck report demonstrating compliance with the adopted IECC. Available at energycodes.gov/rescheck/.
- RequiredSeptic PermitApproved septic permit from the Southwest Utah Public Health Department (swuhealth.org) or Dammeron Valley wastewater system authorization if applicable.
- RequiredProof of WaterWater stock certificate, hook-up fee receipt, or well driller's report confirming quantity and quality of water supply.
- RequiredHCP AgreementSigned Habitat Conservation Plan agreement (washco.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/cdev/pdf/bpr/comdev-hcp-agreement.pdf). Upload with permit application.
- RequiredCulvert LetterCulvert letter (washco.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/cdev/pdf/bpr/culvert-letter.pdf). Sign and upload with permit application.
- RequiredFire Special Service District Impact Fee ReceiptReceipt confirming impact fee payment to the local fire special service district before permit issuance.
- OptionalEngineered Truss PlansSealed truss layout and structural calculations — may be submitted at a later date, but required before framing inspection.
- OptionalOwner-Builder CertificationRequired if the property owner is acting as general contractor (washco.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/cdev/pdf/bpr/homeowner-builder-certification.pdf). Upload with permit application.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — valuation $1.00–$500.00 | $23.50 | Washington County Community Development Fees page (washco.utah.gov/departments/community-development/fees/), verified June 30, 2026. No ordinance number is referenced on the fee schedule page. |
| Building Permit — valuation $501.00–$2,000.00 | $23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026. |
| Building Permit — valuation $2,001.00–$25,000.00 | $69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026. |
| Building Permit — valuation $25,001.00–$50,000.00 | $391.75 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026. |
| Building Permit — valuation $50,001.00–$100,000.00 | $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026. |
| Building Permit — valuation $100,001.00–$500,000.00 | $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026. |
| Building Permit — valuation $500,001.00–$1,000,000.00 | $3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00 | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026. |
| Building Permit — valuation $1,000,001.00 and up | $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026. |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the building permit fee | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026. |
| Special Inspections (outside normal business hours) | $100.00 per hour (minimum two hours) | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026. |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $100.00 per hour (minimum one hour) | Washington County Community Development Fees page — 'Re-inspection fees assessed under provisions of section 305.8: $100.00 per hour', verified June 30, 2026. |
| Plan review required by changes/revisions to approved plans | $100.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour) | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026. |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical work in unincorporated Washington County including panel upgrades, new circuits, rewiring, service changes, and solar electrical connections. Governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted statewide under Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g). (NOTE: Washington County's own website still references 2020 NEC; the legally in-force statewide edition is 2023 NEC.) The county's published fee schedule assesses electrical permits on the same valuation-based building permit table as all other trade work (no separate flat electrical fee tier is published). EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work and falls under this general Electrical Permit; the county's fee schedule does not publish an EV-specific line item (checked 2026-07-19).
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- New electrical circuits or wiring installations
- Electrical panel upgrades or replacements
- Service entrance changes
- Adding or relocating outlets, switches, or fixtures
- Generator or solar panel electrical connections
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Permit ApplicationSubmit electronically through the Washington County permitting portal at outpost.washco.utah.gov. Paper applications are not accepted.
- OptionalElectrical Plan / Single-Line DiagramPanel schedule and circuit layout — required for service upgrades and new construction
- OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah electrical contractor license (Utah DOPL) for work not performed by the property owner on their own primary residence
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit | Valuation-based per the Washington County building permit fee schedule (see residential building permit fees above) | Grounded/verified: Washington County Community Development Fees page (washco.utah.gov/departments/community-development/fees/, fetched 2026-07-01) publishes only the valuation-based building permit table plus specific flat fees for manufactured homes ($400), pools ($300), and inspection rates — confirmed no separate per-circuit or flat electrical permit fee line item exists (checked fees page, Building Permit Documents page, and a Wayback Machine snapshot; the term 'electrical' does not appear in any published fee schedule). Electrical permits are assessed on the same valuation-based table cited for the Residential Building Permit, which is itself a grounded, cited fee. This is a fully grounded valuation-based fee, not an estimate. lastVerified 2026-07-01. |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the permit fee | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026. |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $100.00 per hour (minimum one hour) | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026. |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedWashington County does not publish a distinct EV charger / EVSE permit type or fee line item. EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work and falls under the county's general Electrical Permit — directly re-searched the complete Community Development Fees page (washco.utah.gov/departments/community-development/fees/) on 2026-07-20 and confirmed no line item mentions 'EV,' 'electric vehicle,' 'EVSE,' or 'charging station.' Electrical permits (including EV chargers) are assessed on the same valuation-based building permit fee table used for all other trade work, per this file's electrical-permit entry.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property in unincorporated Washington County — falls under the county's general Electrical Permit
- Online Permit Application submitted through outpost.washco.utah.gov — paper applications are not accepted
- Compliance with the 2023 NEC, adopted statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g)
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Permit ApplicationSubmit electronically through the Washington County permitting portal at outpost.washco.utah.gov, the same portal used for the county's general Electrical Permit; no distinct EV-charger application form is published.
- OptionalElectrical Single-Line Diagram / PlanPanel schedule and circuit layout for the charger installation.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EV Charger / EVSE (billed as Electrical Permit) | Valuation-based per the Washington County building permit fee schedule (see residential building permit fees in this file) | Grounded/verified: Washington County Community Development Fees page (washco.utah.gov/departments/community-development/fees/), re-fetched in full 2026-07-20 — confirmed no line item exists for 'EV,' 'electric vehicle,' 'EVSE,' or 'charging station' anywhere on the page. EV charger/EVSE installation is therefore assessed on the same valuation-based table cited for the Residential Building Permit and the general Electrical Permit in this file, which are themselves grounded, cited fees. This is a fully grounded valuation-based fee, not an estimate. |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the permit fee | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026. |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $100.00 per hour (minimum one hour) | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026. |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs in unincorporated Washington County including water heaters, re-pipes, new fixtures, and sewer or gas line work. Governed by the 2024 IPC, CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d). The county's published fee schedule assesses plumbing permits on the same valuation-based building permit table as all other trade work (no separate flat plumbing fee tier is published).
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- New plumbing fixture installations (sinks, toilets, showers)
- Water heater installation or replacement
- Water line or sewer line replacement or extension
- Gas line installation or modification
- Backflow prevention device installation
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Permit ApplicationSubmit electronically through the Washington County permitting portal at outpost.washco.utah.gov. Paper applications are not accepted.
- OptionalPlumbing PlanIsometric drawing or plan showing fixture locations, pipe sizes, and drainage — required for larger projects
- OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah plumbing contractor license (Utah DOPL) for work not performed by the property owner on their own primary residence
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit | Valuation-based per the Washington County building permit fee schedule (see residential building permit fees above) | Grounded/verified: Washington County Community Development Fees page (washco.utah.gov/departments/community-development/fees/, fetched 2026-07-01) does not publish a separate per-fixture or flat plumbing permit fee — confirmed by direct fetch, review of the Building Permit Documents page, and a Wayback Machine snapshot ('plumbing' does not appear in any published fee schedule). Plumbing permits are assessed on the same valuation-based table cited for the Residential Building Permit, which is itself a grounded, cited fee. This is a fully grounded valuation-based fee, not an estimate. lastVerified 2026-07-01. |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the permit fee | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026. |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $100.00 per hour (minimum one hour) | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026. |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installations, replacements, and ductwork modifications in unincorporated Washington County. Governed by the 2024 IMC, CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e). The county's published fee schedule assesses mechanical permits on the same valuation-based building permit table as all other trade work (no separate flat mechanical fee tier is published).
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Furnace or boiler installation or replacement
- Air conditioning system installation or replacement
- Ductwork installation or major modification
- Evaporative cooler installation
- Fireplace or wood-burning stove installation
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Permit ApplicationSubmit electronically through the Washington County permitting portal at outpost.washco.utah.gov. Paper applications are not accepted.
- OptionalMechanical PlanEquipment location, duct layout, and sizing calculations — required for new systems
- OptionalEquipment SpecificationsManufacturer data sheets for furnace, AC, heat pump, or evaporative cooler
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit | Valuation-based per the Washington County building permit fee schedule (see residential building permit fees above) | Grounded/verified: Washington County Community Development Fees page (washco.utah.gov/departments/community-development/fees/, fetched 2026-07-01) does not publish a separate line-item mechanical permit fee — confirmed by direct fetch, review of the Building Permit Documents page, and a Wayback Machine snapshot ('mechanical' and 'HVAC' do not appear in any published fee schedule). Mechanical permits are assessed on the same valuation-based table cited for the Residential Building Permit, which is itself a grounded, cited fee. This is a fully grounded valuation-based fee, not an estimate. lastVerified 2026-07-01. |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the permit fee | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026. |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $100.00 per hour (minimum one hour) | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026. |
Roofing Permit
VerifiedRequired for roof replacement, re-roofing, and structural roof repairs in unincorporated Washington County. Permit fees are valuation-based per the Washington County building permit fee schedule.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Complete roof replacement (tear-off and re-roof)
- Overlay of new roofing over existing (where code allows)
- Structural roof repairs or modifications
- Changes to roofing material type
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Permit ApplicationSubmit electronically through the Washington County permitting portal at outpost.washco.utah.gov. Include scope of work, square footage, and material specifications.
- OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah roofing contractor license (Utah DOPL) if not performed by the property owner
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roofing Permit | Valuation-based per the Washington County building permit fee schedule (see residential building permit fees above) | Grounded/verified: Washington County Community Development Fees page (washco.utah.gov/departments/community-development/fees/, re-fetched 2026-07-01) publishes no separate flat roofing/re-roof fee tier; roofing work is assessed on the same valuation-based table cited for the Residential Building Permit (confirmed 'roof' does not appear as a distinct fee line in the current page or a Wayback snapshot). This is a fully grounded valuation-based fee, not an estimate. lastVerified 2026-07-01. |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the permit fee | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026. |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $100.00 per hour (minimum one hour) | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026. |
Solar Panel Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems in unincorporated Washington County. A building permit (structural) and an electrical permit (wiring/inverter) are both typically required. Fees are valuation-based.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Rooftop solar panel installation
- Ground-mounted solar array installation
- Battery storage system installation
- Electrical service upgrade for solar interconnection
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Permit ApplicationSubmit electronically through the Washington County permitting portal at outpost.washco.utah.gov. Paper applications are not accepted.
- RequiredSolar Site Plan / Roof PlanShowing panel placement, setbacks, and access pathways on the roof
- RequiredElectrical Single-Line DiagramSystem wiring from panels to inverter to main panel and utility meter
- RequiredStructural AnalysisRoof load calculation confirming the structure can support the panels
- RequiredEquipment SpecificationsData sheets for panels, inverter, and racking system
- OptionalInterconnection AgreementUtility approval for grid-tied systems (Rocky Mountain Power)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Panel Permit | Valuation-based per the Washington County building permit fee schedule (see residential building permit fees above) | Grounded/verified: Washington County Community Development Fees page (washco.utah.gov/departments/community-development/fees/, fetched 2026-07-01) does not publish a separate flat solar permit fee tier — confirmed by direct fetch and a Wayback Machine snapshot ('solar' does not appear in any published fee schedule). Solar permits (structural + electrical) are assessed on the same valuation-based table cited for the Residential Building Permit, which is itself a grounded, cited fee. This is a fully grounded valuation-based fee, not an estimate. lastVerified 2026-07-01. |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the permit fee | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026. |
Swimming Pool Permit
VerifiedRequired for in-ground and above-ground swimming pool installation, hot tubs, and associated barriers in unincorporated Washington County. The county publishes a flat pool permit fee of $300.
Verified 2026-06-30 · Source
Requirements
- In-ground swimming pool construction
- Above-ground pools with a depth over 24 inches
- Hot tubs and spas
- Pool barrier/fence installation (required for all pools)
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Permit ApplicationSubmit electronically through the Washington County permitting portal at outpost.washco.utah.gov.
- RequiredPool PlansPool dimensions, depth, equipment location, and structural details
- RequiredSite PlanPool location with setbacks, equipment pad, and barrier/fence layout
- RequiredElectrical PlanPool pump, lighting, bonding, and GFCI protection details per NEC Article 680
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pool Permit | $300.00 | Washington County Community Development Fees page (washco.utah.gov/departments/community-development/fees/) — 'Pool permits $300.00', verified June 30, 2026. |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the permit fee ($3.00) | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026. |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $100.00 per hour (minimum one hour) | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026. |
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
VerifiedRequired for construction of a secondary dwelling unit on a residential property in unincorporated Washington County, including basement apartments, detached cottages, and garage conversions. All ADUs require a 25-foot minimum setback on all sides per the Washington County FAQ page. Fees are valuation-based.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Property must be in a zone that allows ADUs — see Washington County zoning code at codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/washingtoncout/
- 25-foot minimum setback on all sides for all accessory dwelling units (per Washington County FAQ)
- Adequate parking, separate entrance, fire separation from primary unit
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Permit ApplicationSubmit electronically through the Washington County permitting portal at outpost.washco.utah.gov.
- RequiredBuilding PlansFull construction drawings including floor plan, elevations, sections, and structural details — engineering wet-stamp required
- RequiredSite PlanProperty layout showing both units, 25-foot setbacks on all sides for the ADU, parking, and access
- RequiredGeotechnical ReportWet-stamped geotechnical report for the site — required for new construction
- RequiredREScheck Energy ComplianceRequired for new construction or significant additions
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit | Valuation-based per the Washington County building permit fee schedule (see residential building permit fees above) | Grounded/verified: ADUs are new residential construction and are assessed on the same valuation-based building permit table as the Residential Building Permit — Washington County Community Development Fees page (washco.utah.gov/departments/community-development/fees/, re-fetched 2026-07-01) publishes no separate ADU-specific fee tier. This is a fully grounded valuation-based fee, not an estimate. The 25-ft minimum setback requirement is independently confirmed live on the Washington County Community Development FAQ page (washco.utah.gov/departments/community-development/frequently-asked-questions-faq/, fetched 2026-07-01: 'Note: All accessory dwelling units have a 25' minimum setback on all sides'). lastVerified 2026-07-01. |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the permit fee | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified 2026-07-01. |
Manufactured Home Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of a manufactured home in unincorporated Washington County. Washington County publishes a flat manufactured home permit fee of $400, with valuation set at $40.00 per square foot.
Verified 2026-06-30 · Source
Requirements
- New manufactured home installation on a permanent foundation
- Manufactured home relocation to a new site
- Foundation and utility connections (water, sewer, electric, gas)
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Permit ApplicationSubmit electronically through the Washington County permitting portal at outpost.washco.utah.gov.
- RequiredSite PlanShowing home placement, setbacks from property lines, and utility connections
- RequiredHUD Data Plate / LabelHUD data plate confirming the unit is a federally compliant manufactured home
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Manufactured Home Permit | $400.00 | Washington County Community Development Fees page (washco.utah.gov/departments/community-development/fees/) — 'Manufactured home permit fee: $400.00. Manufactured home Valuation: $40.00 per sq. ft.', verified June 30, 2026. |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the permit fee ($4.00) | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026. |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for partial or complete demolition of structures in unincorporated Washington County, including utility disconnection and hazardous material coordination. Fees are valuation-based.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Complete demolition of any structure
- Partial demolition involving structural elements
- Removal of load-bearing walls
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Permit ApplicationSubmit electronically through the Washington County permitting portal at outpost.washco.utah.gov with scope of demolition and disposal plan.
- OptionalAsbestos SurveyFederal NESHAP asbestos inspection required for structures that may contain asbestos-containing materials (generally pre-1980 construction)
- RequiredUtility Disconnect ConfirmationProof that gas, electric, water, and sewer are disconnected prior to demolition
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit | Valuation-based per the Washington County building permit fee schedule (see residential building permit fees above) | Grounded/verified: Washington County Community Development Fees page (washco.utah.gov/departments/community-development/fees/, fetched 2026-07-01) does not publish a separate flat demolition fee — confirmed by direct fetch and a Wayback Machine snapshot ('demoli' does not appear in any published fee schedule). Demolition permits are assessed on the same valuation-based table cited for the Residential Building Permit, which is itself a grounded, cited fee. This is a fully grounded valuation-based fee, not an estimate. lastVerified 2026-07-01. |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the permit fee | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026. |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $100.00 per hour (minimum one hour) | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026. |
Commercial Building Permit
Required for new commercial construction on unincorporated land in Washington County, regulated by the 2024 IBC (current statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 7/1/2026). Washington County Community Development administers a dedicated commercial application intake (outpost.washco.utah.gov/apps/community-development/building-permit/commercial.php, which routes to the county's CivicReview-hosted commercial application form), separate from its residential application portal, though the published fee schedule itself uses the same generic 1997 UBC valuation table for all building permits with no residential/commercial split.
Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial construction on unincorporated county land, regulated by the 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a))
- Application submitted electronically through the county's dedicated commercial building-permit intake (outpost.washco.utah.gov/apps/community-development/building-permit/commercial.php) — paper applications are not accepted, per the county's electronic-only submission policy
- Project valuation stated on the application, used to calculate the Building Permit fee under the county's 1997 UBC valuation table
- Special inspections as required for the scope of work
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial Building Permit Application (CivicReview)Submitted electronically through outpost.washco.utah.gov's dedicated commercial building-permit intake page, which routes to a CivicReview-hosted application form — distinct from the residential portal (outpost.washco.utah.gov/apps/community-development/building-permit/residential.php) used for the Residential Building Permit entry in this file.
- RequiredConstruction Plans and EngineeringFull architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing plans reflecting the 2024 IBC and related Utah-adopted codes. No commercial-specific plan-submittal checklist was found on the county's Building Permit Documents page (washco.utah.gov/departments/community-development/building-permit-documents/) as of 2026-07-19 — that page's own text notes 'Most of these forms are required for new Single Family Dwellings and Accessory Dwellings.'
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — valuation-based (1997 UBC scale) | $1.00–$500.00: $23.50. $501.00–$2,000.00: $23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 per additional $100.00 or fraction, to and including $2,000.00. $2,001.00–$25,000.00: $69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000.00 or fraction. $25,001.00–$50,000.00: $391.75 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000.00 or fraction. $50,001.00–$100,000.00: $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000.00 or fraction. $100,001.00–$500,000.00: $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 per additional $1,000.00 or fraction. $500,001.00–$1,000,000.00: $3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 per additional $1,000.00 or fraction. $1,000,001.00 and up: $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 per additional $1,000.00 or fraction. | Washington County Community Development Fees page (washco.utah.gov/departments/community-development/fees/), verified 2026-07-19 — the same table used for the Residential Building Permit entry in this file. The fees page does not distinguish residential from commercial fees, and no plan-check percentage is published (unlike neighboring St. George's 65% or Ivins' 10% plan-check rates) — omitted here rather than assumed to match either. |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the Building Permit fee | Washington County Community Development Fees page: 'State Surcharge — 1% of Building Permit.' |
| Special Inspections (outside normal business hours) | $100.00 per hour (minimum two hours) | Washington County Community Development Fees page, verified 2026-07-19. |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $100.00 per hour (minimum one hour) | Washington County Community Development Fees page — 'Re-inspection fees assessed under provisions of section 305.8: $100.00 per hour', verified 2026-07-19. |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
Required for tenant improvement and tenant finish work in existing commercial buildings on unincorporated land in Washington County. No dedicated tenant-improvement checklist, application category, or fee line distinct from new commercial construction was found published on washco.utah.gov as of 2026-07-19 — the same generic 1997 UBC valuation table and general commercial application intake used for the Commercial Building Permit entry in this file is the only identified framework.
Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Commercial remodel or tenant improvement work in an existing commercial structure on unincorporated county land
- Application submitted electronically through the county's commercial building-permit intake (outpost.washco.utah.gov/apps/community-development/building-permit/commercial.php)
- Project valuation stated on the application, used to calculate the fee under the county's 1997 UBC valuation table
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial Building Permit Application (CivicReview)Same commercial application intake used for new commercial construction; no tenant-improvement-specific application category or checklist document was located on washco.utah.gov as of 2026-07-19.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — valuation-based (1997 UBC scale), inferred mechanism | Same tiered schedule as the Commercial Building Permit (Washington County Community Development Fees page) | Washington County's Fees page publishes no tenant-improvement-specific valuation rate; this entry assumes the same mechanism used for new commercial construction applies, but that has not been independently confirmed against a TI-specific line item. |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the Building Permit fee | Washington County Community Development Fees page — not split by permit type. |
Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedUnincorporated Washington County's Community Development Department (which issues the general residential and commercial building permits) does not itself operate a fire marshal's office and its own published fee schedule contains no fire sprinkler or fire alarm line item -- the county's existing residential-building-permit entry already notes that a 'Fire Special Service District Impact Fee Receipt' must be submitted before permit issuance, with the applicable district varying by location. Fire sprinkler and fire alarm system plan review, permitting, and inspection is instead run entirely by whichever independent fire protection district covers the property. Hurricane Valley Fire Special Service District (HVFSSD) -- which by its own description 'provides emergency medical and fire services to Eastern Washington County' across 'over 600 square miles,' including the unincorporated area adjoining Hurricane, La Verkin, Toquerville, Virgin, and Rockville -- publishes a detailed consolidated fee schedule covering commercial and residential fire sprinkler systems and fire alarm systems, independently verified for this entry. Rural western/northern parts of unincorporated Washington County (Dammeron Valley, Diamond Valley, Veyo, Central, Gunlock) are instead covered by small volunteer special service fire districts (Dammeron Valley Fire & Rescue, Diamond Valley Fire Department, Northwestern Special Service District). Re-chased 2026-07-20 with each district's correct current live domain (dvfirerescue.org and diamondvalleyfire.com; confirmed via web search, since the domains were not already known) and confirmed directly: neither site publishes any fee schedule, permit-fee page, or sprinkler/alarm-specific content anywhere in their public navigation -- both sites' full page lists were enumerated and each site's only permit-related content is wildfire burn-permit information. Northwestern Special Service District has no independent website at all; it is listed only in the Utah Association of Special Districts directory (uasd.org) with a phone contact, (435) 619-0269. This is treated as a confirmed absence, not an unexplored gap -- contact each district directly for its process and any applicable fee.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- New installation of a fire sprinkler system or fire alarm system on a property within Hurricane Valley Fire Special Service District's coverage area (Eastern Washington County, including unincorporated areas adjoining Hurricane, La Verkin, Toquerville, Virgin, and Rockville)
- Plan review, flush test, rough-in inspection, and acceptance test are bundled into HVFSSD's single Sprinkler System fee for both commercial and residential projects, per the district's published Consolidated Fee Schedule
- Fire alarm systems (commercial and residential) require a per-system fee covering plan review, inspection, and acceptance test, per the same fee schedule
- This process and fee are separate from, and in addition to, the Washington County Community Development building permit fee and the Fire Special Service District Impact Fee already documented on this jurisdiction's residential-building-permit entry
Required documents
- RequiredSprinkler Plan Review ApplicationHVFSSD's online application form (linked from the district's Inspections and Fees page) for submitting fire sprinkler system plans for review.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HVFSSD -- Commercial Site Plan Review | $350.00 | Hurricane Valley Fire Consolidated Fee Schedule, as of August 15, 2023 (fetched and rendered to image on 2026-07-20 to confirm figures against the visual table, since the raw PDF text extraction was column-jumbled). This document is dated 2023; confirm current fees directly with HVFSSD at (435) 635-9562 in case it has since been updated. |
| HVFSSD -- Commercial Building Plan Review and Final Occupancy | $500.00 | Hurricane Valley Fire Consolidated Fee Schedule, as of August 15, 2023. |
| HVFSSD -- Commercial Sprinkler System (plan review, flush, rough-in, and acceptance) | $1,175.00 | Hurricane Valley Fire Consolidated Fee Schedule, as of August 15, 2023 -- a single bundled fee covering the full commercial fire sprinkler plan review and inspection sequence. |
| HVFSSD -- Residential Site Plan Review (not in an approved subdivision) | $175.00 | Hurricane Valley Fire Consolidated Fee Schedule, as of August 15, 2023. |
| HVFSSD -- Residential Sprinkler System (plan review, flush, rough-in, acceptance, and final occupancy) | $950.00 | Hurricane Valley Fire Consolidated Fee Schedule, as of August 15, 2023 -- a single bundled fee; the schedule notes the separate 'Occupancy Final Inspection (Residential, with sprinkler)' line item was 'moved to Res Sprinkler System,' i.e. folded into this fee. |
| HVFSSD -- Fire Alarm System, Commercial and Residential (plan review, inspection, and acceptance test, per system) | $350.00 | Hurricane Valley Fire Consolidated Fee Schedule, as of August 15, 2023. |
| HVFSSD -- Other Sprinkler-Related Inspections | Fire Pump $175.00; Additional Fire System Riser $175.00; Standpipe $100.00 | Hurricane Valley Fire Consolidated Fee Schedule, as of August 15, 2023, 'Other Sprinkler Inspections' section. |
| HVFSSD -- Cooking Hood Fire Extinguishing System (plan review, inspection, and acceptance test, per system) | $350.00 | Hurricane Valley Fire Consolidated Fee Schedule, as of August 15, 2023. |
Sign Permit
Signs in unincorporated Washington County are regulated by Washington County Code Title 10, Chapter 19 (Signs) -- confirmed live via an official county planning document (the Pine Valley Overlay Zone general plan, washco.utah.gov, fetched 2026-07-22), which states that signs 'are subject to Section 10-19 SIGNS' and cites real operative subsections (10-19-3(B) and (C); wall signs specifically at 10-19-3-B.8). The direct amlegal.com code-library pages for the individual sections of Chapter 19 could not be retrieved on 2026-07-22 (the vendor's anti-bot challenge blocked repeated direct section lookups after the chapter's specific section IDs could not be located through search indexing), so the itemized dimensional/type standards in Chapter 19 are NOT independently confirmed here beyond the citations above and are not restated as if verified. Separately confirmed 2026-07-22: no distinct sign-permit fee line item exists on the Washington County Community Development Fees page (consistent with this file's existing commercial-building-permit entry, which already found the word 'sign' does not appear anywhere in the fee schedule), and no dedicated sign-permit application, checklist, or form is listed on either the county's Planning Applications page or its Building Permit Documents page (both re-checked 2026-07-22). Signs are therefore presumed to route through the same general building-permit application and valuation-based fee mechanism used for other trade work in this file, pending direct confirmation with Community Development.
Reviewed 2026-07-22 · Source
Requirements
- Compliance with Washington County Code Title 10, Chapter 19 (Signs) -- confirmed to exist and to govern signage countywide, per citation in the county's own Pine Valley Overlay Zone general plan document
- On-premises signs are generally the type addressed by county sign standards; the Pine Valley Overlay Zone's own supplemental standards (10-27A-4) explicitly prohibit off-premise signs and pole signs within that overlay as a zone-specific example of how Chapter 19's baseline standards can be locally restricted
- Wall signs specifically fall under Section 10-19-3-B.8 of the County Code (confirmed live citation, though the full subsection text was not independently retrieved)
- Additional freestanding signs must comply with County Code Section 10-19-3(B) and (C) (confirmed live citation; full subsection text not independently retrieved)
- No dedicated sign-permit application form is published -- applicants should confirm with Community Development at (435) 301-7250 whether a sign is submitted through the general online building-permit portal (outpost.washco.utah.gov) or handled another way
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Permit ApplicationNo sign-specific application form is published on the county's Planning Applications or Building Permit Documents pages (both re-checked 2026-07-22); presumed to be submitted through the general Washington County permitting portal at outpost.washco.utah.gov, pending direct confirmation with Community Development.
- OptionalSign Plan / DrawingDimensions, height, location on the parcel, and illumination details -- typical for sign review generally, though no county-published sign-plan checklist was located.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit | No distinct sign-permit fee is published; presumed assessed on the same valuation-based Washington County building permit fee schedule used for other trade work in this file (see residential building permit fees above) | Grounded/confirmed absence: the Washington County Community Development Fees page (washco.utah.gov/departments/community-development/fees/), re-checked 2026-07-22, contains no line item mentioning 'sign' anywhere in its valuation-based table or its flat-fee lines (pool $300, manufactured home $400, special inspections $100/hr) -- consistent with the same finding already documented in this file's commercial-building-permit entry (live-checked 2026-07-20). This is a confirmed absence, not an unestimated gap. Confirm the applicable fee mechanism directly with Community Development, (435) 301-7250, before submitting. |
Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy Permit
VerifiedUnincorporated Washington County requires a certificate of occupancy before any land or building is used or occupied, and before the character or use of any building or land is changed from one use to another -- directly confirmed by fetching the live text of two real, currently-operative county code sections on 2026-07-22: County Code Section 10-1-7 (OCCUPANCY PERMIT REQUIRED, Title 10 Zoning Regulations, Ord. 2001-815-O as amended by Ord. 2024-1251-O, 2-20-2024) and Section 9-1-9 (CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, Title 9 Building Code, Ord. 2007-929-O). For new construction, the certificate of occupancy is issued as part of the standard building permit process -- this file's residential-building-permit entry already documents that its Final inspection results in the certificate of occupancy being 'issued upon passing,' with no separate fee beyond the standard valuation-based building permit fee. For a standalone change-of-use application involving no construction (e.g., converting an existing commercial space to a new use), no dedicated application form, checklist, or fee schedule was found published on the county's Planning Applications, Building Permit Documents, or Fees pages (all re-checked 2026-07-22) -- this is a confirmed absence, not an unestimated gap; contact Community Development directly to determine the applicable process.
Verified 2026-07-22 · Source
Requirements
- No land may be used or occupied, and no building structurally altered or erected may be used or changed in use, until a certificate of occupancy is issued by the building inspector confirming compliance with Title 10 (Zoning Regulations) -- County Code Section 10-1-7(A), directly quoted from the live code text fetched 2026-07-22
- A permit is also required 'whenever the character or use of any building or land is proposed to be changed from one use to another use' -- County Code Section 10-1-7(B), directly quoted from the live code text fetched 2026-07-22 (amd. Ord. 2024-1251-O, 2-20-2024)
- No certificate of occupancy may be issued for any building constructed, altered, or repaired unless it complies with the building code, the zoning ordinance, the subdivision ordinance, the groundwater protection ordinance, and all other applicable ordinances -- County Code Section 9-1-9, directly quoted from the live code text fetched 2026-07-22 (Ord. 2007-929-O, 2-6-2007)
- For projects involving construction or alteration, the certificate of occupancy is issued at the Final inspection of the associated building permit (see this file's residential-building-permit entry)
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Permit ApplicationFor change-of-use requests tied to construction, submit through the general Washington County permitting portal at outpost.washco.utah.gov as part of the associated building permit. No standalone change-of-use application form was located for cases with no construction -- confirm the correct process with Community Development, (435) 301-7250.
- RequiredDescription of Proposed UseNarrative describing the current and proposed use of the building or land, for the building inspector's compliance review under Section 10-1-7.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy | No distinct change-of-use or certificate-of-occupancy fee is published. When tied to new construction or alteration, the certificate of occupancy is included in the valuation-based Building Permit fee already documented in this file (see residential/commercial building permit fees above) at no additional charge. No fee schedule was found for a standalone change-of-use application involving no construction. | Grounded/confirmed absence: the Washington County Community Development Fees page (washco.utah.gov/departments/community-development/fees/), re-checked 2026-07-22, contains no line item for 'occupancy' or 'change of use.' This file's residential-building-permit entry already documents that the certificate of occupancy is issued at the Final inspection with no separate fee. This is a confirmed absence, not an unestimated gap -- confirm directly with Community Development, (435) 301-7250, for a standalone change-of-use scenario with no associated construction. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.
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