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Electrical Permit in Unincorporated Washington County, Utah

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Electrical PermitGrounded/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.
Valuation-based per the Washington County building permit fee schedule (see residential building permit fees above)
State SurchargeWashington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026.
1% of the permit fee
Re-Inspection FeeWashington County Community Development Fees page, verified June 30, 2026.
$100.00 per hour (minimum one hour)

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Washington County building department
~3–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    After wiring installed, before walls closed — verify box placement, wire sizing, proper support

  2. 2

    Service / Panel

    Panel installation, grounding electrode system, service entrance conductors

  3. 3

    Final

    All devices installed, GFCI/AFCI protection verified, panel labeled

See the full Unincorporated Washington County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • All electrical work in unincorporated Washington County must comply with the 2023 NEC, adopted statewide by Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g). The county website may reference 2020 NEC, but the 2023 NEC is legally in force.
  • Utah law allows homeowners to perform electrical work on their own primary residence, but a permit and all required inspections are still mandatory.
  • AFCI protection is required on all 15A and 20A branch circuits in bedrooms under the 2023 NEC.
  • GFCI protection is required in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, outdoors, and crawl spaces.
  • Installing a home EV charger (Level 2 charging station) is assessed on the same valuation-based Electrical Permit as any other electrical work — Washington County does not publish a separate EV charger permit or fee.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Washington County requires an electrical permit for new wiring, circuits, panel upgrades, and service changes. Minor like-for-like device replacements typically do not require a permit — confirm with Community Development at (435) 301-7250.

In Unincorporated Washington County, the published Electrical Permit is: Valuation-based per the Washington County building permit fee schedule (see residential building permit fees above). Additional published fees: State Surcharge — 1% of the permit fee; Re-Inspection Fee — $100.00 per hour (minimum one hour). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for an electrical permit in Unincorporated Washington County typically runs 3–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Washington County Community Development Department (Building Division) at (435) 301-7250.

You'll need: Online Permit Application. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Washington County may also ask for: Electrical Plan / Single-Line Diagram; Contractor License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Washington County requires 3 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough-In, Service / Panel, Final. Schedule each through Washington County Community Development Department (Building Division) ((435) 301-7250).

Apply through Washington County Community Development Department (Building Division) at 111 East Tabernacle St., St. George, UT 84770. Phone: (435) 301-7250. Office hours: Mon–Fri, normal business hours (24-hour advance notice required for inspections). Official information: https://www.washco.utah.gov/departments/community-development/.

Unincorporated Washington County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); supersedes the 2021 edition previously listed here; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); REMAINS CURRENT, UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 amendment; Appendix AQ of the 2021 IRC — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(c); not itemized on any Washington County page found, added here per statute; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); supersedes the 2021 edition previously listed here; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); supersedes the 2021 edition previously listed here; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); supersedes the 2021 edition previously listed here; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 amendment (NOTE: Washington County's own website has been observed referencing 2020 NEC on older pages; the legally in-force statewide edition is 2023 NEC — no county page is known to have been updated to reflect this); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), single unsplit statewide edition — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); supersedes the 2021 edition previously listed here; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); supersedes the 2021 edition previously listed here; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); supersedes the 2021 edition previously listed here; MBI 1200 and MBI 1205 (manufactured/modular construction standards) — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(o); not itemized on any Washington County page found, added here per statute; NOTE (2026-07-16 re-verification): The Utah Code § 15A-2-103 version effective 7/1/2026 (superseded 1/1/2027) took effect 15 days before this re-verification. This entry previously described the 2024-cycle codes in future tense ('effective through June 30, 2026' / 'takes effect July 1, 2026'); that date has now passed, so IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC/IEBC/residential ISPSC are now stated as CURRENT (2024 editions), while IRC (2021) and NEC (2023) remain unchanged as already correctly stated. No Washington County page listing IBC/IRC/IPC/IMC/IECC editions specifically was found on live re-check of the Community Development FAQ and Building Permit Documents pages (2026-07-16), so there is no city-page lag to record for those codes beyond the pre-existing NEC observation above..

Utah law allows homeowners to perform electrical work on their own primary residence. A permit and all required inspections are still required. Apply online at outpost.washco.utah.gov.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.

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 Unincorporated Washington County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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