This is PermitBase’s published record for Washington City as of 2026-07-04. It has since been superseded — see the current record.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.
Washington City building permits
VerifiedWashington City, Utah — as published 2026-07-04.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Codes adopted
2021 International Building Code (IBC) — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); confirmed on Washington City Building Department's own 'Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria' notice (effective July 1, 2023): 'All plans submitted for permit will need to reflect the Utah adopted statewide codes: 2021 IBC'2021 Utah State Residential Code (based on IRC) — confirmed on Washington City Building Department page2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — confirmed on Washington City Building Department page2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — confirmed on Washington City Building Department page2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC, listed on city page as 'IFCI') — confirmed on Washington City Building Department page2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Washington City Building Department page explicitly updated 'MAY 7 2025 UPDATE OF ADOPTED CODES BY THE STATE OF UTAH: 2023 NEC code update' (superseding the previously listed 2020 NEC); this is one of the few Washington County-area jurisdiction pages independently confirmed as updated to 2023 NEC, not just inferred from state law2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — confirmed on Washington City Building Department page2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — confirmed on Washington City Building Department page and cited directly in the city's Swimming Pool permit instructions (ISPSC sections 305.3.3/305.3.4, 807, 809, 323)ICC A117.1-2009 or 2017 (Accessibility Standard) — listed on Washington City Building Department page2018 IBC construction-type valuation table (ICC Building Valuation Data) — used directly in the city's own published 'Square Foot Construction Costs Table B' on its fee scheduleNOTE: Washington City's page does not yet reference the 2024-edition suite scheduled to take effect statewide July 1, 2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (version effective 7/1/2026) — current live guidance is the 2021-edition suite plus 2023 NEC
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (Single Family)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residential construction in Washington City. Governed by the 2021 Utah State Residential Code. Fees are valuation-based per Washington City's own published Building Permit Fee Table (a distinct, current ICC-style fee schedule — not St. George's 1997 UBC scale or Washington County's identical-to-St.-George scale).
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family residential construction
- Submitted through the Washington City CityInspect Builder Account portal
- New Single Family permits use the city's 'Packet Review' process — all reviewing departments (building, planning, power, public works, fire) review concurrently and either approve or return the packet for corrections
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Permit Application (CityInspect Builder Account)Submitted via the Washington City CityInspect portal; new users register for a Builder Account before applying
- RequiredConstruction PlansFull architectural and structural drawings reflecting the adopted 2021 Utah State Residential Code
- RequiredBuilder ValuationProject valuation entered on the Builder Info page of the application — drives the fee calculation from the city's Building Permit Fee Table
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — valuation $1.00 to $1,000.00 | $30.00 | Washington City Building Department Master Fee Schedule (published Google Sheets PDF linked from washingtoncity.org/development/building/buildingfeeschedule), fetched and verified 2026-07-03. This fee table is Washington City's own — it is a current ICC-style valuation table distinct from the 1997 UBC scale used by St. George and unincorporated Washington County. |
| Building Permit — valuation $2,001 to $3,000 | $62.43 | Washington City Building Department Master Fee Schedule, verified 2026-07-03 |
| Building Permit — valuation $10,001 to $11,000 | $152.43 | Washington City Building Department Master Fee Schedule, verified 2026-07-03 |
| Building Permit — valuation $25,001 to $26,000 | $317.33 | Washington City Building Department Master Fee Schedule, verified 2026-07-03 |
| Building Permit — valuation $50,001 to $51,000 | $499.81 | Washington City Building Department Master Fee Schedule, verified 2026-07-03 |
| Building Permit — valuation $99,001 to $100,000 | $738.93 | Washington City Building Department Master Fee Schedule, verified 2026-07-03; the full $1–$100,000 table is tabulated in $1,000 increments in the source document |
| Building Permit — valuation $100,001 to $500,000 | $738.93 for the first $100,000.00 plus $4.03 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 | Washington City Building Department Master Fee Schedule, verified 2026-07-03 |
| Building Permit — valuation $500,001 to $1,000,000 | $2,350.93 for the first $500,000.00 plus $3.44 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00 | Washington City Building Department Master Fee Schedule, verified 2026-07-03 |
| Building Permit — valuation over $1,000,000 | $4,070.93 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $2.42 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof | Washington City Building Department Master Fee Schedule, verified 2026-07-03 |
| Plan Review Fee | 45% of the total calculated building permit fee | Washington City Building Department Master Fee Schedule, verified 2026-07-03 — notably higher than St. George's 65%-of-a-much-smaller-base-fee structure and Washington County's fee approach; direct like-for-like comparison requires computing both on the same valuation. |
Swimming Pool Permit
VerifiedRequired for swimming pool construction in Washington City. Governed by the 2021 ISPSC and IRC as adopted, plus Washington City Code Title 4, Chapter 6 (pool fencing/gates). Fees are valuation-based per the same Building Permit Fee Table used for building permits.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Engineered, lot-specific pool plans with a current engineer stamp, signed and dated
- Pool fencing and gates complying with Washington City Code Title 4, Chapter 6, paragraphs 3 and 4, including ISPSC 305.3.3 and 305.3.4
- Site plan showing pool location, dimensions from pool to property lines/structures, easements, and pool equipment location
- A copy of the recorded final plat
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Permit Application (CityInspect Builder Account)Select 'Pool' as the permit type
- RequiredSite PlanScaled overview of the lot showing north arrow, street name/address, lot dimensions, pool location, easements, pool fencing/gates per Washington City Code Title 4 Ch. 6 and ISPSC 305.3.3/305.3.4, existing structures, retaining walls, and pool equipment location
- RequiredFinal PlatRecorded final plat, obtainable via the Washington County GIS Html5Viewer subdivision search
- RequiredEngineered Pool PlansCurrent engineer stamp; must show cross-sectional depth/slope design per 2021 ISPSC section 807; non-conducting pool shells require a water bond detail per 2021 IRC E4204.3; stairs/rise-run per ISPSC section 809 and handholds per section 323
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pool Permit | Valuation-based per the Washington City Building Permit Fee Table (see residential building permit fees above) | Washington City's Swimming Pool permit page (washingtoncity.org/development/building/poolinspections, fetched 2026-07-03) requires a 'Builder Valuation' field on the application but does not publish a separate flat pool-permit fee distinct from the general Building Permit Fee Table — confirmed by direct fetch of both the pool page and the Master Fee Schedule PDF; no flat pool fee tier is listed. This is a grounded valuation-based fee, not an estimate. |
Solar Panel Permit
VerifiedRequired for solar photovoltaic installation in Washington City. Washington City imposes two local prerequisites not found in the sibling St. George or Washington County files: installer pre-approval by the Washington City Power Department, and mandatory third-party plan pre-approval.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Installer must be an approved installer with the Washington City Power Department PRIOR to submitting for permit (required as of May 15, 2023)
- All plans must be pre-approved by an approved third-party reviewer PRIOR to submitting for permit (required as of July 1, 2023)
- Renewable Resource Agreement (RRA) with original notarized property-owner signature required for properties in the Washington City Power service area
- Properties in the Dixie Power service area instead require a Dixie Power Net Meter Agreement
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Permit Application (CityInspect Builder Account)Select 'Solar' as the permit type
- RequiredRenewable Resource AgreementCompleted document with original notarized property-owner signature (docu-sign not accepted); original must be delivered in person to the Washington City Power Department at 111 N 100 E; a copy uploaded with the permit application
- OptionalDixie Power Net Meter AgreementRequired instead of the Washington City RRA for properties in the Dixie Power service area
- RequiredSite Plan / Single-Line DrawingSingle-page site plan indicating location of solar modules, inverter, batteries (if any), lockable disconnect switch, and point of utility connection
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Permit | Valuation-based per the Washington City Building Permit Fee Table (see residential building permit fees above) | Washington City's Solar Permit Submittal Requirements page (washingtoncity.org/development/building/solarpermitrequirements, fetched 2026-07-03) requires a 'Valuation' field correlated to the RRA project cost, but does not publish a separate flat solar-specific fee — assessed on the same Building Permit Fee Table as other permit types. This is a grounded valuation-based fee, not an estimate. |
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
VerifiedRequired for construction of a secondary dwelling unit in Washington City. Qualification is governed by Washington City Ordinance #2019-25, which the city's own permit page instructs applicants to review before designing plans.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Property must qualify under Washington City Ordinance #2019-25 — contact Planning and Zoning at (435) 656-6325 before creating plans
- Accessory Dwelling Unit Deed Restriction — must be completed, notarized, and recorded at the Washington County Assessor's office; the recorded document is uploaded with the permit application
- Site plan showing lot layout, setbacks, easements, topographical details (if slope >10%), utilities, and nearest hydrant location
- Defensible space provisions per the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code (adopted under Utah Code § 15A-2-103), if required
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Permit Application (CityInspect Builder Account)Select 'Accessory Building' as the permit type
- RequiredADU Deed RestrictionCompleted, notarized, and recorded at the Washington County Assessor's office
- OptionalOwner Builder CertificationRequired if the homeowner is acting as the builder (no contractor/business license required in that case)
- RequiredSite PlanSingle-page, drawn to scale, with north arrow/legend, lot size/dimensions, setbacks, easements, retaining walls, utilities, driveway locations, and nearest hydrant
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit | Valuation-based per the Washington City Building Permit Fee Table (see residential building permit fees above) | ADUs are assessed on the same Building Permit Fee Table as other new construction — Washington City's ADU permit page (washingtoncity.org/development/building/ResidentialDetachedAccessory, fetched 2026-07-03) does not publish a separate ADU-specific fee tier. |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of structures in Washington City, including asbestos report and Fire Department coordination for explosive use.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Asbestos report upload required with permit application
- If explosives are used at any time during demolition, prior written approval from the Washington City Fire Department is required
- WCSW (Washington County Solid Waste) form completion required as part of submittal
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Permit Application (CityInspect Builder Account)Complete builder valuation and required fields
- RequiredAsbestos ReportUploaded with the permit application
- OptionalFire Department Explosives ApprovalWritten approval required if explosives are used during demolition; uploaded to the 'Additional Document' field
- RequiredWCSW FormWashington County Solid Waste form included with submittal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit | Valuation-based per the Washington City Building Permit Fee Table (see residential building permit fees above) | Washington City's Demolition Permit Requirements page (washingtoncity.org/development/building/DemoPermitRequirements, fetched 2026-07-03) requires a 'Builder Valuation' field but does not publish a separate flat demolition fee tier — assessed on the same Building Permit Fee Table. |
Simple Permit (Electrical / Gas Line / Plumbing / HVAC Equipment Swap)
VerifiedWashington City's own consolidated permit category for straightforward trade work — generators, water heater replacement, HVAC equipment upgrades, electrical meter upgrades, and gas line additions — submitted as a single 'Simple Permit' rather than separate trade-specific permits. This category and its explicit examples are unique to Washington City among the three Washington County jurisdictions in this corpus.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Generator installation
- Water heater replacement
- HVAC equipment upgrades
- Electrical meter upgrades
- Gas line additions
- Washington City or current Business License number required for Builder and all Subcontractors
Required documents
- RequiredOnline Permit Application (CityInspect Builder Account)Select 'Electrical', 'Gas Line', or 'Plumbing' as the permit type most compatible with the inspection need
- RequiredSite PlanSingle-page site plan with lot identification and the scope-of-work area clearly depicted/highlighted, labeling the street and identifying fence/gate access
- RequiredEquipment SpecificationsManufacturer specs and installation instructions for the equipment being installed
- RequiredPhotos of Current EquipmentPhotos of the existing equipment relevant to the installation/inspection
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Permit (Electrical/Gas Line/Plumbing) | Valuation-based per the Washington City Building Permit Fee Table (see residential building permit fees above) | Washington City's Simple Permit page (washingtoncity.org/development/building/simplepermit, fetched 2026-07-03) requires a 'Builder Valuation' field but does not publish a separate flat fee tier for this permit category — assessed on the same Building Permit Fee Table. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
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 Washington City building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.