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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit in Ogden, Utah

Required for construction of accessory dwelling units in Ogden. Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.1 lists a $250 ADU planning administrative review fee, in addition to the valuation-based building permit fee.

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When you need this permit

  • Property must be in an ADU-eligible zone — contact Ogden Planning at (801) 629-8930
  • ADU must meet building code and fire separation requirements (2021 IRC)
  • Planning administrative review required ($250 fee)

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Fee schedule

ADU Planning Administrative ReviewCodified Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.1, General Planning Administrative Reviews table: 'Accessory dwelling unit $250.00' — a flat fee.
$250.00
Building Permit FeeOgden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9.a
Valuation-based per Technical Code Base Fee Schedule (minimum $70.50 for work valued at $1,200 or less)
Plan Review FeeOgden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9.c
65% of the Technical Code Base Fee Schedule, or actual cost if less

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Ogden building department
~10–21 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Footings, forms, rebar before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Framing

    Framing, fire separation, and egress verification

  3. 3

    MEP Rough-In

    Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-ins before walls closed

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete, certificate of occupancy issued

See the full Ogden inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • ADUs in Ogden require a $250 planning administrative review fee (Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.1) in addition to the building permit fee.
  • Contact Ogden Planning at (801) 629-8930 to verify your property zone allows ADUs before beginning design.
  • Basement apartment ADUs must have compliant egress windows (5.7 sq ft minimum opening, 44-inch max sill height) and proper fire separation per the 2021 IRC.

Frequently asked questions

Ogden requires an accessory dwelling unit (adu) permit for: Property must be in an ADU-eligible zone — contact Ogden Planning at (801) 629-8930; ADU must meet building code and fire separation requirements (2021 IRC); Planning administrative review required ($250 fee). If your project isn't listed, confirm with Ogden City Building Permits & Inspections at (801) 629-8950 before starting work.

An ADU in Ogden requires a $250 planning administrative review fee (Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.1) plus a valuation-based building permit fee (minimum $70.50) and a plan review fee (65% of the building permit fee) per Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9.

Plan review for an accessory dwelling unit (adu) permit in Ogden typically runs 10–21 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Ogden City Building Permits & Inspections at (801) 629-8950.

You'll need: Permit Application; Complete Plan Set; Energy Compliance — REScheck. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Ogden requires 4 inspection(s) for an accessory dwelling unit (adu) permit, in order: Foundation, Framing, MEP Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through Ogden City Building Permits & Inspections ((801) 629-8950).

Apply through Ogden City Building Permits & Inspections at 2549 Washington Boulevard, Suite 240, Ogden, UT 84401. Phone: (801) 629-8950, email: permits.insp@ogdencity.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (excluding holidays). Official information: https://www.ogdencity.gov/183/Building-Permits-Inspections.

Ogden, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IBC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — currently in effect; unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition update (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b)); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IPC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d)); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IMC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e)); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IFGC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f)); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — currently in effect; unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition update (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g)); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IECC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h)); 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IEBC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i)); Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 ISPSC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n)); NOTE: the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition transition is in effect per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, current version (effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027; le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter2/15A-2-S103.html). Ogden publishes no city-specific code-adoption webpage; all codesAdopted entries above are sourced directly from the statute.. Local amendments apply — see the Ogden overview page for the full list.

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