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Basement Finish Permit in Ogden, Utah

Required for finishing or remodeling an unfinished basement in Ogden, including framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work. Listed as 'Finishing Basement, Bedrooms and Attic Spaces' on Ogden's Permit Requirements page. Simple basement finish projects qualify for over-the-counter plan review at $47.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Framing walls in an unfinished basement
  • Adding a bedroom (requires egress window per 2021 IRC)
  • Adding a bathroom (requires plumbing permit)
  • Electrical wiring for new rooms
  • Any structural modifications

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Fee schedule

Basement Finish 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)
Over-the-Counter Plan ReviewAvailable for simple residential basement finishes and existing space remodels per Ogden Building Inspections FAQ. Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9.c.
$47.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewOgden’s published plan-review target
10–15 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Framing

    Wall framing, fire blocking, egress window wells and openings

  2. 2

    MEP Rough-In

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

  3. 3

    Insulation

    Insulation on exterior walls, vapor barrier placement

  4. 4

    Final

    Drywall, fixtures, smoke/CO detectors, and all finishes complete

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

Tips

  • Over-the-counter plan review ($47) is available for simple basement finish projects in Ogden per the Building Inspections FAQ page.
  • Every basement bedroom requires an egress window — 5.7 sq ft minimum opening, sill no higher than 44 inches above the floor, per 2021 IRC.
  • The furnace/water heater room must have adequate combustion air — do not fully enclose it without an air supply.
  • Smoke detectors are required in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every level per the 2021 IRC.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Ogden's Permit Requirements page lists 'Finishing Basement, Bedrooms and Attic Spaces' as requiring a permit. The fee is valuation-based (minimum $70.50). Simple projects may qualify for over-the-counter plan review at $47.

In Ogden, the published Basement Finish Permit Fee is: Valuation-based per Technical Code Base Fee Schedule (minimum $70.50 for work valued at $1,200 or less). Additional published fees: Over-the-Counter Plan Review — $47.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Ogden's published plan-review target for a basement finish permit is 10–15 business days.

You'll need: Floor Plan. Depending on your project, Ogden may also ask for: Electrical Plan; Mechanical Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Ogden requires 4 inspection(s) for a basement finish permit, in order: Framing, MEP Rough-In, Insulation, 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 (updated 2026-07-16): the July 1, 2026 transition forecast in the prior version of this entry has now occurred — confirmed live against Utah Code § 15A-2-103, current version (effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027), read at le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter2/15A-2-S103.html. This file cites no Ogden-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.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.

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

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