Ogden building permits
VerifiedDepartment contacts, adopted codes, permit types, fees, and gotchas for Ogden, Utah.
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Building department
- Address
- 2549 Washington Boulevard, Suite 240, Ogden, UT 84401
- Phone
- (801) 629-8950
- Office hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (excluding holidays)
- Website
- Official site
- Permit portal
- Apply online at Ogden's portal
Inspection guide
See how inspections work in Ogden — sequence, scheduling & re-inspection fees.
Codes adopted
Utah adopts construction codes statewide under Utah Code Title 15A (State Construction and Fire Codes Act), enforced by every jurisdiction. Chapter 4 of Title 15A codifies Legislature-enacted amendments for specific named jurisdictions (e.g., Park City, Salt Lake City, Sandy City) as part of the state construction code. Through June 30, 2026, the editions in force under Utah Code § 15A-2-103 are the 2021 IBC (with Appendices C and J), 2021 IRC, 2021 IPC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IFGC, 2021 IECC, 2021 IEBC, and 2021 ISPSC (residential provisions), together with the 2023 NEC. Effective July 1, 2026, § 15A-2-103 adopts the 2024 editions of the IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC; the IRC remains the 2021 edition and the NEC remains the 2023 edition. Note: residential energy requirements are modified by statewide amendments, and several Utah jurisdictions document their residential energy provisions at the 2015 IECC level rather than the adopted IECC year — confirm the applicable residential energy code with your local jurisdiction. Always confirm the edition in force with your local jurisdiction.
- 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.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
Required for new residential construction, additions, structural alterations, and work requiring plan review under Ogden City Code Title 16 and the adopted Utah State Construction Code (2021 IRC, unchanged; 2024 IBC, effective July 1, 2026, superseded the 2021 edition).
Electrical Permit
Required for electrical work in Ogden including new circuits, panel upgrades, service changes, and new construction wiring. Governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted statewide by Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g). Permit fee is valuation-based per the Technical Code Base Fee Schedule. EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work and falls under this general Electrical Permit; neither Ogden's Permit Requirements page nor its Transportation Electrification page publish a separate EV-specific permit type or fee line item.
Plumbing Permit
Required for plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs in Ogden including water heaters, fixture additions, and gas line work. Governed by the 2024 IPC as adopted by Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 edition).
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
Required for HVAC installations, replacements, and ductwork modifications in Ogden. Ogden's Permit Requirements page explicitly states a permit is required to replace a furnace. Governed by the 2024 IMC, effective July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 edition).
Roofing Permit
Required for roof replacement and structural roof repairs in Ogden. Permit fees are valuation-based per the Technical Code Base Fee Schedule. Ogden's Design Criteria page confirms ice barrier underlayment is required.
Solar Panel Permit
Required for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems in Ogden. Ogden does not publish a separate solar-specific fee tier — solar permits are assessed the standard valuation-based building permit fee under Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9's Technical Code Base Fee Schedule (confirmed by full-text review of the current codified fee schedule, which contains no 'solar' or 'photovoltaic' line item).
Fence Permit
Required for fence installation in Ogden. Classified as a Land Use permit (not a building permit). Per Ogden City's Permit Requirements page, fence permits are no cost.
Demolition Permit
Required for partial or complete demolition of structures in Ogden. Demolition permits are issued separately and require Asbestos and Utility Clearances per the Ogden Permit Applications page.
Water Heater Permit
Required for water heater installation, replacement, or conversion in Ogden. Ogden's Permit Requirements page explicitly states a permit is required to replace a water heater. Subset of the plumbing permit for this common project type.
Deck Permit
Required for new deck construction or structural modification of existing decks in Ogden. Permit fees are valuation-based per the Technical Code Base Fee Schedule.
Basement Finish Permit
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.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit
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.
Commercial Building Permit
Required for new commercial construction in Ogden — Weber County's largest city and primary commercial hub — covering apartment buildings, industrial, office, retail, and restaurant projects, per Ogden's official Permit Applications page. Regulated by the state-adopted 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective July 1, 2026). Ogden's Technical Code Base Fee Schedule (Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9) is a single valuation-based table shared by building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and demolition permits — full-text review of the current codified fee schedule (2026-07-19) found no separate commercial valuation tier or commercial-specific Plan Review percentage; the flat 65% Plan Review Fee applies to both residential and commercial work.
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
Required for tenant improvement, tenant finish, and commercial remodel work in Ogden, filed under the 'Remodels' document category on the city's Permit Applications page (which lists 'Commercial Remodels' as a distinct application category alongside 'Commercial New Buildings'). Uses the same shared Technical Code Base Fee Schedule (Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9) as new commercial construction — full-text review of the current codified fee schedule (2026-07-19) found no distinct tenant-improvement fee tier.
Sign Permit
Required in Ogden City to erect, maintain, or remodel any sign upon or over public or private property, per Ogden City Code § 18-1-5. Review and permit fees are tiered by sign value ($1,200.00 threshold) under § 4-6-1(A)(10), with a minimum $11.00 over-the-counter review fee and no permit fee at all for signs that don't require an inspection.
Fire Protection System (Sprinkler & Alarm) Permit
Ogden City Fire Department requires a permit for private fire protection systems, per Ogden Municipal Code Section 9-2-8. Coverage includes commercial fire alarms, sprinklers, and commercial kitchen hoods, and residential fire protection systems where the building has more than two dwelling units (townhomes excluded). Applications are submitted through the Fire Protection System Plans & Permits self-service portal.
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
Ogden has no distinct EV charger/EVSE permit type or fee line item — installing electric vehicle charging equipment is electrical work billed under the city's standard Electrical Permit, using the same valuation-based Technical Code Base Fee Schedule (Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9) that applies to all electrical work. Ogden's own Electrical Permit entry explicitly notes: 'EV charger (Level 2 EVSE) installations do not have their own permit type in Ogden — pull this general Electrical Permit for the dedicated circuit and charger connection.' A direct check of ogdencity.gov's Permit Requirements page found no 'EV,' 'electric vehicle,' or 'EVSE' specific permit type or fee.
Fire Alarm System Permit
Ogden issues a Fire Alarm Permit as its own distinct application category -- separate from Fire Suppression (sprinkler) -- through the city's EnerGov Self-Service portal. Per the portal's own application description (fetched and read directly 2026-07-22): 'Fire alarm permits are required for the installation and modifications of fire alarm systems in commercial buildings or structures... No fire alarm system work should be started without a permit. You cannot schedule an inspection without a fire alarm permit. Does not apply to private residential alarms.' Ogden's Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ogden City Code Section 4-6-1) does not publish a fire-alarm-specific fee line item, so permit issuance is billed under the same valuation-based Technical Code Base Fee Schedule used for all building permits (Section 4-6-1.A.9), while post-installation third-party inspections fall under the Private Fire Protection System Inspection Fee (Section 9-2-8, capped at $15.00 per inspection) documented on this file's fire-sprinkler-alarm-permit entry.
Change of Use / Change of Occupancy
Ogden does not publish a standalone Change of Use, Change of Occupancy, or Certificate of Occupancy permit application or fee. Per Ogden Municipal Code Section 15-1-7 (Building Permits And Land Use Permits), fetched and read directly 2026-07-22: 'It is unlawful for any person... to change the use or occupancy of any building or other structure within the City... without first obtaining a building permit from the building official.' Ogden's own Permit Requirements page independently confirms: permits are required when changing the 'use' of a building (turning a house into a business or adding units, or changing a commercial building from an office to a restaurant). A change of use is processed through the standard Building Permit process -- filed as a 'Commercial Remodel,' 'Commercial Tenant Improvement,' or 'Commercial New Build' application in the EnerGov Self-Service portal depending on the physical scope of work -- rather than a distinct application; a full review of the EnerGov portal's category list (2026-07-22) found no separate Change of Use or Change of Occupancy application anywhere in the city's permit catalog.
New residential construction activity
New privately-owned residential construction onlyHousing units authorized by building permits for new privately-owned residential construction — this is not total permit volume (no commercial permits or remodels).
- Latest month (2026-05)
- No data reported
- Trailing 12 months
- No data reported
- Year to date (2026 YTD)
- No data reported
- Full year 2025
- No data reported
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (BPS), 2026-05 vintage. Census survey data — separate from the permit-requirements verification above. All Utah building activity
Tips & gotchas
- Ogden's official domain is ogdencity.gov — ogdencity.com redirects to ogdencity.gov. The permits office is Suite 220 and building inspections is Suite 240, both at 2549 Washington Blvd.
- Ogden's plan review takes 10–15 business days after the $70.50 deposit is paid. A re-review takes 5–7 additional business days per the Submittal Process page.
- Fence permits and parking slab permits in Ogden are no cost — classified as Land Use permits applied for via the EnerGov portal Land Use category.
- Ogden Design Criteria: snow load 43–50 psf, frost line 30 inches below grade, seismic categories D/E/F (geotechnical soils study required), weathering severe, winter design temperature 5°F, wind 115/120 mph exposure B/C, ice barrier underlayment required.
- The fee schedule in Ogden City Code § 4-6-1 has been amended by Ord. 2025-43 (12/16/2025), Ord. 2026-2 (3/24/2026), and Ord. 2026-6 (5/5/2026). These amendments are pending codification as of June 2026 — verify current amounts with Building Inspections at (801) 629-8950.
- Central Weber Sewer District (CWSD) charges a separate sewer impact fee collected by Ogden Building Inspections with the building permit. Contact CWSD at 801-731-3011.
- As of July 1, 2026, the 2024 IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC (residential provisions) are currently in effect statewide in Utah, superseding the 2021 editions; the IRC remains 2021 and the NEC remains 2023. Plans submitted before July 1, 2026 were reviewed under the codes in effect on the submission date.
- Demolition permits are issued separately from other permits and require utility clearances (Rocky Mountain Power 888-221-7070, Dominion Energy, Ogden City Public Utilities) and may require asbestos clearance from Utah Division of Air Quality.