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Roy building permits
VerifiedRoy, Utah — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Codes adopted
2021 International Building Code (IBC), state-amended — per Roy City's Building Permits & Inspections page (royutah.gov/departments/building_permits___inspections/index.php): 'Roy City has adopted minimum design and construction requirements found in the state amended 2021 IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC and IRC, as well as the 2020 NEC.'2021 International Residential Code (IRC), state-amended — same source as above.2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC), state-amended — same source as above.2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC), state-amended — same source as above.2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), state-amended — same source as above.2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) — same source as above. NOTE: this is Roy City's own currently-published statement; it has not been updated to reference the 2023 NEC that Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g) mandates statewide. This is the same kind of stale-document discrepancy documented for American Fork's Solar Checklist (american-fork.json) and Provo's Building FAQ. Reported here as-published rather than corrected, per grounded-data policy of not inventing a fact the city's own source does not state.Roy City Design Criteria (site-specific structural values published alongside the adopted-codes statement on the same Building Permits & Inspections page): Ground Snow Load 40 psf; Wind Speed 120 mph, Exposure B or C; Seismic Design Category D0; Frost Depth 30 inches below grade.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (One & Two Family Dwellings)
VerifiedRequired for new one- and two-family residential dwelling construction in Roy City, regulated by the state-amended 2021 IBC/IRC. Fees are calculated from ICC Building Valuation Data applied to the 1997 UBC Table 1-A fee structure.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- New one- or two-family residential dwelling construction
- All permits must be applied for and processed online via the CityInspect / My City Inspector portal
- Any work regulated by the state-amended 2021 IRC/IBC
Required documents
- RequiredPermit ApplicationFilled out with proper contact numbers, contractor licensing numbers, and use-of-building information; submitted online via My City Inspector account.
- RequiredSite Plan / Plot Plan8.5" x 11" or larger, showing distance from building to property lines, all existing structures, address/street, and north arrow, per Roy City's One & Two Family Dwellings Permit Information handout.
- RequiredFooting and Foundation PlanRequired per Roy City permit information handout.
- RequiredFloor Plan (each floor)Doors, windows, openings, electrical outlets/lights/smoke detectors, meter main and interior circuit panel location, appliances, dimensions, attic access, stairways, egress components.
- RequiredElevationsFront, side, and rear views.
- RequiredWall Cross Sections and DetailsRequired per Roy City permit information handout.
- RequiredPlumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical LayoutsRequired per Roy City permit information handout.
- RequiredSpecies and Grade of LumberSize of joists and beams.
- RequiredInsulation R-Value DocumentationClearly show R-value for all exterior walls, ceilings, and floor area over unconditioned/outside air.
- RequiredEnergy Compliance DocumentationREScheck or other approved method, plus Manual J & D calculations for the HVAC system.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Derived from Table 1-A of the 1997 Uniform Building Code, applied to current ICC Building Valuation Data | Roy City Corporation Master Consolidated Fee Schedule (adopted by Ordinance No. 25-13): 'Building Valuation is derived by utilizing the current building valuation data from the International Code Council published on the ICC website (www.iccsafe.org). Building Permit fee is derived by utilizing the fee set in table 1-A of the 1997 Uniform Building Code.' No further breakdown table is published in the fee schedule document itself. |
| Residential Plan Check Fee (Single Family) | 25% of Building Fee | Roy City Master Consolidated Fee Schedule, Residential Plan Check Fees section: 'Single Family — 25% of Building Fee.' |
| Residential Inspection Fee | $25.00 | Roy City Master Consolidated Fee Schedule, Other Fees/Fines section: 'Residential Inspection Fee — $25.00.' |
| Re-inspect Fee | $50.00 | Roy City Master Consolidated Fee Schedule, Other Fees/Fines section: 'Re-inspect Fee — $50.00.' |
| State Fee | 1% of Building Fee or state-mandated amount | Roy City Master Consolidated Fee Schedule, Other Fees/Fines section: 'State Fee — 1% of Building Fee or State Mandated Amount.' |
| After-hours Inspection Fee | $100.00 | Roy City Master Consolidated Fee Schedule, Other Fees/Fines section. |
| Re-Plan Check Fee | $50.00 unless otherwise stated by the Building Official | Roy City Master Consolidated Fee Schedule, Other Fees/Fines section. |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions and remodels to existing one- and two-family dwellings in Roy City, regulated by the state-amended 2021 IRC/IBC.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Additions to existing residential structures
- Remodels involving removal/addition of walls
- All permits applied for online via CityInspect / My City Inspector
Required documents
- RequiredPermit ApplicationFilled out with proper contact numbers, contractor licensing numbers, and use-of-building information.
- RequiredSite Plan / Plot Plan8.5" x 11" or larger, per Roy City's Residential Additions & Remodels Permit Information handout.
- RequiredFooting and Foundation PlanRequired per handout.
- RequiredFloor Plan (each floor)Required per handout.
- RequiredElevationsFront, side, and rear views.
- RequiredWall Cross Sections and DetailsRequired per handout.
- RequiredPlumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical LayoutsRequired per handout.
- RequiredRemodel Area MarkupIf remodeling, show all areas that will be remodeled, walls being removed, and new walls being built.
- RequiredInsulation R-Value DocumentationShow R-value for ceiling, exterior walls, and floor assembly over unconditioned air space.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Derived from Table 1-A of the 1997 Uniform Building Code, applied to current ICC Building Valuation Data | Roy City Master Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 25-13), Building Permit Fees section — same valuation methodology applies to additions/remodels as new construction; no separate addition-specific line item is published. |
| Residential Plan Check Fee (Residential Additions) | 25% of Building Fee | Roy City Master Consolidated Fee Schedule, Residential Plan Check Fees section: 'Residential Additions — 25% of Building Fee.' |
| Residential Plan Check Fee (Accessory Building, Garages, Remodels) | $50.00 flat | Roy City Master Consolidated Fee Schedule, Residential Plan Check Fees section: 'Accessory Building, Garages, Remodels — $50.00.' |
| Basement Finish Fee | 50% of single-family residential square-footage rate + Plan Review + State Fee | Roy City Master Consolidated Fee Schedule, Other Permits/OTC section: 'Basement Finish — 50% of single family residential sq ftg rate + Plan Review + State Fee.' |
Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical Permit
VerifiedRequired for standalone electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work in Roy City not part of a larger valuation-based building permit. Roy City bundles these three trades under a single flat fee line in its Master Consolidated Fee Schedule.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- New electrical circuits/wiring, plumbing fixture work, or mechanical (HVAC) installation not covered under a separate building permit
- All permits applied for online via CityInspect / My City Inspector
Required documents
- RequiredPermit ApplicationSubmitted online via My City Inspector account.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Permit | $50.00 + State Fee ($25 permit + $25 inspection fee) | Roy City Master Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 25-13), Other Permits/OTC section: 'Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Permits — $50.00 + State Fee ($25+$25 inspection fee).' Confirmed against the source PDF's table layout via direct page-image review (page 4 of the consolidated fee schedule PDF). |
Residential Reroof Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential roof replacement in Roy City. Roy publishes a distinct flat fee for residential reroofing separate from its general valuation-based building permit.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Residential roof tear-off and replacement
- All permits applied for online via CityInspect / My City Inspector
Required documents
- RequiredPermit ApplicationSubmitted online via My City Inspector account.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Reroof Fee | $85.00 + State Fee ($35 permit + $50 inspection fee) | Roy City Master Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 25-13), Other Permits/OTC section: 'Residential Reroof — $85.00 + State Fee ($35+$50 inspection fee).' Confirmed via direct page-image review of the source PDF (page 4). |
Solar PV Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential rooftop solar photovoltaic installations in Roy City. The city publishes dedicated plan-submittal checklists for both micro-inverter and string-inverter systems, and a specific fee line in its Master Consolidated Fee Schedule.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Rooftop PV system installation (string inverter or micro-inverter)
- Site plan showing home, electrical meter panel, backfed sub-panelboards, and all PV components
- Engineer's analysis confirming existing roof rafters can safely support the new system loads
- All permits applied for online via CityInspect / My City Inspector
Required documents
- RequiredResidential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Plan Submittal ChecklistRoy City's official checklist for string-inverter (and separately, micro-inverter) systems, covering site plan, mounting system/roof-load engineering, and other required specs.
- RequiredSite PlanDetailed site plan showing home location, electrical meter panel, any backfed sub-panelboards, and all PV system components on the property.
- RequiredMounting System DetailsModule mounting system, weight of all roof components, support-spacing specs based on local wind and snow loads, roof rafter type (engineered truss or dimensional), and roof covering type/layer count.
- RequiredRoof Load Engineering AnalysisEngineer's analysis showing the existing roof rafters can safely handle the new system loads, per Roy City's Solar Plan Submittal Checklist.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Permit Fee | $412.50 + State Fee ($250 permit + $162.50 inspection fee) | Roy City Master Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 25-13), Other Permits/OTC section: 'Solar — $412.50 + State Fee ($250 + $162.50 inspection fee).' Confirmed via direct page-image review of the source PDF (page 4). |
| Residential Plan Check Fee (Solar) | 65% of Building Fee | Roy City Master Consolidated Fee Schedule, Residential Plan Check Fees section: 'Solar — 65% of Building Fee.' |
Residential Deck Permit
VerifiedRequired for attached residential decks in Roy City that are 30 inches or more above grade and serve a primary or other exit. Decks under 200 sq ft, under 30 inches above grade, unattached, and not serving egress are exempt.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Deck attached to the home
- 30 inches or more above adjacent grade
- Serves either the primary exit door or another exit
Required documents
- RequiredPermit ApplicationSubmitted online via My City Inspector account.
- RequiredDeck PlanPer Roy City's Residential Deck Permit Information handout (revised May 2024) — framing plan and dimensions form.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Plan Check Fee (Deck, via 50% of Utility/Misc rate) | 50% of Utility/Misc square-footage rate + Plan Review + State Fee | Roy City Master Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 25-13), Other Permits/OTC section: 'Deck — 50% of Utility/Misc sq ftg rate + Plan Review + State Fee.' |
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 Roy building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.