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Basement Finish Permit in Unincorporated Weber County, Utah

Required for finishing or remodeling an unfinished basement in Unincorporated Weber County. Valuation is calculated at 50% of the ICC Building Valuation Data square-foot cost per Weber County Code § 12-3-7.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

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

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Fee schedule

Building Permit — Basement FinishGrounded directly against the live Weber County Code text (weber.municipalcodeonline.com, Title 12, fetched 2026-07-01) — § 12-3-7 confirmed verbatim: "Finished basements will be valued at 50 percent of the square foot construction cost table in the latest edition of the Building Valuation Data published by the International Code Council." Valuation-based fee against this published, cited standard is a grounded fee per sweep criteria.
Valuation-based per Code § 12-3-6 (Ord. 2020-25, 12/22/2020). Finished basements are valued at 50% of the ICC Building Valuation Data square-foot cost per § 12-3-7 — then apply the permit fee tier table.
Plan Review — Single-Family DwellingWeber County Code § 12-3-8(2)(a) (Ord. 2020-25, 12/22/2020)
35% of the building permit fee
State SurchargeWeber County Code § 12-3-8(1) (Ord. 2020-25, 12/22/2020)
1% of the permit fee
Re-inspection FeeWeber County Code § 12-3-8(3) (Ord. 2020-25, 12/22/2020)
$115.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Weber County building department
~7–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Framing / Four-Way

    Wall framing, fire blocking, egress window openings, rough plumbing/electrical/mechanical complete — before insulation or drywall

  2. 2

    Insulation

    After wall insulation installed, before drywall. REScheck must be on-site.

  3. 3

    Drywall Nailing (if fire-resistive construction)

    When drywall is nailed, prior to taping — required for fire-resistive assemblies

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete — drywall, fixtures, smoke/CO detectors on every level and in/near every bedroom

See the full Unincorporated Weber County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Finished basement valuation is calculated at 50% of ICC Building Valuation Data per County Code § 12-3-7 — reducing the permit fee compared to new construction at the same square footage.
  • Every bedroom in a basement requires an egress window with a minimum 5.7 sq ft opening, sill no higher than 44 inches above the floor, per the adopted IRC.
  • Smoke detectors are required in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every level.
  • Separate plumbing and electrical permits are required if adding a bathroom or new circuits — flat fees of $100 (plumbing) and $150 (electrical) apply.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, for any room used as a bedroom. Weber County follows the adopted IRC requirement for egress windows with a minimum 5.7 sq ft opening and a sill no more than 44 inches above the floor.

In Unincorporated Weber County, the published Building Permit — Basement Finish is: Valuation-based per Code § 12-3-6 (Ord. 2020-25, 12/22/2020). Finished basements are valued at 50% of the ICC Building Valuation Data square-foot cost per § 12-3-7 — then apply the permit fee tier table.. Additional published fees: Plan Review — Single-Family Dwelling — 35% of the building permit fee; State Surcharge — 1% of the permit fee; Re-inspection Fee — $115.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a basement finish permit in Unincorporated Weber County typically runs 7–14 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Weber County Building Inspection Department at (801) 399-8770.

You'll need: Online Building Permit Application; Floor Plan. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Weber County may also ask for: Electrical Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Weber County requires 4 inspection(s) for a basement finish permit, in order: Framing / Four-Way, Insulation, Drywall Nailing (if fire-resistive construction), Final. Schedule each through Weber County Building Inspection Department ((801) 399-8770).

Apply through Weber County Building Inspection Department at 2380 Washington Blvd., Suite 270, Ogden, UT 84401. Phone: (801) 399-8770. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (excluding legal holidays). Official information: https://www.webercountyutah.gov/inspection/.

Unincorporated Weber County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IBC). Weber County Code § 12-3-1 adopts the specific editions as adopted and amended by the State of Utah per Title 15A.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); continues in force after July 1, 2026; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IPC); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IMC); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IFGC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g), current version effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027, re-read live 2026-07-16 at le.utah.gov. Weber County Code § 12-3-1 (weber.municipalcodeonline.com, re-read live 2026-07-16) adopts codes by reference to Utah Code Title 15A generally and does not itself name a specific NEC edition; no '2020 NEC' reference could be found in the current codified text.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IECC). Note: Utah statewide residential energy provisions effectively follow 2015 IECC residential per § 15A-2-104.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IEBC); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 ISPSC).

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

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

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