This is PermitBase’s published record for Washington Terrace as of 2026-07-21. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.
Washington Terrace building permits
VerifiedWashington Terrace, Utah — as published 2026-07-21.
Verified 2026-07-13 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new single-family and two-family residential construction and any work regulated by the adopted IBC/IRC in Washington Terrace. The city does not publish its own dollar-figure valuation table; Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.02.020 expressly ties the fee to the ICC 'Building Valuation Data' table (published in 'Building Standards') applied against the 'Building Permit Fee Schedule' in the most current adopted code edition, with a 25% residential plan-review surcharge per the City's FY 2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-08, adopted 6/26; unchanged from the prior FY 2025-26 edition, Resolution 25-12).
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family or two-family residential construction
- Any work regulated by the adopted IRC/IBC in Washington Terrace
- Obtain any required land use authority approval before permit application, per Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.02.010(1)
- Complete building permit application filed with the Chief Building Official, per § 15.02.010(2)
- Pay building permit fees and any other applicable fee before permit issuance, per § 15.02.010(3) and § 15.02.050(2)(b)
- Submit required building plans and all supporting documentation, per § 15.02.010(4)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Excavation Permit ApplicationSubmitted online via the city's Xpress FormBuilder permit application system, linked from the Building, Planning & Inspection page (washingtonterrace.gov/building).
- RequiredBuilding Plans and Supporting DocumentationRequired per Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.02.010(4); reviewed by the Chief Building Official for compliance with the adopted IBC/IRC and coordinated with the Planning Commission for zoning and land use compliance.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (ICC Building Valuation Data) | Set by the 'Building Permit Fee Schedule' in the most current adopted code edition, applied to project valuation determined from the 'Building Valuation Data' table published in the current issue of ICC's 'Building Standards.' | Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.02.020: 'Building projects shall be valued and building permit fees assessed by selecting the appropriate occupancy and type from the table entitled "Building… Show full citationHideWashington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.02.020: 'Building projects shall be valued and building permit fees assessed by selecting the appropriate occupancy and type from the table entitled "Building Valuation Data" published in the most current issue of "Building Standards." Using this valuation, the building permit fee shall be assessed by reference to the "Building Permit Fee Schedule" in the most current version of the applicable code.' The City's FY 2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-08, adopted 6/26) confirms this incorporation-by-reference under 'Building Permits (3.2)': 'Refer to the permit fee schedule released in the current International Code Council (ICC).' No independently-published Washington Terrace dollar table exists (unlike neighboring Murray). |
| Plan Review Fee (residential, 1-2 family) | 25% of the building permit fee | Washington Terrace City FY 2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-08, adopted 6/26), 'Building Permits (3.2)': '25% Plan review fee on single/multiple family permits.' This supersedes the… Show full citationHideWashington Terrace City FY 2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-08, adopted 6/26), 'Building Permits (3.2)': '25% Plan review fee on single/multiple family permits.' This supersedes the flat 65% rate stated in Municipal Code § 15.02.030 for the residential case; the more recent, more specific Resolution rate is used here. (The prior FY 2025-26 edition, Resolution 25-12, stated the identical 25% rate; verified re-checked 2026-07-13 after that PDF link went dead and was replaced by the FY 2026-27 edition — no fee drift occurred.) |
| State Surcharge | 1% of building permit fee | Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.02.040, imposed under Utah Code Ann. § 58-56-9(4); the city remits 80% of collected surcharges to the State of Utah quarterly. |
| Reinspection Fee | Minimum 1 hour at the hourly rate set in the adopted building code | Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.02.050(1)(b): 'Reinspection, one hour' (minimum), billed at the hourly rate specified in the current adopted building code fee schedule. |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction and any commercial work regulated by the adopted IBC in Washington Terrace. As with residential permits, the city does not publish its own dollar-figure valuation table; Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.02.020 ties the Building Permit fee to the ICC 'Building Valuation Data' table and 'Building Permit Fee Schedule.' The City's FY 2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-08) sets a 65% commercial plan-review surcharge.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial construction or work regulated by the adopted IBC in Washington Terrace
- Obtain any required land use authority approval before permit application, per Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.02.010(1)
- Complete building permit application filed with the Chief Building Official, per § 15.02.010(2)
- Pay building permit fees and any other applicable fee before permit issuance, per § 15.02.010(3) and § 15.02.050(2)(b)
- Submit required building plans and all supporting documentation, per § 15.02.010(4)
- Commercial engineering review required for site improvements (e.g., apartment complexes and other commercial development), per the City's Planning Fees schedule
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Excavation Permit ApplicationSubmitted online via the city's Xpress FormBuilder permit application system, linked from the Building, Planning & Inspection page (washingtonterrace.gov/building).
- RequiredBuilding Plans and Supporting DocumentationRequired per Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.02.010(4); reviewed by the Chief Building Official for compliance with the adopted IBC and coordinated with the Planning Commission for zoning and land use compliance.
- OptionalSite PlanRequired for commercial development; reviewed under the City's Site Plan Fee ($395.00) per the FY 2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (ICC Building Valuation Data) | Set by the 'Building Permit Fee Schedule' in the most current adopted code edition, applied to project valuation determined from the 'Building Valuation Data' table published in the current issue of ICC's 'Building Standards.' | Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.02.020, same fee mechanism used for both residential and commercial permits — no independently-published Washington Terrace dollar table exists for either. |
| Plan Review Fee (commercial) | 65% of the building permit fee | Washington Terrace City FY 2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-08, adopted 6/26), 'Building Permits' section: '65% Plan review fee on commercial permits (3.2).' Note 3.2: 'Refer to the… Show full citationHideWashington Terrace City FY 2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-08, adopted 6/26), 'Building Permits' section: '65% Plan review fee on commercial permits (3.2).' Note 3.2: 'Refer to the permit fee schedule released in the current International Code Council (ICC).' Confirmed via direct page-image review of the source PDF (fetched 2026-07-19). |
| State Surcharge | 1% of building permit fee | Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.02.040, imposed under Utah Code Ann. § 58-56-9(4). |
| Reinspection Fee | Minimum 1 hour at the hourly rate set in the adopted building code | Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.02.050(1)(b). |
| Commercial Engineering Review | $500.00 | Washington Terrace City FY 2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-08), Planning Fees section: 'commercial engineering review — 500.00.' Applies to commercial site/engineering review, separate from the building-permit plan review fee. |
| Site Plan Fee | $395.00 | Washington Terrace City FY 2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-08), Planning Fees section: 'site plan fee — 395.00.' |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedWashington Terrace has not published a distinct EV-charger permit or fee category. The city's FY 2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule lists 'Electrical' as one of its 'Building Permits - Over-the-Counter' categories (alongside HVAC, Plumbing, Gas line, Roofing, Siding, and Window & Door), with the fee set by reference to the current ICC Building Permit Fee Schedule per note 3.2 — the same valuation mechanism used for all other building permits. EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work filed under this over-the-counter Electrical permit category.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property, filed as an 'Electrical' over-the-counter building permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationFiled with the Washington Terrace Building, Planning & Inspection Department; select 'Electrical' as the over-the-counter permit category since no dedicated EV-charger category exists.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical (Over-the-Counter Building Permit) | Set by the ICC-referenced 'Building Permit Fee Schedule' applied to project valuation (see Residential Building Permit entry) — no separate flat or EV-specific fee is published. | Washington Terrace City FY 2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-08, adopted 6/26), 'Building Permits - Over-the-Counter' table lists 'Electrical' as a category with no dollar figure,… Show full citationHideWashington Terrace City FY 2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-08, adopted 6/26), 'Building Permits - Over-the-Counter' table lists 'Electrical' as a category with no dollar figure, subject to note 3.2: 'Refer to the permit fee schedule released in the current International Code Council (ICC).' No distinct EV-charger line item exists. |
| Plan Review Fee (residential, 1-2 family) | 25% of the building permit fee | Washington Terrace City FY 2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-08), 'Building Permits (3.2)': '25% Plan review fee on single/multiple family permits.' |
| State Surcharge | 1% of building permit fee | Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.02.040, imposed under Utah Code Ann. § 58-56-9(4). |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired in Washington Terrace before erecting most signs, per Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 17.56.260 (Chapter 17.56, Signs, Construction Standards): 'The owner and/or persons having charge or control of any sign as described and authorized by city zoning ordinances shall pay the city a fee for such sign based upon the valuation tables as set forth in the uniform building code.' Like the city's general building permit, Washington Terrace does not publish its own independent dollar-figure sign fee table — the sign permit fee is tied directly to the same ICC/Uniform Building Code valuation mechanism used for other building permits in this file. Temporary signs use a separate, no-cost permit track under § 17.56.175.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- All signs erected in the city must comply with the national electrical code, the uniform building code, and Title 17.56, per § 17.56.260
- All signs, and all permit applications for ground signs specifically, must be engineered to conform with the applicable uniform building code provisions; where required by the building official, a stamped plan from a Utah-licensed professional engineer attesting to the adequacy of the sign's construction and support must accompany the application, per § 17.56.260
- Sign permit fee is assessed based on the valuation tables set forth in the uniform building code — the same mechanism used for Washington Terrace's general building permit fee (see the Residential/Commercial Building Permit entries in this file), per § 17.56.260
- Temporary signs require a separate no-cost permit issued by the building official; only a wall sign or an on-premise pedestal-type temporary sign may be issued this permit, per § 17.56.175
- No permit may be issued for a temporary banner sign, portable reader board, any type of electric sign, or a sign attached to another sign or sign structure, per § 17.56.175
- Political signs and city-erected traffic control devices are exempt from Chapter 17.56 entirely (including its permit requirement), provided a political sign does not interfere with traffic/public safety and is not placed on public property or another's property without consent, per § 17.56.170
- Projecting signs require insurance with a certificate naming the city, including cancellation/expiration notice terms, and the permit must clearly identify the sign owner (corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship with individual names), per § 17.56.190
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit ApplicationSubmitted to the Building Department; for ground signs, must be engineered to uniform building code provisions and, where the building official requires it, accompanied by a Utah-licensed professional engineer's stamped plan, per § 17.56.260.
- OptionalTemporary Sign Permit (no cost)Separate no-cost permit issued by the building official for an on-premise wall sign or pedestal-type temporary sign, per § 17.56.175. Not available for banners, portable reader boards, electric signs, or signs attached to another sign/sign structure.
- OptionalCertificate of Insurance (projecting signs)Required for projecting signs, including cancellation/expiration notice terms, with the sign owner clearly identified on the permit, per § 17.56.190.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Fee — valuation-based (Uniform Building Code valuation tables) | Set by the valuation tables in the uniform building code, applied to the sign's construction cost — the same ICC/Uniform Building Code valuation mechanism used for Washington Terrace's general Building Permit Fee | Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 17.56.260: 'The owner and/or persons having charge or control of any sign as described and authorized by city zoning ordinances shall pay the city a fee for such… Show full citationHideWashington Terrace Municipal Code § 17.56.260: 'The owner and/or persons having charge or control of any sign as described and authorized by city zoning ordinances shall pay the city a fee for such sign based upon the valuation tables as set forth in the uniform building code.' The City's FY 2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-08, WTCConfeesch27fvo.pdf) was checked directly and contains no separate dollar-figure line item for signs, consistent with how the same document handles the general building permit fee elsewhere in this file. |
| Temporary Sign Permit | No cost | Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 17.56.175: 'Permit Required. Each temporary sign is subject to a no cost permit issued by the building official.' |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
VerifiedRequired for tenant improvement, remodel, or interior finish work in existing commercial space in Washington Terrace. The FY 2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule does not publish a separate TI-specific fee line — its '65% Plan review fee on commercial permits' note applies to all commercial permit types, including TI/remodel work, per Resolution 26-08.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Commercial tenant improvement, remodel, or interior finish scope in an existing commercial building
- Complete building permit application filed with the Chief Building Official, per Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.02.010(2)
- Submit required building plans and supporting documentation, per § 15.02.010(4)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Excavation Permit ApplicationSubmitted online via the city's Xpress FormBuilder permit application system.
- RequiredTenant Improvement / Remodel PlansReviewed by the Chief Building Official for compliance with the adopted IBC. Washington Terrace does not publish a distinct TI-specific document checklist as of 2026-07-19; the general commercial plan-submittal requirements apply.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (ICC Building Valuation Data) | Set by the 'Building Permit Fee Schedule' in the most current adopted code edition, applied to project valuation from the ICC 'Building Valuation Data' table. | Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.02.020 — same fee mechanism applies to TI/remodel valuation as to new commercial construction. |
| Plan Review Fee (commercial) | 65% of the building permit fee | Washington Terrace City FY 2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-08), 'Building Permits' section: '65% Plan review fee on commercial permits (3.2).' The schedule does not distinguish TI/remodel from new commercial construction — the same rate applies to both. |
| State Surcharge | 1% of building permit fee | Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.02.040. |
| Reinspection Fee | Minimum 1 hour at the hourly rate set in the adopted building code | Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.02.050(1)(b). |
Solar PV (Photovoltaic) Installation Permit
VerifiedWashington Terrace has not published a distinct solar/solar-PV permit type, application, or fee category. The city's Building, Planning & Inspection Department page, its Building/Excavation Permit application portal, and the FY 2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-08, adopted 6/26) were each re-checked directly on 2026-07-21 and none lists a solar, photovoltaic, or renewable-energy line item — the Consolidated Fee Schedule's 'Building Permits - Over-the-Counter' table enumerates only HVAC, Plumbing (inside), Plumbing (outside), Electrical, Gas line, Roofing, Siding, and Window & Door. A rooftop or ground-mount solar PV installation is filed as a standard Building/Excavation Permit (typically under the 'Electrical' over-the-counter category, since PV work is regulated by the adopted National Electrical Code, Article 690), with the fee governed by the same ICC 'Building Valuation Data'/'Building Permit Fee Schedule' valuation mechanism used for all other building permits in this file, per Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.02.020.
Verified 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a residential or commercial rooftop or ground-mount solar photovoltaic (PV) system, filed as a standard Building/Excavation Permit — no separate solar-specific application track exists
- Work must comply with the adopted National Electrical Code (NEC), which governs solar PV systems under NEC Article 690, per Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.04.010(1)(b)
- Structural components (roof-mount racking, ground-mount support) must comply with the adopted IBC/IRC, per § 15.04.010(1)(a)
- Obtain any required land use authority approval before permit application, per § 15.02.010(1)
- Complete building permit application filed with the Chief Building Official, per § 15.02.010(2)
- Pay building permit fees and any other applicable fee before permit issuance, per § 15.02.010(3) and § 15.02.050(2)(b)
- Submit required plans and supporting documentation (system layout, electrical single-line diagram, structural/attachment details), per § 15.02.010(4)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Excavation Permit ApplicationSubmitted online via the city's Xpress FormBuilder/CityInspect permit application system, linked from the Building, Planning & Inspection page (washingtonterrace.gov/building). No dedicated solar-PV application form exists as of 2026-07-21; solar installs are filed through this same general application.
- RequiredSystem Plans and Electrical Single-Line DiagramRequired per Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.02.010(4); reviewed by the Chief Building Official for compliance with the adopted NEC (Article 690, solar PV systems) and IBC/IRC structural provisions. The city does not publish a distinct solar-PV plan-submittal checklist.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (ICC Building Valuation Data) | Set by the 'Building Permit Fee Schedule' in the most current adopted code edition, applied to project valuation determined from the ICC 'Building Valuation Data' table. | Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.02.020 — the same fee mechanism used for every other permit type in this file; Show full citationHideWashington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.02.020 — the same fee mechanism used for every other permit type in this file; no separate solar-PV valuation or flat fee is published. Confirmed no solar/PV line item exists in the FY 2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule's Building Permits or Building Permits - Over-the-Counter tables (re-fetched and read directly 2026-07-21). |
| Plan Review Fee (residential, 1-2 family) | 25% of the building permit fee | Washington Terrace City FY 2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-08, adopted 6/26), 'Building Permits (3.2)': '25% Plan review fee on single/multiple family permits.' Applies to residential solar installs; Show full citationHideWashington Terrace City FY 2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-08, adopted 6/26), 'Building Permits (3.2)': '25% Plan review fee on single/multiple family permits.' Applies to residential solar installs; commercial installs are billed the 65% commercial rate instead (see Commercial Building Permit entry). |
| State Surcharge | 1% of building permit fee | Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.02.040, imposed under Utah Code Ann. § 58-56-9(4). |
| Reinspection Fee | Minimum 1 hour at the hourly rate set in the adopted building code | Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.02.050(1)(b). |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-13.
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