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West Haven building permits
VerifiedWest Haven, Utah — as published 2026-07-08.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Codes adopted
2021 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted statewide effective July 1, 2026, per West Haven City's official Building Department page; the page further notes the 2024 IBC will be required effective that same date (July 1, 2026).2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted statewide effective July 1, 2026, per West Haven City's official Building Department page.2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted statewide effective July 1, 2026, per West Haven City's official Building Department page; the page further notes the 2024 IMC will be required effective that same date.2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — adopted statewide effective July 1, 2026, per West Haven City's official Building Department page; the page further notes the 2024 IPC will be required effective that same date.2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted statewide effective July 1, 2026, per West Haven City's official Building Department page; the page further notes the 2024 IFGC will be required effective that same date. The city's Residential Basement Finish guide separately cites IFGC 406.4 (concealed gas piping air test) as an active code reference.2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted statewide effective July 1, 2026, per West Haven City's official Building Department page; the page further notes the 2024 IECC will be required effective that same date.2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) — remains in effect per West Haven City's official Building Department page (no 2023 NEC transition date is published by the city as of 2026-07-07).Utah Code Title 15A, Chapter 3 (State Amendments to the adopted construction codes) — referenced directly by the city's Building Department page via a 'Utah State Amendments' link to the Utah Legislature's own code text.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Additions / Remodels)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residential construction, additions, and remodeling of existing residential buildings and structures in West Haven, per the city's official Building Department page. The Building Permit Fee itself is governed by WHCC § 151.15 (as amended) rather than published as a flat or valuation-based table in the Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule; Plan Review Fees are published as a percentage of that Building Permit Fee.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family residential construction
- Additions to existing residential structures
- Remodeling of existing residential buildings and structures
- Plans reviewed for compliance with adopted building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes
- Submission and inspection requests handled via the CityInspect online portal (registration required)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CityInspect portal)Submitted online through West Haven City's CityInspect portal (utah.cityinspect.com), per the official Building Department page.
- OptionalOwner-Builder CertificationOfficial West Haven City form required when the property owner (rather than a licensed contractor) is performing the work.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Established in WHCC § 151.15, as amended | West Haven City Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule (Resolution, adopted September 17, 2025), BUILDING/ENGINEERING section: 'Building Permit Fee ... Established in WHCC § 151.15 as amended.' No flat or valuation-based dollar table is published in the fee schedule itself — the fee is set by the referenced municipal code section. |
| Basic Application Fee | $150.00 | West Haven City Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule, adopted 9/17/2025, BUILDING/ENGINEERING section: 'Basic Application Fee ... $150.' Confirmed identically on the city's official Excavation Permit Application form ('Basic Fee Schedule: Permit Charge - $150.00'). |
| Residential Plan Review Fee | 20% of the Building Permit Fee | West Haven City Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule, adopted 9/17/2025: 'Residential Plan Review Fee ... 20% of the building permit fee.' |
| Identical Plan Fee (charged instead of the Plan Review Fee) | 30% of the Plan Review Fee | West Haven City Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule, adopted 9/17/2025: 'Identical Plan Fee (to be charged instead of the Plan Review Fee) ... 30% of the plan review fee.' |
| Permit Renewal | $75.00 | West Haven City Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule, adopted 9/17/2025. |
| Permit Extension | $75.00 | West Haven City Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule, adopted 9/17/2025. |
| Reinspection Fee | $50.00 (general); $100.00 under the separate 'Re-inspection Fees' subsection | West Haven City Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule, adopted 9/17/2025, lists 'Reinspection fee ... $50' in the main BUILDING/ENGINEERING list and a distinct 'Re-inspection fee ... $100' under the 'Re-inspection Fees' subsection. Both figures are published as-is in the official schedule; the document does not reconcile the two line items. |
| Working Without a Permit | $500.00 | West Haven City Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule, adopted 9/17/2025: 'Working without a permit ... $500.' |
| Violation Fee | $1,000.00 | West Haven City Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule, adopted 9/17/2025: 'Violation fee ... $1000.' |
| Stop Work Order — Building Projects Started Without a Permit | 2X the permit fee | West Haven City Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule, adopted 9/17/2025. |
| Occupying Structure Prior to Obtaining Certificate of Occupancy | $300.00 per day | West Haven City Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule, adopted 9/17/2025, Re-inspection Fees subsection. |
Residential Basement Finish Permit
VerifiedA building permit is required to finish all single-family basements in West Haven, per the city's official 'Residential Basement Finish' guide. The permit may also cover electrical, plumbing, and heating system modifications to existing or roughed-in systems. This is the same Building Permit Fee/Plan Review Fee structure as new construction — the city does not publish a separate flat fee for basement finishes.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required to finish any single-family basement
- Floor plan with dimensions drawn to scale showing the layout of the entire basement, with room uses labeled
- Electrical outlets, smoke detectors, lighting, fans, plumbing modifications, cleanouts, furnace, and water heater shown on plans
- Window sizes/types listed; emergency escape and rescue (egress) windows and window wells with ladders identified
- Structural modifications (posts, beams, floor joists) identified; dropped ceiling areas under 7 feet indicated
- Hard-wired, interconnected smoke detectors with battery backup in each sleeping room and hallway serving sleeping rooms (IRC R314)
- Carbon monoxide alarms required where the dwelling has an attached garage or fuel-fired appliances (IRC R315)
- Egress window with a clear opening of 5.7 sq. ft., within 44 inches of the floor, required in the basement and each bedroom (IRC R310.1)
- Habitable rooms: minimum 7'0" ceiling height, minimum 70 sq. ft. floor area, not less than 7' in any horizontal direction (IRC R304, R305)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CityInspect portal)Submitted online through West Haven City's CityInspect portal, per the official Building Department page.
- RequiredBasement floor plan and code-compliance drawingsOwner-drawn or professionally drawn plans showing layout, egress, structural modifications, and mechanical/electrical/plumbing details, per the city's official Residential Basement Finish guide checklist.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Established in WHCC § 151.15, as amended | Same fee structure as new residential construction; West Haven's Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule does not publish a separate basement-finish-specific fee line. |
| Residential Plan Review Fee | 20% of the Building Permit Fee | West Haven City Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule, adopted 9/17/2025. |
Shed / Detached Garage (Accessory Structure) Permit
VerifiedGoverns sheds and detached garages accessory to a single-family dwelling in West Haven, per the city's official 'Shed & Detached Garage Guide.' Structures under 200 square feet do not require a building permit UNLESS electrical, mechanical, or plumbing is added; structures over 200 square feet always require a building permit.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Structures under 200 sq. ft.: no building permit required, UNLESS electrical, mechanical, or plumbing is added (in which case a permit IS required). Setbacks: 5 feet from property line, 6 feet from main dwelling; shed may not be ahead of the horizontal plane of the front of the house.
- Structures over 200 sq. ft.: building permit always required. Setbacks (residential zones): 8 feet from side property line, 10 feet from rear property line; commercial/industrial zone placement follows the Land Development Code. Shed must be behind the front wall plane of the house.
- Detached structures for uses other than sheds (e.g. home businesses) require permits regardless of size.
- Plot/site plan showing property lines, house location, shed/garage location, easements, right-of-ways, and measurements between these items; easement releases from all public utility entities required if an easement exists on the property.
- Plans showing footings/foundations (size, depth, width, steel placement/spacing, hold-down straps), floor plan and layout with dimensions, electrical breaker panels/outlets/light switches, framing materials/details, and engineering if required by code.
Required documents
- OptionalBuilding Permit Application (CityInspect portal)Required only for accessory structures over 200 sq. ft., or any size if electrical/mechanical/plumbing is added, per the official Shed & Detached Garage Guide.
- RequiredPlot plan (site plan) and construction plansPer the checklist in the official Shed & Detached Garage Guide.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Established in WHCC § 151.15, as amended | Applies only when a permit is triggered (structure over 200 sq. ft., or any size with added electrical/mechanical/plumbing). The city's official Shed & Detached Garage Guide does not publish a separate accessory-structure-specific fee; the standard Building Permit Fee structure applies. No permit or fee at all applies to unpowered sheds/garages under 200 sq. ft. |
Excavation Permit
VerifiedRequired for excavation and street-cut work in West Haven, governed by West Haven City Excavation Ordinance 5-92 (adopted February 5, 1992) and the Amendment to West Haven City's Street Cut Policy, Ordinance 19-98 (adopted July 1998), per the city's official Excavation Permit Application form.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for excavation work including road cuts, trenching, and bore holes
- Compaction test required within 5 working days maximum after excavation (permittee-completed; the city is not responsible for the compaction test)
- Permittee responsible for patching after the compaction test is completed and passes, per the attached pavement cutting and patching policy
- Applicant must sign the Applicant's Agreement, assuming all duties/obligations/responsibilities under Ordinance 5-92 and Ordinance 19-98
Required documents
- RequiredExcavation Permit ApplicationOfficial West Haven City form (4150 South 3900 West; phone 801-731-4519 / fax 801-731-1002); includes trench size, bore hole count, compaction test results, and the Basic Fee Schedule.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Charge | $150.00 | West Haven City Excavation Permit Application form, 'Basic Fee Schedule': 'Permit Charge - $150.00.' Confirmed identically as the 'Basic Application Fee' in the Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule, adopted 9/17/2025. |
| Permit Renewal | $75.00 | West Haven City Excavation Permit Application form, 'Basic Fee Schedule.' |
| Permit Extension | $75.00 | West Haven City Excavation Permit Application form, 'Basic Fee Schedule.' |
| Reinspection Fee | $50.00 | West Haven City Excavation Permit Application form, 'Basic Fee Schedule.' |
| Failure to Obtain a Permit Before Beginning Work | $500.00 | West Haven City Excavation Permit Application form, 'Basic Fee Schedule.' |
| Violation Fee | $1,000.00 | West Haven City Excavation Permit Application form, 'Basic Fee Schedule.' |
| Street Cut Fee | $2.50 per square foot (Basic Permit Charge added to this fee) | West Haven City Excavation Permit Application form, 'Basic Fee Schedule.' |
| Emergency Fee | $500.00 (Basic Permit Charge and street cut fee added to this charge) | West Haven City Excavation Permit Application form, 'Basic Fee Schedule.' Note: the Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule lists the Emergency fee figure as $125 in a differently-ordered table row, while the Excavation Permit Application form itself states $500.00 explicitly labeled 'Emergency fee.' The Excavation Permit Application form's explicit labeling is used here as the more directly attributable source for this line item. |
| 3-10-Year-Old Road Cut Fee | $125.00 (Basic Permit Charge and street cut fee added to this charge) | West Haven City Excavation Permit Application form, 'Basic Fee Schedule: 3-10-year-old road cut fee - $125.00.' |
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or Short-Term Rental Permit
Listed as a distinct line item in West Haven City's Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule (Community Development section) covering Accessory Dwelling Unit or Short-Term Rental permitting, published with a $0.00 fee. No standalone application form, adopted ADU ordinance text, or standards document beyond the fee-schedule line item was located on westhavenut.gov as of 2026-07-07.
Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Application required for establishing an Accessory Dwelling Unit or operating a Short-Term Rental, per the Community Development section of the Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule
- No fee is charged for this permit/application per the published fee schedule
Required documents
- RequiredADU / Short-Term Rental Permit ApplicationReferenced only as a fee-schedule line item ('Accessory Dwelling Unit or Short-Term Rental Permit ... $0') in the Community Development section of the Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule; no distinct standalone application form was found published on westhavenut.gov as of 2026-07-07 despite checking the Building Department Helpful Resources list and the Community Development page.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Accessory Dwelling Unit or Short-Term Rental Permit | $0.00 | West Haven City Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule, adopted 9/17/2025, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT section: 'Accessory Dwelling Unit or Short-Term Rental Permit ... $0.' |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-07.
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