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Unincorporated Cache County

How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Cache County, Utah. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Min. permit fee
$50 demolition permit
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Cache County Development Services, Building Division

Street address
179 N Main St, Suite 305, Logan, UT 84321
Phone
435-755-1650
Coverage
Cache County issues permits for unincorporated county areas and also serves several incorporated Cache County cities for building permit issuance and inspections.
Online portal
Cache County Building Division
Additional resources
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Cache County

County building permits are required for regulated building, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, remodeling, reroof, pool, solar, manufactured-home, demolition, retaining wall, and similar work in unincorporated Cache County.

Agricultural structures (qualifying agricultural structures under Utah law per agricultural exemption acknowledgement form)
Small detached accessory structures up to 200 square feet
Fences not over 7 feet high
Retaining walls under 4 feet measured from bottom of footing to top of wall (not supporting a surcharge)
Minor finish and repair work
  • Exempt Agricultural structures (qualifying agricultural structures under Utah law per agricultural exemption acknowledgement form)
  • Exempt Small detached accessory structures up to 200 square feet
  • Exempt Fences not over 7 feet high
  • Exempt Retaining walls under 4 feet measured from bottom of footing to top of wall (not supporting a surcharge)
  • Exempt Minor finish and repair work

Note: Exempt work cannot involve structural, egress, fire-safety, or system impacts. Site conditions and local zoning may trigger review requirements.

Required documents
  • Zoning clearance
  • Permit application
  • Site plan
  • Construction plans
  • Valuation
  • Engineering when required
  • Project-specific supporting documentation
Building code
County fee schedule references 2021 IRC and 2021 IBC inspection and valuation provisions. Utah's statewide 2021 code package applies unless county amendments exist.
Owner-builder
Utah owner-builder rules apply.
Contractor requirements
Utah state contractor licensing applies where required by law; electrical, plumbing, and other licensed trades must hold Utah licenses.

Source: Cache County Development Services, Building Division ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: No single countywide permit-review timeline clearly published.

  1. 01
    Confirm parcel zoning, floodplain, access, and land-use conditions with Cache County Development Services.
  2. 02
    Complete zoning clearance for the parcel before building permit submission. County zoning clearance form expressly states not to submit for a building permit until zoning clearance has been approved and received.
  3. 03
    Submit the building permit application, plans, valuation, and supporting materials to the County Building Division.
  4. 04
    Address review comments, including any external engineering or specialty review required.
  5. 05
    Pay county permit fees once approved.
  6. 06
    Receive the permit and schedule inspections through the county before covering work.

Typical processing time: No single countywide permit-review timeline clearly published.

Source: Cache County Development Services, Building Division ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective 2024

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$50 demolition permit
02
Plan check fee
15% of base fee for residential; 65% for many commercial categories
03
Permit fee formula
Mixed. Residential and commercial categories use a mix of flat fees and valuation-based base fees
04
Trade permit fee
$75 typical
05
Reinspection fee
$75

Fees are due after approval. State-regulated 1 percent fee applies toward building permit fees.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2024) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • 435-755-1650 (phone)

Typical sequence: Footing/foundation, under-slab or utilities as applicable, rough trades, framing, insulation where required, and final inspections.

Source: Cache County Development Services, Building Division ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Cache County permits

01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Cache County, UT? ▸
County building permits are required for regulated building, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, remodeling, reroof, pool, solar, manufactured-home, demolition, retaining wall, and similar work in unincorporated Cache County.
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Cache County, UT? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Cache County, UT are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50 demolition permit. Fees are calculated as: Mixed. Residential and commercial categories use a mix of flat fees and valuation-based base fees. Plan check fee: 15% of base fee for residential; 65% for many commercial categories.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Cache County, UT? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Cache County, UT, follow these steps: 1. Confirm parcel zoning, floodplain, access, and land-use conditions with Cache County Development Services. 2. Complete zoning clearance for the parcel before building permit submission. County zoning clearance form expressly states not to submit for a building permit until zoning clearance has been approved and received. 3. Submit the building permit application, plans, valuation, and supporting materials to the County Building Division. 4. Address review comments, including any external engineering or specialty review required. 5. Pay county permit fees once approved. 6. Receive the permit and schedule inspections through the county before covering work.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Cache County, UT? ▸
Building permit processing times in unincorporated Cache County, UT typically run No single countywide permit-review timeline clearly published.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Cache County, UT? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Cache County, UT. The following work is generally exempt: Agricultural structures (qualifying agricultural structures under Utah law per agricultural exemption acknowledgement form); Small detached accessory structures up to 200 square feet; Fences not over 7 feet high; Retaining walls under 4 feet measured from bottom of footing to top of wall (not supporting a surcharge); Minor finish and repair work. Note: Exempt work cannot involve structural, egress, fire-safety, or system impacts. Site conditions and local zoning may trigger review requirements. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Cache County, UT? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Cache County, UT via: 435-755-1650.
last verified April 2026 source Cache County Development Services, Building Division ↗ entry id permits/utah/cache/unincorporated
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Cache County Development Services, Building Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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