Centerville, UT — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building & Safety Department

Street address

655 North 1250 West, Centerville, UT 84014

Phone

801-292-8232

Coverage

Covers properties inside Centerville City limits.

Online portal

Apply For Permits

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Centerville

Building permit application and commercial permit instruction forms indicate building permits are required for residential and commercial construction subject to city review.

Note: No city-specific exemption list was clearly posted in the Centerville sources. Confirm exemptions directly with Building & Safety before proceeding.

Required documents

Application, contractor and contact information, and project-specific submittal documents
Commercial instructions and checklists exist for commercial work

Building code: Statewide 2021 Utah construction code adoption applies unless local amendments control.
Permit validity: Not clearly posted on the public pages.
Owner-builder: Centerville's permit application includes owner-builder declaration language under the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act.
Contractor requirements: Contractor names and Utah license numbers must be provided before work begins when the owner is not performing the work.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Older city performance data in archived budget material reported 3 to 5 days, but this is not a current service commitment.

01

Complete the applicable Centerville building permit application.
02

Submit the application and project information to the Building & Safety Department at 655 North 1250 West.
03

Provide contractor license information, or submit owner-builder certification if the owner is claiming exemption from contractor licensure.
04

City reviews the submittal for completeness and code compliance.
05

Pay required building fees.
06

Request required inspections by phone with permit details.

Typical processing time: Older city performance data in archived budget material reported 3 to 5 days, but this is not a current service commitment.

Source: Building & Safety Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Centerville building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Plan check fee

Fee category exists in archive material; current detailed public schedule was not clearly located.

Permit fee formula

Budget archive shows separate building, plan check, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and state surcharge fee categories, but not the detailed current fee table.

Reinspection fee

$66.66 per reinspection when work is incomplete or corrections have not been made.

Verify current payment methods with Building & Safety because public portal/payment details were thin.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

1-800-560-6151 (phone)

Inspection hours: No inspections after 3:30 p.m.

Typical sequence: Temporary power pedestal, permanent power, gas line, footing, foundation, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, land drain, pool rebar or bond beam, exterior shear wall, 4-way, insulation, shower pan, garage sheetrock if applicable, fire-rated walls, stucco lathe, weather barrier, fire sprinkler if applicable, and final.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Centerville permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Centerville, UT? ▸

Building permit application and commercial permit instruction forms indicate building permits are required for residential and commercial construction subject to city review.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Centerville, UT? ▸

Building permit fees in Centerville, UT are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Budget archive shows separate building, plan check, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and state surcharge fee categories, but not the detailed current fee table.. Plan check fee: Fee category exists in archive material; current detailed public schedule was not clearly located..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Centerville, UT? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Centerville, UT, follow these steps: 1. Complete the applicable Centerville building permit application. 2. Submit the application and project information to the Building & Safety Department at 655 North 1250 West. 3. Provide contractor license information, or submit owner-builder certification if the owner is claiming exemption from contractor licensure. 4. City reviews the submittal for completeness and code compliance. 5. Pay required building fees. 6. Request required inspections by phone with permit details.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Centerville, UT? ▸

Building permit processing times in Centerville, UT typically run Older city performance data in archived budget material reported 3 to 5 days, but this is not a current service commitment.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Centerville, UT? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Centerville, UT via: 1-800-560-6151.

last verified April 2026 source Building & Safety Department ↗ entry id permits/utah/davis/centerville

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building & Safety Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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