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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Hatch
Utah Title 15A requirements; county building permit required for qualifying construction.
- Exempt General state and county exemptions; sheds under 200 sq ft typically exempt.
Note: Confirm with town office.
- County application
- Plans
- Water/waste disposal approvals
- Owner-builder affidavit (if applicable)
- Building code
- 2021 Utah State Construction Code per Title 15A.
- Permit validity
- 180 days to commence; county and state standards.
- Owner-builder
- DOPL statewide rules; notarized affidavit required.
- Contractor requirements
- Utah DOPL license for work $3,000 and above.
Application process
Typical processing: Not posted; contact town or county.
- 01 Contact the Town of Hatch (435-735-4364) to confirm whether town-level approval is required before county building permit issuance.
- 02 Obtain Garfield County building permit application from https://www.garfield.utah.gov/Departments/Building.
- 03 Submit completed application, plans, and supporting documents to the county building department; include any required town approval.
- 04 Provide evidence of approved culinary water supply and approved waste disposal.
- 05 Pay fees per the county fee schedule.
- 06 Permit issued by county building inspector.
- 07 Schedule inspections with the county (435-676-1111); two working days advance notice required.
Typical processing time: Not posted; contact town or county.
Source: Town of Hatch (building permits coordinated with Garfield County Building Inspector) ↗
Fee schedule
Hatch building permit fees
Building permit fees follow Garfield County building department schedule.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 435-676-1111 (Garfield County Building Department) (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Two working days advance notice required.
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday during regular business hours.
Typical sequence: Standard inspection sequence: footing, foundation, 4-way rough, final.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Hatch permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Hatch, UT? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Hatch, UT? ▸
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Hatch, UT? ▸
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Hatch, UT? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Hatch, UT? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Hatch (building permits coordinated with Garfield County Building Inspector) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.