City Building Permits
Town of Brian Head, UT - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Town of Brian Head, Utah. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Applies within Brian Head Town limits; the town sits entirely within Iron County
- Department
- Brian Head Town Planning and Building Department
- Address
- 56 North SR 143, P.O. Box 190068, Brian Head, UT 84719
- Phone
- 435-677-2029
Online Permit Portal
Platform: City Inspect • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Confirm project scope and applicable Brian Head Land Management Code requirements; contact 435-677-2029.
- For projects on lots with 25% slope or greater: a geotechnical report prepared and stamped by a Utah-licensed engineer is required before permit can be processed.
- For grading or work in any public right-of-way: a Trenching and Grading Permit is required separately and a $5,000 encroachment bond (paved road) or $3,500 encroachment bond (unpaved road) plus $1,000,000 insurance policy naming Brian Head Town as additional insured must be on file.
- Create a City Inspect account at brianhead.cityinspect.com or log in.
- Submit permit application and upload all required documents online; plans must display applicant name, property address, phone number, and preparer company name, address, and phone.
- Pay fees at permit issuance.
- Post Building Permit Cleanup Bond ($1,000 refundable) and Grading and Landscaping Bond ($2,500 refundable) if required.
- Schedule inspections through City Inspect portal.
Typical processing time: Not publicly stated; contact 435-677-2029
General Requirements
Every new construction project, addition, remodel, tree removal, grading, exterior painting/re-roofing, and any other work regulated under adopted building and land management codes. The scope of permit requirements in Brian Head is notably broad due to the resort environment and fire/snow-load hazards.
Required Documents
- Clear and precise plans showing applicant name, property address, phone number, and preparer contact
- Geotechnical report if lot has 25% slope or greater (stamped by Utah-licensed engineer)
- Energy code compliance
- Structural calculations for snow loads at high elevation
- Contractor DOPL license information
- Owner-builder documentation if applicable
- Permit validity
- Not separately stated for Brian Head; standard Utah adopted code period applies; contact 435-677-2029
- Building code
- 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, and Utah statewide adopted codes per Title 15A; Brian Head's Land Management Code governs zoning and land use
- Owner-builder
- Utah DOPL rules apply; contact department for Brian Head-specific requirements
- Contractor requirements
- Utah DOPL contractor license required; licensed contractor verification required for any work in public right-of-way
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $24
- Plan check fee
- 65% of building permit fee
- Permit fee formula
- $1-$500: $24; $501-$2,000: $24 for first $500 + $3 per additional $100 or fraction, to and including $2,000; $2,001-$40,000: $69 for first $2,000 + $11 per additional $1,000 or fraction, to and including $40,000; $40,001-$100,000: $487 for first $40,000 + $9 per additional $1,000 or fraction, to and including $100,000; $100,001-$500,000: $1,027 for first $100,000 + $7 per additional $1,000 or fraction, to and including $500,000; $500,001-$1,000,000: $3,827 for first $500,000 + $5 per additional $1,000 or fraction, to and including $1,000,000; $1,000,001 and over: $6,387 for first $1,000,000 + $4 per additional $1,000 or fraction
- Reinspection fee
- $100
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective July 1, 2025).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Brian Head Town Planning and Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- City Inspect portal (online)
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, and Utah statewide adopted codes per Title 15A; Brian Head's Land Management Code governs zoning and land use
- Verify contractor license: DOPL Contractor Licensing
- Brian Head Town Home
- Single Family Container Home
- State Construction Registry
- License lookup guide: Utah Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Utah Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Utah hub: Utah Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Brian Head Town Planning and Building Department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Town of Brian Head Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Town of Brian Head, UT?
- Every new construction project, addition, remodel, tree removal, grading, exterior painting/re-roofing, and any other work regulated under adopted building and land management codes. The scope of permit requirements in Brian Head is notably broad due to the resort environment and fire/snow-load hazards.
- How much does a building permit cost in Town of Brian Head, UT?
- The minimum permit fee is $24. Fees are calculated as: $1-$500: $24; $501-$2,000: $24 for first $500 + $3 per additional $100 or fraction, to and including $2,000; $2,001-$40,000: $69 for first $2,000 + $11 per additional $1,000 or fraction, to and including $40,000; $40,001-$100,000: $487 for first $40,000 + $9 per additional $1,000 or fraction, to and including $100,000; $100,001-$500,000: $1,027 for first $100,000 + $7 per additional $1,000 or fraction, to and including $500,000; $500,001-$1,000,000: $3,827 for first $500,000 + $5 per additional $1,000 or fraction, to and including $1,000,000; $1,000,001 and over: $6,387 for first $1,000,000 + $4 per additional $1,000 or fraction. Plan check fee: 65% of building permit fee.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Brian Head, UT?
- 1. Confirm project scope and applicable Brian Head Land Management Code requirements; contact 435-677-2029. 2. For projects on lots with 25% slope or greater: a geotechnical report prepared and stamped by a Utah-licensed engineer is required before permit can be processed. 3. For grading or work in any public right-of-way: a Trenching and Grading Permit is required separately and a $5,000 encroachment bond (paved road) or $3,500 encroachment bond (unpaved road) plus $1,000,000 insurance policy naming Brian Head Town as additional insured must be on file. 4. Create a City Inspect account at brianhead.cityinspect.com or log in. 5. Submit permit application and upload all required documents online; plans must display applicant name, property address, phone number, and preparer company name, address, and phone. 6. Pay fees at permit issuance. 7. Post Building Permit Cleanup Bond ($1,000 refundable) and Grading and Landscaping Bond ($2,500 refundable) if required. 8. Schedule inspections through City Inspect portal.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Brian Head, UT?
- Typical processing time is Not publicly stated; contact 435-677-2029.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Brian Head, UT?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: City Inspect portal.
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