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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Brian Head
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.
Note: No Brian Head-specific exemption list was located in indexed sources; applicable Utah statewide IRC R105.2 / IBC 105.2 exemptions apply as a baseline. Given the broad scope of permit requirements explicitly stated by Brian Head Town (including tree removal, painting, re-roofing), applicants should confirm with 435-677-2029 before assuming any work is exempt. Fire mitigation tree/logging removal: No fee but still requires a logging/tree removal permit.
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
- 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
- Permit validity
- Not separately stated for Brian Head; standard Utah adopted code period applies; contact 435-677-2029
- 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
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Not publicly stated; contact 435-677-2029
- 01 Confirm project scope and applicable Brian Head Land Management Code requirements; contact 435-677-2029.
- 02 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.
- 03 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.
- 04 Create a City Inspect account at brianhead.cityinspect.com or log in.
- 05 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.
- 06 Pay fees at permit issuance.
- 07 Post Building Permit Cleanup Bond ($1,000 refundable) and Grading and Landscaping Bond ($2,500 refundable) if required.
- 08 Schedule inspections through City Inspect portal.
Typical processing time: Not publicly stated; contact 435-677-2029
§ 04
Fee schedule
Effective July 1, 2025
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$24
02
Plan check fee
65% of building permit fee
03
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
04
Reinspection fee
$100
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective July 1, 2025) before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Brian Head permits
01 Do I need a building permit in 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Brian Head, UT? ▸
Building permit fees in Brian Head, UT are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Brian Head, UT? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Brian Head, UT, follow these steps: 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.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Brian Head, UT? ▸
Building permit processing times in Brian Head, UT typically run Not publicly stated; contact 435-677-2029. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Brian Head, UT? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Brian Head, UT via: City Inspect portal.
last verified April 2026
source Brian Head Town Planning and Building Department ↗
entry id permits/utah/iron/brian-head
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Brian Head Town Planning and Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.