City Building Permits
Town of Kanarraville, UT - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Town of Kanarraville, Utah. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Kanarraville Town limits; all building permits go through Iron County Building Department after receiving approval from Kanarraville Planning and Zoning and the Kanarraville Town Board. Kanarraville Town Clerk: Heidi Loveland, 435-867-1852
- Department
- Iron County Building and Zoning Department (issuing authority after local approval)
- Address
- 82 N 100 E, Suite 102, Cedar City, UT 84720
- Phone
- 435-865-5350
Online Permit Portal
Platform: City Inspect • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Application Process
- Contact Kanarraville Town Clerk Heidi Loveland at 435-867-1852 to be placed on the Planning and Zoning agenda and/or Town Board agenda for local approval.
- Obtain Planning and Zoning approval and Kanarraville Town Board approval for the proposed project.
- After receiving local approval, submit a building permit application to Iron County Building Department at 82 N 100 E Suite 102 (in person) or through ironcounty.cityinspect.com (online).
- Iron County reviews plans and issues building permits under Iron County's fee schedule and requirements.
- All inspections are conducted by Iron County Building Department inspectors.
Typical processing time: Not publicly stated; contact Iron County at 435-865-5350 or Kanarraville Town Clerk at 435-867-1852
Source: Iron County Building and Zoning Department (issuing authority after local approval)
General Requirements
A building permit is required for any structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work. Same requirements as unincorporated Iron County apply, plus local Planning and Zoning and Town Board approval required before Iron County permit application.
Required Documents
- Structural engineered plans (required for all dwellings)
- Site plan showing property address
- Geotechnical/soils data (required for new dwellings and additions where original structure required soil testing)
- Geotechnical compliance report for footing/foundation
- Owner-builder form if applicable
- Contractor DOPL license information if not owner-builder
- Permit validity
- No building permit fees will be refunded after 180 days. If no required inspections are completed within 1 year, the permit holder must renew the permit according to the fee schedule.
- Building code
- 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IPC, 2021 IECC, 2021 NEC -- as adopted statewide under Utah Title 15A. Kanarraville falls within Iron County's zoning tier system; existing legal lots of record prior to applicable zoning adoption are considered pre-existing non-conforming lots.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builder form required; available at ironcountyut.gov/files/building/forms/owner-builder-form.pdf. Utah owner-builder rules apply statewide (DOPL Owner/Builder Certification Agreement).
- Contractor requirements
- Utah DOPL contractor license required. Utah State Surcharge: 1% of building permit fee (state-mandated).
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $24
- Plan check fee
- Up to 85% of the building permit fee
- Permit fee formula
- Iron County fee schedule applies -- $1-$500: $24; $501-$2,000: $24 for first $500 + $3 per additional $100 or fraction; and so on. Kanarraville does not separately publish a building permit fee schedule; Iron County rates govern.
- Reinspection fee
- $94.00 flat; or $47/hour for inspections requiring more than standard time
- Payment note
- Credit card, cash, check payable to Iron County; online payment via City Inspect portal
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective July 14, 2025).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Accessory structures up to 200 square feet with no electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems
- Fences 6 feet or less in height (administrative review may still apply for setback compliance)
- Retaining walls 4 feet or less in height not supporting surcharge
- Concrete flatwork (patios, walkways) that is not structural
- Routine maintenance and repair work not involving structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical changes
Important: Even exempt structures must comply with zoning setback requirements; contact 435-865-5350 to verify. Fencing over 6 feet requires permit and engineering (Iron County standard). Retaining walls over 4 feet require engineering and permit (Iron County standard).
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Iron County City Inspect portal (online)
- 435-865-5350 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Typical inspection sequence: Footings, foundation/stem walls, foundation weatherproofing, groundwork plumbing, exterior shear nailing, window installation, 4-way rough-in, permanent power, final/certificate of occupancy. Final inspection requirement: Completed geotechnical compliance for backfill/final grade; insulation certificate; stucco certificate; and Kanarraville City Final signoff before Iron County Certificate of Occupancy.
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IPC, 2021 IECC, 2021 NEC -- as adopted statewide under Utah Title 15A. Kanarraville falls within Iron County's zoning tier system; existing legal lots of record prior to applicable zoning adoption are considered pre-existing non-conforming lots.
- Verify contractor license: Utah DOPL Contractor Licensing
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Kanarraville Town
- Iron County Zoning Map
- 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 Iron County Building and Zoning Department (issuing authority after local approval) before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Town of Kanarraville Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Town of Kanarraville, UT?
- A building permit is required for any structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work. Same requirements as unincorporated Iron County apply, plus local Planning and Zoning and Town Board approval required before Iron County permit application.
- How much does a building permit cost in Town of Kanarraville, UT?
- The minimum permit fee is $24. Fees are calculated as: Iron County fee schedule applies -- $1-$500: $24; $501-$2,000: $24 for first $500 + $3 per additional $100 or fraction; and so on. Kanarraville does not separately publish a building permit fee schedule; Iron County rates govern.. Plan check fee: Up to 85% of the building permit fee.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Kanarraville, UT?
- 1. Contact Kanarraville Town Clerk Heidi Loveland at 435-867-1852 to be placed on the Planning and Zoning agenda and/or Town Board agenda for local approval. 2. Obtain Planning and Zoning approval and Kanarraville Town Board approval for the proposed project. 3. After receiving local approval, submit a building permit application to Iron County Building Department at 82 N 100 E Suite 102 (in person) or through ironcounty.cityinspect.com (online). 4. Iron County reviews plans and issues building permits under Iron County's fee schedule and requirements. 5. All inspections are conducted by Iron County Building Department inspectors.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Kanarraville, UT?
- Typical processing time is Not publicly stated; contact Iron County at 435-865-5350 or Kanarraville Town Clerk at 435-867-1852.
- What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Kanarraville, UT?
- The following work is generally exempt: Accessory structures up to 200 square feet with no electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems; Fences 6 feet or less in height (administrative review may still apply for setback compliance); Retaining walls 4 feet or less in height not supporting surcharge; Concrete flatwork (patios, walkways) that is not structural; Routine maintenance and repair work not involving structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical changes. Note: Even exempt structures must comply with zoning setback requirements; contact 435-865-5350 to verify. Fencing over 6 feet requires permit and engineering (Iron County standard). Retaining walls over 4 feet require engineering and permit (Iron County standard).
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Kanarraville, UT?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Iron County City Inspect portal, 435-865-5350.
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