City Building Permits

Town of Levan, UT - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Levan, Utah. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Utah Juab County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Town of Levan limits. Levan is a small incorporated town in Juab County where building permits and planning and zoning matters are handled through the Town Office and Town Council. Building inspections may be contracted through Juab County or another inspector arrangement.

Department
Town of Levan Office / Planning and Zoning
Address
20 North Main Street, Levan, UT 84639
Phone
(435) 623-1959

Online Permit Portal

Platform: Paper/in-person process • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Contact the Levan Town Office at (435) 623-1959 or levantown@gmail.com to confirm what permits are required for the project.
  2. Obtain the applicable permit application form(s) from the Town Office.
  3. Complete the permit application with project details, property description, and construction information.
  4. Prepare required supporting documents (site plan, construction plans as appropriate to project type and size).
  5. Submit the completed application and supporting documents to the Town Office in person or by mail.
  6. Contact Heather Taylor (Planning and Zoning contact) at (435) 623-1959 for submission requirements and instructions.
  7. The permit may be reviewed and approved by the Town Council at a regular Town Council meeting (held at the Levan Town Hall, 20 North Main, Levan, UT at 7:00 PM; contact the town for the current meeting schedule).
  8. Pay applicable permit fees upon approval.
  9. Receive the permit and post it on-site before commencing work.
  10. Schedule required inspections with the town. The town may use a county or contracted inspector; confirm inspection scheduling with the town office at permit issuance.
  11. Obtain final inspection and certificate of occupancy before occupying any new structure.

Typical processing time: Not explicitly published. Approval timelines depend on Town Council meeting schedule and the complexity of the project. Contact the town at (435) 623-1959 for an estimate.

Source: Town of Levan Office / Planning and Zoning

General Requirements

Building permits are required for construction, additions, alterations, and changes of use within Levan Town limits per Utah code and local ordinance. Exact thresholds (structure size, valuation) should be confirmed directly with the town office, as specific local exemption thresholds were not confirmed in publicly indexed sources.

Required Documents

  • Completed building permit application
  • Site plan
  • Construction drawings appropriate to project type
  • Property owner information
  • Contractor license information (if applicable)
  • Contact the Town Office at (435) 623-1959 or levantown@gmail.com for the current complete list of required documents
Permit validity
Standard Utah 180-day commencement and 180-day suspension rules apply under the adopted building codes; confirm with the town for any local variations.
Building code
Utah statewide 2021 International Building Code (IBC), 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), and current National Electrical Code (NEC) under Utah Code Title 15A.
Owner-builder
Utah statewide owner-builder exemption applies. The town registers the owner-builder with DOPL at permit issuance.
Contractor requirements
Utah DOPL state contractor license required for work valued at $3,000 or more. Trade contractors must hold applicable Utah specialty licenses.

Fees

Permit fee formula
Not confirmed from publicly available sources (contact Levan Town for current fees)
Payment note
Contact Levan Town Office at (435) 623-1959 or levantown@gmail.com for current fee schedule and acceptable payment methods.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Levan Office / Planning and Zoning to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (435) 623-1959 (phone)
  • levantown@gmail.com (email)
Inspection hours
Contact the Levan Town Office for inspector hours and availability.

Typical inspection sequence: Standard Utah residential sequence (footing, framing, rough-in trades, insulation, final) applies; confirm with the town.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Levan Office / Planning and Zoning before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Levan Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Levan, UT?
Building permits are required for construction, additions, alterations, and changes of use within Levan Town limits per Utah code and local ordinance. Exact thresholds (structure size, valuation) should be confirmed directly with the town office, as specific local exemption thresholds were not confirmed in publicly indexed sources.
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Levan, UT?
Fees are calculated as: Not confirmed from publicly available sources (contact Levan Town for current fees).
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Levan, UT?
1. Contact the Levan Town Office at (435) 623-1959 or levantown@gmail.com to confirm what permits are required for the project. 2. Obtain the applicable permit application form(s) from the Town Office. 3. Complete the permit application with project details, property description, and construction information. 4. Prepare required supporting documents (site plan, construction plans as appropriate to project type and size). 5. Submit the completed application and supporting documents to the Town Office in person or by mail. 6. Contact Heather Taylor (Planning and Zoning contact) at (435) 623-1959 for submission requirements and instructions. 7. The permit may be reviewed and approved by the Town Council at a regular Town Council meeting (held at the Levan Town Hall, 20 North Main, Levan, UT at 7:00 PM; contact the town for the current meeting schedule). 8. Pay applicable permit fees upon approval. 9. Receive the permit and post it on-site before commencing work. 10. Schedule required inspections with the town. The town may use a county or contracted inspector; confirm inspection scheduling with the town office at permit issuance. 11. Obtain final inspection and certificate of occupancy before occupying any new structure.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Levan, UT?
Typical processing time is Not explicitly published. Approval timelines depend on Town Council meeting schedule and the complexity of the project. Contact the town at (435) 623-1959 for an estimate..
What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Levan, UT?
The following work is generally exempt: Standard Utah IRC exemptions (one-story detached accessory structures 200 sq. ft. or less; ordinary repairs; painting and finish work; fences under 7 ft.; retaining walls under 4 ft. from footing) likely apply as the default baseline. Note: Confirm specific local exemption thresholds with the town at (435) 623-1959 before relying on any exemption. Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work within any structure requires applicable trade permits regardless of the structure's building permit status.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Levan, UT?
Inspections can be scheduled via: (435) 623-1959, levantown@gmail.com.

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