City Building Permits
Town of Scipio, UT - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Town of Scipio, Utah. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Applies inside Scipio town limits; Scipio is a small community in northeastern Millard County near the Juab County border on I-15.
- Department
- Scipio Town Council / Land Use Authority
- Address
- 5 North State Street, PO Box 560063, Scipio, UT 84656
- Phone
- 435-979-6755
- Website
- https://scipiotown.com/
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Contact Clair Memmott (Scipio Town Land Use Authority and Permits) at 435-979-6755 to initiate a building permit application and obtain the current required forms and documents.
- Also contact Kasey Brunson (Councilman for Events-Buildings) at 435-979-4709 if needed for coordination on the project type.
- Prepare project plans and supporting documentation.
- Submit the completed application and plan set as directed.
- Pay applicable fees per the current town fee schedule.
- Obtain permit issuance and schedule required inspections.
Typical processing time: Not publicly stated; contact the Land Use Authority.
General Requirements
Construction, alteration, and regulated land use activity within Scipio town limits.
Required Documents
- Contact the Land Use Authority for the current application and required documents list
- Permit validity
- Not publicly stated; default Utah-adopted 180-day standard likely applies unless locally amended; confirm with the town.
- Building code
- Utah statewide 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IPC, 2021 IECC, and current NEC apply as the statewide baseline.
- Owner-builder
- Not publicly indexed; Utah Code Section 58-55-305 governs state owner-builder exemptions.
- Contractor requirements
- Utah DOPL state contractor license required.
Fees
- Payment note
- Not publicly indexed; contact the town/Land Use Authority. Utah law imposes a 1% state surcharge on building permit fees. Contact the town for accepted payment methods.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Scipio Town Council / Land Use Authority to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 435-979-6755 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Not publicly stated.
Typical inspection sequence: Project-specific; not separately published.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Utah statewide 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IPC, 2021 IECC, and current NEC apply as the statewide baseline.
- Verify contractor license: Utah DOPL Contractor License Lookup
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Scipio Town Council Public Notice
- 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 Scipio Town Council / Land Use Authority before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Town of Scipio Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Town of Scipio, UT?
- Construction, alteration, and regulated land use activity within Scipio town limits.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Scipio, UT?
- 1. Contact Clair Memmott (Scipio Town Land Use Authority and Permits) at 435-979-6755 to initiate a building permit application and obtain the current required forms and documents. 2. Also contact Kasey Brunson (Councilman for Events-Buildings) at 435-979-4709 if needed for coordination on the project type. 3. Prepare project plans and supporting documentation. 4. Submit the completed application and plan set as directed. 5. Pay applicable fees per the current town fee schedule. 6. Obtain permit issuance and schedule required inspections.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Scipio, UT?
- Typical processing time is Not publicly stated; contact the Land Use Authority..
- What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Scipio, UT?
- The following work is generally exempt: One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar structures, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet; Fences not over 7 feet high; Retaining walls not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing, not supporting surcharge; Ordinary repairs, including replacement of existing fixtures; Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work; Prefabricated swimming pools less than 24 inches deep. Note: No Scipio-specific exemption page was located. Exemptions default to Utah-adopted IRC Section R105.2 and IBC Section 105.2 standards. Verify with the Land Use Authority before treating any work as exempt.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Scipio, UT?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: 435-979-6755.
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