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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Draper
The Building Division conducts permit review and inspections for new construction and remodeling requiring compliance with local and state-mandated regulations.
Note: No clean city-specific exempt-work list was surfaced on the main Draper permit pages; confirm directly with the Building Division.
- Permit application
- Plans
- Outside-agency approvals
- Project-specific checklists
- For demolition: utility disconnect letters, environmental clearances, and photo documentation
- Building code
- Draper administers Utah-adopted building codes with local city code and design requirements.
- Permit validity
- Not clearly posted.
- Owner-builder
- Confirm directly with Draper before application; Utah owner-builder rules apply.
- Contractor requirements
- Utah licensing rules apply; city page expects contractor and project-team documentation through the portal.
Application process
Typical processing: Not clearly posted as a fixed citywide review time.
- 01 Review building permit requirements and project-specific submittal documents on the Building Permits page.
- 02 Create an account in Draper's Online Services Portal.
- 03 Submit the permit application and upload plans/documents through the portal.
- 04 Include required outside-agency and city approvals at time of application where applicable.
- 05 Pay fees and deposits, including application fees for certain permit types such as demolition.
- 06 After issuance, schedule inspections through the portal by selecting the inspection card and ready inspection action.
Typical processing time: Not clearly posted as a fixed citywide review time.
Source: Building Division, Draper City ↗
Fee schedule
Draper building permit fees
Portal-based invoicing and payment workflow; applicants receive invoice notices by email.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Online Services Portal (online)
- 801-576-6581 for portal issues (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; same-day inspections not available.
Typical sequence: Log in, open Inspections, view ready inspections, and request specific inspection/reinspection; results visible in portal after completion.
Source: Building Division, Draper City ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Draper permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Draper, UT? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Draper, UT? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Draper, UT? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Draper, UT? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Draper, UT? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Division, Draper City before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.