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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Holladay
Building Department provides plan checks, permitting, consultations, and inspections for new construction, additions, remodels, alterations, and demolitions.
Note: Holladay emphasizes permit-type-specific applications and direct consultation rather than a short exemption list.
- Building permit checklist
- Zoning worksheet
- Permit-type-specific plans and forms
- Permit portal application selection
- Outside-agency items as applicable
- Building code
- City administers Utah-adopted codes and local city code requirements.
- Permit validity
- Not clearly posted.
- Owner-builder
- Confirm directly with Holladay.
- Contractor requirements
- Utah state licensing applies; permit portal provides detailed permit-type workflows.
Application process
Typical processing: No fixed city review time clearly posted.
- 01 Review the city's building permit process materials, checklist, and zoning worksheet.
- 02 Open the Holladay iWorQ portal and choose the correct permit application type.
- 03 Submit application, checklist, zoning worksheet, and project documents.
- 04 City staff review plans, zoning compliance, and permit materials.
- 05 Once ready to issue, city emails payment instructions; online or in-person/check options referenced.
- 06 Use permit access/search portal to schedule inspections, track progress, and upload additional documents.
Typical processing time: No fixed city review time clearly posted.
Source: Building Department, Community Development, City of Holladay ↗
Fee schedule
Holladay building permit fees
Portal states online payment instructions emailed when permit ready; city can also process Visa/Mastercard or in-person check.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Permit access/search portal (online)
- Scheduling deadline
- All inspection requests must be scheduled online.
- Inspection hours
- City offices open weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Typical sequence: Permit-specific inspections scheduled from permit access/search page after issuance.
Source: Building Department, Community Development, City of Holladay ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Holladay permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Holladay, UT? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Holladay, UT? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Holladay, UT? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Holladay, UT? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Holladay, UT? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Department, Community Development, City of Holladay before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.