City Building Permits
Centerfield, UT - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Centerfield, Utah. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Centerfield City handles local zoning. Building permits and inspections are issued by Sanpete County.
- Department
- Centerfield City -- Planning and Zoning (local zoning review); Sanpete County Building Department (building permit)
- Address
- 130 S Main St, Centerfield, UT 84622
- Phone
- 435-528-3296
Application Process
- Contact Centerfield City at 435-528-3296 or office@centerfieldcity.org to confirm zoning and setback requirements.
- Submit the Building Permit Application through the ZipFlow portal for the city's review.
- For projects requiring Planning and Zoning Commission review, contact Brandon Childs (Planning and Zoning Commissioner) at childsb@centerfiedcityut.gov.
- After receiving city approval, submit the county building permit application via CityInspect with all required construction documents.
- Obtain WUI clearance from the county if the project is in or near the WUI zone.
- Pay applicable city and county fees. City zoning fees are detailed in the Consolidated Fee Schedule available from the city.
- Receive and post the county-issued building permit before work begins.
- Schedule all required building inspections through the county at 435-835-2113.
Typical processing time: Varies. Contact city and county for current turnaround times.
General Requirements
All construction larger than 200 sq. ft. requires both a city permit and a county building permit. Agricultural buildings may qualify for an exemption if they are strictly for agricultural use.
Required Documents
- Permit validity/expiration: County building permit expires if work does not commence within 180 days. City permit expiration: confirm with city.
- Ownerbuilder rules: Utah statewide ownerbuilder rules apply.
- Contractor license requirements: Utah DOPL licensure required for work valued at $3,000 or more.
- Building code adopted: Utah 2021 statewide code package under Title 15A; Centerfield Municipal Code at https://centerfield.municipalcodeonline.com/
- Permit validity
- County building permit expires if work does not commence within 180 days. City permit expiration: confirm with city.
- Building code
- Utah 2021 statewide code package under Title 15A; Centerfield Municipal Code at https://centerfield.municipalcodeonline.com/
- Owner-builder
- Utah statewide owner-builder rules apply.
- Contractor requirements
- Utah DOPL licensure required for work valued at $3,000 or more.
Fees
- Reinspection fee
- Not clearly published. Contact county.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Sheds, playhouses, and similar structures of 200 sq. ft. or smaller do not require a building permit.
- Agricultural buildings in qualifying zones may be exempt if strictly for agricultural use (agricultural exemption form required before construction see Sanpete County section).
- Utah IRC/IBC baseline exemptions apply for other categories.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Additional Resources
- Building code: Utah 2021 statewide code package under Title 15A; Centerfield Municipal Code at https://centerfield.municipalcodeonline.com/
- Centerfield City forms
- Centerfield Municipal Code
- 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 Centerfield City -- Planning and Zoning (local zoning review); Sanpete County Building Department (building permit) before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Centerfield Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Centerfield, UT?
- All construction larger than 200 sq. ft. requires both a city permit and a county building permit. Agricultural buildings may qualify for an exemption if they are strictly for agricultural use.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Centerfield, UT?
- 1. Contact Centerfield City at 435-528-3296 or office@centerfieldcity.org to confirm zoning and setback requirements. 2. Submit the Building Permit Application through the ZipFlow portal for the city's review. 3. For projects requiring Planning and Zoning Commission review, contact Brandon Childs (Planning and Zoning Commissioner) at childsb@centerfiedcityut.gov. 4. After receiving city approval, submit the county building permit application via CityInspect with all required construction documents. 5. Obtain WUI clearance from the county if the project is in or near the WUI zone. 6. Pay applicable city and county fees. City zoning fees are detailed in the Consolidated Fee Schedule available from the city. 7. Receive and post the county-issued building permit before work begins. 8. Schedule all required building inspections through the county at 435-835-2113.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Centerfield, UT?
- Typical processing time is Varies. Contact city and county for current turnaround times..
- What work is exempt from building permits in Centerfield, UT?
- The following work is generally exempt: Sheds, playhouses, and similar structures of 200 sq. ft. or smaller do not require a building permit.; Agricultural buildings in qualifying zones may be exempt if strictly for agricultural use (agricultural exemption form required before construction see Sanpete County section).; Utah IRC/IBC baseline exemptions apply for other categories..
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