Manti, UT - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Manti City handles zoning permits and city-level review. Building permits are issued by Sanpete County.

Department

Manti City -- Planning and Zoning (city zoning permits); Sanpete County Building Department (building permit issuance and inspections)

Address

50 South Main Street #1, Manti, UT 84642

Phone

435-835-2401

Website

https://www.manti.gov

Application Process

1. Contact Manti City Offices at 435-835-2401 before the Friday preceding a Planning Commission meeting (by 12:00 PM) to be placed on the agenda if Planning Commission review is needed.
2. Complete and submit a Manti City Zoning Permit application through the city (online at the city website or in-person at city hall).
3. The city will notify the applicant when the zoning permit is approved (process can take up to five business days).
4. After receiving city zoning approval, submit the building permit application to the Sanpete County Building Department via CityInspect with complete plans and documents.
5. If the project is in or near the WUI zone, obtain WUI clearance from the county before building permit issuance.
6. Pay zoning permit fees to Manti City and building permit fees to the county.
7. Receive the county-issued building permit. Post it on-site before work begins.
8. Schedule all required inspections through the county at 435-835-2113.
9. Notify the Manti City Zoning Administrator/Officer for inspections related to setback and plan compliance (referenced in Manti zoning procedures as part of the local zoning permit process).

Typical processing time: City zoning permit: up to five business days after completed application is submitted. County building permit: varies by project.

Source: Manti City -- Planning and Zoning (city zoning permits); Sanpete County Building Department (building permit issuance and inspections)

General Requirements

All construction, alteration, repair, or change of use within Manti city limits requires both a Manti City zoning permit and a Sanpete County building permit. Accessory structures of 200 sq. ft. or smaller do not require a building permit.

Required Documents

• Permit validity/expiration: County building permit expires if work does not commence within 180 days or is abandoned for 180 days. City zoning permit expiration: confirm with city.
• Ownerbuilder rules: Utah statewide ownerbuilder rules apply; both the city and county register the ownerbuilder with DOPL.
• 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.

Permit validity

County building permit expires if work does not commence within 180 days or is abandoned for 180 days. City zoning permit expiration: confirm with city.

Building code

Utah 2021 statewide code package under Title 15A.

Owner-builder

Utah statewide owner-builder rules apply; both the city and county register the owner-builder with DOPL.

Contractor requirements

Utah DOPL licensure required for work valued at $3,000 or more.

Fees

Reinspection fee

Not clearly published. Contact county building department.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Accessory structures of 200 sq. ft. or smaller (sheds, playhouses, similar) do not require a building permit.
• Utah IRC/IBC baseline exemptions apply for fences, certain retaining walls, minor repairs, and other categories confirm with Manti City.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: footing/foundation, framing, rough trades, insulation, final.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Utah 2021 statewide code package under Title 15A.
• Manti City Forms and Permits
• Manti City Ordinances
• Manti Municipal Code
• Manti City contact
• License lookup guide: Utah Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Utah Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Utah hub: Utah Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Manti Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Manti, UT?

All construction, alteration, repair, or change of use within Manti city limits requires both a Manti City zoning permit and a Sanpete County building permit. Accessory structures of 200 sq. ft. or smaller do not require a building permit.

How do I apply for a building permit in Manti, UT?

1. Contact Manti City Offices at 435-835-2401 before the Friday preceding a Planning Commission meeting (by 12:00 PM) to be placed on the agenda if Planning Commission review is needed. 2. Complete and submit a Manti City Zoning Permit application through the city (online at the city website or in-person at city hall). 3. The city will notify the applicant when the zoning permit is approved (process can take up to five business days). 4. After receiving city zoning approval, submit the building permit application to the Sanpete County Building Department via CityInspect with complete plans and documents. 5. If the project is in or near the WUI zone, obtain WUI clearance from the county before building permit issuance. 6. Pay zoning permit fees to Manti City and building permit fees to the county. 7. Receive the county-issued building permit. Post it on-site before work begins. 8. Schedule all required inspections through the county at 435-835-2113. 9. Notify the Manti City Zoning Administrator/Officer for inspections related to setback and plan compliance (referenced in Manti zoning procedures as part of the local zoning permit process).

How long does it take to get a building permit in Manti, UT?

Typical processing time is City zoning permit: up to five business days after completed application is submitted. County building permit: varies by project..

What work is exempt from building permits in Manti, UT?

The following work is generally exempt: Accessory structures of 200 sq. ft. or smaller (sheds, playhouses, similar) do not require a building permit.; Utah IRC/IBC baseline exemptions apply for fences, certain retaining walls, minor repairs, and other categories confirm with Manti City..

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