Coalville, UT — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Coalville City Building Department

Street address

10 No. Main, Coalville, UT 84017

Phone

(435) 336-5981

cityhall@coalvillecity.gov

Coverage

Issues building permits within Coalville City limits. Fire review and some utility and engineering approvals may be separate supporting approvals.

Online portal

Coalville City Building Department

Additional resources

Building procedure and application ↗

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Coalville

Coalville requires a permit for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, improvement, removal, conversion, or demolition of buildings or structures.

Note: A public Coalville exemption list was not clearly posted in the reviewed permit materials. Applicants should verify Utah State Construction Code permit exemptions with Coalville before treating work as exempt.

Required documents

Application
Three complete sets of construction plans
One electronic copy emailed to cityhall@coalvillecity.gov
Site plan
Structural plans and calculations as required
Project clearance and utility approvals as applicable
Driveway, erosion, grading, or floodplain items if applicable

Building code: Coalville fee schedule references commercial structures under the IBC and residential structures under the IRC. Utah State Construction Code applies, subject to local amendments.
Owner-builder: No separate owner-builder instruction sheet was identified.
Contractor requirements: Utah state contractor licensing through DOPL applies; Coalville also requests contractor information on permit materials.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Obtain the Coalville building permit application and review procedure packet.
02

Submit application materials including required paper plan sets, an electronic set to cityhall@coalvillecity.gov, and project-specific supporting approvals.
03

Staff checks for zoning compliance and routes the project to the building official and other departments as needed.
04

Corrections or additional items are returned to the applicant if needed.
05

After approvals, Coalville computes permit and related fees under the city fee schedule.
06

Pay issuance fees, impact and utility fees as applicable, and receive the permit.
07

Complete required inspections and obtain final approvals and occupancy documentation if applicable.

Source: Coalville City Building Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Coalville building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$100 for agricultural buildings and includes one inspection

Plan check fee

Commercial 65% of building permit fee; residential 65% of building permit fee; detached garages with no living space, decks/porches for existing structures, and accessory buildings 15% of building permit fee

Permit fee formula

Building fee valuation is based on the higher of actual construction cost per square foot or ICC valuation data. Agricultural buildings are $6 per $1,000 of valuation. Commercial and residential structures are charged under Coalville City building permit fees tied to valuation.

Reinspection fee

Driveway encroachment reinspection fee $150; SWP3 and erosion control reinspection fee $100

City fees, impact fees, utility fees, and bonds may be due before issuance depending on project scope.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

(435) 336-5981 (phone)

Typical sequence: Sequence depends on scope; Coalville public materials indicate construction inspections, utility or encroachment inspections, and final approvals may all apply depending on the project.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Coalville permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Coalville, UT? ▸

Coalville requires a permit for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, improvement, removal, conversion, or demolition of buildings or structures.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Coalville, UT? ▸

Building permit fees in Coalville, UT are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $100 for agricultural buildings and includes one inspection. Fees are calculated as: Building fee valuation is based on the higher of actual construction cost per square foot or ICC valuation data. Agricultural buildings are $6 per $1,000 of valuation. Commercial and residential structures are charged under Coalville City building permit fees tied to valuation.. Plan check fee: Commercial 65% of building permit fee; residential 65% of building permit fee; detached garages with no living space, decks/porches for existing structures, and accessory buildings 15% of building permit fee.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Coalville, UT? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Coalville, UT, follow these steps: 1. Obtain the Coalville building permit application and review procedure packet. 2. Submit application materials including required paper plan sets, an electronic set to cityhall@coalvillecity.gov, and project-specific supporting approvals. 3. Staff checks for zoning compliance and routes the project to the building official and other departments as needed. 4. Corrections or additional items are returned to the applicant if needed. 5. After approvals, Coalville computes permit and related fees under the city fee schedule. 6. Pay issuance fees, impact and utility fees as applicable, and receive the permit. 7. Complete required inspections and obtain final approvals and occupancy documentation if applicable.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Coalville, UT? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Coalville, UT via: (435) 336-5981.

last verified April 2026 source Coalville City Building Department ↗ entry id permits/utah/summit/coalville

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Coalville City Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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