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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Henefer
Henefer requires a building permit for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, improvement, removal, conversion, or demolition of any building or structure.
Detached accessory building for storage, playhouse, or similar use not exceeding 200 square feet
Fence 6 feet or less in height
Retaining wall 4 feet or less in height
Water tank supported directly on grade with capacity of 5,000 gallons or less
Platform, walk, and driveway no more than 30 inches above grade
Painting, papering, and similar finish work
Temporary motion picture, television, and theater stage sets and scenery
Window awning supported by an exterior wall
Prefabricated swimming pool with 5,000 gallon capacity or less
- Exempt Detached accessory building for storage, playhouse, or similar use not exceeding 200 square feet
- Exempt Fence 6 feet or less in height
- Exempt Retaining wall 4 feet or less in height
- Exempt Water tank supported directly on grade with capacity of 5,000 gallons or less
- Exempt Platform, walk, and driveway no more than 30 inches above grade
- Exempt Painting, papering, and similar finish work
- Exempt Temporary motion picture, television, and theater stage sets and scenery
- Exempt Window awning supported by an exterior wall
- Exempt Prefabricated swimming pool with 5,000 gallon capacity or less
Required documents
- $200 application fee
- Two sets of construction drawings with elevations and exterior materials/colors
- Two copies of site plan
- Grading, drainage, and erosion control plan
- Legal description, plat map, and tax serial number
- Septic permit approval if applicable
- Road approval if applicable
- Sewer and water connection approval by the Henefer Town Council when required
- Building code
- Utah State Construction Code applies, subject to Henefer local code and land use requirements.
- Permit validity
- Henefer town code includes a time limit on building permits.
- Owner-builder
- Henefer posts an Owner Builder Certification form on the Building Department page.
- Contractor requirements
- Utah state contractor licensing through DOPL applies.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download the Henefer building permit materials and review the checklist.
- 02 Submit the building permit application with the $200 nonrefundable application fee.
- 03 Provide two sets of construction drawings, two copies of the site plan, grading and drainage materials, property information, and other required supporting documents.
- 04 Obtain required agency approvals, including septic or utility approvals and town council water and sewer connection approval when applicable.
- 05 Stake property corners and keep stakes in place through construction.
- 06 After review and approval, receive the permit and keep approved plans onsite.
- 07 Schedule inspections with the building inspector and complete final approvals.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Henefer building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$200 application fee, nonrefundable and applied toward permit fees
02
Permit fee formula
The reviewed checklist identifies the application fee but does not publish a full building permit fee table.
Application fee is due at submittal; other permit fees are not detailed on the public checklist reviewed.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Building Inspector Kent Trussell (435) 513-2943 (phone)
- Town Hall (435) 336-5365 (phone)
Typical sequence: Public-facing Henefer pages do not publish a detailed sequence; the town requires approved plans onsite and coordinates inspections through the building inspector.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Henefer permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Henefer, UT? ▸
Henefer requires a building permit for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, improvement, removal, conversion, or demolition of any building or structure.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Henefer, UT? ▸
Building permit fees in Henefer, UT are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $200 application fee, nonrefundable and applied toward permit fees. Fees are calculated as: The reviewed checklist identifies the application fee but does not publish a full building permit fee table..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Henefer, UT? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Henefer, UT, follow these steps: 1. Download the Henefer building permit materials and review the checklist. 2. Submit the building permit application with the $200 nonrefundable application fee. 3. Provide two sets of construction drawings, two copies of the site plan, grading and drainage materials, property information, and other required supporting documents. 4. Obtain required agency approvals, including septic or utility approvals and town council water and sewer connection approval when applicable. 5. Stake property corners and keep stakes in place through construction. 6. After review and approval, receive the permit and keep approved plans onsite. 7. Schedule inspections with the building inspector and complete final approvals.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Henefer, UT? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Henefer, UT. The following work is generally exempt: Detached accessory building for storage, playhouse, or similar use not exceeding 200 square feet; Fence 6 feet or less in height; Retaining wall 4 feet or less in height; Water tank supported directly on grade with capacity of 5,000 gallons or less; Platform, walk, and driveway no more than 30 inches above grade; Painting, papering, and similar finish work; Temporary motion picture, television, and theater stage sets and scenery; Window awning supported by an exterior wall; Prefabricated swimming pool with 5,000 gallon capacity or less. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Henefer, UT? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Henefer, UT via: Building Inspector Kent Trussell (435) 513-2943, Town Hall (435) 336-5365.
last verified April 2026
source Town of Henefer Building Department ↗
entry id permits/utah/summit/henefer
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Henefer Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.