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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Park City
Building permits are required for construction activity reviewed by the Building Department; Park City directs applicants to apply through the Building Department and City Inspect before work begins.
Note: Public-facing Park City pages reviewed did not publish a standalone exemption list. Applicants should verify whether Utah State Construction Code permit exemptions apply to the specific scope before proceeding without a permit.
- Project-specific plan set per Submittal Requirements
- Supporting documents per Submittal Requirements
- Approved plans and permit documents must be onsite during construction
- Building code
- Utah State Construction Code, including 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, and 2021 IEBC effective November 1, 2023, plus state-adopted companion codes. Park City also enforces local requirements including WUI review and local design-related overlays where applicable.
- Owner-builder
- No dedicated public Park City owner-builder page was identified.
- Contractor requirements
- Utah state contractor licensing through DOPL applies. Park City also requires permit applicants and inspectors to work through the city permit system.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm project scope and required submittals with the Building Department and the Submittal Requirements page.
- 02 Create a City Inspect account.
- 03 Upload plans and supporting documents through City Inspect.
- 04 City staff routes the submittal for plan review and issues comments or conditions as needed.
- 05 Revise and resubmit until approved.
- 06 Pay permit fees and download stamped plans and permit documents.
- 07 Schedule inspections in City Inspect after permit issuance and complete final approvals for occupancy.
Source: Park City Building Department ↗
Fee schedule
Park City building permit fees
Fees are paid through City Inspect once the permit is approved for issuance.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- City Inspect portal (online)
- Scheduling deadline
- Next-day inspections when scheduled by 3:00 p.m. the prior business day.
- Time windows
- AM window: 8:00 a.m. to noon; PM window: noon to 4:00 p.m.
Typical sequence: Sequence is permit-specific and generally moves from early structural inspections to rough inspections to final approvals. All conditional approvals and deferred submittal items should be cleared before scheduling inspections.
Source: Park City Building Department ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Park City permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Park City, UT? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Park City, UT? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Park City, UT? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Park City, UT? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Park City Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.