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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Stockton
Stockton Town Code requires a written permit before construction, alteration, repair, removal, or occupancy of a structure, except where work is minor in character as defined or determined by the Building Inspector. Temporary uses incidental to construction also require a permit.
Non-structural changes to a building, such as siding, roofing of not more than three layers, and replacement in kind such as doors and windows
Cosmetic repairs and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing
Demolition of accessory buildings known to contain no asbestos
Accessory buildings not exceeding 200 square feet in size
Retaining walls not over 4 feet in height
- Exempt Non-structural changes to a building, such as siding, roofing of not more than three layers, and replacement in kind such as doors and windows
- Exempt Cosmetic repairs and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing
- Exempt Demolition of accessory buildings known to contain no asbestos
- Exempt Accessory buildings not exceeding 200 square feet in size
- Exempt Retaining walls not over 4 feet in height
Required documents
- Plat drawn to scale showing actual lot dimensions, size and location of existing buildings, buildings to be erected, adjacent structures, and other information needed for code enforcement
- Building code
- Stockton Town Code adopts the International Building Code as adopted by the State; adopts IRC Table R301.2(1) as part of state adopted codes; adopts the International Fire Code as adopted by the State; and adopts other building, residential, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy, and natural gas codes established and adopted by the State.
- Permit validity
- Permits expire and become null and void if work is not commenced within 180 days, or if work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days. Renewal fee is one-half of the new permit fee if no changes apply.
- Contractor requirements
- Utah state licensing applies; Stockton's public site did not publish a separate contractor-license checklist.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact Stockton Town Hall or the Town Clerk to confirm current building permit intake.
- 02 Prepare an application accompanied by a plat drawn to scale showing actual lot dimensions, size and location of existing buildings, buildings to be erected, adjacent structures, and other information needed to enforce Town code.
- 03 Submit through Stockton Town Hall.
- 04 Complete any planning or conditional-use/site-plan approvals that must occur before permit issuance.
- 05 Receive written permit from the Building Inspector before starting work.
- 06 Complete required inspections through the town's building department/inspector process.
Source: Town of Stockton, Building Inspector / Planning and Zoning intake through Town Hall ↗
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Inspection hours
- Town Hall hours are Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Stockton permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Stockton, UT? ▸
Stockton Town Code requires a written permit before construction, alteration, repair, removal, or occupancy of a structure, except where work is minor in character as defined or determined by the Building Inspector. Temporary uses incidental to construction also require a permit.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Stockton, UT? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Stockton, UT, follow these steps: 1. Contact Stockton Town Hall or the Town Clerk to confirm current building permit intake. 2. Prepare an application accompanied by a plat drawn to scale showing actual lot dimensions, size and location of existing buildings, buildings to be erected, adjacent structures, and other information needed to enforce Town code. 3. Submit through Stockton Town Hall. 4. Complete any planning or conditional-use/site-plan approvals that must occur before permit issuance. 5. Receive written permit from the Building Inspector before starting work. 6. Complete required inspections through the town's building department/inspector process.
03 What work is exempt from building permits in Stockton, UT? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Stockton, UT. The following work is generally exempt: Non-structural changes to a building, such as siding, roofing of not more than three layers, and replacement in kind such as doors and windows; Cosmetic repairs and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing; Demolition of accessory buildings known to contain no asbestos; Accessory buildings not exceeding 200 square feet in size; Retaining walls not over 4 feet in height. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026
source Town of Stockton, Building Inspector / Planning and Zoning intake through Town Hall ↗
entry id permits/utah/tooele/stockton
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Stockton, Building Inspector / Planning and Zoning intake through Town Hall before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.