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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Washington City Building Department
New construction, additions, remodels, basements, demolition, accessory buildings, solar, pools, simple permits, and other listed permit categories
Note: Permit exemptions appear to default to Utah-adopted IRC/IBC exemptions. Verify edge cases with the Building Department before treating work as exempt.
Required documents
- PDF uploads
- Permit application
- Engineered plans as applicable
- WCWCD documents where applicable
- Owner-builder declaration if no GC
- Utility service builder application for new single family
- Project-specific certifications and forms
- Building code
- 2021 Utah State Residential Code, 2021 IBC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IPC, 2021 IFC, 2021 IECC, ICC A117.1, 2021 ISPSC; effective May 7, 2025 update includes 2023 NEC
- Permit validity
- Default Utah-adopted 180-day code standard likely applies unless locally amended
- Owner-builder
- Owner Builder Certification Form / Owner Builder Declaration Form required when no general contractor is listed
- Contractor requirements
- Utah State contractor license number required; city business license number and issuing city also required in application workflow
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Application process
Typical processing: Portal-driven; not given as a firm number
- 01 Review the permit application instructions for the specific permit type on the building department page
- 02 Log in to the Builder Account on City Inspect to begin a new application
- 03 Complete all required permit fields and upload PDF plan sets and supporting documents
- 04 For new commercial and new single family permits, the city uses a packet review process where all departments review in parallel
- 05 Monitor comments in the portal, correct documents when the application is returned for updates, and resubmit
- 06 When all review tabs are green, the application moves to pending, fees become available, and the permit can be issued after payment
- 07 Request inspections through the Builder Account; next-day requests must be entered by 3 pm
Typical processing time: Portal-driven; not given as a firm number
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Builder Account on City Inspect (online)
- inspections@washingtoncity.org (email)
- Scheduling deadline
- Next-day requests must be received by 3 pm
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Thursday 7:30 am-5:30 pm, Friday 8 am-Noon
Typical sequence: Portal-based inspection workflow after issuance; project-specific
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Washington City Building Department permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Washington City Building Department, UT? ▸
New construction, additions, remodels, basements, demolition, accessory buildings, solar, pools, simple permits, and other listed permit categories
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Washington City Building Department, UT? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Washington City Building Department, UT, follow these steps: 1. Review the permit application instructions for the specific permit type on the building department page 2. Log in to the Builder Account on City Inspect to begin a new application 3. Complete all required permit fields and upload PDF plan sets and supporting documents 4. For new commercial and new single family permits, the city uses a packet review process where all departments review in parallel 5. Monitor comments in the portal, correct documents when the application is returned for updates, and resubmit 6. When all review tabs are green, the application moves to pending, fees become available, and the permit can be issued after payment 7. Request inspections through the Builder Account; next-day requests must be entered by 3 pm
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Washington City Building Department, UT? ▸
Building permit processing times in Washington City Building Department, UT typically run Portal-driven; not given as a firm number. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Washington City Building Department, UT? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Washington City Building Department, UT via: Builder Account on City Inspect, inspections@washingtoncity.org. Next-day requests must be received by 3 pm.
last verified April 2026
source Washington City Building Department ↗
entry id permits/utah/washington/washington-city
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Washington City Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.