Town of Hanksville, UT - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All construction within the incorporated boundaries of Hanksville. Adjacent Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and BLM lands are outside town jurisdiction.

Department

Town of Hanksville -- Town Office / Building Inspector

Address

30 South HWY 95, Hanksville, UT 84734

Phone

435-542-3451

Email

hanksvilleclerk@gmail.com

Website

https://www.hanksvilleutah.gov/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Contact the Hanksville Town Office at 435-542-3451 or hanksvilleclerk@gmail.com to obtain the building permit application and current requirements.
2. Prepare required construction documents: site plan showing lot dimensions, structure location, and setbacks; construction drawings appropriate to the project.
3. Complete the building permit application.
4. If owner-building, prepare the notarized DOPL Owner/Builder Certification Agreement.
5. Submit the completed application and all required documents to the town office.
6. Await plan review. All plans must fully conform to the town's land use and development regulations before a permit is issued. Per Hanksville Town Code (Title 9): the Building Inspector shall not issue any permit unless the plans of the proposed erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, and use fully conform to all land use development regulations then in effect.
7. Pay applicable permit fee. All review fees must be paid prior to approval of the development permit.
8. Receive issued permit. Post on site and keep plans accessible throughout construction.
9. Schedule and pass all required inspections.
10. Obtain Certificate of Occupancy before occupying any new or substantially altered structure.

Source: Town of Hanksville -- Town Office / Building Inspector

General Requirements

Per Hanksville Town Code Title 9: No construction or alteration of any building or structure larger than 300 square feet, or any part thereof, or the change of use of any land or building as regulated in Title 9, is allowed without an appropriate written permit issued by the Building Inspector. This 300 sq ft threshold is specific to Hanksville and differs from the 200 sq ft threshold common in many other Utah jurisdictions.

Required Documents

• Completed building permit application
• Site plan showing lot dimensions, structure location, and setbacks
• Construction drawings
• DOPL Owner/Builder Certification Agreement, if owner-builder
• Contractor license verification, if licensed contractor

Permit validity

Standard Utah IBC/IRC: 180 days to commence / 180-day abandonment limit. Confirm with Town Office.

Building code

2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IPC, 2021 IFGC, 2021 IECC, NEC 2020, per Utah Title 15A. Confirm whether Hanksville has adopted additional local amendments by reviewing Title 9 of the town code.

Owner-builder

Owner-builders are allowed under statewide law. Notarized DOPL Owner/Builder Certification Agreement is required with permit application.

Contractor requirements

Utah DOPL state license required for work valued at $3,000 or more.

Fees

Payment note

Per Hanksville Town Code Title 9: The Town Council may establish, by resolution, an administrative fee for the processing and review of applications for development approval, appeals, and variances, designed to recover an amount not to exceed the actual or anticipated costs of review. All review fees shall be paid prior to the approval of the development permit. Current fee amounts are not published online as of the research date. Contact the Hanksville Town Office at 435-542-3451 or hanksvilleclerk@gmail.com for current fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Structures of 300 square feet or smaller do not require a building permit
• Ordinary maintenance and in-kind repairs

Important: This is Hanksville's stated threshold for the permit requirement -- the threshold is 300 sq ft rather than the 200 sq ft figure common elsewhere in Utah. Change of use of land or a building without construction may also require a permit if regulated under Title 9; confirm specifics with the town.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• 435-542-3451 (phone)
• hanksvilleclerk@gmail.com (email)

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence (IRC/IBC standard): Footings and foundation, rough-in (framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical), insulation, final inspection. The Building Inspector (or their delegate) conducts all inspections under Title 9.

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IPC, 2021 IFGC, 2021 IECC, NEC 2020, per Utah Title 15A. Confirm whether Hanksville has adopted additional local amendments by reviewing Title 9 of the town code.
• Verify contractor license: Utah DOPL Contractor License Verification
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Hanksville Town Official Website
• Town Building Reservations / Community Building
• Utah Public Notice - Town of Hanksville
• License lookup guide: Utah Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Utah Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Utah hub: Utah Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Hanksville Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Hanksville, UT?

Per Hanksville Town Code Title 9: No construction or alteration of any building or structure larger than 300 square feet, or any part thereof, or the change of use of any land or building as regulated in Title 9, is allowed without an appropriate written permit issued by the Building Inspector. This 300 sq ft threshold is specific to Hanksville and differs from the 200 sq ft threshold common in many other Utah jurisdictions.

How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Hanksville, UT?

1. Contact the Hanksville Town Office at 435-542-3451 or hanksvilleclerk@gmail.com to obtain the building permit application and current requirements. 2. Prepare required construction documents: site plan showing lot dimensions, structure location, and setbacks; construction drawings appropriate to the project. 3. Complete the building permit application. 4. If owner-building, prepare the notarized DOPL Owner/Builder Certification Agreement. 5. Submit the completed application and all required documents to the town office. 6. Await plan review. All plans must fully conform to the town's land use and development regulations before a permit is issued. Per Hanksville Town Code (Title 9): the Building Inspector shall not issue any permit unless the plans of the proposed erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, and use fully conform to all land use development regulations then in effect. 7. Pay applicable permit fee. All review fees must be paid prior to approval of the development permit. 8. Receive issued permit. Post on site and keep plans accessible throughout construction. 9. Schedule and pass all required inspections. 10. Obtain Certificate of Occupancy before occupying any new or substantially altered structure.

What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Hanksville, UT?

The following work is generally exempt: Structures of 300 square feet or smaller do not require a building permit; Ordinary maintenance and in-kind repairs. Note: This is Hanksville's stated threshold for the permit requirement -- the threshold is 300 sq ft rather than the 200 sq ft figure common elsewhere in Utah. Change of use of land or a building without construction may also require a permit if regulated under Title 9; confirm specifics with the town.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Hanksville, UT?

Inspections can be scheduled via: 435-542-3451, hanksvilleclerk@gmail.com.

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