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City of Farr West

How to apply for a building permit in City of Farr West, Utah. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Department

Street address
1896 North 1800 West, Farr West, UT 84404
Coverage
Farr West City limits only.
Online portal
iWorQ Portal
iWorQ
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Farr West

New homes and related construction; site plan approval is required first for commercial and residential developments.

Note: Public-facing building page reviewed did not publish a city-specific exemption list. Confirm Utah code exemptions directly with Farr West.

Required documents
  • Building requirements
  • SWPPP acknowledgment letter
  • Owner-builder form where applicable
  • Permit-specific materials
Building code
Farr West administers permits under Utah State Construction Code; local amendment details were not clearly identified on the reviewed page.
Permit validity
Not clearly stated on the reviewed public page.
Owner-builder
Owner-builder forms are required in addition to the building permit application when homeowners act as their own general contractor on new homes, remodels, or additions; the page notes accessory buildings do not require an owner-builder form.
Contractor requirements
Utah licensing requirements apply.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Confirm whether site plan approval is required; commercial and residential developments need site plan approval before permit submittal.
  2. 02
    Submit permit online through the portal, or deliver hardcopies to city hall if needed.
  3. 03
    Provide any owner-builder form and SWPPP materials if applicable.
  4. 04
    City reviews the application.
  5. 05
    Pay permit and related fees.
  6. 06
    Schedule inspections after permit issuance.

Source: Building Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Farr West building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Plan check fee
50% of building permit fee.
02
Permit fee formula
Building permit fees for new residential homes are based on square footage and valuation.

Permit application progress and payment are handled through the Farr West iWorQ portal; hardcopy submissions may trigger additional fees.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • 801-731-4187 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
24 hours notice required
Inspection hours
7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; no inspections on Fridays.

Typical sequence: Project-specific; city does not publish a consolidated list on the reviewed page.

Inspection reports can be emailed if the permit includes an email address.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Farr West permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Farr West, UT?
New homes and related construction; site plan approval is required first for commercial and residential developments.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Farr West, UT?
Building permit fees in Farr West, UT are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Building permit fees for new residential homes are based on square footage and valuation.. Plan check fee: 50% of building permit fee..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Farr West, UT?
To apply for a building permit in Farr West, UT, follow these steps: 1. Confirm whether site plan approval is required; commercial and residential developments need site plan approval before permit submittal. 2. Submit permit online through the portal, or deliver hardcopies to city hall if needed. 3. Provide any owner-builder form and SWPPP materials if applicable. 4. City reviews the application. 5. Pay permit and related fees. 6. Schedule inspections after permit issuance.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Farr West, UT?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Farr West, UT via: 801-731-4187. 24 hours notice required.
last verified April 2026 source Building Department ↗ entry id permits/utah/weber/farr-west

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.