State Building Permits

Utah Building Permit Guides

Permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements for counties and cities across Utah. Select your county to find your local permit guide.

9 Counties 103 Jurisdictions Updated March 2026

How Utah Permitting Works

Utah enforces the Utah State Construction Code, which adopts the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) with state amendments. The code is administered by the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) and applies statewide.

Building permits are issued at the local level — either by the city or county building department, depending on where the property is located. Most Wasatch Front jurisdictions (Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, Weber counties) maintain their own building departments. Smaller cities and unincorporated areas often use county building services.

Select your county below, then choose your city or unincorporated area for the permit office, application links, fees, required documents, and inspection process that apply to your project.

Utah Counties

Cache County 13 jurisdictions → Davis County 13 jurisdictions → Salt Lake County 18 jurisdictions → Summit County 7 jurisdictions → Tooele County 7 jurisdictions → Utah County 16 jurisdictions → Wasatch County 5 jurisdictions → Washington County 12 jurisdictions → Weber County 12 jurisdictions →

Coverage currently includes major Wasatch Front and St. George area counties. Additional counties being added.

Related Utah Resources

Contract Template Free Utah homeowner-contractor agreement → License Requirements Verify your contractor's UT license →

Statewide Resources

  • Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL): Licenses contractors and administers the Utah State Construction Code.
  • Utah Uniform Building Code Commission: Adopts and amends the statewide construction code.
  • Utah Division of Water Resources: Relevant for projects involving water rights or irrigation systems.

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with your local building department before applying.

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from your local permit authority. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.