Bountiful, UTAH Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Covers properties inside Bountiful City limits.

Department

Bountiful City Building Department

Address

795 South Main Street, Bountiful, UT 84010

Phone

801-298-6125

Email

tbasinger@bountiful.gov , Don@Bountiful.gov

Website

https://www.bountifulutah.gov/Building

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Create a CityInspect account and submit the permit application through the Bountiful portal.
2. Upload plans and supporting documents required for the project type; use city handouts such as retaining wall, reroof, pool, solar, and owner-builder forms as applicable.
3. City staff review the submittal and issue comments or approvals.
4. Pay fees once the permit is ready to issue.
5. Permit is issued through the portal.
6. Schedule inspections by phone; Bountiful states inspections cannot currently be scheduled online.

Typical processing time: Not posted on the main building page.

Source: Bountiful City Building Department

General Requirements

Bountiful states permits are completed through CityInspect for building work; city policies and forms cover reroofs, pools, retaining walls, electrical service changes, solar, contractor changes, and reinstatements.

Required Documents

• Permit application
• Plans and supporting documents
• Project-specific forms and packets for reroofs, retaining walls, pools, solar, owner-builder, bond forms, and permit reinstatement

Permit validity

Not clearly posted on the department page.

Building code

City public documents reference Utah state code and city policies; statewide adoption of 2021 IBC, IRC, and IEBC effective November 1, 2023.

Owner-builder

Owner-builder certification form required when applicable; city forwards Utah DOPL owner-builder form.

Contractor requirements

Utah state contractor licensing through DOPL applies; owner-builder form states non-owner work requiring licensure must be performed by licensed contractors.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$75.00

Plan check fee

Residential single-family plan review at 10% of permit fee; commercial plan review at 65% of permit fee.

Permit fee formula

Building valuation based on current ICC valuation data; application fees and impact fees apply by permit type.

Payment note

Payment is tied to CityInspect issuance workflow; verify card processing terms with the city before payment.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• One-story detached accessory buildings of 200 square feet or less, when otherwise compliant, are generally exempt under Utah code unless local conditions trigger review.
• Fences and retaining walls may be exempt only up to Utah code thresholds; Bountiful posts separate retaining wall and reroof policies, so confirm with the department before proceeding.

Important: Verify directly with the Building Department before assuming work is exempt.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• 801-298-6125 (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Friday inspections require advance coordination by the prior Tuesday.

Typical inspection sequence: Varies by permit; permit packet and approved plans must be on site.

Additional Resources

• Building code: City public documents reference Utah state code and city policies; statewide adoption of 2021 IBC, IRC, and IEBC effective November 1, 2023.
• Verify contractor license: Utah DOPL License Lookup
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Applications and Forms
• License lookup guide: Utah Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Utah Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Utah hub: Utah Contractor License & Permit Hub