North Salt Lake, UTAH Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Covers properties inside North Salt Lake City limits, including special review for Sensitive Lands Overlay permits.

Department

Building Department

Address

10 E Center Street, North Salt Lake, UT 84054

Phone

801-335-8720

Email

angelad@nslcity.gov , cameronw@nslcity.gov

Website

https://www.nslcity.org/97/Building

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Submit the permit application through CityInspect.
2. Attach all documents required by the permit system; the city notes full documentation speeds turnaround.
3. If plan review is required, North Salt Lake sends department comments and approvals by email.
4. Sensitive Lands permits may require geologic hazard review, fees, bond, scoping meeting, geotech report, and engineering review before building permit issuance.
5. Once all departments approve, the city calculates fees and sends payment instructions.
6. Pay through the portal, by phone, or in person; permit is then issued and inspections can be scheduled.

Typical processing time: Permits not requiring plan review are normally issued by the next business day after fees are paid.

Source: Building Department

General Requirements

North Salt Lake requires permits for all new construction, additions, basement finishes, remodeling, siding, reroofs, window replacement, and water heater and furnace replacements.

Required Documents

• CityInspect application materials
• Additional geologic hazard investigation may be required in the Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone

Permit validity

Not clearly posted on the public pages.

Building code

Fee page says permit fees use the most updated ICC valuation data; statewide 2021 Utah code adoption applies. City also posts local design and permit guidance.

Owner-builder

Not clearly summarized in the public pages.

Contractor requirements

Utah DOPL contractor licensing applies for licensable work.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$50.50

Plan check fee

Some permit types require a plan review deposit before plan review begins; amount depends on project.

Permit fee formula

Based on value of work as determined by the building official using ICC building valuation data.

Payment note

Fees may be paid through the portal, by calling the building department, or in person; 2% service fee on credit card transactions.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Accessory structures under 200 square feet do not require a building permit but do require a no-fee land use permit.
• Some demolition-related work still requires asbestos documentation even where demolition is otherwise authorized.

Important: City-specific full exemption list not fully posted; verify before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Through CityInspect account after login, or by contacting the Building Department (online)

Inspection hours

Monday through Thursday only; AM 8:00 to 12:00 or PM 1:00 to 4:00; no same-day inspections.

Typical inspection sequence: Varies by permit and is listed in the portal permit record; call with questions.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Fee page says permit fees use the most updated ICC valuation data; statewide 2021 Utah code adoption applies. City also posts local design and permit guidance.
• Verify contractor license: Utah DOPL License Lookup
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Fees
• Permitting Process Quick Facts
• License lookup guide: Utah Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Utah Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Utah hub: Utah Contractor License & Permit Hub