City Building Permits
Draper, UTAH Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Draper, Utah. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Applies inside Draper City only.
- Department
- Building Division, Draper City
- Address
- Building Office, Draper City, 1020 E Pioneer Rd, Draper, UT 84020
- Phone
- 801-576-6399
- building@draperutah.gov
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Onlama • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Application Process
- Review building permit requirements and project-specific submittal documents on the Building Permits page.
- Create an account in Draper's Online Services Portal.
- Submit the permit application and upload plans/documents through the portal.
- Include required outside-agency and city approvals at time of application where applicable.
- Pay fees and deposits, including application fees for certain permit types such as demolition.
- After issuance, schedule inspections through the portal by selecting the inspection card and ready inspection action.
Typical processing time: Not clearly posted as a fixed citywide review time.
Source: Building Division, Draper City
General Requirements
The Building Division conducts permit review and inspections for new construction and remodeling requiring compliance with local and state-mandated regulations.
Required Documents
- Permit application
- Plans
- Outside-agency approvals
- Project-specific checklists
- For demolition: utility disconnect letters, environmental clearances, and photo documentation
- Permit validity
- Not clearly posted.
- Building code
- Draper administers Utah-adopted building codes with local city code and design requirements.
- Owner-builder
- Confirm directly with Draper before application; Utah owner-builder rules apply.
- Contractor requirements
- Utah licensing rules apply; city page expects contractor and project-team documentation through the portal.
Fees
- Plan check fee
- Applies through permit review; demolition submittal requirements note a $150 application fee invoiced 24-48 hours after submission.
- Permit fee formula
- City consolidated fee schedule covers building review and permit categories.
- Payment note
- Portal-based invoicing and payment workflow; applicants receive invoice notices by email.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Building Division, Draper City to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Online Services Portal (online)
- 801-576-6581 for portal issues (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; same-day inspections not available.
Typical inspection sequence: Log in, open Inspections, view ready inspections, and request specific inspection/reinspection; results visible in portal after completion.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Draper administers Utah-adopted building codes with local city code and design requirements.
- Verify contractor license: Utah DOPL License Lookup
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Schedule an Inspection
- License lookup guide: Utah Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Utah Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Utah hub: Utah Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Building Division, Draper City before applying.
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