City Building Permits

Sandy, UTAH Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Sandy, Utah. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Utah Salt Lake County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Applies inside Sandy City only.

Department: Building and Code Compliance Division
Address: 10000 Centennial Parkway, Room 210, Sandy, UT 84070
Phone: 801-568-7258
Website: https://www.sandy.utah.gov/260/Building-Permits

Online Permit Portal

Open Sandy Paperless Permits and Plans

Platform: Sandy Paperless Permits and Plans • Account required: No • Submission: Online only

Application Process

Review the Building Permits page and Paperless Permits and Plans guidance.
Prepare permit application materials and plans based on project type.
Submit through Sandy's paperless permit workflow.
City plan review occurs under the Building and Code Compliance Division.
Pay fees and receive permit issuance.
Schedule inspections by calling 801-568-7251 at least 24 hours in advance.

Typical processing time: No fixed processing time clearly posted.

Source: Building and Code Compliance Division

General Requirements

Building permits are required for projects requiring code review and city approval, and inspections are required for all new construction and remodels.

Required Documents

Project-specific permit forms
Plans under the paperless permit process

Permit validity: Not clearly posted.
Building code: Sandy administers Utah State Construction Code and current city code requirements.
Owner-builder: Confirm with Sandy before submittal; Utah owner-builder rules apply.
Contractor requirements: Utah state contractor licensing applies.

Fees

Plan check fee: Applies as part of plan review.
Permit fee formula: City fee pages are posted; exact building formula should be checked on current fee page.
Payment note: Confirm directly with Sandy during permit issuance.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building and Code Compliance Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

801-568-7251 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: At least 24 hours in advance.
Inspection hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: New construction and remodel inspections occur through the city's Building Inspector after permit issuance.

Additional Resources

Building code: Sandy administers Utah State Construction Code and current city code requirements.
Verify contractor license: Utah DOPL License Lookup
Zoning information: View zoning info
Paperless Permits and Plans
Building Inspections
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 and Code Compliance Division 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 the permit authority listed above. 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.

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