City Building Permits

West Jordan, UTAH Building Permit Guide

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

Utah Salt Lake County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Applies inside West Jordan city limits only.

Department
Community Development, Building and Safety
Address
City of West Jordan, 8000 S Redwood Rd, West Jordan, UT 84088
Phone
801-569-5000
Website
https://www.westjordan.utah.gov/community-development/building-and-safety/

Online Permit Portal

Open Cityworks Portal

Platform: Cityworks • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

  1. Start with Community Development and Building and Safety project guidance.
  2. Prepare required building application materials and plan set for the specific permit type.
  3. Submit permit materials online through the Cityworks portal with account access.
  4. Respond to city review comments and pay assessed fees.
  5. Receive permit issuance.
  6. Schedule required inspections with the Building Department before covered work proceeds.

Typical processing time: No fixed processing time clearly posted.

Source: Community Development, Building and Safety

General Requirements

The city regulates building permits and inspections for construction work requiring code review and approval.

Required Documents

  • Project-specific permit application
  • Supporting plans
  • Exact checklists vary by permit type
Permit validity
Not clearly stated on public pages.
Building code
West Jordan follows Utah State Construction Code with local city administration and any local amendments.
Owner-builder
Confirm directly with the Building Department; Utah owner-builder requirements apply.
Contractor requirements
Utah state contractor licensing applies; permit applications and inspections administered locally.

Fees

Plan check fee
Public materials indicate plan review fees apply.
Permit fee formula
Building permit and plan review fees tied to building permit categories.
Payment note
Portal-based permit account appears active; confirm card/check handling at issuance.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Community Development, Building and Safety to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Not clearly posted.

Typical inspection sequence: Project-specific inspections after permit issuance, before concealment and at final completion.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Community Development, Building and Safety 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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