Henefer, UTAH Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Issues permits within Henefer Town limits. Public permit information is available, but some details remain thin and are spread between the building page, checklist PDF, and town code.

Department

Town of Henefer Building Department

Address

150 W. Center Street, Henefer, UT 84033

Phone

(435) 336-5365

Website

https://www.henefer.gov/building-inspector

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Download the Henefer building permit materials and review the checklist.
2. Submit the building permit application with the $200 nonrefundable application fee.
3. Provide two sets of construction drawings, two copies of the site plan, grading and drainage materials, property information, and other required supporting documents.
4. Obtain required agency approvals, including septic or utility approvals and town council water and sewer connection approval when applicable.
5. Stake property corners and keep stakes in place through construction.
6. After review and approval, receive the permit and keep approved plans onsite.
7. Schedule inspections with the building inspector and complete final approvals.

Source: Town of Henefer Building Department

General Requirements

Henefer requires a building permit for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, improvement, removal, conversion, or demolition of any building or structure.

Required Documents

• $200 application fee
• Two sets of construction drawings with elevations and exterior materials/colors
• Two copies of site plan
• Grading, drainage, and erosion control plan
• Legal description, plat map, and tax serial number
• Septic permit approval if applicable
• Road approval if applicable
• Sewer and water connection approval by the Henefer Town Council when required

Permit validity

Henefer town code includes a time limit on building permits.

Building code

Utah State Construction Code applies, subject to Henefer local code and land use requirements.

Owner-builder

Henefer posts an Owner Builder Certification form on the Building Department page.

Contractor requirements

Utah state contractor licensing through DOPL applies.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$200 application fee, nonrefundable and applied toward permit fees

Permit fee formula

The reviewed checklist identifies the application fee but does not publish a full building permit fee table.

Payment note

Application fee is due at submittal; other permit fees are not detailed on the public checklist reviewed.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Detached accessory building for storage, playhouse, or similar use not exceeding 200 square feet
• Fence 6 feet or less in height
• Retaining wall 4 feet or less in height
• Water tank supported directly on grade with capacity of 5,000 gallons or less
• Platform, walk, and driveway no more than 30 inches above grade
• Painting, papering, and similar finish work
• Temporary motion picture, television, and theater stage sets and scenery
• Window awning supported by an exterior wall
• Prefabricated swimming pool with 5,000 gallon capacity or less

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Building Inspector Kent Trussell (435) 513-2943 (phone)
• Town Hall (435) 336-5365 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Public-facing Henefer pages do not publish a detailed sequence; the town requires approved plans onsite and coordinates inspections through the building inspector.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Utah State Construction Code applies, subject to Henefer local code and land use requirements.
• Verify contractor license: Utah DOPL License Lookup
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Building Inspector
• Building Permit Application Checklist
• Town Code
• License lookup guide: Utah Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Utah Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Utah hub: Utah Contractor License & Permit Hub

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