Park City, UTAH Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Issues building permits within Park City municipal limits. Park City also layers local review through planning, HOA, WUI, and other design-related requirements where applicable, which is especially relevant in the second-home and ski-resort market.

Department

Park City Building Department

Address

445 Marsac Avenue, Park City, UT 84060

Phone

(435) 615-5101

Email

ruth.mather@parkcity.org

Website

https://parkcity.gov/departments/building-department

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm project scope and required submittals with the Building Department and the Submittal Requirements page.
2. Create a City Inspect account.
3. Upload plans and supporting documents through City Inspect.
4. City staff routes the submittal for plan review and issues comments or conditions as needed.
5. Revise and resubmit until approved.
6. Pay permit fees and download stamped plans and permit documents.
7. Schedule inspections in City Inspect after permit issuance and complete final approvals for occupancy.

Source: Park City Building Department

General Requirements

Building permits are required for construction activity reviewed by the Building Department; Park City directs applicants to apply through the Building Department and City Inspect before work begins.

Required Documents

• Project-specific plan set per Submittal Requirements
• Supporting documents per Submittal Requirements
• Approved plans and permit documents must be onsite during construction

Building code

Utah State Construction Code, including 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, and 2021 IEBC effective November 1, 2023, plus state-adopted companion codes. Park City also enforces local requirements including WUI review and local design-related overlays where applicable.

Owner-builder

No dedicated public Park City owner-builder page was identified.

Contractor requirements

Utah state contractor licensing through DOPL applies. Park City also requires permit applicants and inspectors to work through the city permit system.

Fees

Permit fee formula

Municipal fee schedule applies; permit fee waivers exist for some renewable energy systems.

Payment note

Fees are paid through City Inspect once the permit is approved for issuance.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Park City Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• City Inspect portal (online)

Scheduling deadline

Next-day inspections when scheduled by 3:00 p.m. the prior business day.

Time windows

AM window: 8:00 a.m. to noon; PM window: noon to 4:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Sequence is permit-specific and generally moves from early structural inspections to rough inspections to final approvals. All conditional approvals and deferred submittal items should be cleared before scheduling inspections.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Utah State Construction Code, including 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, and 2021 IEBC effective November 1, 2023, plus state-adopted companion codes. Park City also enforces local requirements including WUI review and local design-related overlays where applicable.
• Verify contractor license: Utah DOPL License Lookup
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Building Department Contact
• Building Inspections FAQs
• License lookup guide: Utah Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Utah Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Utah hub: Utah Contractor License & Permit Hub

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