City Building Permits

Tooele City, UTAH Building Permit Guide

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

Utah Tooele County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Building permits within Tooele City limits. Utah's standardized permit table assigns Tooele City the permit designation 'TOO,' separate from Tooele County.

Department
Tooele City Community Development Department, Building Safety Division
Address
90 North Main Street, Tooele, UT 84074
Phone
(435) 843-2132
Website
https://files.tooelecity.gov/services/community_development/index.php

Online Permit Portal

Open iWorQ Permit Portal

Platform: iWorQ Permit Portal • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Prepare a complete building permit application, including owner/applicant information, parcel and zoning information, valuation, and Utah-licensed contractor information or owner-builder certification.
  2. Submit through the Tooele City Building Permit Portal; applicants can apply for and pay for building permits online.
  3. Upload plans and supporting documents. The permit form contemplates plan review, utility/reimbursement review, and zoning/building comments before approval.
  4. City staff reviews the application for zoning and building compliance and calculates fees using the city fee schedule and IBC rate references.
  5. Pay fees. The application becomes a permit only after approval signatures and payment of fees.
  6. Schedule inspections by 4:30 PM the business day before the requested day; inspections are offered in AM or PM windows.
  7. Keep work exposed for inspection until approved and obtain final approvals before occupancy/use.

Typical processing time: Not generally published for building permits; online application is available.

Source: Tooele City Community Development Department, Building Safety Division

General Requirements

Tooele City Code requires a written permit before construction, alteration, repair, removal, or occupancy of a structure, except for work the Building Official determines is minor or exempt.

Required Documents

  • Complete application
  • Site/property information
  • Contractor license information or owner-builder certification
  • Plans and supporting documentation sufficient for zoning/building review
  • Utility/reimbursement information where applicable
Permit validity
Null and void if work is not commenced within 180 days, or if work is suspended for 180 days or more.
Building code
2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2021 IPC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IFGC, 2021 IEBC, 2021 IECC commercial provisions, 2015 IECC residential provisions, 2023 NEC, ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009, and Utah state amendments.
Owner-builder
Owner-builders must sign the owner-builder certification and agreement to comply with the Construction Trades Licensing Act.
Contractor requirements
State of Utah licensed contractors are required for general, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and architect/engineer of record where applicable.

Fees

Plan check fee
Single-family, multi-family, commercial, and industrial plan reviews are listed at IBC Rate.
Permit fee formula
Building permit plan reviews for single-family, multi-family, commercial, and industrial are listed at IBC Rate.
Reinspection fee
$50 each after the first two
Penalty (no permit)
Work without a permit is charged at 2x permit fees; stop-work charges are $200 with permit and $300 without permit.
Payment note
Applicants can apply for and pay for building permits online through the portal.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Floor covering installation
  • Painting and attaching wall coverings, and similar finish work
  • Replacement of glazing except where safety glazing is required by the IBC
  • Patching wall surfaces
  • Replacement of light fixtures
  • Replacement of electrical wall outlets and switches
  • Replacement of faucets, washers, and traps when replaced in kind without disturbing trap arm, vents, or drain lines
  • Repair of irrigation pipelines where backflow preventers exist or are not being replaced
  • Addition to a forced-air heating system of no more than two ducts with no more than one register per duct
  • Replacement of filters, belts, and motors in mechanical systems
  • Installation of any number of battery-operated smoke detectors or one 120-volt smoke detector
  • Replacement of sidewalks on private property
  • Installation of one ventilation fan

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Schedule inspections in advance with Tooele City inspectors (phone)
Scheduling deadline
Requests must be made by 4:30 PM the business day before the requested time. Cancellations must be made by 3:00 PM the business day before.
Time windows
AM or PM windows

Typical inspection sequence: Inspections required before any work is covered and before final approval/occupancy.

Additional Resources

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

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