County Building Permits

Tooele County Building Permit Guide (Unincorporated Area)

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

Utah Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Applies to unincorporated Tooele County. Tooele County's Land Use Ordinance expressly states 'county' refers to unincorporated Tooele County and does not include incorporated municipalities such as Grantsville, Rush Valley, Stockton, Tooele, Ophir, Vernon, and Wendover.

Department
Tooele County Community Development / Building Department
Address
47 South Main Street, Tooele, UT 84074
Phone
(435) 843-3160
Website
https://cms3.revize.com/revize/tooelecountyut/departments/communitydevelopment/index.php

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Obtain the Tooele County building permit application packet and review the checklist.
  2. Complete the application fully; incomplete applications are not accepted.
  3. Assemble proof of ownership, one dimensioned site plan, one complete set of construction plans, energy-code materials, utility approvals, and health approvals if using private water/septic.
  4. Obtain Tooele County Fire Department site plan approval before submitting the permit where required.
  5. Submit to Tooele County Community Development.
  6. Pay plan review fees at application. The county states this fee is based on project value.
  7. After approval, pay remaining fees at issuance, post the permit on site, and request inspections by phone with at least 24 hours advance notice.

Source: Tooele County Community Development / Building Department

General Requirements

Tooele County Code requires a separate permit for each building or structure unless exempt.

Required Documents

  • Completed application
  • Proof of ownership
  • Dimensioned site plan
  • Full plan set
  • Proof of energy-code compliance where applicable
  • Utility approval forms
  • County fire approval
  • County health approval for private water/septic
  • Subdivision architectural-control approval where applicable
Permit validity
Permit is null and void if work is not commenced within 180 days, if work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days, or if no progress inspection occurs within 180 days after issuance.
Building code
County/state code framework applies. County materials reference IBC plan requirements, IFC fire criteria, Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code provisions where applicable, and Utah state amendments under the state construction code framework.
Owner-builder
County packet includes Utah DOPL owner-builder certification language and form.
Contractor requirements
County application requires contractor license numbers and expiration dates for general, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical contractors, or owner-builder exemption documentation.

Fees

Plan check fee
Value-based plan review fee at application.
Permit fee formula
Plan review fee is based on project value; remaining fees collected at issuance.
Reinspection fee
$47.00 for inspections not canceled at least four hours prior to scheduled time
Payment note
Applicable impact fees may be collected, including county public safety, transportation, parks/recreation/trails, and fire-related impact fees depending on location/project.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided floor area does not exceed 120 square feet and the structure is located more than 50 feet from the nearest adjacent structure
  • Fences not over 6 feet high

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (435) 843-3160 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
24 hours advance notice required

Typical inspection sequence: Footing; foundation; underground rough plumbing / slab / under-floor; sewer lateral and water lateral; framing (4-way); insulation; weather barrier; final. Other inspections may be required by the Building Official.

Additional Resources

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

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