City Building Permits

Alpine, UTAH Building Permit Guide

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

Utah Utah County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of Alpine building and planning administration within city limits.

Department
Planning and Zoning
Address
20 N Main, Alpine, UT 84004
Phone
801-756-6347 ext. 6
Website
https://www.alpineut.gov/168/Planning-Zoning

Online Permit Portal

Open Planning and Zoning

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Attend or consult the Alpine Development Review Committee if the project involves development review issues; the city notes DRC meetings are held Monday mornings.
  2. Complete the applicable Alpine building permit form and gather required plans and supporting documents.
  3. Submit the application to Alpine Planning and Zoning.
  4. Provide any requested corrections or additional documentation.
  5. Pay the applicable permit fee.
  6. Permit is issued and inspections are scheduled with the city.

Source: Planning and Zoning

General Requirements

Alpine's posted application materials state permits are required for furnace, air conditioning, water heater, meter upgrades, and other regulated work; separate city requirements also apply to development and land use review.

Required Documents

  • Permit application
  • Owner and contractor information
  • Contractor license number
  • Project valuation
  • Project-specific plans or supporting documents
Building code
Utah State Construction Code as enforced by Alpine, plus local city requirements where adopted.
Owner-builder
Alpine's form states owner-builders must complete and notarize the owner-builder certification required by the Department of Commerce.
Contractor requirements
Utah DOPL contractor licensing applies; application asks for the contractor license number.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$101.00
Permit fee formula
Varies by permit type; Alpine uses permit-form and project-specific fee handling.
Payment note
Verify current amount with staff before filing.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Planning and Zoning to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 801-756-6347 ext. 6 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Standard staged inspections depending on scope.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Planning and Zoning before applying.

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