City Building Permits

American Fork, UTAH Building Permit Guide

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

Utah Utah County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of American Fork building jurisdiction within city limits.

Department
Development Services, Building Division
Address
51 E Main St, American Fork, UT 84003
Phone
801-763-3060
Website
https://www.americanfork.gov/180/Building-Permits

Online Permit Portal

Open Building Permits

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Obtain zoning approval before permit issuance.
  2. Submit the building permit application and plan set to the Building Division.
  3. City reviews for building code, zoning, and project-specific requirements.
  4. Applicant completes corrections if review comments are issued.
  5. Pay permit and plan review fees.
  6. Permit is issued and inspections are performed through the Building Division.

Source: Development Services, Building Division

General Requirements

American Fork requires permits for most construction regulated by the building code, including building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and related work.

Required Documents

  • Permit application
  • Plans
  • Valuation
  • Zoning approval
  • Project-specific forms
Building code
Utah State Construction Code as administered by American Fork, with local amendments if adopted.
Owner-builder
Utah owner-builder requirements apply.
Contractor requirements
Utah DOPL contractor licensing applies; city requires licensed contractor information where state law requires it.

Fees

Plan check fee
Listed on the city's Building Permit Fees page.
Permit fee formula
Building permit fees are valuation-based with permit-type-specific additions.
Reinspection fee
Listed on the city's Building Permit Fees page where applicable.
Payment note
Fees are paid through the permit process after review and before issuance.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Development Services, Building Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 801-763-3060 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Common sequence includes footing/foundation, rough-ins, framing, insulation, and final, 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 Development Services, Building Division before applying.

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