City Building Permits

Highland, UTAH Building Permit Guide

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

Utah Utah County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of Highland building jurisdiction within city limits.

Department
Community Development Department, Building
Address
5400 W Civic Center Dr, Highland, UT 84003
Phone
801-772-4500
Website
https://www.highlandcity.org/249/Building

Online Permit Portal

Open CityInspect

Platform: CityInspect • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Review Highland's Building page, FAQs, and permit application guidance.
  2. Create a CityInspect account and submit the permit application and plans.
  3. City reviews for code compliance and may request corrections.
  4. Revise and resubmit documents if necessary.
  5. Pay permit and review fees after approval.
  6. Permit is issued and inspections are scheduled through CityInspect or with staff.

Source: Community Development Department, Building

General Requirements

Highland requires permits before beginning most construction, remodeling, or regulated trade work.

Required Documents

  • Permit application
  • Plans
  • Site plan where applicable
  • Contractor information
  • Valuation
  • Project-specific documents as listed by the city
Building code
Highland's posted building page references the Utah State Construction Code and local code administration; verify current local amendments and the city's stated electrical code edition at filing.
Owner-builder
Utah owner-builder rules apply.
Contractor requirements
Utah DOPL contractor licensing applies.

Fees

Plan check fee
Charged where applicable; exact table not clearly posted on the reviewed page.
Permit fee formula
Varies by permit type and valuation.
Payment note
Fees are paid through the permit workflow after review approval.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

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

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: Standard sequence typically includes footing, foundation, rough trades, framing, insulation where applicable, and final.

Additional Resources

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

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