Lehi, UTAH Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

City of Lehi building jurisdiction within city limits.

Department

Community Development Department, Building Division

Address

153 N 100 E, Lehi, UT 84043

Phone

385-201-1035

Website

https://www.lehi-ut.gov/departments/community-development/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Coordinate with Lehi Community Development for permit scope and any planning prerequisites.
2. Complete the city building permit application and assemble plans and contractor information.
3. Submit the application and supporting documents to the Building Division.
4. Address plan review comments if the city requires revisions.
5. Pay building permit, plan review, and state surcharge fees.
6. Receive the issued permit and complete required inspections.

Source: Community Development Department, Building Division

General Requirements

Lehi requires permits for regulated building work, including new construction, additions, remodels, demolition, and separate retaining wall permits where applicable.

Required Documents

• Building permit application
• Project valuation
• Plans
• Site information
• Contractor and trade license details
• Project-specific engineering such as retaining wall design documents

Building code

Utah State Construction Code as enforced by Lehi, plus any local Lehi amendments and standards.

Owner-builder

Application forms require owner-builder information where applicable and Utah owner-builder rules apply.

Contractor requirements

Utah DOPL contractor licensing applies; application asks for contractor license numbers.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$23.50

Plan check fee

Residential 40 percent of permit fee; nonresidential 65 percent of permit fee.

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based permit fees using 90 percent of ICC Building Valuation Data, plus applicable impact and state surcharge items.

Payment note

Fees are paid at issuance; schedule also lists separate impact, connection, and state surcharge items.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

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

Inspections

How to Schedule

• 385-201-1035 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Common sequence includes footing, foundation, rough trade work, framing, insulation if applicable, and final inspection.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Utah State Construction Code as enforced by Lehi, plus any local Lehi amendments and standards.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Permit Application
• Retaining Walls Requirements
• License lookup guide: Utah Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Utah Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Utah hub: Utah Contractor License & Permit Hub

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