City Building Permits

Orem, UTAH Building Permit Guide

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

Utah Utah County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of Orem building jurisdiction within city limits.

Department
Community Development, Building Safety Division
Address
56 N State St, Orem, UT 84057
Phone
801-229-7050
Website
https://www.orem.gov/government/community-development/building-safety

Online Permit Portal

Open CityInspect

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

Application Process

  1. Determine permit type and gather required project documents from Orem Building Safety resources.
  2. Create a CityInspect account and submit the permit application online, or work with Building Safety at City Hall.
  3. Upload plans and required supporting documents for review.
  4. Complete plan review corrections if comments are issued.
  5. Pay fees and receive permit issuance.
  6. Schedule required inspections through the portal or with Building Safety.

Source: Community Development, Building Safety Division

General Requirements

Orem requires permits for most building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, reroof, solar, and similar regulated work.

Required Documents

  • Permit application
  • Plans
  • Site plan when applicable
  • Contractor information
  • Valuation
  • Project-specific forms
Building code
Orem enforces the Utah State Construction Code with local administration.
Owner-builder
Owner-builder projects must comply with Utah owner-builder rules and required disclosures.
Contractor requirements
Utah DOPL contractor licensing applies; licensed trades are required where state law requires them.

Fees

Plan check fee
Charged when applicable; exact table not clearly posted on the main page.
Permit fee formula
Varies by permit type; fee details are handled through the application workflow.
Payment note
Fees are collected during permit issuance through Orem's Building Safety process and online tools.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Fences do not require a building permit unless they are masonry, concrete, or retaining walls.

Important: Confirm state exempt work items with Building Safety.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: Varies by permit type; common sequence is footing/foundation, rough trade inspections, framing, insulation, 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, Building Safety Division before applying.

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