County Building Permits
Utah County Building Permit Guide (Unincorporated Area)
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Utah County, Utah. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Unincorporated Utah County only; cities within Utah County issue their own permits. Utah County also notes some contract or special-area coordination may apply depending on location.
- Department
- Community Development, Building Department
- Address
- 2855 S State St, Provo, UT 84606
- Phone
- 801-851-8342
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Confirm that the parcel is in unincorporated Utah County and review county building permit submittal requirements.
- Assemble the county application package, plans, engineering, valuation, and any required supporting approvals.
- Submit materials to the Utah County Building Department.
- Address county review comments and provide revised documents if required.
- Pay permit fees after approval.
- Receive permit issuance and complete required county inspections.
General Requirements
Utah County requires building permits for construction, alteration, repair, relocation, or occupancy-related work regulated by the building code in unincorporated county areas.
Required Documents
- Complete permit application package
- Site plan
- Construction plans
- Valuation
- Contractor information
- Project-specific engineering or agency approvals as applicable
- Building code
- Utah County enforces the Utah State Construction Code with county administration and local amendments if adopted.
- Owner-builder
- Utah owner-builder rules apply; verify county forms and disclosures for owner-builder submissions.
- Contractor requirements
- Utah DOPL contractor licensing applies; electrical, plumbing, and other state-licensed trades must meet Utah licensing requirements.
Fees
- Plan check fee
- Charged where applicable; exact public table not clearly posted on the reviewed sources.
- Permit fee formula
- Varies by permit type and valuation.
- Payment note
- Fees are paid during the permit review and issuance process.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Community Development, Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 801-851-8342 (phone)
Typical inspection sequence: Footing, foundation, rough trades, framing, insulation where applicable, and final, depending on permit scope.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Utah County enforces the Utah State Construction Code with county administration and local amendments if adopted.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Building Department
- Building Permit Submittal Requirements
- License lookup guide: Utah Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Utah Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Utah hub: Utah Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Community Development, Building Department before applying.
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