City Building Permits
Farr West, UTAH Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Farr West, Utah. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Farr West City limits only.
- Department
- Building Department
- Address
- 1896 North 1800 West, Farr West, UT 84404
- Phone
- 801-731-4187
- nate@farrwestcity.gov
Online Permit Portal
Platform: iWorQ • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Confirm whether site plan approval is required; commercial and residential developments need site plan approval before permit submittal.
- Submit permit online through the portal, or deliver hardcopies to city hall if needed.
- Provide any owner-builder form and SWPPP materials if applicable.
- City reviews the application.
- Pay permit and related fees.
- Schedule inspections after permit issuance.
Source: Building Department
General Requirements
New homes and related construction; site plan approval is required first for commercial and residential developments.
Required Documents
- Building requirements
- SWPPP acknowledgment letter
- Owner-builder form where applicable
- Permit-specific materials
- Permit validity
- Not clearly stated on the reviewed public page.
- Building code
- Farr West administers permits under Utah State Construction Code; local amendment details were not clearly identified on the reviewed page.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builder forms are required in addition to the building permit application when homeowners act as their own general contractor on new homes, remodels, or additions; the page notes accessory buildings do not require an owner-builder form.
- Contractor requirements
- Utah licensing requirements apply.
Fees
- Plan check fee
- 50% of building permit fee.
- Permit fee formula
- Building permit fees for new residential homes are based on square footage and valuation.
- Payment note
- Permit application progress and payment are handled through the Farr West iWorQ portal; hardcopy submissions may trigger additional fees.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 801-731-4187 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- 24 hours notice required
- Inspection hours
- 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; no inspections on Fridays.
Typical inspection sequence: Project-specific; city does not publish a consolidated list on the reviewed page.
Inspection reports can be emailed if the permit includes an email address.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Farr West administers permits under Utah State Construction Code; local amendment details were not clearly identified on the reviewed page.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Building department
- Building permit fees
- 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 Building Department before applying.
Need help with your project?
Navigating permits in Farr West can be complicated.
Jaspector connects you with local experts who can review your scope, verify your contractor, and help you understand what permits your project actually needs.
Learn how Jaspector worksOther cities in Weber County