City Building Permits

Roy, UTAH Building Permit Guide

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

Utah Weber County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Roy City limits only.

Department: Building Permits & Inspections, Roy City Community Development Office
Address: 5051 South 1900 West, Roy, UT 84067
Phone: 801-774-1040
Email: ced@royutah.gov
Website: https://www.royutah.gov/departments/building_permits___inspections/index.php

Online Permit Portal

Open Building Permits & Inspections

Platform: CityInspect • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Additional resources:

Application Process

Determine permit type and gather plans and supporting documents.
Complete zoning/planning review first if the project is commercial or multifamily.
Submit the permit electronically through Roy's online process.
Upload plans and any required forms.
City reviews and may route the application for third-party inspection/review as needed.
Pay fees when invoiced.
Obtain permit and schedule inspections.

Source: Building Permits & Inspections, Roy City Community Development Office

General Requirements

A permit is required for any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect/install/alter/repair/remove/convert regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems.

Required Documents

Permit-specific submittals
Building permit packets and handouts from the Building Permits & Inspections page

Permit validity: Not clearly stated on the public page reviewed.
Building code: State-amended 2021 IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IRC, and 2020 NEC.
Owner-builder: Not clearly stated on the main page reviewed.
Contractor requirements: Utah state contractor licensing applies; Utah licensing also applies to electricians and plumbers.

Fees

Payment note: Online processing is available; confirm payment method during permit submission.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Detached accessory buildings not more than 10 feet high and not more than 200 square feet, provided zoning setbacks and runoff rules are met
Fences not over 6 feet high
Retaining walls not over 4 feet in height unless supporting a surcharge

Inspections

How to Schedule

CityInspect (online)
Approved third-party inspectors (other)

Typical inspection sequence: Depends on project type; Roy lists approved third-party inspectors and standard building permit handouts.

Additional Resources

Building code: State-amended 2021 IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IRC, and 2020 NEC.
Zoning information: View zoning info
Building permits and inspections
Community development
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 Permits & Inspections, Roy City Community Development Office before applying.

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