City Building Permits
Washington Terrace, UTAH Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Washington Terrace, Utah. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Washington Terrace City limits only.
- Department
- Building, Planning and Inspection
- Address
- 5249 South 400 East, Washington Terrace, UT 84405
- Phone
- 801-395-8288
Online Permit Portal
Platform: CityInspect • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Review zoning permit and permit need information on the city building page.
- Register/log in through the CityInspect portal.
- Submit permit application and plans; for permits requiring plans, contact the building office.
- City reviews building and planning compliance.
- Pay assessed fees.
- Receive permit and schedule inspections.
General Requirements
The city building page states the Chief Building Official reviews all building plans and coordinates zoning and land use requirements; city also publishes a "When do I need a permit?" section from the building page.
Required Documents
- Permit-specific plans
- Permit validity
- Not clearly stated on the reviewed public page.
- Building code
- Washington Terrace fee materials reference the current ICC permit fee schedule and city building administration under Utah State Construction Code; local amendment details should be confirmed with the city.
- Owner-builder
- Owner/builder certification form is published from the building page.
- Contractor requirements
- Utah licensing requirements apply.
Fees
- Plan check fee
- 65% plan review fee on commercial permits and 25% plan review fee on single/multiple family permits.
- Permit fee formula
- Building permits refer to the current ICC permit fee schedule; planning fees and other development fees are itemized in the consolidated fee schedule.
- Payment note
- The city has an online apply-and-pay building permit page.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Building, Planning and Inspection to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 801-395-8288 (phone)
- 801-393-8681 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- 24 hours advance notice
- Inspection hours
- 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Typical inspection sequence: Not published as a consolidated list on the main page reviewed.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Washington Terrace fee materials reference the current ICC permit fee schedule and city building administration under Utah State Construction Code; local amendment details should be confirmed with the city.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Payments/apply and pay
- Consolidated fee schedule
- Contact page
- 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, Planning and Inspection before applying.
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