Building permits in Salt Lake City, Utah
Of the 12 common home projects we have verified in Salt Lake City, 8 need a permit outright and 4 depend on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.
By Mario Bailey Last checked · 2 official sources
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- 13
- in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City Building Services (Building Services & Civil Enforcement), Department of Community and Neighborhoods
- City Hall, 451 South State Street, Room 215, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
- Phone: (801) 535-7968
- Email: slcpermits@slc.gov
- Official permit page
- Permit portal
- Official fee schedule
Look up a permit in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City runs an online permit portal. Many local portals let you check application status, search permit records, and view inspection results without calling the office.
What needs a permit in Salt Lake City
Of the 12 common home projects we have verified in Salt Lake City, 8 need a permit outright and 4 depend on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.
| Project | Permit needed? | Threshold | Typical fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Remodel Permit | It depends | Before replacing or relocating plumbing fixtures, adding or altering circuits, or moving... | ...Fee Schedule (FY2027, "Amended 06/16/2026 by Ord. 2026 - 29"), for example "$0.01 -... |
| Deck Permit | It depends | Deck height above grade at any point; an exempt deck must also not require guardrails and must not serve a required exit door | ...Fee Schedule (FY2027, "Amended 06/16/2026 by Ord. 2026 - 29"), for example "$0.01 -... |
| Electrical Permit | Permit required | Any size | Residential electrical: "Base Fee" $59 |
| EV Charger Permit | Permit required | Any size | Electrical permit: "Base Fee" $59 plus "Minor remodel and additional circuits" $40 for a... |
| Fence Permit | Permit required | Any size | "Fencing Permit" $47, a flat fee in the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule... |
| HVAC Permit | Permit required | Any size | Mechanical permit: "Base Fee" $59 plus item fees, for example "Installation or... |
| Patio Permit | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not published |
| Plumbing Permit | Permit required | Any size | Plumbing permit: "Base fee" $59 plus item fees, for example "Plumbing fixture or trap... |
| Pool Permit | It depends | Water depth of a residential swimming pool or spa, above ground or in ground | ...Fee Schedule (FY2027, "Amended 06/16/2026 by Ord. 2026 - 29"), for example "$0.01 -... |
| Roof Replacement Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...Fee Schedule (FY2027, "Amended 06/16/2026 by Ord. 2026 - 29"), for example "$0.01 -... |
| Shed Permit | It depends | Floor area of a residential shed, playhouse or similar one-story detached accessory building | ...Fee Schedule (FY2027, "Amended 06/16/2026 by Ord. 2026 - 29"), for example "$0.01 -... |
| Solar Permit | Permit required | Any size | "Solar Panel Permit Fee", by "System Size in kW": "0 - 5 kW" $264 |
| Water Heater Permit | Permit required | Any size | "Water heater" $16 each under Plumbing Permits, plus the plumbing "Base fee" $59 (Salt... |
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Salt Lake City permit fees compared with nearby Utah localities
| Utah locality | Deck Permit | HVAC Permit | Electrical Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | ...06/16/2026 by Ord. 2026 - 29"), for example "$0.01 -... | Mechanical permit: "Base Fee" $59 plus item fees, for... | Residential electrical: "Base Fee" $59 |
Each cell is the opening clause of that Utah jurisdiction's own fee schedule; the full wording and source sit on each permit page.
Salt Lake City permit questions, answered from the data
- Do you need a permit in Salt Lake City?
- For most projects, yes. Of the 13 permit types we have verified for Salt Lake City, 8 always require a permit (for example an electrical permit), 4 depend on size or scope (a bathroom remodel permit, for instance). Each Salt Lake City permit type's page states the exact rule and its source.
- How much does a permit cost in Salt Lake City?
- Salt Lake City publishes a fee for 12 of the 13 permit types we cover, each quoted on its page from the jurisdiction's own schedule (linked on every page that carries one). Fees are set by Salt Lake City Building Services (Building Services & Civil Enforcement), Department of Community and Neighborhoods; we do not estimate or mark them up.
- Where do you apply for a permit in Salt Lake City?
- Salt Lake City Building Services (Building Services & Civil Enforcement), Department of Community and Neighborhoods issues permits in Salt Lake City, with an online portal for applications, plan uploads and status checks, and takes questions at (801) 535-7968. The Salt Lake City official page and portal are linked in the office section above.
How the Salt Lake City pages were verified. 13 permit types, 9 distinct official sources, most recently checked . Every rule is read from Salt Lake City Building Services (Building Services & Civil Enforcement), Department of Community and Neighborhoods or the applicable code and cited on its page; anything we could not confirm for Salt Lake City is marked rather than estimated. How we verify.