Building permits in Salt Lake City, UT
Permits for Salt Lake City are issued by Salt Lake City Corp., Building Services Division. Applications go through the portal below.
Checked against the department's own page on 6 Sep 2026
Where to file
- Department
- Salt Lake City Corp., Building Services Division
- Phone
- (801) 535-7968
- Portal
- aca-prod.accela.com/SLCREF
Accela Citizen Access. 451 S State St. Planning (801) 535-7700.
What each job needs in Salt Lake City
Typical requirements and fee ranges. Fees scale with project valuation, so treat these as a starting point and confirm the number with Salt Lake City Corp. before you quote.
| Project | Permits | Typical fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Remodel | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Addition | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| New Construction | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Site / Grading | $500–3,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
| Electrical | Electrical | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Plumbing | Plumbing | $50–200 | 3–5 business days |
| HVAC / Mechanical | Mechanical (HVAC) | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Roofing | Roofing | $100–400 | 1–5 business days |
| Deck / Fence | Building | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Demolition | Demolition | $50–400 | 5–10 business days |
| Commercial Build-Out | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Fire / Life-Safety Review | $300–2,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
Licensing in Utah
A state license is required — DOPL licenses General Building (B100), General Engineering (E100), and specialty contractors (25-hr pre-license course, exams, and liability insurance).
Issued by Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) · Verify a licence
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Department, portal and phone checked against the official page on 6 Sep 2026. Fee ranges and turnaround times are typical for this kind of work and are not quotes. Requirements change, so confirm with the department before you file. SQM.AI is not a law firm and this page is not legal advice.