Washington City Building Department 

CONSTRUCTION HOURS: 6AM-10PM Monday through Sunday

[APRIL-OCTOBER 3AM START TIME FOR CONCRETE POURS]        

BUILDING PERMITS

MAY 7 2025 UPDATE OF ADOPTED CODES BY THE STATE OF UTAH:

• 2023 NEC code update
• Residential permit screening update
• Residential permit information requirement update

New instructions are available for a Single Family permit. For help submitting a complete application, follow the new guideline here.

If you are already registered for the Washington City Cityinspect system, click on the link below to begin application.

Click to begin application/request inspection

Please review the permit application instructions from the list below for the specific type of building permit which is being applied for before you submit your online application.

NEW Packet Review Process:

For New Commercial, and New Single Family permits, this application process has recently changed.  All reviews are now completed as a PACKET REVIEW which means when an application is accepted into plan review, all reviewing departments will review and either approve the application or send it back to the applicant for corrections. During this stage of review, comments made for correction can be viewed, but documents are not allowed to be updated on the portal. Please log on to the portal for updated review information 24-7. Select the tab that shows RED for items that require correction. When all reviewers are able to review, the applicant will receive an email notice that the application is available for updating with all corrections requested attached to the notice. Please make updates and send the application back to the City for further review. Once all tabs are green, the application will be finalized into PEND status where fees will be accessible for payment.

CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA:

Effective July 1, 2023

All plans submitted for permit will need to reflect the Utah adopted statewide codes:
        

2021 UTAH STATE RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 IBC

2021 IMC

2021 IPC

2020 NEC 2023 NEC [Effective 7 May 2025]

2021 IFCI

2021 IECC

ICC A117.1-2009 or 2017 STANDARD

2021 ISPSC

In addition: ALL Washington City authorized solar installers will be required to submit pre-approved permit plans from an approved third party reviewer at the time of permit application, effective July 1, 2023. Please contact the Washington City Power Department for details.

Building Department Fee Schedule

Permit application instructions:

NOTE: ALL UPLOADS ARE REQUIRED TO BE PDF FORMAT

• Cell Tower - New Build and\or adding or updating equipment - call the Planning Department for instructions at (435) 656-6325.  Pre-submittal meeting is required before application can be submitted.        
          
• Commercial Remodel/Tenant Improvement
          
• Commercial New Build and Additions
          
• Garage/Shop Permit 
          
• Residential Additions
          
• Residential Basement Finish
          
• Residential Demolition
          
• Residential Detached Accessory Buildings
          
• Shed/Patio Cover Permit
          
• Simple Permits Requirements
          
• Single Family Residential
          
• Solar Permits
          
• Swimming Pools

Note: Additional permit types may be available through the CityInspect portal that are not listed on the website.

Forms:

• Acknowledgement of Water Supply (pdf)
          
• Aluminum Awning Certificate (pdf)
          
• Deed Restriction Template for Accessory Dwelling Units (pdf)
          
• Gas Sizing and Installation Form (pdf)
          
• Landscape and Water Conservation Form(pdf)
          
• Owner Builder Certification Form (pdf)
          
• Pad Certification Form (pdf)
          
• Renewable Resource Agreement 
                  
• Setback Request Form\Utility Easement Encroachment Form (pdf)  For properties located in Dixie Power’s service area, click on this link for Dixie Power’s additional requirements:  Variance and Setback Request Checklist  Contact Dixie Power directly for questions related to their checklist.
          
• Soils Report Acknowledgement
          
• Stormwater Permit Information (SWPPP, State NOI): Any and all questions pertaining to Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and/or Notice of Intent (NOI) need to be addressed directly with the Public Works Stormwater Department (435) 656-6317.
          
• Washington County Water Conservancy District:

• Residential
• Commercial
• Common Area
• Multi-Family (for attached townhouses and condos)
• Apartments

• Wastewater Discharge Questionnaire

INSPECTIONS:

Please schedule inspection requests through the Builder Account on City Inspect -  next day inspection requests to be received through the portal by 3 pm. If you are unable to log in, please email the Building Department at inspections@washingtoncity.org  for assistance.  

Washington City Building Department:

111 N 100 E

Washington, Utah 84780

Email:  building@washingtoncity.org

Phone:  (435) 656-6326

M-Th 7:30am-5:30pm, F 8am-Noon