Washington City Building Department 

BUILDING PERMITS

All Building Permit applications and plans are submitted, reviewed and permitted online through City Inspect.

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

Click to begin application/request inspection

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.  

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

2021 IFCI

2021 IECC

In addition, ALL AUTHORIZED SOLAR INSTALLERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT PRE-APPROVED PERMIT PLANS FROM A 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 Building Department for instructions at (435) 656-6326.  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
          
• Single Family Residential
          
• Solar Permits
          
• Swimming Pools

Note: Additional permit types will be added as they become ready to post on the website.

Forms:

• Acknowledgement of Water Supply (pdf)
          
• Aluminum Awning Certificate (pdf)
          
• Commercial Plans Submittal Checklist for New Construction and Additions (pdf)
          
• Deed Restriction Template for Accessory Dwelling Units (pdf)
          
• Dumpster Encroachment Form (pdf)
          
• Encroachment permit form (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 (pdf)
          
• 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

Washington City Building Department:

111 N 100 E

Washington, Utah 84780

Email:  building@washingtoncity.org

Phone:  (435) 656-6326