BUILDING PERMITS

All Building Permit applications and plans are submitted, reviewed and permitted online through City Inspect. Please be advised: Pursuant to current code adopted by the State of Utah, New Single Family Residential permits will be reviewed for approval or provided correction comments within 14 business days of being accepted into plan review status [from SUBM to PLAN] with a complete application after initial submittal review. All other permits will be reviewed in the order they are received into our queue. Please review this code reference for any questions, and contact the Building Department for any concerns prior to submitting for a building permit.

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 will be added as they become ready to post 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:

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