The Building Department reviews and approves plans, issues permits for residential and commercial construction and performs building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and sign inspections. Permits are now applied for online.
Permit Requirement Updates
- Starting September 12, 2021, a Septic System Permit issued by the Wasatch County Health Department will be required to submit for a Building Permit if the property will have a Septic System.
- Starting November 7, 2023, building permit applications for structures on parcels over 1 acre shall include the total disturbed area, including the footprint of the structures being applied for, and the area of areas improved for motor vehicles, such as driveways and parking areas.
- If the total disturbed area is 1 acre or more, an engineering permit must be submitted with the permit application.
- As of June 2025, property owner authorization forms are no longer required. Applications started prior to June 2025 are still required to submit a property owner authorization form.