Salt Lake City Building Permit Cost Calculator
Estimate Salt Lake City, UT building permit fees for commercial and residential projects. Based on UT state averages - verify with the Salt Lake City permit office.
About Salt Lake City building permits
The City of Salt Lake City requires building permits for most new construction, additions, and substantial alterations. Fees typically combine a base permit charge with a percentage of project valuation, plus plan review and zoning fees.
Commercial projects
Commercial new construction and tenant improvement projects in Salt Lake City face the largest permit fees because of the valuation multiplier. For mid-market commercial GCs bidding $1M+ projects, permit fees should be carried as a separate line in the bid - see our bid price calculator for full bid assembly.
Residential projects
Residential new builds and additions in Salt Lake City are subject to the same structure at lower valuations.
FAQs
How much is a Salt Lake City building permit?
Use the calculator to get a state-average estimate. Most mid-sized commercial permits land in the $2,000–$25,000 range; residential typically $500–$5,000. Final fees depend on the Salt Lake City schedule, which changes periodically.
How long does Salt Lake City permit review take?
Contact the Salt Lake City permitting office for current review timelines. Plan review backlogs vary seasonally.
Are these fees verified?
Not yet. Each city page starts with a state-average estimate, and we upgrade to verified numbers as contractors submit the real fees they paid. Your data helps.
Other permit types in Salt Lake City
The building permit fee above is one slice. A typical commercial bid also carries electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire-review fees. Drill into each type:
Electrical permit
By project valuation. Project-type modifier applied.
Plumbing permit
By fixture count or project valuation.
Mechanical permit
By cooling tonnage or project valuation.
Fire-dept review
Flat fee by project type. Most residential exempt.
Demolition permit
By structure square footage. Permit only.
All-in permit hub
Total permit cost across all categories in one estimate.
Impact fees
Schools / traffic / sewer / water tap. $0–$50k+, varies wildly.