This page summarizes Salt Lake City’s electrical permit fee schedule. Fees vary based on the type of electrical work, project valuation, service size, and permit type.
Overview
The Electrical Fee Schedule is used to estimate electrical permit fees for residential, commercial, industrial, temporary, generator, and service-related electrical work.
This fee schedule is not a permit application. To apply for an electrical permit, use the Citizen Access Portal.
Base Fee and State Fee
- $57 base fee
- The applicable fee from the schedule
- 1% Utah State Fee
Residential Electrical Fees
- Electrical service change, alteration, or minor remodel for single- or two-family dwellings: $39.00
- Electrical to detached garage with no meter base: $39.00
- Homeowner remodel permit for single-family dwelling: $47.00
- New single-family dwelling under 1,500 sq. ft.: $0.0563 per sq. ft. up to 1,500 sq. ft.
- New single-family dwelling above 1,500 sq. ft.: $0.0385 per sq. ft. above 1,500 sq. ft.
New Multi-Unit Apartment Buildings
Each building is computed separately.
- First 3 units: $0.066 per sq. ft.
- Units 4 through 10: $16.00 each unit
- Each additional unit: $8.00 each unit
Service Change for Multi-Unit Apartment Buildings
- 1 or 2 units: $39.00
- 3rd and 4th units: $16.00 each
- Each additional unit: $8.00 each
Commercial and Industrial Electrical Fees
- Work up to $10,000: 0.0166 of total valuation
- Work exceeding $10,000 but less than $100,000: valuation minus $10,000 × 0.0039 + $136.00
- Work exceeding $100,000 but less than $250,000: $587 + $0.4252 of 1% over $100,000 valuation
- Work exceeding $250,000: $1,328 + $0.1452 of 1% over $250,000
Generator Installation Fees
- Up to 500 kVa: $141.00
- Above 500 kVa: $209.00
Temporary Metering Fees
- Temporary metering: $25.00 for 100 amps
- Additional amp load capacity: $6.00 each additional 100 amps
Generator and EV Plan Review
A plan review process is required for all new generator and electric vehicle (EV) installations.
After submitting an electrical permit application through the Citizen Access Portal, applicants must submit a site plan, construction plans, and installation specifications to ProjectDox for plan review.
Application Submissions
- Use the Citizen Access Portal to apply for an electrical permit
Important Note
This page summarizes the fee schedule only and is not an application for a permit. Final permit fees may depend on project scope, valuation, and review requirements.
Contact Information
Building Services & Civil Enforcement
451 South State Street, Room 215
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
PO Box 145490
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-5490
Phone: 801-535-7968
Email: [email protected]
Website: slcpermits.com
Electrical Permit Fee Estimator
This calculator provides an estimate only. Final fees are determined by Salt Lake City.