News & Updates:
[Updated March 21st, 2023]
Welcome to Salt Lake City permitting! Our office has staff available to help you through our permitting process via phone (801-535-7968), email (slcpermits@slcgov.com), as well as in-office Monday – Friday 8am-5pm. Please reach out to us with any questions you may have. We’re happy to help get you through the permitting process and on your way to construction. Salt Lake City offers electronic plan review in an effort to keep permitting accessible and equitable. Our office located at 451 S State St Room 215 offers public computers and document scanners with trained staff to help along the way if needed. If you’d like, click here to schedule an appointment with us. Our staff monitors our appointment requests and may be able to help virtually, saving you a trip to our office.
Bienvenido a la Oficina de Permisos de Construcción de Salt Lake City. Nuestra oficina tiene personal disponible para ayudarle durante el proceso de adquirir estos permisos, y usted puede hacerlo a través del número telefónico (801-535-7968), correo electrónico (slcpermits@slcgov.com), o en la oficina Lunes y Viernes de 8 am a 5pm. Por favor, comuníquese con nosotros con cualquier pregunta que pueda tener. Nos complace enormemente asistirle durante el proceso de permisos y en su camino hacia la construcción. Salt Lake City ofrece revisión electrónica de planos en un esfuerzo por mantener la autorización de permisos accesible y equitativa. Nuestra oficina ubicada en 451 S State St. Suite 215, ofrece computadoras públicas y escáneres de documentos con personal en la oficina para ayudarle a través del proceso si es necesario. Si lo desea, haga clic aquí para programar una cita con nosotros. Para su conveniencia, los Lunes y Viernes tenemos en la oficina personal que habla español. Si necesita ayuda para fijar una cita en español, comuníquese con Davina Navarro, llamando a su línea telefónica (385-272-6462). Nuestro personal monitorea las solicitudes de citas y está capacitado para ayudar virtualmente, ahorrándole de esta manera ,un viaje a nuestra oficina.
~ Building Code has 44 projects pending review and is currently reviewing plans submitted on February 24th
~ Fire Code has 47 projects pending review and is currently reviewing plans submitted on March 2nd
For the month of February 2023 Building Services: Check out our February monthly report!
Not sure if your address falls within Salt Lake City’s jurisdiction? Click here for an interactive map of Salt Lake County’s jurisdiction boundaries.
Self Help & General Information
All permit applications must be submitted electronically through the Citizen Access Portal.
Application and plan review submission instructions are available under Self Help Instructions
Plan Review Pre-Screening Checklists are available online and are required with a Plan Review Submission:
After permit issuance, inspections can be scheduled through the Citizen Access Portal
Payments
Credit Card and E-Check payments are accepted made through the Citizen Access Portal.
Paper check payments are accepted by mailing the check with the appropriate invoice to the Salt Lake City Treasury.
Checks received without an invoice cannot be processed.
Send checks with invoice to:
Salt Lake City Treasury
Attn: Cashier’s Office
P.O. Box 145462
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-5462
Contact Information
Building Services Staff Directory
Inspection Scheduling and One-Stop Development Phone Tree – 801-535-6000
Please see the below email/phone contact list for specific permit processing questions- Keep in mind, processors cannot answer code related questions, see our contact page for code reviewer contact info.
– Commercial Building Permits and Site Development Email or call 801-535-7287
– Residential Building Permits, Email or call 801-535-7182
– Electrical, Detached Garages, Solar PV, Pool, and Cell Tower Permits Email or call 801-535-6103
– Mechanical, Plumbing, Roofing, Fire Alarm, and Fire Sprinkler permits Email or call 801-535-7742
– Refund Requests and Certificate of Occupancy Email or call 801-535-6629
– Zoning or Planning inquiries, Email or call 801-535-7700
– General Building Code questions, Email or call 801-535-7155
Permit Fee Estimates
General Questions
- Most questions can be answered through our FAQ’s Page
- Check out Info & Brochures for all specific permit needs.
Location
Location Information
City & County Building
451 South State Street
Room 215
Salt Lake City, Utah
84111
Parking Information
Metered parking can be found on State Street, 200 East, and 500 South.
Short-term parking can be found on the east side of the City & County Building.
Public parking is also available below the Salt Lake City Public Library.
The first two hours are free.
Hours of Operation
8 am – 5 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Wednesday 9 am – 5 pm
All visitors are required to follow recent Covid guidance, as well as check in with the building’s security team at the entrance.