Bountiful building permit requirements

Bountiful City Building Department

Verified 2026-06-27 · Source

Department information

Address: 795 S Main St, Bountiful, UT 84010
Phone: (801) 298-6140
Email: building@bountifulutah.gov
Office hours: Mon-Thu 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Website: Official site

Codes adopted

2021 International Building Code (IBC)2021 International Residential Code (IRC)2020 National Electrical Code (NEC)

Permit types

Residential Building Permit

Required for new residential construction, additions, and structural alterations in Bountiful.

Fence Permit

Required for new fence installation or replacement in Bountiful. Height and material restrictions apply based on zoning district.

Tips & gotchas

Bountiful uses the 2021 ICC codes — make sure plans reference the correct edition.
Bountiful City operates on a 4-day work week (Mon-Thu) — the office is closed on Fridays.
All contractors must be licensed with the State of Utah DOPL.
Use the Cityinspect online portal for permit applications and inspection scheduling.

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