Draper building permit requirements

Draper City Building Division

Verified 2026-06-27 · Source

Department information

Address: 1020 E Pioneer Rd, Draper, UT 84020
Phone: (801) 576-6500
Email: building@draperutah.gov
Office hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 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 Draper.

Deck Permit

Required for construction of new decks or significant modification of existing decks in Draper. Decks over 30 inches above grade require a building permit.

Tips & gotchas

Draper uses the 2021 ICC codes — make sure plans reference the correct edition.
Many Draper properties are on hillside terrain; geotechnical reports and hillside overlay zone rules may apply.
All contractors must be licensed with the State of Utah DOPL.
Use Draper's Online Services Portal for permit applications and inspection scheduling.

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