West Valley City building permit requirements

West Valley City Building Inspection Division

Verified 2026-06-27 · Source

Department information

Address: 3600 S Constitution Blvd, West Valley City, UT 84119
Phone: (801) 963-3283
Email: building@wvc-ut.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 West Valley City.

Garage Permit

Required for new detached garage construction or conversion of existing garages in West Valley City.

Tips & gotchas

West Valley City uses the 2021 ICC codes.
Office hours are Monday through Thursday only (7 AM - 6 PM) — closed Fridays.
Peak building season (spring/summer) can stretch review times.
All contractors must be licensed with the State of Utah DOPL.

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