Spanish Fork building permit requirements
Spanish Fork City Building Department
Verified 2026-06-27 · Source
Department information
- Address
- 40 S Main St, Room 120, Spanish Fork, UT 84660
- Phone
- (801) 804-4540
- 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 Spanish Fork.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit
Required for construction of an accessory dwelling unit on a residential property in Spanish Fork. Spanish Fork adopted ADU-friendly regulations to support housing growth.
Tips & gotchas
- Spanish Fork uses the 2021 ICC codes — make sure plans reference the correct edition.
- The city is experiencing rapid growth — plan review times can extend during peak building season.
- All contractors must be licensed with the State of Utah DOPL.
- Use Citizenserve for online permit applications and inspection scheduling.
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