St. George building permit requirements

St. George Building Department

Verified 2026-06-27 · Source

Department information

Address: 175 E 200 N, St. George, UT 84770
Phone: (435) 627-4120
Email: building@sgcity.org
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)2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC)2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC)

Permit types

Residential Building Permit

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

Swimming Pool Permit

Required for construction of new swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs in St. George. Includes above-ground and in-ground installations.

Tips & gotchas

St. George uses 2021 ICC codes with local amendments.
All contractors must be licensed with Utah DOPL.
Soils reports are commonly required due to expansive clay soils in southern Utah.
Electronic permit submissions are strongly encouraged through the CityInspect portal.

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