Ogden building permit requirements

Ogden City Building Services Division

Verified 2026-06-27 · Source

Department information

Address: 2549 Washington Blvd, Suite 240, Ogden, UT 84401
Phone: (801) 629-8950
Email: permits.insp@ogdencity.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 Ogden.

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

Required for construction of accessory dwelling units in Ogden, including basement apartments and detached ADUs.

Tips & gotchas

Ogden uses the 2021 ICC codes.
Ogden is in Weber County — separate from the Salt Lake County metro permit systems.
The city has historic district overlays that may require additional design review.
All contractors must be licensed with the State of Utah DOPL.

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