Salt Lake City Building Permit Guide

Salt Lake City building permits use the Citizen Access Portal and ProjectDox, with Planning Counter review recommended for new structures, additions, and historic-district exterior work.

Permit takeaway

Salt Lake City tells applicants to apply through the Citizen Access Portal and upload plan-review documents through ProjectDox when plan review is required.

Zoning and placement

New structures, additions, commercial changes of use, and exterior work in historic districts should start with the Planning Counter before the building permit application.

Building and trade review

Residential plan review comments are targeted through the city's residential review queue, and inspections should be requested before any work is covered.

Call before applying when

Call before applying if the project is outside incorporated Salt Lake City, adds a structure, changes exterior work in a historic district, needs trade permits, or may require planning review.

Documents to prepare

• Citizen Access Portal account
• Permit application
• ProjectDox plan documents if required
• Planning or historic information if applicable

Inspection planning

• Submit the application online
• Upload plan documents when invited
• Respond to review comments
• Pay fees and add contractor information
• Schedule inspections before covering work

Official sources

• Salt Lake City Building Permit Applications
• Salt Lake City Permitting Process
• Salt Lake City Building Permit FAQ

This guide is a planning summary. Always verify the current requirements with the local office before starting work.