Administrative overview · FIPS 49001
Beaver County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Beaver County Building Department and Planning & Zoning
For a project in or near Beaver County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
Building Department: 435-438-6484; Building Official Kyle Blackner: 435-438-6483; Building Inspector Jared Gillins: 435-438-6406; fax: 435-438-6481
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
Beaver County Building Department, 105 East Center Street, Beaver, UT 84713; mailing address: P.O. Box 1013, Beaver, UT 84713
Operating hours
Office: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Field inspections: Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Review expectation
The county says a complete permit application is usually issued within 14 business days, although special circumstances may take longer and fees must be paid before issuance. Work must start within 180 days after permit issuance or a new permit is required.
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Beaver County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Beaver County Building Department and Planning & Zoning is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact Building Department: 435-438-6484; Building Official Kyle Blackner: 435-438-6483; Building Inspector Jared Gillins: 435-438-6406; fax: 435-438-6481.
How long might review take?
The county says a complete permit application is usually issued within 14 business days, although special circumstances may take longer and fees must be paid before issuance. Work must start within 180 days after permit issuance or a new permit is required.
How are inspections scheduled?
Request inspections through https://beavercounty.cityinspect.com/, email building@beaver.utah.gov, or call 435-438-6484. Give at least 24 hours' notice; the county says 24-48 hours is usually sufficient, with more notice needed for mountain locations. Required stages can include footings, foundation, underground plumbing/electrical, framing and rough trades, insulation, weather barrier/flashing, drywall or firewall, shower pan, exterior finish, gas piping, service panel, and final inspection. Results are emailed through CityInspect, and occupancy or a change of occupancy is prohibited until a certificate of occupancy is issued.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Residential: 2021 International Residential Code and 2021 residential energy provisions with Utah amendments, plus the 2006 Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code. Commercial: 2021 International Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, and Energy Conservation Codes; 2020 National Electrical Code; 2006 Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code; and 2009 ICC A117.1 accessibility standard, all with applicable Utah amendments. The county also publishes a typical valley roof snow load of 30 psf, engineer-determined loading above 6,200 feet, and 30-inch frost depth. A detached shed or other structure no larger than 200 square feet that has no electricity does not require a building permit; structures over 200 square feet do. The county otherwise lists permits for new buildings, additions, patio covers, pools, basement finishing, reroofing, garage conversions, stucco, changes of use, heating equipment, wood stoves/fireplaces, moving or demolition, water heaters, plumbing fixtures, irrigation, air conditioning, electrical service, and rewiring. Agricultural-permit treatment is limited to genuine agricultural structures on agricultural land and does not cover personal storage, RVs, boats, personal vehicles, or shops.