Administrative overview · FIPS 49051
Wasatch 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
Wasatch County Building Department
For a project in or near Wasatch 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
435-657-3200
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
1891 W 3000 S, Heber City, UT 84032
Operating hours
Operating hours not verified
Review expectation
Ask the agency for its current review estimate
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 Wasatch County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Wasatch County Building Department 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 435-657-3200.
How long might review take?
A typical review timeline was not verified. Ask the agency for its current completeness and review estimate.
How are inspections scheduled?
Request inspections online through CityInspect. A builder account is required; enter the permit number and the first five characters of the permit holder's surname or company name. Requests are handled first come, first served according to inspector availability and require at least 24 hours' notice; the county reports an average wait of two to three business days. Concrete inspections must be requested by 2:00 p.m. on the business day before the pour. Email confirmation provides the inspection date and AM/PM window, and a full requested date moves the inspection to the next available date.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Wasatch County enforces the Utah state-adopted construction codes and county amendments. Effective July 1, 2026, the state set includes the 2024 International Building Code, 2021 International Residential Code and Appendix AQ, 2024 International Plumbing Code, 2024 International Mechanical Code, 2024 International Fuel Gas Code, 2023 National Electrical Code, 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, 2024 International Existing Building Code, residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, applicable Utah amendments, and the 2024 International Fire Code as the State Fire Code. County-specific provisions include residential fire-sprinkler triggers and authority to apply NFPA 1142 or the amended International Wildland-Urban Interface Code where adequate rural water supplies do not exist. The county publishes an Agricultural Exemption Acknowledgment for qualifying agricultural structures. No current official county page located during the 2026 review published a general list of cosmetic or minor-work exemptions; applicants should confirm whether a permit is required with the Building Department before beginning work.