Sevier County, Utah Building Permit Guide

The Sevier County Building Department in Richfield issues every building permit in the county, both in unincorporated areas and inside all 12 cities and towns once the town has signed its zoning permit. Applications go through the county’s CityInspect portal, and a new house outside the towns also needs signatures for water, septic, road access, power and gas before the permit is approved.

What requires a building permit in Sevier County?

County rules say no building may be erected, built, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, converted or demolished without a permit for each project from the Sevier County Building Department. Starting without one adds an investigation fee equal to the permit fee, so the owner pays double.

Land in a mapped flood zone needs a county floodplain development permit as well, and uses such as short-term rentals or conditional uses go through Planning and Zoning.

Who issues building permits in Sevier County?

The Building, Planning and Zoning department at the Sevier County Administration Building in Richfield issues building permits and inspects for the whole county; Jason Mackelprang is the Building and Zoning Official. Inside a city or town, the town first signs a zoning permit, which tells the county it may issue the building permit once the other requirements are met. Glenwood, Monroe, Richfield and Sigurd use their own zoning permit forms; the other towns sign the county’s municipality zoning permit form.

Forms that go with the application

Apply online through the county’s CityInspect link (Building Permit Application); the same portal schedules inspections. Zoning approval has to be in hand first and is attached to the application. The county posts these forms:

• Unincorporated Area Signature Sheet (February 2026), for a new home outside the towns, signed by county Planning, Zoning and Flood; the county Road Department (encroachment and address); the power provider (Rocky Mountain Power, Monroe City Power or Garkane Energy); Enbridge Gas Utah, or a note that the house uses propane; the Central Utah Public Health Department for the septic system; the Venice or Aurora drainage district where the lot is in one; and the canal company that serves the land. Proof of water is a copy of the Order of the State Engineer from the Utah Division of Water Rights in Richfield.
• Road Encroachment and Addressing Permit, signed by the county Road Department, 689 West 2630 South, Richfield.
• Municipality Zoning Permit for property in a town, with a plot plan showing every building, the setbacks and the height; Glenwood, Monroe, Richfield and Sigurd have their own versions.
• Floodplain Development Permit and FEMA elevation certificate for flood-zone lots.

Permit costs and fees in Sevier County

The Building Department sets building permit fees and gives the current amount by phone (435-893-0420); fees are paid to Sevier County, including for permits inside the towns. Work started without a permit is charged double: the permit fee plus an investigation fee of the same amount.

Town water, sewer and impact fees are separate and paid to the town; in Central Valley, for example, water impact, hookup and deposit fees must be paid before water is turned on.

Electrical, plumbing and mechanical work

Trade work is inspected by the county as part of the building permit inspections: under-floor plumbing, rough plumbing, rough electrical and rough mechanical inspections, plus the water, sewer and gas lines before they are backfilled. Power work for upgrades, irrigation pivots, temporary and permanent power needs the county road and address sign-off, and the power provider signs the signature sheet for a new home. Septic systems are permitted by the Central Utah Public Health Department.

Building plan requirements

Plans for new homes and commercial buildings must be drawn to scale and include:

• Plot or site plan showing buildings in relation to property lines and existing structures
• Basement plan with footings and foundation, room uses, walls, beams and headers, water heater, furnace and plumbing
• Main floor and upper floor plans with window and door sizes, kitchen layout, outlets, panel location and smoke detectors
• Exterior elevations with grades and the structure below grade
• Floor and roof framing plans, wall cross sections, stair details and a fireplace section
• Heat loss calculations
• Material specifications and window, door, hardware and header schedules

Lots in a flood zone add the floodplain permit and a FEMA elevation certificate.

How to apply: 6-step Sevier County process

Sevier County inspections

Schedule inspections through the county’s CityInspect link. The county’s list, which the building official may add to:

Local Sevier County details that matter

Canals and drainage: the canal company serving the land signs off before construction to make sure the owner knows its rules; the county lists 13 canal and irrigation companies, from Clear Creek Canal to the Piute Reservoir & Irrigation Company. Lots in Venice Drainage District 1 (south of Richfield to north of Venice) or Aurora Drainage District 4 also need that district’s signature.

Planning Commission: meets on the second Wednesday of each month; paperwork is due by 3:00 p.m. on the third Friday of the month before.

Flood zones: Planning, Zoning and Flood signs the signature sheet only after checking the flood zone, and flood-zone lots need the floodplain development permit.

Utah building code

Utah adopts one construction code for the whole state; cities and counties enforce it, and any local amendments are set by the Legislature. Utah rules

Official Sevier County permitting resources

County and town pages for building permits in Sevier County:

• Sevier County: obtaining a building permit
• Sevier County CityInspect building permit application
• Sevier County Unincorporated Area Signature Sheet (February 2026)
• Sevier County municipality zoning permit form
• Sevier County road encroachment and addressing permit
• Sevier County required inspections
• Sevier County building plan requirements
• Sevier County towns and cities: addresses and phone numbers
• Sevier County Planning and Zoning forms
• Annabella Town forms and permits
• Utah Code 15A-2-103, adopted code editions

Sevier County permit FAQs

Who issues building permits in Sevier County?

The Sevier County Building Department in Richfield (435-893-0420), for the unincorporated county and for all 12 cities and towns after the town’s zoning approval.

I am building in Richfield or Salina. Where do I start?

With the city’s zoning approval (Richfield has its own form), then the county building permit through CityInspect.

How much is a building permit?

The Building Department quotes the current fee by phone. Starting work without a permit doubles it.

What do I need for a new house outside the towns?

The Unincorporated Area Signature Sheet with zoning and flood, road and address, water (Order of the State Engineer), septic, power, gas, drainage district and canal company sign-offs.

Who issues septic permits?

The Central Utah Public Health Department, 70 West View Drive, Richfield (435-896-5451).

How do I schedule an inspection?

Through the county’s CityInspect portal, using the Schedule Building Inspection link.

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