West Point, Utah Building Permit Guide

In West Point the City’s Building Department, part of Community Development at City Hall, 3200 West 300 North, handles all plan review and building inspections, and permits are applied for, paid and inspected through the City’s CityInspect portal. Under the FY2027 fee schedule adopted June 16, 2026, residential plan review and inspection costs 25% of the permit fee, and North Davis Fire District impact fees must be paid to the district before you apply.

What requires a building permit in West Point?

West Point requires a building permit for new construction, most remodels and upgrades to existing homes, accessory buildings over 200 sq ft, re-roofs, electrical work and signs. Smaller items have their own no-fee City applications:

Both no-fee applications need a detailed site plan, and both are reviewed against the West Point Land Use and Development Code.

Who issues West Point building permits?

The Building Department, within West Point’s Community Development Department, is responsible for all building inspections and plan review in the city and issues the permits. Community Development also covers planning and zoning, code enforcement and business licensing.

West Point permits only property inside the city. Land outside belongs to the neighboring city or, if unincorporated, to Davis County’s Community and Economic Development office.

The City has warned that applicants have received fake emails asking them to pay an “Application Approval” fee. Those emails do not come from the City; call 801-776-0970 before paying any request you are unsure about.

Applying through CityInspect

West Point moved to a new online permit system, CityInspect, and every building permit is now submitted there. Create an account before you apply. In the portal, choose Building Department, start a new application, enter the builder valuation and square footage, add each contractor who needs to see the permit, attach the required documents and sign. When the application is approved you receive an email invoice; pay it from the link at the bottom (cards carry a 3% service charge, Visa and Mastercard only, and checks are processed electronically). The City’s Building Portal Process guide walks through each screen.

Forms posted beside the portal link: the Fence Permit Application, the Accessory Building Permit for buildings of 200 sq ft or less, the Sign Permit Application and the state Owner-Builder Certification Agreement.

West Point permit fees for 2026–27

The City Council adopted the FY2027 fee schedule (Resolution 06-16-2026A) on June 16, 2026, effective July 1, 2026. It bases the building permit fee on building valuation and square footage, and the City gives estimates for a specific project by phone.

Single-family permit totals vary with lot and house size, basement finish and decks or patio covers, and larger lots pay higher impact fees.

Electrical, plumbing and mechanical work

The Building Department permits trade work along with building work: electrical work needs a permit, and plumbing, heating and electrical systems are inspected at the underground plumbing, 4-way (framing, plumbing, heating and electric) and power to panel stages of a new house. After a passed inspection the City calls the power and gas clearances in to the utilities the next business day.

New home checklist

• Plans to scale, stamped by an engineer
• Structural calculations stamped by an engineer
• MEC Check and RES Check energy documents
• Site plans with the address, lot number, all setbacks and a drainage plan whose elevations match the development drawings
• The state owner-builder certificate, signed and notarized, when the owner is building
• The North Davis Fire District impact fee, paid to the district before the City application

Accessory buildings over 200 sq ft follow the City’s accessory building standards, which set size, height and setbacks by lot size. Basement finishes have their own checklist and code handout on the Building Requirements and Procedures page.

How to get a West Point permit: 6 steps

West Point inspections

Request inspections in CityInspect from the active permit (choose the date, morning or afternoon and the inspection type) or by calling City Hall at 801-776-0970, at least 24 hours ahead. There are no same-day inspections, specific times are not guaranteed, and a permit must be paid before any inspection can be scheduled.

A new house is inspected at the sewer and water laterals, footings, foundation, underground plumbing, 4-way, insulation, power to panel or permanent power, weather barrier and final; the City’s inspection guide also lists footing and land drains and brick flashing. A re-inspection costs $50.

Local West Point details

Annexation area sewer: the FY2027 schedule lists a higher City sewer impact fee, $5,200 per ERU, for the proposed annexation area.

Zoning limits: accessory buildings and fences must meet Sections 17.70.030 and 17.70.050 of the Land Use and Development Code even when no building permit is needed.

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 West Point permitting resources

• West Point Building Department: portal link, fees and forms
• West Point Building Portal Process guide
• West Point building requirements and procedures
• West Point checklist for new homes
• West Point inspection types and guidelines
• West Point accessory building permit (200 sq ft or less)
• West Point fence permit application
• West Point City Council packet, June 16, 2026, with the FY2027 fee schedule
• North Davis Fire District public safety impact fees
• West Point Community Development
• Utah State Construction Code editions

West Point permit FAQs

Who issues building permits in West Point?

The West Point City Building Department at City Hall, 3200 West 300 North (801-776-0970), which does all plan review and building inspections.

Can I apply online?

Yes; it is the only way. Permits are submitted, paid and inspected through the City’s CityInspect portal.

Do I need a permit for a shed or fence?

A shed over 200 sq ft needs a building permit. Smaller sheds and all fences use separate no-fee City applications with a site plan.

How much is a re-roof permit?

$150 for a residential re-roof under the FY2027 fee schedule.

What does plan review cost?

25% of the permit fee for residential work and 60% for commercial work, covering plan review and inspections.

Where do I pay the fire impact fee?

Directly to the North Davis Fire District, before submitting the permit to the City; the FY2027 single-family amount is $181.13.

Simplify West Point permitting with Alliance Permitting

Alliance Permitting is a permit documentation and submission company in Utah. We prepare your paperwork, file it correctly and coordinate with the permitting authority through issuance. We are not a contractor and we do not perform licensed plan review or inspections; that work stays with your licensed team and the jurisdiction.

This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general information about West Point permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.