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FILE 49035 · COUNTY OF SALT LAKESEAT · SALT LAKE CITYPOPULATION · 1.2MVERIFIED · 05 / 2026
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Salt Lake.

Salt Lake County in Utah. This is where the state file translates into the local offices that actually issue the permit, schedule the inspection, and sign the filing. Start with the state baseline, then drill into the right city.

Cities on file
1
Trades indexed
12
County seat
Salt Lake City
Last verified
05 / 2026
FAST FACTS

Salt Lake County at a glance

Quick-reference card
County seatSalt Lake City
Population (est.)1.2M
FIPS49035
Building departmentCity-by-city; Salt Lake County Building Services handles unincorporated areas, while cities run independent permit portals.
Permit portalCity-by-city; Salt Lake County uses the 'Salt Lake County Building Services' online portal for unincorporated areas.
Fire marshalUnified Fire Authority
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County of
Salt Lake
· ACTIVE FILE ·
ARTICLE I · COUNTY BASELINE
CODES & LOCAL AUTHORITY
FIPS 49035
Article I · County Baseline

The county inherits from the state. And adds local rules.

2021 International Building Code and International Residential Code adopted with Utah state and local amendments.

Salt Lake County Building Services only issues permits for unincorporated areas of the county. Most of the county population resides in incorporated cities like Salt Lake City, West Valley City, and Sandy, which maintain their own building departments and zoning authorities. Development in unincorporated areas is subject to specific Foothills and Canyons Overlay Zones (FCOZ) which impose strict design and environmental standards.

The Foothills and Canyons Overlay Zone (FCOZ) requires additional geotechnical and environmental review for any development on slopes or within designated canyon areas.

How this fits with the state

The state authority here is Utah Division of Professional Licensing. The county file does not replace that — it adds the permit office, local overlays, and the actual filing path.

Source · City-by-city; Salt Lake County Building Services handles unincorporated areas, while cities run independent permit portals.Last verified · 05 / 2026
ARTICLE II · PERMIT OFFICES
WHERE THE PERMIT IS FILED
OPERATING PATH
Article II · Local Offices

Who issues, who inspects, who signs off.

Contractors are primarily regulated by the state through DOPL, though individual cities and the county may require a local business license to operate within their jurisdiction.

Building

City-by-city; Salt Lake County Building Services handles unincorporated areas, while cities run independent permit portals.

Permits, plans, inspections

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Permit portal

City-by-city; Salt Lake County uses the 'Salt Lake County Building Services' online portal for unincorporated areas.

Apply, track, pay

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Planning / zoning

Salt Lake County Planning and Development Services

Land use, plan review

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Fire marshal

Unified Fire Authority

Prevention, alarms, sprinklers

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
ARTICLE III · INSURANCE & BONDS
COUNTY OVERLAY ON STATE BASELINE
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Article III · County Overlay

What Salt Lake County usually adds.

The state sets the floor. The county and city can require additional certificates, local bonds, or pre-permit registration.

CoverageRequired?MinimumIssued by
Workers' CompensationState rule with county add-ons
Verify
Required with employees; verify exemptions
State authority
General LiabilityOften required by permit type
Conditional
Permit-based
City-by-city; Salt Lake County Building Services handles unincorporated areas, while cities run independent permit portals.
Surety BondTied to state license or county permit
Conditional
Financial responsibility/bond rules vary by license
State or county
County overlayContractors must maintain general liability and workers' compensation insurance as required by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) for state licensure.
Verify
Varies
City-by-city; Salt Lake County Building Services handles unincorporated areas, while cities run independent permit portals.
Source · City-by-city; Salt Lake County Building Services handles unincorporated areas, while cities run independent permit portals.Verify before filing
ARTICLE IV · INDEXED CITIES
CITIES IN SALT LAKE COUNTY
1 CITY
Article IV · Browse by City

Indexed cities in Salt Lake County.

Pick a city to open its trade list. The trade page covers licensing, permits, insurance, and typical costs for that work in that city.

Salt Lake CitySalt Lake County
01
ARTICLE V · TRADES
TRADES IN SALT LAKE COUNTY
12 TRADES
Article V · Trades

Trades branching in Salt Lake County.

Each trade opens against the first indexed city in the county. Use the city browser above to open the same trade in another city.

Concrete
CODE · CN
GL
Open file →
Electrical
CODE · EL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Flooring
CODE · FL
GL
Open file →
Framing
CODE · FR
GL
Open file →
General Contracting
CODE · GC
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
HVAC
CODE · HV
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Landscaping
CODE · LS
GL
Open file →
Painting
CODE · PT
GL
Open file →
Pest Control
CODE · PC
State Lic.GL
Open file →
Plumbing
CODE · PL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Pool Service
CODE · PS
GLBond
Open file →
Roofing
CODE · RF
LicenseBondGL
Open file →
ARTICLE VI · SOURCES
LOCAL SOURCE REGISTER
VERIFY LOCALLY
Article VI · Sources & Citations

Every filing needs a source trail.

This template keeps the county page honest: local context here, filing decisions made with the issuing office.

State

Utah Division of Professional Licensing

Statewide licensing, reciprocity, and renewal rules.

/contractors/utah
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05 / 2026
County

City-by-city; Salt Lake County Building Services handles unincorporated areas, while cities run independent permit portals.

Department that issues permits and schedules inspections for unincorporated areas.

City-by-city; Salt Lake County uses the 'Salt Lake County Building Services' online portal for unincorporated areas.
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Planning

Salt Lake County Planning and Development Services

Land use, zoning review, and plan approvals.

Local planning office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Fire

Unified Fire Authority

Prevention, protection systems, and code approvals.

Fire marshal's office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Frequently Asked

Questions contractors ask before filing.

Q01Do I need a state license to work in Salt Lake County?+
Usually yes — the baseline is the state license through Utah Division of Professional Licensing. Salt Lake County and its cities may add local registration before you pull a permit.Source · Utah Division of Professional Licensing
Q02Does the county or the city issue the permit?+
It depends on where the work is. Unincorporated areas usually route through the county (City-by-city; Salt Lake County Building Services handles unincorporated areas, while cities run independent permit portals.). Work inside an incorporated city normally files with that city's department.Source · City-by-city; Salt Lake County Building Services handles unincorporated areas, while cities run independent permit portals.
Q03What changes between county and state?+
The county adds the actual permit office, local zoning overlays, plan-review timelines, inspections, and local fees. The state license defines who can contract; the county defines how the job gets filed.Source · County and municipal departments

Open the county file. Then pick the city.

Salt Lake County now inherits from the state template and adds its own local detail. The next layer is the city and trade pages.

Browse cities→Back to state←