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Building Inspector
Welcome to the Grand County Building Department!
This department performs building-related functions for all of Grand County, including Castle Valley and unincorporated areas.
NEW ONLINE FORM! Building Permit Applications are now submitted online! Follow this link to access the Grand County Portal and follow the instructions to fill out an application!
NOTICE: The Grand County Building Department no longer performs building-related functions for the adjacent portions of San Juan County. Please contact the San Juan Building Department at 435-587-3829.
Our office has moved!
Our new location is 59 N 200 E, accessed off of 100 N across from the Moab Arts & Recreation Center (MARC). Please note that traffic through the parking lot is ONE WAY, you must enter where noted on the map below and exit off of 200 E.
Please remember to call and make an appointment ahead of time, 435-259-4134. We discourage walk-ins in order to help us manage our workflows effectively.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Grand County Building Department ensures that County residences and places of business are designed and constructed to standards for safety, quality, and efficiency in accordance with the current State adopted building codes. Responsibilities include:
- Enforce adopted building codes and standards to protect life and property of those who work, live, or visit Grand County.
- Approve plans and issue permits for all new construction, additions, demolitions, remodeling, fences, retaining walls, pools, etc.
- Conduct scheduled inspections during each phase of construction
- Comply with State of Utah licensing laws for contractors, engineers, and architects
- Conduct business license inspections
- Abatement of dangerous buildings and structures
- Serve as secretary to the Building Board of Appeals
Checklists & Forms
Contact Us
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59 N 200 E
Moab, UT 84532
Ph: 435-259-4134
Email:
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The office is closed on all County recognized holidays
Note!
RESIDENTIAL PERMITS
A Plan Review deposit of $130 is required for all residential new construction permit applications. Payment details will be emailed to the Applicant's e-mail address following receipt of a complete application. Deposits for Grand County permits are payable to "Grand County" via the Grand County Clerk's Office.
SOLAR PERMITS
A Plan Review deposit of $65 is required for all solar permit applications. Payment details will be emailed to the Applicant's e-mail address following receipt of a complete application. Deposits for Grand County permits are payable to "Grand County" via the Grand County Clerk's Office.
COMMERCIAL PERMITS
A $260 non-refundable Plan Review Deposit for all commercial construction is required or for large commercial new construction the Plan Review Deposit is 10% of the estimated building permit fee. Payment details will be emailed to the Applicant's e-mail address following receipt of a complete application. Deposits for Grand County permits are payable to "Grand County" via the Grand County Clerk's Office.
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