Ogden Building Department | Permits, Inspections & Contact

Ogden City Building Inspections issues building and related permits and inspects new construction, remodels, tenant improvements, and other construction work within Ogden’s municipal boundary. Weber County and neighboring cities have separate regulators, so a Weber County mailing address is not enough to identify the correct permit office.

Applying for an Ogden building permit

Start with Ogden’s Building Permits & Inspections page and the city’s permit applications and submittal-process resources. Building permits are generally required for new construction, additions, alterations, remodels, tenant improvements, and regulated building systems. Ogden’s official FAQ and department directory provide the current application, fee, plan-review, and inspection guidance.

Some work may not require a building permit but still needs a land-use permit under the Ogden Municipal Code. The city specifically identifies driveways or accessory parking areas, fences, and detached residential accessory buildings of 200 square feet or less as examples that can still require land-use compliance. Ask Planning before starting work that changes site layout or exterior appearance.

Inspections, code compliance, and occupancy

Schedule building inspections through Ogden’s Building Inspections process or by calling (801) 629-8950. The city’s mission is to verify code and ordinance compliance and safeguard public health, safety, and welfare. Typical inspections must be completed at the required stages before work is concealed, and final approvals are required before a permit is closed or occupancy is authorized.

Zoning and plan review

Ogden Planning handles land-use permits and zoning questions, including work that falls outside the building-permit requirement. The city’s departments and sitemap link to the zoning map, zoning ordinance, design criteria, permit applications, submittal process, and concept-review resources. Confirm zoning and land-use approval before submitting construction plans.

Official contact information

Ogden Building Inspections is at 2549 Washington Boulevard, Suite 240, Ogden, Utah 84401. The permits office and inspection-scheduling phone is (801) 629-8950. Planning questions can be directed to (801) 629-8922. The office lists hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays.