Orem Building Department | Permits, Inspections & Contact

Orem’s Building Safety Division is the local permitting and inspection authority for work inside Orem City. Utah County does not issue one universal city-building permit for all municipalities; projects in Provo, Lehi, or unincorporated county areas follow those jurisdictions’ processes.

Applying for an Orem building permit

Orem requires full online submittal for building permits. Register through the city’s official building-permit page, submit the application and plans, and use the Building Permit Portal to monitor progress, fees, and review comments. The city’s Building Safety resources cover permit requirements, adopted codes and design information, accessory apartments, photovoltaic work, and permit forms.

Community Development reviews residential and commercial plans for structural integrity and code compliance, issues permits, and performs progress inspections for new construction. Confirm whether planning, engineering, fire, utility, or zoning review is needed before uploading a complete plan set.

Inspections, code compliance, and occupancy

Track permits and schedule or view inspections through the Orem CityInspect portal. Orem lists (801) 229-7198 for inspection scheduling and building-code questions. Required progress and final inspections must be completed before the city closes the permit or authorizes occupancy; a certificate of occupancy or other final approval may be required for commercial and change-of-use work.

Zoning and plan review

Orem Community Development includes Building Safety, Engineering, and Planning & Zoning. Use the city’s development-review resources before applying when a project changes site layout, use, density, setbacks, or access. Building review does not replace zoning, fire, or other development approvals.

Official contact information

Orem Building Safety is listed at 56 North State Street, Orem, Utah 84057. Call (801) 229-7198 for inspections or building-safety questions; the city’s general Community Development number is (801) 229-7000. Use the city’s Building Permits page to register and the CityInspect portal to track an application.