The City of Monticello requires residents and developers to obtain building permits from the Building Official before starting any new construction, additions, remodeling, or demolition projects.
Penalties for unpermitted work
According to the Monticello Building and Zoning department, failure to secure a permit before beginning work can result in investigation fees equal to the permit fees set by the city's Consolidated Fee Schedule.
Permit application requirements
To obtain a permit, applicants must submit a complete set of scale drawings for review. While single-family residences often do not require plans from an architect or engineer, the Building Official may mandate stamped plans from a Utah licensed professional if the design complexity requires it.
Rules for residential and commercial contractors
The city also enforces specific regulations regarding contractors under the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act. For single-family residential projects intended for personal, non-commercial use, a property owner may act as their own contractor.
Consequences of hiring unlicensed workers
However, all work on commercial projects must be performed by licensed contractors, as owners of commercial projects are prohibited from acting as their own builders in the state of Utah. The city noted that homeowners who hire unlicensed contractors for required work may face a class A misdemeanor and administrative fines of up to $2,000 per day of violation.
Recent local news update
In recent community news, the City of Monticello reported a closure at Loyds Lake on June 15, 2026.
