Weekly permit insights

Salt Lake City Building Permits

Free weekly building-permit insights for Salt Lake City, UT, computed from official city permit portals, 648 permits filed in the latest period (through 2026-08-01), with the week-over-week trend and the busiest renovation, solar, pool, and remodel categories.

Updated weekly · latest data through 2026-08-01

Permits this period
648
Trades tracked
6
Period ending
2026-08-01

Weekly trend: May 10: 137 · May 17: 142 · May 24: 156 · May 31: 172 · Jun 7: 133 · Jun 14: 139 · Jun 21: 179 · Jun 28: 104 · Jul 5: 133 · Jul 12: 179 · Jul 19: 146 · Jul 26: 186

Permits by trade in Salt Lake City

TradeThis periodShare
HVAC20731.9%
Electrical18027.8%
Plumbing11217.3%
Roofing497.6%
Solar111.7%
Pool & Spa20.3%
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Frequently asked questions

How often is Salt Lake City building permit data updated?

Weekly. Permit Ledger pulls Salt Lake City's building permits from official city permit portals every week, then recomputes the total filed, the week-over-week trend, and the busiest permit and trade categories.

Is Salt Lake City building permit data free?

Yes. The weekly Salt Lake City overview is free to browse, total permits filed, the trend, and the top permit and trade types. The $39/mo dashboard adds the top ZIP codes, the most-active contractors, and a Monday email.

What types of permits does Permit Ledger track in Salt Lake City?

Renovation, remodel, addition, and repair permits, plus solar and pool/spa trade permits. Each permit is classified into a single clear category, so you can scan the residential and trade work most useful to contractors, suppliers, and investors.

Where does Salt Lake City's permit data come from?

Official public records from official city permit portals, normalized into one consistent weekly format so every city reads the same way.