Plumbing Contractor Permit Requirements in Salt Lake City, UT

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

   Official government source for EIN (Employer Identification Number) (opens in a new tab)

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Utah State Tax Commission — Sales Tax License

   Required for all businesses selling taxable goods or services in Utah. Utah charges a 4.85% state sales tax; local jurisdictions add additional taxes bringing totals to 6–9%. Register with the Utah State Tax Commission online.

   Official government source for Utah State Tax Commission — Sales Tax License (opens in a new tab)

   Free·Immediate (online via Taxpayer Access Point)

   Free

   Immediate (online via Taxpayer Access Point)

1. Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing — Plumbing Contractor License

   Plumbing contractors in Utah must hold a Plumbing Contractor License from Utah DOPL. A Master Plumber must be designated. Requires passing a state exam.

   Official government source for Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing — Plumbing Contractor License (opens in a new tab)

   $150–$300 (initial)·4–8 weeks

   $150–$300 (initial)

   4–8 weeks

2. Salt Lake City Business License Division — Business License

   Salt Lake City requires a business license for businesses operating within city limits (SLC Code Title 5). Apply through the Business Licensing Division; licenses renew annually and must be displayed. Exception: under Utah Code 10-1-203.5, a no-impact home-based business (one whose combined off-site impact does not materially exceed that of the residence alone) cannot be required to obtain a city license or pay a license fee.

   Official government source for Salt Lake City Business License Division — Business License (opens in a new tab)

   Base license fee plus per-employee/regulatory fees per the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule (fees are not published as a flat range; confirm current amounts at slc.gov or 801-535-6644)·1–3 weeks

   Base license fee plus per-employee/regulatory fees per the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule (fees are not published as a flat range; confirm current amounts at slc.gov or 801-535-6644)

   1–3 weeks

3. Salt Lake County / Salt Lake City Plumbing Permit (per project)

   A separate permit must be pulled with the local building/plumbing department for each job. Inspections are required upon job completion.

   Official government source for Salt Lake County / Salt Lake City Plumbing Permit (per project) (opens in a new tab)

   $50–$300 per project·1–5 business days

   $50–$300 per project

   1–5 business days

Official Sources

• Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing — Plumbing Contractor License
• Salt Lake City Business License Division

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