Handyman Business Permit Requirements in West Valley 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

   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

   Free·Immediate (online via Taxpayer Access Point)

   Free

   Immediate (online via Taxpayer Access Point)

2. Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing — Contractor License

   Handymen performing construction work valued at $7,000 or more (labor and materials, per project) must hold a Utah contractor license from the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) (Utah Code 58-55-305). Work under $7,000 is exempt from contractor licensure, but electrical and plumbing system work must still be done by licensed electrical or plumbing tradespeople regardless of project value. Licensure requires a DOPL-approved 25-30 hour pre-licensure course, applicable exams, general liability insurance, and workers' compensation coverage.

   Official government source

   Approximately $226 application fee, plus pre-licensure course and exam costs; verify current fee with DOPL·4–8 weeks

   Approximately $226 application fee, plus pre-licensure course and exam costs; verify current fee with DOPL

   4–8 weeks

1. West Valley City Business Licensing Division — Business License

   West Valley City requires a business license for each place of business in city limits (WVC Code 17-1-102), including home-based businesses (Home Business License) and commercial locations. Exceptions: home businesses grossing under $2,000/year may sign an exemption affidavit instead, and under Utah Code 10-1-203.5 a no-impact home-based business cannot be charged a license fee. Licenses renew annually.

   Official government source

   Set by the West Valley City Consolidated Fee Schedule (the schedule is not reliably accessible online - confirm current amounts with WVC Business Licensing, 801-963-3345 / wvc-ut.gov)·1–3 weeks

   Set by the West Valley City Consolidated Fee Schedule (the schedule is not reliably accessible online - confirm current amounts with WVC Business Licensing, 801-963-3345 / wvc-ut.gov)

   1–3 weeks

2. West Valley City Building Permit (for regulated work)

   Certain handyman tasks - electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or structural work - require permits from West Valley City Building Inspections and must generally be performed by (or under) appropriately licensed contractors. Note Utah's handyman exemption for minor non-structural work under the state threshold (DOPL handyman exemption registration $45), but permit-triggering trades still require licensure.

   Official government source

   Varies by project valuation - per the WVC Consolidated Fee Schedule·1–3 weeks

   Varies by project valuation - per the WVC Consolidated Fee Schedule

   1–3 weeks

Official Sources

• West Valley City Business Licensing Division
• Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing — Contractor License

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