Plumbing Contractor 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)

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

   $150–$300 (initial)·4–8 weeks

   $150–$300 (initial)

   4–8 weeks

2. 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

3. Salt Lake County / West Valley 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

   $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
• West Valley City Business Licensing Division

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