Planning guides
Guides for building and improving a home in Utah
Straight answers on cost, permits and planning, from a Wasatch Front builder.
How much does it cost to build a house in Utah? (2026)What it costs to build a house in Utah in 2026: price per square foot, a line-item breakdown, land and site costs, and what moves the number.Utah's detached ADU law (SB 284): what homeowners need to knowUtah SB 284 makes cities of 5,000+ allow detached ADUs on single-family lots of 11,000+ sq ft. What changed, what cities still control, and how to check your lot.Utah home building checklist: from lot to move-inA printable checklist for building a house in Utah: budget, lot, water and septic, design, financing, choosing a builder, permits and move-in, with official sources.