Garage conversion rules in Utah County, UT — sometimes called garage-to-ADU or accessory living unit conversions — govern permits, ceiling height, egress, and parking replacement.
Converting a garage to living space in unincorporated Utah County requires a building permit. Conversions to ADUs must comply with Utah County's ADU ordinance and may require owner-occupancy.
Garage conversions to habitable living space in unincorporated Utah County require a building permit and must comply with IRC/IBC standards for insulation, egress, electrical, plumbing, and minimum ceiling heights. If the conversion creates an ADU, it must comply with Utah County's ADU standards under the Land Use Ordinance and Utah Code §17-80-303. Parking displaced by a garage conversion must generally be replaced through alternative off-street parking. Contact Utah County Community Development for pre-application guidance before beginning a garage conversion.
Unpermitted conversion: building code enforcement. Must bring to code or restore. Safety violations: immediate correction.
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