Bathroom Remodel Salt Lake City: $6,651 to $17,659 + Rebate

We found no published Salt Lake City price for a bathroom remodel, so every row is a national figure. Local labor rates and permit fees change the total.

Do you need a permit for a bathroom remodel in Salt Lake City?

Yes, for nearly any remodel that touches the pipes or wires. Salt Lake City Building Services says no one may make any installation, alteration or improvement to the electrical, plumbing or mechanical system in a building without first obtaining the required permits. That covers a new shower valve, a moved drain, a new circuit or an exhaust fan duct. The City does not list fees on its permit page; it points to the OpenCounter estimator and the consolidated fee schedule. Permit processing: 801-535-7968. Code questions: 801-535-7155.

Utah licenses to check

Utah licenses contractors, plumbers and electricians through the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL). Search the Licensee Lookup and Verification System by name or license number before you sign, and match the license holder to the company on the contract. Ask for proof of insurance too. Plumbing rates in the city: plumber in Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake City toilet rebate ends November 1, 2026

Salt Lake City residents can get up to $150 per toilet, for up to two toilets per property, for replacing an old toilet with a WaterSense model through the Utah Water Savers Toilet Replacement Program. The program ends November 1, 2026, so a remodel that includes a new toilet should buy and apply before then. The City notes that many homes in the Salt Lake area were built before 1994 and still have older toilets; the manufacture date is stamped under the tank lid or inside the tank. Apply through utahwatersavers.com; Public Utilities customer service is 801-483-6900.

Older homes and lead paint in Salt Lake City

The median Salt Lake City home was built in 1965, and 65.4% of the city's housing units were built before 1980, according to the Census Bureau's 2020 to 2024 survey. Most bathrooms in the city are old enough for EPA's lead rule, which requires firms that disturb paint in homes built before 1978 to be EPA- or state-certified.

City help with repairs

The City's Housing Stability Division runs a Minor Repairs Program worth up to $1,500, free to owner-occupants at or below 80% of area median income with a household member who is 62 or older or has a disability. Its Home Repairs Program covers health, safety and structural repairs up to $50,000, possibly as a no- or low-interest loan. Call 801-535-7233.

Permit, license, rebate and housing facts for Salt Lake City, from official city, state, utility and Census pages.

Kitchen remodel in Salt Lake City

We found no Salt Lake City kitchen figure; HomeAdvisor's 2026 national range is $14,591 to $41,617, with an average of $26,990. The City's permit rule for plumbing, electrical and mechanical work applies to a kitchen sink, range circuit or hood duct as well. Breakdowns: kitchen remodel cost and bathroom remodel cost.

Questions to ask a Salt Lake City remodeler

1. What is your DOPL license number?
2. Who pulls the City permit, and how many inspections will there be?
3. Will the new toilet be a WaterSense model installed in time for the rebate deadline?
4. Is your firm lead-safe certified for a pre-1978 home?
5. What is the payment schedule?

More Salt Lake City home repair guides

Plumbing and water heaters: plumber in Salt Lake City and water heater repair in Salt Lake City. Drains: drain cleaning in Salt Lake City. Other cities: bathroom remodel in Denver and bathroom remodel in Tucson. Calls go to an independent company that serves your area and takes this kind of job (how calls work).