At-a-glance
- Hard cost
- $600–$1300/sq ft
- Land
- $500K–$8M+ (ski-access lots command premium)
- Permit
- 12–22 weeks (Summit County/Park City design review)
What moves cost here
- Design-review committees in Deer Valley, Promontory, and Empire Pass are rigorous and add calendar time.
- Steep-slope ordinances restrict footprint, driveway grade, and retaining strategy.
- Winter construction protocols (temporary heat, snow removal) add cost and extend schedules.
Site considerations
- Skilled-trade capacity is the binding constraint — top custom builders book 14–20 months ahead.
- Snow-load, wildfire mitigation, and high-altitude UV all elevate envelope and window specifications.
- HOA transfer fees and design-review deposits can add $25K–$100K in soft costs.
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