Building a Custom Home in Herriman: Lots, Approvals and Cost

Most people who search for a new home in Herriman end up talking to a production builder, because production builders build most of what is there. That is not a criticism. It is the starting point for the most important decision you will make: whether a production home or a custom build fits what you want from the property.

This guide covers that decision, where the custom-suitable lots are, what they cost, and the approvals Herriman requires before construction starts. There is no Herriman-specific cost dataset, so the cost figures below are Salt Lake Valley market ranges, not quotes.

Should you choose a production builder or a custom build in Herriman?

Herriman's growth has been led by production builders, including Ivory, Holmes, Richmond American, D.R. Horton, Fieldstone and Edge. Olympia, a 933-acre master plan, adds thousands more homes on the same model. Understanding that model helps you judge it fairly.

What a production build gives you

• A set menu of floor plans already engineered and priced.
• A known price early, with options and upgrades listed.
• Faster decisions and a defined schedule, because the process repeats.
• A finished community with amenities planned alongside the homes.

What you give up

• Choice of lot shape, orientation and views beyond what the plat offers.
• Changes to structure, layout and window placement outside the option list.
• Control over materials, systems and specifications below the finish level.

Who each suits

A production home suits buyers who want a new house, a predictable price and a plan that already works for their family. A custom build suits owners who have, or want, a specific lot, a design shaped around views and slope, or specifications a plan library does not offer. If the plans in a community already fit your life, a production builder is often the sensible choice. If you find yourself redesigning every plan you see, you are describing a custom home.

Where are the custom home lots in Herriman?

Custom building in Herriman concentrates on the south and the foothills:

• South Herriman hillside: the Rosecrest, Panorama and South Hills master plans climb the bench, with lower density the higher you go. The Juniper Crest Road extension in 2026 improves access to the upper areas.
• Hi-Country Estates: foothill and equestrian property with larger lots and a rural character.
• Soleil Hills and Vista: hillside lots with valley views, the most active market for custom-ready lots.

What do lots cost in Herriman?

Lots in Soleil Hills and Vista run roughly $445,000 to $700,000, with a median lot price around $555,000. View, slope, size and whether utilities are already at the lot line move the price within that range. On hillside lots, budget separately for excavation, retaining walls and engineered foundations.

What does it cost per square foot to build a custom home in Herriman?

There is no Herriman-specific dataset for custom construction cost. The closest reliable baseline is the Salt Lake Valley luxury custom range of $350 to $700 or more per square foot. Finish level, structural complexity and hillside site work decide where a project lands.

What approvals do you need before building in Herriman?

Where a property sits in an HOA or master plan, HOA or architectural review committee (ARC) approval is required before you apply for the city building permit. Submit to the ARC first, then take approved plans to the city.

Herriman City's application for a new home requires:

• Stamped structural drawings.
• Manual J, D and S energy and HVAC calculations.
• A water-efficient landscape plan.
• A soils report.

City plan review runs 10 to 15 working days once a complete application is in. Homes over 10,000 square feet and lots in the wildland-urban interface carry additional fire requirements. Footings must reach the 30-inch frost depth. Applications and requirements are on Herriman City Building.

When you are ready to talk about a specific lot, see our Herriman custom home builder page.