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Arizona building permits
Adopted codes, fees, and permit requirements for every covered Arizona city — browse by county, sourced from official records.
CountyCities
- Maricopa County25 cities covered
- Pinal County7 cities covered
- Mohave County5 cities covered
- Cochise County8 cities covered
- Yavapai County10 cities covered
- Gila County4 cities covered
- Navajo County7 cities covered
- Coconino County6 cities covered
- Graham County4 cities covered
- Santa Cruz County2 cities covered
- Pima County6 cities covered
- Yuma County5 cities covered
- Greenlee County3 cities covered
- Apache County4 cities covered
- La Paz County3 cities covered
- Gila River Indian Community1 city covered
- Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community1 city covered
- Colorado River Indian Tribes1 city covered
- Ak-Chin Indian Community1 city covered
- Fort Mojave Indian Tribe1 city covered
- Hualapai Tribe1 city covered
- Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation1 city covered
- Cocopah Indian Tribe1 city covered
- Navajo Nation1 city covered
- Yavapai-Apache Nation1 city covered
- San Carlos Apache Tribe1 city covered
- Tohono O'odham Nation1 city covered
Do I need a permit? — Arizona guides
- Window ReplacementUsually no — but yes if you change the size of the opening.
- FenceSometimes — many fences need only zoning/setback approval; a building permit kicks in mainly for fences over 7 feet or with structural elements.
- DeckYes — unless it's a small ground-level platform under 200 sq ft.
- Water HeaterYes — even for a like-for-like replacement.
- Basement FinishYes — any framing, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work requires a permit.
- Solar PanelsYes — both a building and electrical permit are required.
- Roof ReplacementYes — all roof replacements and re-roofing projects require a permit.
- Hot TubYes — at minimum an electrical permit for the 240V circuit.
- ShedUnder 200 sq ft and under 10 feet tall? Usually no. Bigger? Yes.
- Furnace ReplacementYes — even a like-for-like furnace swap requires a mechanical permit.
- EV ChargerLevel 2 (240V) chargers yes. Level 1 (120V plug-in) no.
- Patio Cover / PergolaSolid roof covers yes. Open-lattice pergolas may be exempt.
- Home BusinessYes — most cities require a home occupation permit.
- ADU / In-Law SuiteOften yes — many states now require cities to allow at least internal ADUs.
- Concrete / DrivewayOnly if it connects to the street, modifies drainage, or is a structural element.
Permit types across Arizona
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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU / Casita) PermitAccessory Structure Permit (Shed / Detached Garage)Agricultural Use Exemption (in lieu of Building Permit)Alternative Energy System Permit (Solar / Photovoltaic, Geothermal, Wind)Annual Permit (Registration)Automatic Fire Sprinkler System PermitBuilding PermitBuilding Permit (General Construction)Building Permit for Additions or Remodels (Residential or Commercial)Certificate of OccupancyCertificate of Occupancy / Change of Occupancy PermitChange of Occupancy PermitChange of Use / Change of Occupancy PermitCivil Engineering / Grading PermitCombined Trade Permit (Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical)Commercial / Multi-Family Building PermitCommercial and Public Building PermitCommercial Building PermitCommercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish PermitDeck / Covered Patio PermitDemolition PermitElectrical / Plumbing / Mechanical Like-for-Like Replacement PermitElectrical PermitEncroachment / Driveway PermitEV Charger / EVSE PermitFence / Block Wall PermitFence / Retaining Wall PermitFence / Site Wall PermitFence, Wall, and Pool Barrier PermitFinal Inspection and Certificate of Occupancy (Commercial)Fire Alarm, Detection & Notification System PermitFire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System PermitFlood Plain Development PermitFloodplain PermitGas PermitGas Permit / Gas Line InspectionGrading / Excavation PermitGround Lease Development Review (Planned Area / Leased-Parcel Construction)Guest House PermitHistoric District / Landmark Certificate of AppropriatenessLand Use / Building Permit (Development Application)Manufactured / Mobile Home PermitManufactured Home / Modular Home / Park Model PermitManufactured Home / Park Model / Factory-Built Building Placement PermitManufactured Home / Park Model Set PermitManufactured Housing PermitManufactured or Factory-Built Home PermitManufactured, Mobile, or Modular Home Placement PermitManufactured, Modular, Factory-Built, and Park Model Home PermitMechanical / HVAC PermitMechanical / Plumbing / Electrical PermitMeter Loop PermitMinor Electrical, Solar, and Gas PermitMobile/Manufactured Home Installation PermitNew Electrical Service (GRICUA Coordination)Occupancy PermitOver-the-Counter (OTC) Permit — Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, DemolitionPatio Cover / Ramada / Gazebo PermitPhysical Address AssignmentPlumbing PermitPortable Carport Zoning Clearance (No Building Permit Required)Residential Accessory Structure / Detached Structure PermitResidential Addition / Remodel / Accessory Structure PermitResidential Addition / Remodel PermitResidential Building Permit (New Construction)Residential Miscellaneous Permit (Additions, Remodels, Decks, Fences, Sheds, Pools, Re-Roofing, and More)Residential Over-the-Counter (OTC) Permit — Electrical / Mechanical / Plumbing / BuildingResidential Site/Land-Use Permit (Home-Site Assignment)Roofing Permit (Reroof)Rural Residential Owner-Builder PermitSeasonal Pool PermitSeptic / Small Wastewater System PermitSign / Fence PermitSign PermitSign/Billboard PermitSolar / Electrical / Gas / Cell Tower PermitSolar Photovoltaic (PV) PermitSolar Water Heater PermitStand-Alone Building Permit (Additions, Remodels, Accessory Structures)Storage/Shed Building PermitSwimming Pool / Spa PermitTemporary RV / Manufactured Home PermitTERC Development Permit (Low-Impact / General Development Environmental Review)Trade Permit (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire — Residential & Commercial)Trade Permit (Over-the-Counter Permit)Traditional Home / Traditional Structure ConstructionTribal Business License (incl. construction companies/subcontractors)Utility/Mechanical Permit (Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical)Vendor / Mobile Food Vendor PermitWater and Sewer Hookup Request (New Service or Repairs)Water Heater PermitWindow and Door Replacement PermitZone Change / Conditional Use / Variance PermitZoning Clearance PermitZoning Use Permit