Huachuca City building permits

Building department

Address

500 N. Gonzales Blvd, Huachuca City, AZ 85616

Phone

520-456-1354

Email

jjohnson@huachucacityaz.gov

Office hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Town of Huachuca City Building, Zoning & Floodplain Department page). Building, Zoning & Floodplain Administrator: Dr. Jim Johnson, PhD, CBO, CCI (jjohnson@huachucacityaz.gov, fax 520-456-2230). Huachuca City is a small home-rule town (population ~1,624 per U.S. Census) near Fort Huachuca that runs its OWN independent Building, Zoning & Floodplain Department and does NOT defer building permitting to Cochise County. Huachuca City Municipal Code Title 15, Buildings and Construction (on eCode360, custId HU4810) shows the Town has adopted and locally amended its own building, residential, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, existing building, and energy conservation codes since at least 1996-97, most recently via Ordinance 22-01 through 22-08 (2022), and the Town's own Building Official — not a County inspector — administers permits. The Town's online Forms & Applications page currently states all forms are 'temporarily unavailable online as the Town reviews and updates their content', so email hcgovforms@huachucacityaz.gov or call 520-456-1354 to obtain the current building permit application form.

Website

Official site

Inspection guide

See how inspections work in Huachuca City — sequence, scheduling & re-inspection fees.

Codes adopted

Arizona has no statewide building code for non-state buildings; codes are adopted locally. According to the International Code Council, codes are adopted locally in Arizona and are predominantly the I-codes, with different cities and counties choosing their own editions and local amendments. The Arizona State Fire Code (adopting the 2018 IFC) applies only to state and county buildings, public and private schools, and non-residential occupancies in areas without a locally adopted fire code — it does not establish a statewide residential or commercial building code floor. Each city and county adopts its own code editions independently, resulting in different I-Code years and amendment sets across jurisdictions. There is no state-mandated minimum edition; enforcement is entirely local. Always confirm the adopted edition and any local amendments with the specific jurisdiction before submitting plans.

• Arizona has no statewide mandatory building code floor for general construction — code adoption is a per-city/county authority under state enabling statutes (A.R.S. Show full textShow less

  Arizona has no statewide mandatory building code floor for general construction — code adoption is a per-city/county authority under state enabling statutes (A.R.S. Title 9). The Town of Huachuca City is a home-rule town that independently adopts and administers its own construction codes through its Building, Zoning & Floodplain Department; it does NOT defer building permitting to Cochise County despite its small size (~1,624 population). Source: Huachuca City Municipal Code, Title 15 (Buildings and Construction), eCode360 (custId HU4810), legislation current through 07-24-2025.

• International Building Code (IBC), 2018 Edition, as copyrighted by the International Code Council, Inc., adopted by reference as the 'Building Code of Huachuca City' with Town amendments (Huachuca City Municipal Code § 15.05.010, Ord. Show full textShow less

  International Building Code (IBC), 2018 Edition, as copyrighted by the International Code Council, Inc., adopted by reference as the 'Building Code of Huachuca City' with Town amendments (Huachuca City Municipal Code § 15.05.010, Ord. 22-01 § 1, 2022). Amendments (§ 15.05.020, Ord. 22-01 § 2, 2022) include: garage/dwelling separation upgraded from 1/2-inch to two layers of 5/8-inch Type X gypsum board with no windows permitted in the separation wall (§ 406.3.2.1, § 711.10); automatic fire sprinklers required in all new commercial buildings of all sizes (with exceptions for Group U occupancies, buildings in use before January 8, 2009, and Building-Official/Fire-Chief discretionary exemptions for small/temporary/self-storage structures) (§ 903.2); appeals in the absence of an appointed board of appeals go to the Town Board of Adjustment (§ 113.1); Appendices J and K specifically adopted. Source: Huachuca City Municipal Code § 15.05.010 and § 15.05.020, eCode360.

• International Residential Code (IRC) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018 Edition, adopted by reference as the 'Residential Building Code of Huachuca City' with Town amendments (§ 15.10.010; Prior Code § 8-1-1-B; Ord. 03-003 (2002); Ord. 06-01 (2006); Ord. 08-14 (2009); Ord. 16-03 § 2 (2016); Ord. 22-07 § 1, 2022). Source: Huachuca City Municipal Code § 15.10.010, eCode360.
• National Electrical Code (NEC), 2020 Edition, as copyrighted by the National Fire Protection Association, adopted by reference as the 'Electrical Code of Huachuca City' with Town amendments (§ 15.15.010; Ord. 22-08 § 1, 2022). Source: Huachuca City Municipal Code § 15.15.010, eCode360.
• International Existing Building Code (IEBC), 2018 Edition, adopted by reference as the 'Existing Building Code of Huachuca City' for all buildings/structures not covered under the IBC, with Town amendments (§ 15.20.010; Ord. 22-03 § 1, 2022). Source: Huachuca City Municipal Code § 15.20.010, eCode360.
• International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2018 Edition, adopted by reference as the 'Plumbing Code of Huachuca City' with Town amendments (§ 15.25.010; Ord. 22-06 § 1, 2022). Source: Huachuca City Municipal Code § 15.25.010, eCode360.
• International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2018 Edition, adopted by reference as the 'Mechanical Code of Huachuca City' with Town amendments (§ 15.35.010; Ord. 22-05 § 1, 2022), including an exception permitting mechanical systems in existing buildings undergoing repair/alteration/addition/change of occupancy to comply with the IEBC instead. Source: Huachuca City Municipal Code § 15.35.010 and § 15.35.020, eCode360.
• International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2018 Edition, adopted by reference as the 'Energy Conservation Code of Huachuca City' with Town amendments (§ 15.40.010; Ord. 22-02 § 1, 2022). Source: Huachuca City Municipal Code § 15.40.010, eCode360.
• Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, as copyrighted by the International Conference of Building Officials, adopted as the 'housing code of Huachuca City' for all buildings and structures not covered under the International Building Code (§ 15.45.010). Source: Huachuca City Municipal Code § 15.45.010, eCode360.
• Dangerous Buildings Code (Chapter 15.30) and Property Maintenance Standards (Chapter 16.15) are separately adopted by the Town for unsafe/substandard structure enforcement, distinct from the new-construction permit codes above. Source: Huachuca City Municipal Code, Title 15/16, eCode360.
• Arizonans with Disabilities Act standards (A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 8) and implementing rules, including the ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (declared a public record by Resolution No. Show full textShow less

  Arizonans with Disabilities Act standards (A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 8) and implementing rules, including the ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (declared a public record by Resolution No. 96-015), adopted as an amendment to the Building Code applying to new construction and alterations of both public entities and public accommodations/commercial facilities commenced after September 3, 1996 (§ 15.05.040; Prior Code § 8-1-3; Ord. 96-11, 1996). Source: Huachuca City Municipal Code § 15.05.040, eCode360.

• Floodplain management: the Mayor and Council have transferred floodplain management within Huachuca City's jurisdiction to the Flood Control District of Cochise County; the Town has adopted the most current Cochise… Show full textShow less

  Floodplain management: the Mayor and Council have transferred floodplain management within Huachuca City's jurisdiction to the Flood Control District of Cochise County; the Town has adopted the most current Cochise County floodplain regulations as its own, kept on file with the Town Clerk. The Town Building Official is designated as the NFIP floodplain administrator for the Town and serves as the point of contact with the Flood Control District of Cochise County and state/federal NFIP officials (§ 15.75.010; Prior Code § 13-3; Ord. 87-03 (1987); Ord. 01-015 § 10 (2001); Ord. 06-02, 06-06, 06-12 (2006); Res. 07-13 (2007); Ord. 16-13 § 4, 2016). Source: Huachuca City Municipal Code § 15.75.010, eCode360.

• Manufactured homes, mobile homes, and factory-built buildings: construction/installation standards are regulated directly by the State of Arizona (Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety / Office of Manufactured Housing, A.R.S. Show full textShow less

  Manufactured homes, mobile homes, and factory-built buildings: construction/installation standards are regulated directly by the State of Arizona (Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety / Office of Manufactured Housing, A.R.S. § 41-4001 et seq.); the Town's 2025/2026 proposed fee table separately itemizes a Town-level 'Manufactured Home Anchoring and Skirting' fee ($350.00) charged 'in addition to State Mandated Installation Fee,' confirming the Town issues its own local placement/anchoring permit layered on top of the state's own installation permit. Source: Huachuca City proposed Building Department fee table, 2025 (effective January 1, 2026 if adopted).

Permit types & fees

• Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

  Required for new single-family and two-family dwelling construction in Huachuca City. Reviewed against the 2018 IRC and Town of Huachuca City amendments. Applications are submitted on forms provided by the Town at the Building, Zoning & Floodplain Department (500 N. Gonzales Blvd).

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• Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

  Required for room additions, remodels, and alterations to existing one- and two-family dwellings in Huachuca City, reviewed against the 2018 IRC as adopted and amended by the Town.

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• Electrical Permit

  Required for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in Huachuca City, governed by the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted and amended by the Town. Residential service entry replacement/upgrade is billed as a flat-rate trade permit under the Town's proposed 2025/2026 fee table.

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• Plumbing Permit

  Required for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in Huachuca City, governed by the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted and amended by the Town. Residential water heater replacement (like-for-like) and gas-pressure-check-only work are billed as flat-rate trade permits under the Town's proposed 2025/2026 fee table.

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• Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  Required for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installations in Huachuca City, governed by the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) as adopted and amended by the Town.

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• Demolition Permit

  Required for demolition of any structure in Huachuca City, billed as a flat-rate trade permit under the Town's proposed 2025/2026 fee table.

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• Manufactured Home Anchoring and Skirting Permit

  Required for placement of manufactured/mobile homes within Huachuca City town limits, in addition to the separate State of Arizona-mandated installation permit. The Town charges its own local anchoring/skirting fee layered on top of the state process.

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• Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

  Required for rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installations in Huachuca City. The Town's own proposed 2025/2026 Building Department fee table (the Town's most current, granular fee document) contains no separate solar-specific fee line item — solar is billed under the same general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table used for all other construction, plus a separate Electrical Permit for the interconnection. Arizona A.R.S. § 9-468 statewide caps municipal solar permit/plan-check fees at the actual cost of issuing the permit.

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• EV Charger / EVSE Permit

  Huachuca City has no dedicated EV charger or EVSE permit and no distinct fee line item for electric vehicle charging equipment. The Town's proposed 2025/2026 Building Department fee table contains no EV/EVSE-specific line item, though it does itemize a flat $50 'Residential Service Entry Replacement/Upgrade' category for related electrical service work. An EV charger circuit is billed under the Town's general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table (the lowest tier, $1-$1,000 valuation, is a flat $50), plus a separate Electrical Permit for the wiring, both under the 2020 NEC as adopted and amended by the Town. Unlike solar (A.R.S. § 9-468, which caps municipal solar permit fees statewide at the actual cost of issuance), no comparable Arizona statute capping EV charger permit fees specifically has been identified.

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• Commercial Building Permit

  Required for new commercial building construction and for alterations, remodels, tenant improvements, and repairs to existing commercial buildings within Huachuca City town limits. Reviewed against the 2018 IBC (Municipal Code § 15.05.010/§ 15.05.020) as adopted and locally amended by the Town of Huachuca City -- the Town runs its OWN independent Building, Zoning & Floodplain Department and does NOT defer commercial building permitting to Cochise County. Tenant improvement work is NOT a separate permit type here: Municipal Code § 15.60.010A defines the building-permit trigger as a single undifferentiated category -- 'any construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, demolition or change of occupancy' -- and neither the codified Building Permit Fees chapter (§ 15.65.010, which states fees simply 'reflect the fee schedule established by the Town') nor the Town's proposed 2025/2026 Building Department fee table contains a distinct tenant-improvement fee line, application track, or review-timeline row of the kind some other AZ jurisdictions publish (e.g., Florence, AZ's named 'Commercial Tenant Improvement' vs. 'Commercial New Construction' rows). New commercial construction and commercial TI/alteration work are billed identically on the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule.

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• Sign Permit

  Required for most permanent and non-exempt signs in Huachuca City under Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.110 (Sign Regulations), adopted via Ord. 19-03 (2019). The Town Building Official must approve a sign application before construction, alteration, or relocation. Per § 18.110.080D, the sign permit fee is collected 'in accordance with the schedule adopted by council' -- Chapter 18.110 itself sets no dollar figure. Confirmed by direct read of the Town's proposed 2025/2026 Building Department fee table: it contains no distinct 'Sign' fee line item, so sign permits are billed under the same general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table used for other construction, the same treatment already documented in this record for solar and EV-charger permits.

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• Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit

  Huachuca City has no municipal fire department and has not locally adopted the International Fire Code in its own Municipal Code (Title 15, Chapters 15.05-15.80, contains no Fire Code chapter). Per the Town's own official website, 'The Town of Huachuca City has contracted out with the Fry Fire [District] to provide fire and first response services to the residents of our community,' with a Town-listed Fire Chief (Mark Savage) at 502 Gonzales Blvd. Fry Fire District's own website confirms it operates a Fire Prevention Office (Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal Billy Seamans) that reviews 'all commercial permit applications... for conformance to the [2018 International Fire Code as adopted by the Fry Fire District Governing Board],' including plan review for 'the installation of fire suppression and detection systems,' at a published flat fee. Neither the Town's own website nor Fry Fire District's website explicitly names Huachuca City on the fire-permitting pages themselves, and Fry Fire District's own 'Permit and Plan Review Services' page states its process is 'performed in conjunction with the Cochise County Building Departments' permitting process' -- language that does not cleanly describe Huachuca City's own independent Building Department. This entry is reported at 'partial' confidence because of that jurisdictional-integration gap; the underlying facts (contracted fire-service relationship, Fry Fire's adopted code and published fee) are each independently confirmed from the two agencies' own official websites.

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• Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Permit

  Huachuca City has no standalone Change of Use or Change of Occupancy permit -- it is handled under the general building permit. Municipal Code § 15.60.010A folds 'change of occupancy' into the same permit trigger as new construction, enlargement, alteration, repair and demolition, one undifferentiated category (tenant improvements work the same way). Neither the codified fee chapter (§ 15.65.010/.020) nor the proposed 2025/2026 Building Department fee table carries a separate Change-of-Occupancy or Certificate-of-Occupancy fee line, unlike Apache Junction, which publishes a $150 'Change of Occupancy, no work proposed' fee. Budget the standard building permit fee and confirm scope with the Town before you apply.

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