Demolition Permit in Flagstaff, Arizona
VerifiedRequired for demolition of a building within Flagstaff. Uses the standard Residential or Commercial Building Permit Application with a completed Demolition Questionnaire covering asbestos/NESHAP screening.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- Demolition must use the Residential Building Permit Application or the Commercial Building Permit Application and include a completed Demolition Questionnaire
- Residential and Commercial Demolition Asbestos/NESHAP Questionnaire must be completed and submitted with the building permit application for any demolition work
- A 'YES' response to specified Part B questions (e.g., disturbance/removal of 260+ linear feet of pipe, 160+ sq ft of other facility components, or 35+ cubic feet of facility components, or removal of load-supporting structural members) requires submission of an asbestos survey by a certified AHERA building inspector
- A 'YES' response may also require submission of a NESHAP Notification Form to ADEQ at least 10 working (business) days before renovation/demolition begins
Required documents
- Required
Residential Building Permit Application or Commercial Building Permit Application
Used for demolition; select the applicable residential or commercial form
- Required
Residential/Commercial Demolition Requirements — Asbestos/NESHAP Questionnaire (PDF)
Must be completed and submitted with the building permit application for any demolition work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, ICC BVD methodology, applied to demolition project value) | Project valuation x 0.01 permit fee multiplier, plus 65% plan review fee | City of Flagstaff Resolution 2017-21 general fee methodology; no separate published flat demolition fee schedule was found distinct from the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee |
Review timeline
10–35 business days
Flagstaff’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Final
Site inspected for completion of demolition and compliance with approved permit
Tips
- A certified AHERA asbestos survey is required if the demolition/renovation disturbs 260+ linear feet of pipe insulation, 160+ sq ft of other facility components, or 35+ cubic feet of facility components, or removes load-supporting structural members.
- The NESHAP Notification Form to ADEQ (if triggered) must be submitted at least 10 working days before renovation/demolition begins — the City notifies the applicant of this requirement following plan review.
- reviewTimelineDays reflects the City's published ARS 9-835/9-836 'Small Residential Plans' review track, which governs a residential demolition (submitted on the Residential Building Permit Application): 10 working days Administrative Completeness Review + 25 working days Substantive Review = 35 working days overall. A commercial demolition is instead reviewed under the Commercial Plan Review 'Commercial Building/Civil Plan Review' track (15 admin + 50 substantive = 65 working days overall). Source: City of Flagstaff Residential Building Permits Plan Review Process and Timeframes (PDF) and Commercial Plan Review (PDF).
Frequently asked questions
- What form do I use to demolish a house in Flagstaff?
- Use the standard Residential Building Permit Application (or Commercial Building Permit Application for commercial structures) and complete the Demolition Questionnaire (Asbestos/NESHAP screening) submitted alongside it. Source: City of Flagstaff Building Permits page.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Flagstaff Building Safety Section (Planning & Development Services, Community Development Division) — official building department
- Residential/Commercial Demolition Requirements — Asbestos Abatement (PDF) | City of Flagstaff
- Building Permits | City of Flagstaff
- Residential Building Permits Plan Review Process and Timeframes (PDF) | City of Flagstaff
- Commercial Plan Review (PDF) | City of Flagstaff
Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Flagstaff building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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