Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Page, Arizona

Page requires a residential building permit (new construction) for: Building permit required for new single-family and two-family dwelling construction within Page city limits; Plans must comply with the 2018 IRC as adopted by the City of Page and local design criteria (115 MPH wind, Exposure C; Seismic Zone 2, Site Class D or per geotechnical report; 18-inch frost depth; 20 PSF snow load, no reduction); Site/plot plan required showing property dimensions, distances between existing/proposed structures, distance from building to property lines, utility hook-up locations, street identification, and north arrow; House plans required: foundation plan with details, electrical plans with service panel location/size, fully dimensioned floor plan, equipment locations, floor framing (all levels), roof framing, elevation drawings, cross-sections, deck framing details, and livable square footage; Two sets of truss calculations from the manufacturer required; Two stamped sets of engineering specifications by an Arizona-registered engineer required where applicable; A building permit may not be issued prior to receiving verbal approval from Coconino County Health Department; Owner/Builder permits are allowed for residential projects only; any hired contractor must be licensed per A.R.S. § 32-1169; Wood sill-plates on concrete must be pressure-treated or foundation-grade redwood; footing reinforcing steel cannot be tied to metal grade stakes due to corrosive soil. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Page Building Safety Department at 928-645-4266 before starting work.

In Page, the published Building Permit Fee — Table 1-A (Total Valuation) is: $23.50 (valuation $1-$500); $23.50 + $3.05 per additional $100 (or fraction) to $2,000; $69.25 + $14.00 per additional $1,000 (or fraction) to $25,000; $391.25 + $10.10 per additional $1,000 to $50,000; $643.75 + $7.00 per additional $1,000 to $100,000; $993.75 + $5.60 per additional $1,000 to $500,000; $3,233.75 + $4.75 per additional $1,000 to $1,000,000; $5,608.75 + $3.65 per additional $1,000 above $1,000,000. Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — 65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee; Additional Plan Review (changes/additions/revisions to plans) — $47.00 per hour; Re-inspection Fee — $47.00 per hour (minimum charge one-half hour for inspections with no specifically indicated fee; $54.00 per hour cited for other inspections/fees under item 6); Inspection Outside Normal Business Hours — $47.00 per hour, 2-hour minimum charge. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

As of July 2026, the City of Page does not publish a specific plan review turnaround time for residential building permits. The City's Zoning Code (§ 152.095) sets a 14-day SPRC scheduling requirement, but that applies only to commercial developments — single-family dwellings are exempt from SPRC review and are reviewed directly by the Chief Building Official. For a current estimate, call the Building Safety Department at 928-645-4266.

You'll need: City of Page Building Permit Application; Site/Plot Plan; House Plans (Foundation, Electrical, Floor, Framing, Elevations); Truss Calculations (2 sets). Depending on your project, Page may also ask for: Engineering Specifications (2 stamped sets). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Page requires 3 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction), in order: Foundation/Footing, Framing, Final. Schedule each through City of Page Building Safety Department (928-645-4266).

Apply through City of Page Building Safety Department at Page City Hall, 697 Vista Avenue / P.O. Box 1180, Page, AZ 86040. Phone: 928-645-4266, email: bslavens@pageaz.gov. Office hours: Building Official: Brett Slavens (bslavens@pageaz.gov, 928-645-4266, fax 928-645-4265). Main City line: 928-645-8861. Applications are submitted via the City of Page Building Permit Application (paper form, PO Box 1180 / 697 Vista Avenue) or through the online iWorQ Building Permit Application Portal (pageaz_permit.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/pageaz_permit). Final inspections must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance, and final inspection/approval is required before occupying any room.. Official information: https://cityofpage.org/departments/building-and-safety/.

Page, Arizona has adopted: Arizona has NO statewide mandatory building code floor for general construction — code adoption is a per-city/county authority under state enabling statutes (e.g., A.R.S. Title 9 for municipalities). The City of Page runs its own Building Safety Department and independently adopts and administers its own construction codes; it does not defer permitting to Coconino County. Source: City of Page Building and Safety Department page (cityofpage.org/departments/building-and-safety/).; 2018 International Building Code (IBC), Chapters 1-35, with amendments to Chapter 9 and Appendix Chapters B, H, and I, adopted by the City of Page as its uniform building code. Source: City of Page Building and Safety Department page.; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), Chapters 1-44, with Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, H, and P adopted, governing one- and two-family dwelling construction. Source: City of Page Building and Safety Department page.; 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), Chapters 1-15, with Appendix E adopted. Source: City of Page Building and Safety Department page.; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, Chapters 1-8, with Appendix Chapters A, B, and C adopted. Source: City of Page Building and Safety Department page.; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), Chapters 1-15, with Appendix Chapters A and B adopted. Source: City of Page Building and Safety Department page.; 2018 International Existing Building Code, Chapters 1-16, with Appendix C adopted. Source: City of Page Building and Safety Department page.; 2018 International Pool and Spa Code, Chapters 1-11, with Appendix Chapters A, B, C, and D adopted. Source: City of Page Building and Safety Department page.; 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), Chapters 1-9, with Annexes A-E adopted (note: the electrical code cycle is one edition behind the 2018 ICC set). Source: City of Page Building and Safety Department page.; 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), Chapters 1-6, adopted; governs energy-efficiency requirements for the City of Page. Source: City of Page Building and Safety Department page.; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) Chapter 61 adopted specifically for LP Gas regulation, in addition to ANSI Standards 2009 combined with the 2018 IBC. Source: City of Page Building and Safety Department page.; ICC A117.1 / ANSI Standards 2009 accessibility provisions apply in conjunction with the 2018 IBC, alongside the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Source: City of Page Building and Safety Department page.; Local ordinance amendments layered onto the adopted ICC codes: Ordinance 666-19 amending Chapter 92 for automatic fire sprinkler systems; City Code Article 9-5, Sections 9-5-1 through 9-5-17, regulating wood-burning stoves; City Code Article 11-4-1(B) requiring sewer backwater valves; City Code Article 11-5-2 requiring grease interceptors. Source: City of Page Building and Safety Department page.; Manufactured homes and factory-built buildings (FBBs) are licensed and permitted through a joint state/City structure: the Arizona Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety (Office of Manufactured Housing) sets manufacturer/installer/retailer licensing and issues State/IGA installation permits (state fee schedule effective July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023, per City of Page Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building Department - Manufactured Home Fees, pp. 6-7), while the City of Page Building Safety Department handles local site/foundation/utility compliance. Source: City of Page Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 1296-23, adopted 1-25-2023).; A building permit may not be issued prior to receiving verbal approval from Coconino County Health Department (Page office: 928-608-6108 x13; main office: 928-679-8760) — relevant for projects involving onsite wastewater/septic systems. Source: City of Page Building and Safety Department page.. Local amendments apply — see the Page overview page for the full list.

The 2018 IRC (Chapters 1-44, plus Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, H, and P) as adopted by the City of Page, along with the City's local design criteria: 115 MPH wind (Exposure C), Seismic Zone 2 (Site Class D or per geotechnical report), 18-inch frost depth, and 20 PSF snow load with no reduction.