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Tusayan building permits
VerifiedTusayan, Arizona — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction, incl. SFD / ADU / Tiny House)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family dwelling, accessory dwelling unit (ADU), lot-specific model home, or Appendix-Q tiny house construction within Tusayan town limits. Reviewed against the 2018 IRC and Coconino County Building Code Amendments and Standards (June 18, 2019) as adopted by the Town via Ordinance 2021-03. Applicants must first obtain the Town's Pre-Application Checklist endorsement; plan review and inspections are then performed by Coconino County Community Development (Building and Safety Division) via its Online Permit Applications portal, after which the Town of Tusayan issues the final signed building permit.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Town of Tusayan Pre-Application Checklist must be submitted and endorsed by the Town before applying for civil or building permit review; a pre-application meeting with the Town Manager is strongly recommended
- Building permit required for new single-family dwelling, ADU, lot-specific model home, or tiny house (per IRC Appendix Q) construction within Tusayan town limits, per Zoning Code § 9.3(B) and Ordinance 2021-03
- Plans must comply with the 2018 IRC and Coconino County Building Code Amendments and Standards (June 18, 2019), as adopted by reference by the Town
- Submitted via Coconino County's Online Permit Applications portal (co-coconino-az.smartgovcommunity.com); only properly rotated, unlocked PDF files are accepted for electronic plan review
- A geotechnical report (soils analysis) is recommended prior to submittal for new structures and may be required during the inspection process if not submitted upfront
- If a complete set of plans meeting the County's minimum plan requirements is not received within ten working days of the submittal date, the permit application is canceled and must be re-submitted
- Coordination with concurrent agencies is required as applicable: Coconino County Flood Control District, Tusayan Sanitary District (wastewater), Tusayan Fire District, Arizona State Fire Marshal, and Grand Canyon Unified School District
- No construction may begin until the Town of Tusayan has issued its final signed building permit, even after County plan review/approval is complete
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Tusayan Pre-Application ChecklistMandatory Town-level checklist and endorsement required before applying for civil or building permit review; submitted to the Town Manager
- RequiredCoconino County Building and Safety Application (HOUSE: SFD/ADU/Model Home/Tiny House Permit Information Sheet)Submitted through the Coconino County Online Permit Applications portal (SmartGov)
- RequiredBuilding Contractor Information FormTown of Tusayan form listing licensed contractor information
- RequiredUtility Service Provider Acknowledgement (Building Permit Utility Sign Off Application)Town of Tusayan form acknowledging utility provider sign-off
- RequiredSite/Plot PlanCoconino County sample site plan format; lot dimensions, setbacks, and structure locations
- RequiredConstruction Drawings and Structural CalculationsFull plan set per Coconino County's Building Permit Procedures and Minimum Plan Requirements for Residential Projects; geotechnical report recommended for new structures
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plan Review Deposit (New Single-Family Dwelling, Townhouse and Condominium, by size) | Deposit tiers apply by square footage (up to 1,000 sq ft; 1,000-2,500 sq ft; 2,500-5,000 sq ft; over 5,000 sq ft), collected at plan submittal and deducted from the total fee due at permit issuance | Coconino County Building Permitting Fees schedule (effective 09/01/2021), Part II, Table I — the source PDF's deposit-tier dollar figures rendered with column misalignment on text extraction (a known artifact of this document's layout); the tiered-by-size deposit structure itself is confirmed, but exact per-tier dollar amounts should be re-confirmed directly against the live PDF or by phone (928-679-8850) before quoting a specific number |
| Building Permit Fee — Valuation-Based (Table II, ICC Building Valuation Data, or Table III, National Construction Estimator) | Calculated from building gross area x Square Foot Construction Cost (by occupancy group/construction type per 2018 IBC) x a 0.010 permit fee multiplier (Table II); or, per Table III's valuation bands: $79.00 for the first $500 (plus $4.24 per additional $100) up to $2,000; $142.68 for the first $2,000 (plus $28.00 per additional $1,000) up to $25,000; $786.85 for the first $25,000 (plus $20.19 per additional $1,000) up to $50,000; $1,291.77 for the first $50,000 (plus $13.98 per additional $1,000) up to $100,000; $1,991.17 for the first $100,000 (plus $11.20 per additional $1,000) up to $500,000; $6,471.49 for the first $500,000 (plus $9.49 per additional $1,000) up to $1,000,000; $10,787.59 plus $6.03 per additional $1,000 above $1,000,000 | Coconino County Building Permitting Fees schedule (effective 09/01/2021), Part I and Part II/Table III; the minimum fee for any single permit is $50.00 and all fees include the plan review fee unless a separate plan review fee is charged per Part I(D) |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee | Coconino County Building Permitting Fees schedule (effective 09/01/2021), Part I, Section D — a separate fee in addition to the building permit fee itself; additional plan review (incomplete/changed plans) is billed at the rate specified in the fee schedule |
Residential Addition / Remodel / Miscellaneous Residential Permit
VerifiedRequired for room additions, remodels, decks, ramadas, carport conversions, and other alterations to existing dwellings within Tusayan town limits. Classified by Coconino County (the processing agency under the Town-County IGA) as 'Residential Miscellaneous' or per-item unit fee categories, reviewed against the 2018 IRC and Coconino County Building Code Amendments and Standards as adopted by the Town via Ordinance 2021-03.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for room additions, remodels, decks, and other alterations affecting structural or life-safety elements of existing dwellings
- Town of Tusayan Pre-Application Checklist endorsement required before applying for County plan review
- Submitted via Coconino County's Residential Miscellaneous Permit Information Sheet / Online Permit Applications portal
- Some minor work qualifies for Coconino County's Residential Self-Issue Permit process (like-for-like replacement, service panel upgrade, certain mechanical systems) rather than full plan review — confirm eligibility with the County before submitting
- Plans must comply with the 2018 IRC and Coconino County Building Code Amendments and Standards as adopted by the Town
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Tusayan Pre-Application ChecklistRequired Town-level endorsement before County-side review
- RequiredCoconino County Residential Miscellaneous Permit Information Sheet / ApplicationSubmitted via the Online Permit Applications (SmartGov) portal
- RequiredSite/Plot PlanShowing existing structure, addition/remodel footprint, and setbacks per Coconino County's sample site plan format
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Misc. (unit fee category) | Flat per-item unit fee, e.g., Deck ($11.00/sq ft), Covered Deck ($22.00/sq ft), Remodel ($33.00/sq ft), Room addition under 400 sq ft with no plumbing ($49.50/sq ft), Carport Conversion ($22.00/sq ft) — figures per Coconino County's Table IV, Per Unit Permit Fees | Coconino County Building Permitting Fees schedule (effective 09/01/2021), Table IV — the source PDF's per-sq-ft dollar figures showed some column misalignment on text extraction (a known artifact of this document's table layout); the per-unit fee STRUCTURE (flat $/sq ft by work type) is confirmed, but exact current dollar figures for a specific project scope should be reconfirmed directly against the live PDF or by phone (928-679-8850) before quoting a number to an applicant |
| Plan Review Deposit | Deposit tier for 'Interior residential remodels, sunrooms, patio covers and decks' category | Coconino County Building Permitting Fees schedule, Part II, Table I |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee | Coconino County Building Permitting Fees schedule, Part I, Section D |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work within Tusayan town limits, governed by the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by the Town via Ordinance 2021-03 (mirroring Coconino County's own adopted 2017 NEC). Processed through Coconino County's Online Permit Applications portal under the Town-County IGA.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for wiring, fixtures, service equipment, panel work, and other hard-wired electrical work
- Governed by the 2017 NEC as adopted by the Town of Tusayan (Ordinance 2021-03) and by Coconino County
- Town of Tusayan Pre-Application Checklist endorsement required before County-side review
- Some electrical work (e.g., service panel upgrade, like-for-like replacement) may qualify for Coconino County's Residential Self-Issue Permit track rather than full plan review
- Submitted via Coconino County's Online Permit Applications (SmartGov) portal
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Tusayan Pre-Application ChecklistRequired Town-level endorsement before County-side review
- RequiredCoconino County Building/Electrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Online Permit Applications (SmartGov) portal; Residential Self-Issue Permit Information Sheet applies for eligible like-for-like/panel-upgrade work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fee to Issue Electrical Permit | $50.00 base fee to issue, plus per-unit charges (e.g., one- and two-family residence wiring/fixtures/outlets billed per square foot of living area; service equipment billed per ampere tier; appliance/motor-driven equipment outlets billed per unit) | Coconino County Building Permitting Fees schedule (effective 09/01/2021), Table IV, Electrical section — the source PDF's specific per-sq-ft and per-unit dollar figures showed column misalignment on text extraction (a known artifact of this document's table layout); the fee STRUCTURE (base issue fee + per-unit/per-sq-ft add-ons) is confirmed, but exact current dollar figures should be reconfirmed directly against the live PDF or by phone (928-679-8850) before quoting a specific number |
| Plan Review Fee (where plan review is required) | 65% of the calculated permit fee | Coconino County Building Permitting Fees schedule, Part I, Section D |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work within Tusayan town limits, governed by the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted by the Town via Ordinance 2021-03 (mirroring Coconino County's own adopted 2018 IPC). Processed through Coconino County's Online Permit Applications portal under the Town-County IGA.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems, fixtures, water heaters, and gas piping
- Governed by the 2018 IPC as adopted by the Town of Tusayan (Ordinance 2021-03) and by Coconino County
- Town of Tusayan Pre-Application Checklist endorsement required before County-side review
- Wastewater/septic-connected work requires coordination with the Tusayan Sanitary District as a concurrent agency
- Submitted via Coconino County's Online Permit Applications (SmartGov) portal
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Tusayan Pre-Application ChecklistRequired Town-level endorsement before County-side review
- RequiredCoconino County Building/Plumbing Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Online Permit Applications (SmartGov) portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fee to Issue Plumbing Permit | $50.00 base fee to issue, plus per-fixture/per-unit charges (e.g., plumbing fixture or trap, building sewer, water heater, water piping system, gas piping system by outlet count) | Coconino County Building Permitting Fees schedule (effective 09/01/2021), Table IV, Plumbing section — the source PDF's specific per-fixture dollar figures showed column misalignment on text extraction (a known artifact of this document's table layout); the fee STRUCTURE (base issue fee + per-fixture/per-outlet add-ons) is confirmed, but exact current dollar figures should be reconfirmed directly against the live PDF or by phone (928-679-8850) before quoting a specific number |
| Plan Review Fee (where plan review is required) | 65% of the calculated permit fee | Coconino County Building Permitting Fees schedule, Part I, Section D |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installations within Tusayan town limits, governed by the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) as adopted by the Town via Ordinance 2021-03. Processed through Coconino County's Online Permit Applications portal under the Town-County IGA.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Mechanical permit required for installation, replacement, or relocation of HVAC equipment, furnaces, and ventilation systems
- Governed by the 2018 IMC and 2018 IFGC as adopted by the Town of Tusayan and Coconino County
- Town of Tusayan Pre-Application Checklist endorsement required before County-side review
- Some mechanical work (e.g., like-for-like unit replacement) may qualify for Coconino County's Residential Self-Issue Permit track
- Submitted via Coconino County's Online Permit Applications (SmartGov) portal
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Tusayan Pre-Application ChecklistRequired Town-level endorsement before County-side review
- RequiredCoconino County Building/Mechanical Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Online Permit Applications (SmartGov) portal; Residential Self-Issue Permit Information Sheet applies for eligible like-for-like mechanical replacement
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fee to Issue Mechanical Permit | $50.00 base fee to issue, plus per-unit charges (e.g., forced-air/gravity furnace unit by BTU/h tier, refrigeration/cooling system, boilers and compressors by hp/BTU tier, evaporative cooler, ventilation fan) | Coconino County Building Permitting Fees schedule (effective 09/01/2021), Table IV, Mechanical section — the source PDF's specific per-unit dollar figures showed column misalignment on text extraction (a known artifact of this document's table layout); the fee STRUCTURE (base issue fee + per-unit/per-tier add-ons) is confirmed, but exact current dollar figures should be reconfirmed directly against the live PDF or by phone (928-679-8850) before quoting a specific number |
| Plan Review Fee (where plan review is required) | 65% of the calculated permit fee | Coconino County Building Permitting Fees schedule, Part I, Section D |
Re-Roofing Permit
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing within Tusayan town limits involving 100 sq ft or more of structural panel replacement, per Coconino County's published unit-fee schedule (applied to Tusayan permits via the Town-County IGA). Governed by the 2018 IBC/IRC roofing provisions as adopted by the Town via Ordinance 2021-03.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for re-roofing involving 100 sq ft or more of structural panel replacement, per Coconino County's Table IV unit-fee category ('Re-roofing involving 100 sq. ft. or more of structural panel replacement')
- Town of Tusayan Pre-Application Checklist endorsement required before County-side review
- Roof plan/material listing showing existing framing, proposed material, and slope may be required for plan review depending on scope
- Submitted via Coconino County's Online Permit Applications (SmartGov) portal
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Tusayan Pre-Application ChecklistRequired Town-level endorsement before County-side review
- RequiredCoconino County Building Permit Application (Re-Roofing)Submitted via the Online Permit Applications (SmartGov) portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Re-Roofing (100 sq ft or more of structural panel replacement) | Flat unit fee per Coconino County's Table IV, Building unit-fee category for re-roofing | Coconino County Building Permitting Fees schedule (effective 09/01/2021), Table IV — the source PDF's exact dollar figure for this line item showed column misalignment on text extraction (a known artifact of this document's table layout); the existence of a dedicated re-roofing unit-fee category (triggered at 100 sq ft or more of structural panel replacement) is confirmed, but the exact current dollar amount should be reconfirmed directly against the live PDF or by phone (928-679-8850) before quoting a specific number |
Residential Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Self-Issue Permit
VerifiedCoconino County (the agency that processes Tusayan building permits under the Town-County IGA) offers a Self-Issue Residential Rooftop Solar Permit for professional installations on rooftops of grid-tied properties. All other solar installations (e.g., ground-mount, off-grid) use the Residential Miscellaneous permit category. Applicable within Tusayan town limits subject to the statewide baseline of A.R.S. § 9-468.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Residential rooftop, grid-tied PV installations by a professional installer qualify for Coconino County's Self-Issue Residential Rooftop Solar Permit — a streamlined track bypassing full plan review
- All other solar permits (ground-mount, off-grid, non-professional installs) must use the Residential Miscellaneous permit category instead
- Must meet the minimum standards of Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-468 (Solar construction permits; standards; definition), the statewide baseline applicable to all Arizona municipalities including Tusayan
- Town of Tusayan Pre-Application Checklist endorsement required before County-side review
- Electrical work must comply with the 2017 NEC as adopted by the Town of Tusayan (Ordinance 2021-03)
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Tusayan Pre-Application ChecklistRequired Town-level endorsement before County-side review
- RequiredCoconino County Self-Issue Residential Rooftop Solar Permit applicationFor professional installations on rooftops of grid-tied properties only; submitted via the Online Permit Applications (SmartGov) portal
- RequiredPV Construction Plans (roof plan, elevation, racking/mounting details, electrical diagram)Minimum plan content required under A.R.S. § 9-468 for residential solar permit review
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Photovoltaic systems up to 10 kilowatt (kW) | $75.00 | Coconino County Building Permitting Fees schedule (effective 09/01/2021), Table IV, Electrical section. RE-VERIFIED 2026-07-20 by fetching the live PDF and re-extracting text with reading order preserved (the earlier 'column misalignment' was an artifact of a different extraction mode) — the clean, unambiguous line reads 'Photovoltaic systems up to 10 kilowatt (kw) $75.00'. Applies to Tusayan permits, which Coconino County processes under the Town-County IGA. |
| Photovoltaic systems over 10 kilowatt (kW) | $75.00 each plus $5.00 for each additional kW over 10 | Coconino County Building Permitting Fees schedule (effective 09/01/2021), Table IV, Electrical section. RE-VERIFIED 2026-07-20 by direct re-extraction of the live PDF: 'Photovoltaic systems over 10 kilowatt (kw) $75.00 each plus $5.00 for each additional kw over 10'. |
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger / Charging Station Permit
VerifiedCoconino County's Building Permitting Fees schedule (effective 09/01/2021), which governs Tusayan permits processed under the Town-County IGA, has no dedicated EV charger/EVSE line item. Installing an EV charging station is electrical work, governed by the 2017 NEC as adopted by both the Town (Ordinance 2021-03) and the County, and billed under the same general 'Fee to Issue Electrical Permit' structure documented in this file's Electrical Permit entry — a $50.00 base fee to issue plus per-unit/per-ampere-tier add-ons.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Town of Tusayan Pre-Application Checklist endorsement required before County-side review, per the same process documented in this file's Electrical Permit entry
- Coconino County Building/Electrical Permit Application submitted via the Online Permit Applications (SmartGov) portal
- Governed by the 2017 NEC as adopted by the Town of Tusayan (Ordinance 2021-03) and Coconino County, including NEC Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System)
- A straightforward EV charger circuit addition may qualify for Coconino County's Residential Self-Issue Permit track rather than full plan review, per the same allowance documented in this file's Electrical Permit entry
- No Tusayan-specific or Coconino-County-specific EV charger application, checklist, or fee line distinct from the general Electrical Permit mechanism was found published as of 2026-07-20 — a genuine documentation gap, not an inferred figure
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Tusayan Pre-Application ChecklistRequired Town-level endorsement before County-side review
- RequiredCoconino County Building/Electrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Online Permit Applications (SmartGov) portal; Residential Self-Issue Permit Information Sheet may apply for eligible EV charger circuit work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fee to Issue Electrical Permit | $50.00 base fee to issue, plus per-unit charges (e.g., service equipment billed per ampere tier, appliance/motor-driven equipment outlets billed per unit) | Coconino County Building Permitting Fees schedule (effective 09/01/2021), Table IV, Electrical section — same general fee structure documented in this file's Electrical Permit entry; no EV-charger-specific line item exists, and exact current per-unit dollar figures should be reconfirmed directly with the County (928-679-8850) before quoting a specific number. |
| Plan Review Fee (where plan review is required) | 65% of the calculated permit fee | Coconino County Building Permitting Fees schedule, Part I, Section D |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of any residential or commercial structure (or manufactured home) within Tusayan town limits, per Coconino County's published unit-fee schedule (applied to Tusayan permits under the Town-County IGA). Governed by the 2018 IBC as adopted by the Town via Ordinance 2021-03.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required before demolishing a residential or commercial structure or manufactured home within Tusayan town limits, per Coconino County's Table IV unit-fee category ('Demolition of an existing building or manufactured home')
- Town of Tusayan Pre-Application Checklist endorsement required before County-side review
- All utilities must be terminated/coordinated at the property line before demolition
- Submitted via Coconino County's Online Permit Applications (SmartGov) portal
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Tusayan Pre-Application ChecklistRequired Town-level endorsement before County-side review
- RequiredCoconino County Building Permit Application (Demolition)Submitted via the Online Permit Applications (SmartGov) portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition of an existing building or manufactured home | Flat unit fee per Coconino County's Table IV, Building unit-fee category | Coconino County Building Permitting Fees schedule (effective 09/01/2021), Table IV — the source PDF's exact dollar figure for this line item showed column misalignment on text extraction (a known artifact of this document's table layout); the existence of a dedicated demolition unit-fee category is confirmed, but the exact current dollar amount should be reconfirmed directly against the live PDF or by phone (928-679-8850) before quoting a specific number |
Sources & verification
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