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Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Addition, Remodel, Accessory Structure) in Unincorporated Gila County, Arizona

Required for new single-family dwellings, additions, remodels, and larger accessory structures in the unincorporated areas of Gila County. The Gila County Community Development Division's Building Safety Department administers construction permitting outside the incorporated cities/towns of Globe, Payson, Winkelman, Miami, Hayden, and Star Valley. Applications must be submitted in person at either the Globe or Payson Building Safety office — the county does not accept applications by fax, mail, or (as of research date) a public online portal.

Verified 2026-07-07 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Required for new single-family dwellings, additions (bedrooms, bathrooms, family rooms, porches, decks, etc.), renovations (garage conversions, basement finishing, kitchen expansions, etc.), retaining walls, and accessory structures/cargo containers over 200 sq ft in unincorporated Gila County
  • Application must be made IN PERSON at the Globe office (745 N. Rose Mofford Way) or Payson office (608 E. Hwy 260) — applications and plans cannot be accepted by fax or mail
  • Submit owner's name, address, phone number; Gila County Tax Parcel Number; contractor information or a signed Owner-Builder Statement Owner-builder
  • Two sets of plans drawn to scale on minimum 18"x24" (maximum 24"x36") paper, plus two copies of an 8.5"x11" site plan
  • Approved potable water supply for new home construction; Wastewater Department/Sanitary District/community-system approval for projects including plumbing; Floodplain Clearance; Grading and/or Right-of-Way Permit if applicable
  • Fire District approval required if located in Pine/Strawberry (928-476-4272), Hellsgate (928-474-3835), or Tri-City (928-425-0815) fire districts
  • Truss layout and calculations, job-specific I-joist layout, or engineered specifications with an original wet seal, where applicable
  • Plan review fee (65% of the calculated building permit fee) is collected at time of submittal

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Fee schedule

Building permit fee — valuation-based per Table 1-AGila County Community Development Fee Schedule, Table 1-A (effective 3/22/07, updated 12-2019). Valuation determined from the county's Building Valuation Data table (ICC Building Safety Journal, August 2005). Plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work included in the building permit at no extra charge when part of the same project.
$1–$500: $23.50; $501–$2,000: $23.50 for first $500 + $3.05 per additional $100; $2,001–$25,000: $69.25 for first $2,000 + $14.00 per additional $1,000; $25,001–$50,000: $391.75 for first $25,000 + $10.10 per additional $1,000; $50,001–$100,000: $643.75 for first $50,000 + $7.00 per additional $1,000; $100,001–$500,000: $993.75 for first $100,000 + $5.60 per additional $1,000; $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,233.75 for first $500,000 + $4.75 per additional $1,000; $1,000,001+: $5,608.75 for first $1,000,000 + $3.65 per additional $1,000
Plan review feeGila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.2-3. Charged separately from the permit fee, collected at time of submittal.
65% of the calculated building permit fee, or actual cost if performed by an outside reviewer
Unzoned-area flat fee (reduced-review alternative, where property qualifies)Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.11. Only applies to unzoned areas of the county; fewer regulations, less review time, and fewer inspections apply than the standard valuation-based fee. Full-code plan review/inspection can still be requested.
$175 (single-family residence, modification/addition, carport/garage/ramada, accessory building, other residential structure)
Reinspection / after-hours / unlisted inspection feeGila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.5. Applies to inspections outside normal business hours, reinspections, and any inspection without a specifically listed fee.
$50.00 per hour (or the jurisdiction's total hourly cost, whichever is greater)

Review timeline

Plan reviewUnincorporated Gila County’s published plan-review target
15–20 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation/Footing

    Before concrete pour — verify footing depth, dimensions, and reinforcement per 2012 IRC/IBC

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing and rough-in trades complete, before insulation or wall cover

  3. 3

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans; call either the Globe or Payson office to schedule

See the full Unincorporated Gila County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Applications must be made IN PERSON at either the Globe or Payson Building Safety office. The county does not accept applications or plans by fax or mail.
  • The department's stated goal is to complete the first plan review within 15 working days, with up to 5 additional working days of administrative review possible depending on plan complexity.
  • A permit is valid for 180 days from issuance and remains valid indefinitely as long as inspections continue; it expires if work stops for more than 6 months. Free extensions are available for documented hardships — contact the department before the permit lapses.
  • Detached one-story accessory structures (garages, carports, sheds, cargo containers, etc.) under 200 sq ft do not require a building permit, but a $25 site plan review fee still applies, and zoning/floodplain/wastewater rules still apply.
  • Properties in unzoned areas of the county qualify for a simplified flat-fee permit process with less review and fewer inspections — ask the department whether your parcel qualifies.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Additions such as bedrooms, bathrooms, family rooms, porches, and decks require a building permit from the Gila County Building Safety Department. Apply in person at the Globe (745 N. Rose Mofford Way) or Payson (608 E. Hwy 260) office. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/building_safety_faqs.php

In Unincorporated Gila County, the published Building permit fee — valuation-based per Table 1-A is: $1–$500: $23.50; $501–$2,000: $23.50 for first $500 + $3.05 per additional $100; $2,001–$25,000: $69.25 for first $2,000 + $14.00 per additional $1,000; $25,001–$50,000: $391.75 for first $25,000 + $10.10 per additional $1,000; $50,001–$100,000: $643.75 for first $50,000 + $7.00 per additional $1,000; $100,001–$500,000: $993.75 for first $100,000 + $5.60 per additional $1,000; $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,233.75 for first $500,000 + $4.75 per additional $1,000; $1,000,001+: $5,608.75 for first $1,000,000 + $3.65 per additional $1,000. Additional published fees: Plan review fee — 65% of the calculated building permit fee, or actual cost if performed by an outside reviewer; Unzoned-area flat fee (reduced-review alternative, where property qualifies) — $175 (single-family residence, modification/addition, carport/garage/ramada, accessory building, other residential structure); Reinspection / after-hours / unlisted inspection fee — $50.00 per hour (or the jurisdiction's total hourly cost, whichever is greater). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

The department's goal is to complete the first plan review within 15 working days, though complex plans may require up to an additional 5 working days of administrative review. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/residential_permitting_timeline.php

You'll need: Residential Construction Permit Requirements Checklist. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Gila County may also ask for: Building Code Handbook; Owner-Builder Statement. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Gila County requires 3 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction, addition, remodel, accessory structure), in order: Foundation/Footing, Framing, Final. Schedule each through Gila County Community Development Division — Building Safety (Globe: 928-402-4224 (press option for permitting); Payson: 928-474-7110 (press option for permitting)).

Apply through Gila County Community Development Division — Building Safety at Globe Office: 745 N. Rose Mofford Way, Globe, AZ 85501; Payson Office: 608 E. Hwy 260, Payson, AZ 85541. Phone: Globe: 928-402-4224 (press option for permitting); Payson: 928-474-7110 (press option for permitting), email: Contact via Globe or Payson office phone lines listed above; the county's Building Safety page lists an obfuscated contact-form email rather than a plain address. Office hours: County offices generally Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm (per county-wide footer hours at gilacountyaz.gov). Building applications must be made IN PERSON at either the Globe or Payson Building Safety office — applications and plans cannot be accepted by fax or mail. Plan review payments accepted by credit/debit card by phone (3% service fee added), cash, or check payable to Gila County. Chief Building Official: Randy Pluimer.. Official information: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/index.php.

Unincorporated Gila County, Arizona has adopted: Arizona has NO statewide mandatory building code for general construction — code adoption is a per-jurisdiction (city/town/county) authority under state enabling statutes (A.R.S. § 11-861 for county adoption by reference). Gila County's Community Development Division / Building Safety Department independently adopts and administers construction codes for all unincorporated areas of the county; incorporated cities and towns within Gila County (Globe, Payson, Winkelman, Miami, Hayden, Star Valley) adopt and enforce their own codes separately and are not covered by this county program. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/index.php; Building Code of the County of Gila, effective October 2, 2014, adopted by the Gila County Board of Supervisors via Building Code Ordinance No. 2017-02 ('Building Ordinance for Unincorporated Areas in Gila County'), which superseded the prior Building Code Ordinance effective July 28, 2011. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/adopted_building_code.php and ordinance PDF at https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/Docs/Docs/Building%20Ordinance%20for%20Unincorporated%20Areas%20in%20Gila%20County%20-%20Ordinance%20No.%202017-02%20-%20Approved.pdf; 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, adopted by reference with Gila County amendments (per Building Code Ordinance No. 2017-02). Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/adopted_building_code.php; 2012 International Building Code (IBC), adopted by reference with Gila County amendments. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/adopted_building_code.php; 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), adopted by reference with Gila County amendments. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/adopted_building_code.php; 2012 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted by reference with Gila County amendments. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/adopted_building_code.php; 2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted by reference with Gila County amendments. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/adopted_building_code.php; 2012 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted by reference with Gila County amendments. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/adopted_building_code.php; 2012 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code, adopted by reference with Gila County amendments. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/adopted_building_code.php; 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted by reference with Gila County amendments. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/adopted_building_code.php; ICC A117.1-2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (ADA accessibility standard), adopted by reference. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/adopted_building_code.php; Manufactured homes and factory-built buildings: installed per the latest Arizona Office of Manufactured Housing (Arizona Department of Housing Manufactured Housing Division) publication standards; Gila County holds a direct contract with the state to perform manufactured-home and factory-built-building permitting/inspection in the unincorporated county. Only HUD-approved manufactured homes have been permitted in unincorporated Gila County since March 22, 2007. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/manufactured_home_permits.php. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Gila County overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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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 Unincorporated Gila County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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