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Pima building permits
Pima, Arizona — as published 2026-07-07.
Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Building / Addition / Remodel Permit
Required for new construction, additions, and remodels within Town of Pima limits. Applications, including uploaded building plans, are submitted through the Town's iWorq Citizen Portal. The specific ICC code edition enforced (IBC/IRC and related codes) is not published anywhere on the Town's website or in any locatable archived source as of this review — confirm directly with the Building Division before design.
Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for building, addition, and remodel work within Town of Pima limits
- Building plans must be uploaded as part of the online application submittal via the iWorq Citizen Portal
- A completed Building & Sub-Contractors Information form is required, listing the owner and all trade contractors/subcontractors (General, Excavating, Concrete, Mason, Framing, Drywall, Painting, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Roofing) with name, address, phone, and business-license/bond status
- A Plot and Drainage Plan (Exhibit A) is required showing structures, utilities, septic/well locations, setbacks, easements, and drainage/retention details
- Construction must commence within 6 months and be completed within 1 year of the application date
- Occupancy of any space is prohibited until a Certificate of Occupancy is obtained from the Town's building inspector
- Power of Attorney form required if the applicant is not the property owner acting directly
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Addition/Remodel Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Town of Pima iWorq Citizen Portal (pimaaz23.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/pimaaz23); requires uploaded building plans
- RequiredBuilding & Sub-Contractors Information FormTown of Pima form listing owner and all trade contractors/subcontractors by name, address, phone, and license/bond status
- RequiredPlot Plan (Exhibit A)Plot and drainage plan showing existing/proposed structures, utilities, septic/well, setbacks, easements, and drainage/retention measures
- OptionalPower of AttorneyRequired if someone other than the owner is submitting/signing on the owner's behalf
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (general Building/Addition/Remodel) | Not published | No general building-permit fee schedule (valuation table, plan-review percentage, or flat fee) could be located on the Town's website, Document Center, or via Wayback Machine as of this review. Contact the Planning & Zoning Administrator (928-322-4860, building@pimatown.az.gov) for current fee amounts. |
Solar / Electrical / Gas / Cell Tower Permit
Required for solar photovoltaic installations, electrical work, gas-line work, and cell tower installations within Town of Pima limits. Applicants must separately coordinate utility interconnection approval with Graham County Electric (the local rural electric cooperative). Applications are submitted through the Town's iWorq Citizen Portal.
Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for solar, electrical, cell tower, and gas work within Town of Pima limits
- Applicant is responsible for obtaining separate approval with Graham County Electric (the rural electric cooperative) for utility interconnection where applicable
- Submitted via the Town of Pima iWorq Citizen Portal
- A completed Building & Sub-Contractors Information form and Plot Plan may be required depending on project scope
Required documents
- RequiredSolar/Electrical/Gas/Cell Tower Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Town of Pima iWorq Citizen Portal (pimaaz23.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/pimaaz23)
- OptionalGraham County Electric ApprovalSeparate utility-interconnection approval from Graham County Electric cooperative, obtained by the applicant outside the Town's own permit process
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar/Electrical/Gas/Cell Tower Permit Fee | Not published | No fee amount is shown on the Town's iWorq portal application description or elsewhere on the Town's website as of this review. Contact the Planning & Zoning Administrator (928-322-4860, building@pimatown.az.gov) for current fee amounts. |
Mobile/Manufactured Home Installation Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of a mobile or manufactured home within Town of Pima limits, whether on private land or elsewhere in town. Covers siting, utility connections, accessory structures on the sales contract, and pressure testing of gas connections. This is the one permit type for which the Town publishes a fixed, verified fee.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required before installing a mobile/manufactured home within Town of Pima limits
- If installed on private land, a detailed map showing the nearest major intersection and exact lot location must accompany the application
- Unit identification required: manufacturer, year, model, dimensions, serial number, HUD label number, date unit entered the state
- Installer must be listed with license number and license classification
- Setbacks: minimum 20 ft from the front property line to the closest structure (porch, awning, carport, etc.); minimum 10 ft from the side property line; no fixed minimum from the rear property line (10 ft recommended); double-frontage/corner lots require 20 ft from both front and side property lines
- A plot plan must be drawn showing property/lot dimensions, home location, north direction, and accessory structures (storage units, corrals, barns, etc.)
- Inside and outside gas pressure tests are required (outside test per Uniform Plumbing Code 1979 Edition, Section 1206-2), certified by signature as conforming to Arizona Mobile and Manufactured Housing Standards Board rules (1980 Revision)
- Fee includes the permit and 3 field inspections (2 utility, 1 accessory); additional inspections are billed separately
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Mobile/Manufactured Home Installation PermitTown of Pima Planning & Zoning Department paper application; includes plot-plan and pressure-test sections
- RequiredPlot PlanDrawn plot plan showing lot dimensions, home location, setbacks, north direction, and accessory structures
- OptionalSite/Location Map (private land only)Map showing the nearest major intersection and exact lot location, required only when the home is installed on private land
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile/Manufactured Home Installation Permit | $800 | Town of Pima Application for Mobile/Manufactured Home Installation Permit — flat fee includes the permit itself plus 3 field inspections (2 utility, 1 accessory) |
| Additional Inspection (beyond the 3 included) | $150 per inspection | Town of Pima Application for Mobile/Manufactured Home Installation Permit |
Sign / Fence Permit
Required for installation of signs or fences within Town of Pima limits. Applications are submitted through the Town's iWorq Citizen Portal under a dedicated Sign/Fence application category.
Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for sign or fence installation within Town of Pima limits
- Submitted via the Town of Pima iWorq Citizen Portal under the Sign/Fence application link
- Specific height, setback, and material standards for signs and fences are not published in any locatable Town document as of this review — confirm with Planning & Zoning before installation
Required documents
- RequiredSign/Fence Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Town of Pima iWorq Citizen Portal (pimaaz23.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/pimaaz23)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign/Fence Permit Fee | Not published | No fee amount is shown on the Town's iWorq portal application description or elsewhere on the Town's website as of this review. Contact the Planning & Zoning Administrator (928-322-4860, building@pimatown.az.gov) for current fee amounts. |
Sources & verification
Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-07.
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 Pima building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.