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Pima building permits
VerifiedPima, Arizona — as published 2026-07-16.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Codes 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 Town of Pima independently operates its own Planning & Zoning Department / Building Division with its own Planning & Zoning Board, building inspector, building official, permit intake (iWorq portal), and Certificate of Occupancy process — it is NOT administered by Graham County. Source: Town of Pima Planning and Zoning page (pimatown.az.gov/departments/planning_and_zoning.php); Town of Pima Building & Sub-Contractors Information form (references 'the building department,' 'building inspector,' 'ordinances of the Town of Pima,' and a Certificate-of-Occupancy requirement 'obtained from the building inspector').CODE EDITION CONFIRMED, AND RE-VERIFIED 2026-07-23 WITH A CHAPTER-NUMBERING CORRECTION: the Town's own 'Town Code' PDF, linked live from the Town Code page (current filename 'Town Code 2024_edited_3-23-2026.pdf' as of both the 2026-07-16 and 2026-07-23 passes), directly fetched and text-extracted again on 2026-07-23, confirms Chapter 7 (Building) is organized as: Article 7-1 Building Code, 7-2 Electrical Code, 7-3 Mechanical Code, 7-4 Plumbing Code, 7-5 Building Officials, 7-6 Utility Hookups, 7-7 Building Inspections, 7-8 Residential Code, 7-9 Uniform Fire Code, 7-10 Fuel Gas Code, 7-11 Existing Building Code, 7-12 Sewer Service Taps, 7-13 Certificate of Occupancy Requirements. This CORRECTS the prior pass's claim that Article 7-6 is the Residential Code — Article 7-6 is actually 'Utility Hookups' (a short unlawful-hookup-without-a-permit provision); the Residential Code is Article 7-8. Exact adoption language confirmed by direct quote: Article 7-1 Sec. 7-1-1, 'That certain code entitled International Building Code, 2009 edition is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the Town of Pima'; Article 7-8, 'That certain code entitled International Residential Code, 2009 Edition ... is hereby adopted as Residential Code of the Town of Pima'; and Article 7-11, 'That certain code entitled International Existing Building Code, 2009 Edition ... is hereby adopted as the Existing Building Code of the Town of Pima.' NEWLY CONFIRMED on this pass (previously missing from this file): Article 7-2 adopts 'International Electrical Code (70), 2011 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association' (i.e. NFPA 70 / National Electrical Code, 2011 Edition — NOT a 2009-family ICC code, and a different, newer edition than the rest of Chapter 7); Article 7-3 adopts the International Mechanical Code, 2009 Edition; Article 7-4 adopts the International Plumbing Code, 2009 Edition; Article 7-9 adopts the International Fire Code, 2009 Edition (the code text attributes publication to NFPA, quoted as written); Article 7-10 adopts the International Fuel Gas Code, 2009 Edition. No Municode/American Legal Publishing/CivicPlus code library exists for the Town of Pima — the Town's own compiled PDF Code of Ordinances is the sole publication. PENDING CHANGE FLAGGED, NOT YET LAW: the Town of Pima Planning & Zoning Commission, at its regular meeting July 21, 2026 (Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission, Tuesday, July 21, 2026), voted unanimously to recommend that the Town Council adopt a new building code under attached Ordinance 2026-05, with P&Z Administrator Joe Carpenter stating that Graham County, the Town of Thatcher, and the City of Safford are all adopting the same new code and that Pima had not yet done so; the specific proposed code edition was not stated in the minutes text and the attached ordinance exhibit is a scanned/image-only PDF not machine-readable in this pass. As of 2026-07-23 this is only a Commission recommendation — the Town Council's own posted agendas/minutes run through July 14, 2026 (before the July 21 P&Z recommendation) with no August 2026 meeting yet posted, so Ordinance 2026-05 has NOT yet been voted on by Council and the 2009 IBC/IRC/IEBC + 2011 NEC editions quoted above remain the currently codified, live law. Recheck this file after a Town Council vote on Ordinance 2026-05 is posted.Manufactured/mobile home installation is separately regulated: units are subject to the Arizona Mobile and Manufactured Housing Standards Board's statewide rules (1980 Revision cited on the Town's own application form) for the unit itself, with the Town issuing a separate local installation permit (siting, utility connections, accessory structures, plot plan, and pressure testing per Uniform Plumbing Code 1979 Edition Sec. 1206-2, per the Town's own application form). Source: Town of Pima Application for Mobile/Manufactured Home Installation Permit.
Permit types & fees
Building / Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired 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 Town's own compiled Code of Ordinances (Article 7-1 Building Code, Article 7-6 Residential Code, Article 7-11 Existing Building Code — linked live from the Town Code page) adopts the 2009 International Building Code, 2009 International Residential Code, and 2009 International Existing Building Code by reference; confirm with the Building Division whether later amendments apply before design.
Verified 2026-07-23 · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Fee | $100.00 | Added to all permits except the Fence Permit. Town of Pima Schedule of Fees and Charges (New Fee Schedule.pdf, header 'Updated 07/01/2025'), Planning and Zoning table. |
| Residential Building Permit | $0.50 per livable square foot | Town of Pima Schedule of Fees and Charges, Planning and Zoning table ('.50 per Livable Sq Ft'); the $100.00 Administrative Fee is added on top of this amount. |
| Commercial/Industrial Permit | $0.75 per square foot | Town of Pima Schedule of Fees and Charges, Planning and Zoning table. |
| Utility (Garage, Porch, etc.) | $0.25 per square foot | Town of Pima Schedule of Fees and Charges, Planning and Zoning table (printed 'Utility (Garage, Porch etc..)'). |
| Accessory Structures | $0.25 per square foot | Town of Pima Schedule of Fees and Charges, Planning and Zoning table. |
| Re-inspection Fee | $50.00 per failed inspection | Town of Pima Schedule of Fees and Charges, Planning and Zoning table. |
| Building Without an Approved Permit / Late Fee | Up to 5X permit fees | Town of Pima Schedule of Fees and Charges, Planning and Zoning table (printed 'Building with a permit / Late Fee'). Consistent with Town Code Section 7-1-2's separate provision that the permit fee is doubled if construction begins before the permit is approved and paid for — the two provisions are not identical in wording; both derive from live Town sources. |
Solar / Electrical / Gas / Cell Tower Permit
VerifiedRequired 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.
Verified 2026-07-23 · 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 Permit | $225.00 | Town of Pima Schedule of Fees and Charges (New Fee Schedule.pdf, found live 2026-07-23), Planning and Zoning table. Plus the $100.00 Administrative Fee (added to all permits except the Fence Permit). |
| Solar Electrical Panel Up Grade | $50.00 | In addition to the Solar Permit fee. Town of Pima Schedule of Fees and Charges, Planning and Zoning table. |
| Electrical Upgrade | $50.00 | Town of Pima Schedule of Fees and Charges, Planning and Zoning table — the general fee for electrical work filed under this combined permit category (no further electrical sub-categories are itemized). |
| Communication Towers | $150.00 per modification | Covers the Cell Tower portion of this combined permit category. Town of Pima Schedule of Fees and Charges, Planning and Zoning table. |
| Administrative Fee | $100.00 | Added to all permits under this category except the Fence Permit. Town of Pima Schedule of Fees and Charges, Planning and Zoning table. |
| Gas Permit (verified-negative — no distinct fee line item) | Not separately itemized | Chased 2026-07-23 against the Town's live Schedule of Fees and Charges (New Fee Schedule.pdf), which itemizes Solar, Solar Panel Upgrade, Electrical Upgrade, and Communication Towers fees but has no separate 'Gas' or 'Gas Permit' line item. Gas-line work filed under this combined Solar/Electrical/Gas/Cell Tower category most likely falls under the general Electrical Upgrade fee ($50.00) plus the $100.00 Administrative Fee, but the schedule does not say so explicitly — confirm the exact gas-specific fee with the Planning & Zoning Administrator (928-322-4860, building@pimatown.az.gov) before budgeting. |
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
VerifiedRequired 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. The Town's own live Town Code (Section 12-3-2.B.7/B.8, AR Zone) publishes specific fence-height and small home-occupation-sign standards, and the Town's live Schedule of Fees and Charges publishes specific fees for both.
Verified 2026-07-23 · 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
- GAP PARTIALLY CLOSED 2026-07-23: Town Code Section 12-3-2.B.7 (AR — Agricultural Residential Zone, the Town's primary zoning district) publishes fence/wall/hedge height standards: front (nearest street-facing) may be 3 ft sight-obscuring or 4 ft non-sight-obscuring; rear up to but not exceeding 6 ft; sides up to but not exceeding 6 ft, except the front 20 ft of a side fence must be 3 ft sight-obscuring or 4 ft non-sight-obscuring; corner lots or lots bordering alleys must have a minimum 20 ft of 3 ft sight-obscuring/4 ft non-sight-obscuring fencing (an exception allows a 45-degree cut corner at 20 ft back, same height/material as the rest of the wall). These are the only fence standards located; they are specific to the AR Zone and may differ in the Town's other zones (MH/MF, CC, IN) — confirm zone-specific rules with Planning & Zoning before installation.
- Town Code Section 12-3-2.B.8 (AR Zone) separately permits small signs (home-occupation or residential-property-for-sale signs) up to 8 sq ft, set back a minimum of 10 ft from public streets, without further specifying standards for other sign types/zones — for larger or commercial signage, confirm applicable standards with Planning & Zoning.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Permit | $0.75 per linear foot | Town of Pima Schedule of Fees and Charges (New Fee Schedule.pdf, found live 2026-07-23), Planning and Zoning table ('.75 per Linear Feet'). The Fence Permit is explicitly the ONE permit type exempted from the schedule's $100.00 Administrative Fee. |
| Sign Permit (15 sq ft or less) | $50.00 per sign | Town of Pima Schedule of Fees and Charges, Planning and Zoning table ('Sign Permit < 15 Sq Ft'). Plus the $100.00 Administrative Fee (signs are not exempted the way fence permits are). |
| Billboard / Sign Permit (over 15 sq ft) | $150.00 per sign | Town of Pima Schedule of Fees and Charges, Planning and Zoning table ('Billboard/ Sign Permit >15 Sq Ft'). Plus the $100.00 Administrative Fee. |
| All Other Signs Permit | $100.00 per sign | Town of Pima Schedule of Fees and Charges, Planning and Zoning table. Plus the $100.00 Administrative Fee. |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedThe Town of Pima has no EV-charger-specific permit type, application, or fee. An EV charger (EVSE) installation is electrical work and is filed under the Town's combined Solar/Electrical/Gas/Cell Tower Permit category on the iWorq Citizen Portal, the same as any other electrical work in Town limits. Utility interconnection (where applicable) must be separately coordinated with Graham County Electric, the local rural electric cooperative. No published fee amount was found for this combined electrical category, EV-specific or otherwise.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for electrical work (including an EV charger circuit) within Town of Pima limits, filed under the combined Solar/Electrical/Gas/Cell Tower Permit category
- 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); there is no separate EV-charger-specific application category or form
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Upgrade (applies to an EV charger circuit; no EV-specific line item exists) | $50.00 | GAP CLOSED 2026-07-23 as a verified-negative plus a real applicable figure: the Town's own live Schedule of Fees and Charges (New Fee Schedule.pdf) itemizes Solar Permit, Solar Electrical Panel Upgrade, Electrical Upgrade, and Communication Towers fees within the Planning and Zoning table, but has NO distinct 'EV', 'EVSE', or 'EV Charger' line item — confirming there is genuinely no EV-specific fee, published or otherwise. An EV charger circuit is electrical work, so the general 'Electrical Upgrade' fee of $50.00 is the applicable published figure, plus the $100.00 Administrative Fee. |
| Administrative Fee | $100.00 | Added to all permits under this category except the Fence Permit. Town of Pima Schedule of Fees and Charges, Planning and Zoning table. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.
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