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Building / Addition / Remodel Permit in Pima, Arizona

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 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

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Administrative FeeAdded 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.
$100.00
Residential Building PermitTown 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.
$0.50 per livable square foot
Commercial/Industrial PermitTown of Pima Schedule of Fees and Charges, Planning and Zoning table.
$0.75 per square foot
Utility (Garage, Porch, etc.)Town of Pima Schedule of Fees and Charges, Planning and Zoning table (printed 'Utility (Garage, Porch etc..)').
$0.25 per square foot
Accessory StructuresTown of Pima Schedule of Fees and Charges, Planning and Zoning table.
$0.25 per square foot
Re-inspection FeeTown of Pima Schedule of Fees and Charges, Planning and Zoning table.
$50.00 per failed inspection
Building Without an Approved Permit / Late FeeTown 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.
Up to 5X permit fees

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Plumbing

    Per Town Code Article 7-7 (Building Inspections) and Article 7-13 (Certificate of Occupancy Requirements): must pass an air or water test before the trench may be covered

  2. 2

    Pre-Concrete

    All rebar, fiber bar, mesh, etc. must be in place before concrete pour

  3. 3

    Framing/Roofing

    Structural framing and roofing inspection; catwalk in attic for all appliances must be in place

  4. 4

    Mechanical/Electrical

    Must be completed before drywall installation

  5. 5

    Drywall

    Inspected for nail-off before tape and texture

  6. 6

    Final / Certificate of Occupancy

    Must be move-in ready: GFCIs correctly located and operational, all flooring installed, smoke detectors operational, garage doors installed and operational, all appliances installed and operational, all receptacle cover plates installed. Certificate of Occupancy is issued only once all inspections have passed; occupancy before CO issuance is expressly prohibited. Applicants must call Town Hall during business hours with a minimum of 24-hour notice for each inspection.

See the full Pima inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • The Town of Pima's own Building & Sub-Contractors Information form gives the clearest confirmation that Pima runs its own building department: it references 'the building department,' a 'building inspector,' and 'ordinances of the Town of Pima' directly, and requires a Certificate of Occupancy before any space may be occupied.
  • Applications are submitted online via the iWorq Citizen Portal; the portal's public application descriptions do not list fee amounts or code editions — the Town's live Schedule of Fees and Charges PDF (New Fee Schedule.pdf, found 2026-07-23) is the actual fee source instead.
  • Construction must start within 6 months of the application date and be completed within 1 year — plan your permit timing accordingly.
  • The Town Code (Section 7-1-3) also treats driveways, sidewalks, and non-sight-obscuring fences (chain link, barbed wire, lattice, etc.) as requiring a building permit, in addition to the more obvious new-construction/addition/remodel categories.
  • The Town's Planning & Zoning Commission voted July 21, 2026 to recommend the Town Council adopt a new, unspecified building code edition (Ordinance 2026-05), aligning with Graham County, the Town of Thatcher, and the City of Safford; as of 2026-07-23 the Town Council has not yet voted on it, so the 2009 IBC/IRC/IEBC editions cited above still apply. Recheck for a Council vote before relying on this for a project spanning late 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Pima requires a building / addition / remodel permit for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Pima Planning & Zoning Department — Building Division at 928-485-2611 before starting work.

Per the Town's own live Schedule of Fees and Charges: $0.50 per livable square foot for a Residential Building Permit, plus a flat $100.00 Administrative Fee added to nearly all permit types (fence permits are the one exception). Utility additions like garages/porches are $0.25/sq ft, accessory structures $0.25/sq ft, and Commercial/Industrial construction is $0.75/sq ft. A failed inspection costs $50.00 to re-inspect, and building without an approved permit can be charged up to 5X the normal permit fee.

Pima does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Pima Planning & Zoning Department — Building Division at 928-485-2611 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building/Addition/Remodel Permit Application; Building & Sub-Contractors Information Form; Plot Plan (Exhibit A). Depending on your project, Pima may also ask for: Power of Attorney. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Pima requires 6 inspection(s) for a building / addition / remodel permit, in order: Rough Plumbing, Pre-Concrete, Framing/Roofing, Mechanical/Electrical, Drywall, Final / Certificate of Occupancy. Schedule each through Town of Pima Planning & Zoning Department — Building Division (928-485-2611).

Apply through Town of Pima Planning & Zoning Department — Building Division at 110 W. Center St. / PO Box 426, Pima, AZ 85543. Phone: 928-485-2611, email: building@pimatown.az.gov. Office hours: Planning & Zoning Administrator: Joe Carpenter, 928-322-4860, building@pimatown.az.gov. The Planning & Zoning Board meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Building, Addition/Remodel, and Solar/Electrical/Gas/Cell-Tower permit applications (plans required as uploads) plus Sign/Fence permits are submitted through the Town's online iWorq Citizen Portal (pimaaz23.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/pimaaz23); a paper Mobile/Manufactured Home Installation Permit application and a Building & Sub-Contractors Information form are also available directly from the Town.. Official information: https://www.pimatown.az.gov/departments/planning_and_zoning.php.

The Town's own compiled Code of Ordinances adopts the 2009 International Building Code (Article 7-1), 2009 International Residential Code (Article 7-8), 2009 International Existing Building Code (Article 7-11), 2009 International Mechanical Code (Article 7-3), 2009 International Plumbing Code (Article 7-4), 2009 International Fire Code (Article 7-9), 2009 International Fuel Gas Code (Article 7-10), and the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), 2011 Edition (Article 7-2) — confirmed via direct fetch of the Town's live Town Code PDF, re-verified 2026-07-23. The Town's Planning & Zoning Commission recommended on July 21, 2026 that the Town Council adopt a newer code (Ordinance 2026-05, edition not yet stated), but the Council had not voted on it as of this review.

The Town of Pima operates its own Planning & Zoning Department / Building Division, with its own Planning & Zoning Board, building inspector, and Certificate of Occupancy process — it is independent of Graham County. Applications go through the Town's own iWorq Citizen Portal, not a county system.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.

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.

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