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Quartzsite building permits
VerifiedQuartzsite, Arizona — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Codes adopted
Arizona has NO statewide mandatory building code for general construction — code adoption is a per-jurisdiction (town/city/county) authority under state enabling statutes (A.R.S. Title 9 for municipalities). The Town of Quartzsite independently adopts and administers its own construction codes through its Community Development Department / Building Safety Division; it does NOT defer to La Paz County for permitting within incorporated town limits. La Paz County separately runs its own Building, Safety & Permits Department for unincorporated areas of the county (lapaz.gov/589) — a distinct code-administration regime from the Town's own department. Despite Quartzsite's small year-round population and famously seasonal RV/gem-show tourist economy, its Building Safety Division independently adopts, amends, and enforces its own full suite of ICC technical codes (confirmed via Town Code Chapter 150 and the Development Procedures Handbook) — it is a genuinely independent building department, not a pass-through to the County. Source: Town of Quartzsite Code of Ordinances, Chapter 150 (Building Regulations; Construction), via American Legal Publishing code library (codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/quartzsiteaz); La Paz County Building, Safety & Permits page (lapaz.gov/589).International Building Code (IBC), 2018 edition, including Appendices C, I, and J, adopted by reference (Town Code § 150.15), as published by the International Code Council. Source: Town of Quartzsite Code of Ordinances § 150.15 (amlegal.com), most recently amended by Ord. 23-06, passed 10-10-2023.International Residential Code (IRC), 2018 edition, including Appendices G, H, P, and Q, adopted by reference (§ 150.21), for regulating detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses (multiple single-family dwellings) not more than three stories in height with separate means of egress. Source: Town of Quartzsite Code of Ordinances § 150.21 (amlegal.com).National Electrical Code (NEC), 2017 edition, adopted by reference (§ 150.16), published by the National Fire Protection Association, governing electrical work in public and private buildings, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, floating buildings, yards/lots, industrial substations, and optical fiber cable. Source: Town of Quartzsite Code of Ordinances § 150.16 (amlegal.com).International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2018 edition, including Appendix A, adopted by reference (§ 150.17). Source: Town of Quartzsite Code of Ordinances § 150.17 (amlegal.com), amended by Ord. 23-06, passed 10-10-2023.International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2018 edition, including Appendices C and E, adopted by reference (§ 150.18), with locally added Chapter 10 grease-trap/interceptor maintenance (§ 1005) and enforcement (§ 1006) provisions. Source: Town of Quartzsite Code of Ordinances § 150.18 (amlegal.com), amended by Ord. 23-06, passed 10-10-2023.International Fire Code (IFC), 2018 edition, including Appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, and I, adopted by reference (§ 150.19). Source: Town of Quartzsite Code of Ordinances § 150.19 (amlegal.com), amended by Ord. 23-06, passed 10-10-2023.International Existing Building Code (IEBC), 2018 edition, adopted by reference (§ 150.20) as the town's code for the abatement of dangerous buildings, applicable to buildings/structures that endanger life, limb, health, morals, property, safety, or public welfare. Source: Town of Quartzsite Code of Ordinances § 150.20 (amlegal.com), amended by Ord. 23-06, passed 10-10-2023.International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), 2018 edition, including Appendices A and B, adopted by reference (§ 150.22). Source: Town of Quartzsite Code of Ordinances § 150.22 (amlegal.com), adopted/amended by Ord. 23-06.International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix A, adopted by reference (§ 150.23). Source: Town of Quartzsite Code of Ordinances § 150.23 (amlegal.com), Ord. 23-06, passed 10-10-2023.International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 edition, adopted by reference (§ 150.24). Source: Town of Quartzsite Code of Ordinances § 150.24 (amlegal.com), Ord. 23-06, passed 10-10-2023.Manufactured homes, mobile homes, and park models are subject to a Town of Quartzsite Manufactured Home / Mobile Home / Park Model Set / Office Trailer Installation fee ($360.00 flat) for placement within town limits, per the Town's Schedule of Fees - Rates (2024), Schedule 2, Section 2-7; manufactured homes are additionally subject to State of Arizona regulation for the factory-built unit itself (Arizona Department of Housing, Office of Manufactured Housing, A.R.S. § 41-4001 et seq.). Source: Town of Quartzsite Schedule of Fees - Rates (2024).
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family and two-family residential construction in the Town of Quartzsite. Reviewed against the 2018 IRC as adopted and amended by the Town. Applications are submitted exclusively through the Town's iWorq Citizen Portal.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new single-family and two-family dwelling construction within Quartzsite town limits (exempt only if 120 sq ft or less and otherwise exempted under Chapter 150)
- Plans must comply with the 2018 IRC (Appendices G, H, P, Q) as adopted by the Town, plus the Chapter 150 uniform amendments (§ 150.03): jurisdiction name insertion, Fire Code cross-reference, Building Safety Division as enforcement agency, Flood Damage Prevention ordinance cross-reference for flood hazard areas/design flood elevations
- Submittal via the Town's iWorq Citizen Portal (quartzsite.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/quartzsite) — no separate paper/PDF application form is published outside the portal
- Building Safety Division reviews submitted documents prior to determining the building permit fee, which may take up to 24 hours to calculate, per the Development Procedures Handbook (Ord. 23-05)
- Building plans are reviewed by Town Staff or referred to a third-party plan review consultant if necessary; a separate agreement between the applicant and the third-party consultant is required in that case
- Building Permit Fee is calculated dynamically through iWorq per Table 1-A of the currently adopted International Building Code (ICC Building Valuation Data updated annually per Resolution 19-15) — no static town-published dollar table exists
- Work commencing before permit issuance triggers an investigation fee (minimum $50.00, maximum up to the Table 1-A permit fee amount) in addition to the permit fee, per § 150.03(B)(6)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (iWorq Citizen Portal)Submitted online via quartzsite.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/quartzsite; applicant gathers required information, fills out the application, uploads supporting documents, then submits and awaits Town contact
- RequiredConstruction Plans / Building PlansReviewed by Town Staff or a third-party plan review consultant (separate consultant agreement required if referred)
- OptionalSite PlanDetailed site plan recommended for more complex projects to show site development concept and potential flood zone issues, per the Development Procedures Handbook
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Per Table 1-A (calculated via iWorq) | Calculated dynamically through iWorq per Table 1-A of the currently adopted International Building Code; exact dollar figure not published as a static Town table | Town of Quartzsite Schedule of Fees - Rates (2024), Schedule 2, Section 2-1; ICC Building Valuation Data updated annually to iWorQ per Resolution No. 19-15 (Schedule 2, Section 2-9) |
| Investigation Fee (work commenced before permit issuance) | $50.00 minimum, up to the Table 1-A permit fee amount maximum | Town of Quartzsite Code of Ordinances § 150.03(B)(6) |
Residential Addition / Remodel / Accessory Structure Permit
VerifiedRequired for room additions, remodels, and accessory structures/buildings greater than 120 sq ft in the Town of Quartzsite, reviewed against the 2018 IRC as adopted and amended by the Town.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for any commercial or residential improvement, addition, renovation, or accessory structure/building GREATER THAN 120 square feet, or not otherwise exempted under Chapter 150 (§ 150.02)
- Accessory structures/buildings of 120 sq ft or less do not require a Town building permit under this threshold, though other Town Code provisions (e.g., zoning/setbacks) may still apply
- Submittal via the Town's iWorq Citizen Portal
- Fee calculated from the same Table 1-A valuation-based schedule as new construction — the Town does not publish a separate discounted valuation table for additions/remodels/accessory structures distinct from new construction
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (iWorq Citizen Portal)Submitted online; describe addition/remodel/accessory-structure scope and square footage
- OptionalSite PlanShowing existing structure, addition/accessory structure footprint, and setbacks
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Per Table 1-A (calculated via iWorq) | Calculated dynamically through iWorq per Table 1-A of the currently adopted International Building Code | Town of Quartzsite Schedule of Fees - Rates (2024), Schedule 2, Section 2-1 |
Solar PV Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems within Quartzsite town limits. There is no dedicated solar/photovoltaic permit type, application, or fee line published by the Town — a solar installation is submitted through the same single iWorq Citizen Portal 'Building Permit Application' used for all trades, with Building and Electrical scope checked, billed under the general Table 1-A valuation-based fee mechanism.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Submit via the Town's iWorq Citizen Portal (quartzsite.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/quartzsite) — no separate solar-specific application exists
- Structural/roof-mounting scope reviewed against the 2018 IBC/IRC as adopted by the Town (§§ 150.15, 150.21)
- Electrical-connection scope reviewed against the 2017 NEC as adopted by the Town (§ 150.16)
- Exempt only if the installation qualifies under the Town's 120-sq-ft general permit-exemption threshold (§ 150.02) or another Chapter 150 exemption — in practice this rarely applies to a functional PV array's supporting structure/equipment
- Fee calculated dynamically through iWorq per Table 1-A of the currently adopted International Code, the same mechanism used for all Building/Electrical/Plumbing permits in Quartzsite
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (iWorq Citizen Portal)Same combined online application used for all trade permit types in Quartzsite — specify Building and Electrical scope for a solar installation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar PV Permit Fee — Per Table 1-A (calculated via iWorq) | Calculated dynamically through iWorq per Table 1-A of the currently adopted International Code; no dedicated solar/photovoltaic line item exists in the Town's published 2024 Schedule of Fees - Rates | Town of Quartzsite Schedule of Fees - Rates (2024), Schedule 2 — confirmed absence: Sections 2-1 through 2-9 itemize Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Grading, Encroachment, Manufactured Home, Re-Roofing default valuations, and Factory Built Building fees, but no separate 'Solar' or 'Photovoltaic' line exists anywhere in the schedule. Solar installations are billed under the general Building/Electrical Table 1-A mechanism like any other valuation-based improvement. |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in the Town of Quartzsite, governed by the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by the Town, applicable to buildings, mobile homes, RVs, floating buildings, yards/lots, and industrial substations.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work within Quartzsite town limits
- Governed by the 2017 NEC as adopted by the Town of Quartzsite (§ 150.16), covering public/private buildings, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, floating buildings, yards/parking/carnival lots, industrial substations, and optical fiber cable
- Submittal via the Town's iWorq Citizen Portal (single combined Building Permit Application covering all trades)
- Fee calculated dynamically through iWorq per Table 1-A of the currently adopted International Electrical Code equivalent
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (iWorq Citizen Portal)Same combined online application used for all trade permit types — specify electrical scope
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee — Per Table 1-A (calculated via iWorq) | Calculated dynamically through iWorq per Table 1-A of the currently adopted International Code | Town of Quartzsite Schedule of Fees - Rates (2024), Schedule 2, Section 2-2 |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in the Town of Quartzsite, governed by the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted by the Town, including locally added grease-trap/interceptor maintenance requirements.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing permit required for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work within Quartzsite town limits
- Governed by the 2018 IPC (Appendices C and E) as adopted by the Town of Quartzsite (§ 150.18)
- Locally added Chapter 10 provisions require grease-trap/interceptor cleaning when captured fats/oils/grease exceed 25% of interceptor volume, pH drops below 5.0, or odors create a nuisance; three-year cleaning logs required; interceptors over 100 gpm require cleaning every 90 days, smaller units every 30 days
- Submittal via the Town's iWorq Citizen Portal
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (iWorq Citizen Portal)Same combined online application used for all trade permit types — specify plumbing scope
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee — Per Table 1-A (calculated via iWorq) | Calculated dynamically through iWorq per Table 1-A of the currently adopted International Plumbing Code | Town of Quartzsite Schedule of Fees - Rates (2024), Schedule 2, Section 2-3 |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installations in the Town of Quartzsite, governed by the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) as adopted by the Town.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Mechanical permit required for HVAC installation, alteration, or repair within Quartzsite town limits
- Governed by the 2018 IMC (Appendix A) as adopted by the Town of Quartzsite (§ 150.17)
- Submittal via the Town's iWorq Citizen Portal
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (iWorq Citizen Portal)Same combined online application used for all trade permit types — specify mechanical/HVAC scope
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Fee — Per Table 1-A equivalent (calculated via iWorq) | Calculated dynamically through iWorq per Table 1-A of the currently adopted International Code | Town of Quartzsite Schedule of Fees - Rates (2024), Schedule 2 (no separately itemized Mechanical/HVAC fee line beyond the general Building/Table 1-A calculation was found in the 2024 Fee Schedule — Sections 2-1 through 2-3 name only Building, Electrical, and Plumbing explicitly; Mechanical work is billed under the same iWorq/Table 1-A mechanism per § 150.17's fee-and-permit-issuance clause) |
Manufactured Home / Mobile Home / Park Model / Office Trailer Installation Permit
VerifiedRequired for placement of manufactured homes, mobile homes, park models, and office trailers in the Town of Quartzsite. Billed as a flat per-unit fee distinct from the general Table 1-A valuation table, reflecting the town's significant seasonal RV/manufactured-housing population.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for placement of a manufactured home, mobile home, park model, or office trailer within Quartzsite town limits
- Flat $360.00 installation fee applies per unit (Manufactured Home / Mobile Home / Park Model Set / Office Trailer), distinct from the general Table 1-A valuation-based Building fee
- Manufactured homes are additionally subject to State of Arizona regulation (Arizona Department of Housing, Office of Manufactured Housing, A.R.S. § 41-4001 et seq.) for the factory-built unit itself; the Town's fee and permit cover placement, foundation/tie-down, and site improvements
- Submittal via the Town's iWorq Citizen Portal
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (iWorq Citizen Portal)Same combined online application used for all permit types — specify manufactured/mobile home/park model/office trailer installation scope
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Manufactured Home / Mobile Home / Park Model Set / Office Trailer Installation Fee | $360.00 flat per unit | Town of Quartzsite Schedule of Fees - Rates (2024), Schedule 2, Section 2-7 |
Grading Permit
VerifiedRequired for grading work in the Town of Quartzsite, calculated per Table J-1 of the currently adopted International Building Code (2018 IBC, Appendix J).
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Grading permit required for grading work within Quartzsite town limits
- Fee calculated dynamically through iWorq per Table J-1 of the currently adopted International Building Code (2018 IBC, Appendix J, adopted per § 150.15)
- Submittal via the Town's iWorq Citizen Portal
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (iWorq Citizen Portal)Same combined online application used for all permit types — specify grading scope
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grading Permit Fee — Per Table J-1 (calculated via iWorq) | Calculated dynamically through iWorq per Table J-1 of the currently adopted International Building Code | Town of Quartzsite Schedule of Fees - Rates (2024), Schedule 2, Section 2-4 |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of structures in the Town of Quartzsite, reviewed under the 2018 International Existing Building Code as adopted by the Town.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required before demolishing a structure within Quartzsite town limits
- Governed by the 2018 International Existing Building Code (§ 150.20) as adopted by the Town, applicable to buildings/structures endangering life, limb, health, morals, property, safety, or public welfare
- Submittal via the Town's iWorq Citizen Portal
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (iWorq Citizen Portal)Same combined online application used for all permit types — specify demolition scope
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit Fee | Not separately itemized as a standalone dollar figure in the Town's 2024 Schedule of Fees - Rates; demolition applications are submitted through the same iWorq Building Permit Application workflow as other permit types | Town of Quartzsite Schedule of Fees - Rates (2024) does not list a standalone 'Demolition' fee line under Schedule 2 — this is a confirmed gap in the published fee schedule's specificity for this permit type; confirm the applicable fee directly with the Building Safety Division |
EV Charging Station Permit (Electrical Permit)
VerifiedRequired for installation of a Level 2 (or higher) electric vehicle charging station/EVSE within Quartzsite town limits. There is no dedicated EV charger/EVSE permit type, application, or fee line published by the Town — the same finding this file's solar-pv-permit entry documents for solar. An EV charger circuit is submitted through the same iWorq Citizen Portal 'Building Permit Application' used for all trades, with Electrical scope checked, billed under the general Table 1-A valuation-based fee mechanism (Schedule 2, Section 2-2, Electrical Permit).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Submit via the Town's iWorq Citizen Portal, checking Electrical scope on the general Building Permit Application (no dedicated EV/EVSE application exists)
- Installation must comply with the National Electrical Code as adopted by the Town under Code of Ordinances § 150.16, including NEC Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System)
- A dedicated branch circuit sized to the EVSE manufacturer's specifications is required; GFCI protection applies per NEC 625 where the EVSE is cord-and-plug connected
- Work must be performed or supervised by an Arizona-licensed electrical contractor unless the property owner qualifies for an owner-builder exemption
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Electrical scope) — iWorq Citizen PortalSame general application used for all trades in Quartzsite; no dedicated EV/EVSE application exists
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee — Per Table 1-A (calculated via iWorq) | Calculated dynamically through iWorq per Table 1-A of the currently adopted International Code; no dedicated EV charger/EVSE line item exists in the Town's published 2024 Schedule of Fees - Rates | Town of Quartzsite Schedule of Fees - Rates (2024), Schedule 2, Section 2-2 (Electrical Permit) — confirmed absence of a separate EV/EVSE or solar line item, the same finding as this file's solar-pv-permit entry; EV chargers are billed under the general valuation-based Electrical Permit mechanism like any other electrical improvement. |
Sources & verification
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