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Demolition Permit in Unincorporated La Paz County, Arizona

Required prior to any demolition in unincorporated La Paz County. Billed per Assessor's Parcel Number (APN), covering all structures on that parcel.

Verified 2026-07-07 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Demolition permit required prior to ANY demolition (Applications & Checklists page: 'DEMOLITION PERMIT: required prior to any demo')
  • Apply through the iworq Citizen Portal or in person at 1112 Joshua Ave., Ste. 202, Parker, AZ
  • Contact Arizona 811 (call 811 or az811.com) before demolition to locate underground utilities

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Demolition — structure(s)Fee Schedule (2025), Exhibit D 'Demolition' table.
$40.00 per Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) — all structures on that parcel included

Review timeline

Plan reviewUnincorporated La Paz County’s published plan-review target
40–105 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final Demolition

    Structure(s) fully removed per approved permit

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

Tips

  • The $40 demolition fee covers ALL structures on the same APN — one permit for a whole-parcel demolition rather than one per building.
  • Call Arizona 811 before any demolition to have underground utilities located; this is a statewide requirement, not county-specific.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated La Paz County requires a demolition permit for: Demolition permit required prior to ANY demolition (Applications & Checklists page: 'DEMOLITION PERMIT: required prior to any demo'); Apply through the iworq Citizen Portal or in person at 1112 Joshua Ave., Ste. 202, Parker, AZ; Contact Arizona 811 (call 811 or az811.com) before demolition to locate underground utilities. If your project isn't listed, confirm with La Paz County Community Development Department — Building and Safety Division at 928-669-6138 before starting work.

$40.00 per Assessor's Parcel Number, covering all structures on that parcel. Source: La Paz County Fee Schedule (2025), Exhibit D (https://www.lapaz.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9292).

Unincorporated La Paz County's published plan-review target for a demolition permit is 40–105 business days.

You'll need: Online Permit Center Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated La Paz County requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Final Demolition. Schedule each through La Paz County Community Development Department — Building and Safety Division (928-669-6138).

Apply through La Paz County Community Development Department — Building and Safety Division at 1112 Joshua Avenue, Suite 202, Parker, AZ 85344. Phone: 928-669-6138, email: Comdev@lapaz.gov. Office hours: Permit paper applications normally accepted Monday–Thursday (excluding holidays), 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, at La Paz County Community Development, 1112 Joshua Ave., Ste. 202, Parker, AZ 85344. Source: La Paz County Building Code Ordinance No. 2024-02, Section 103.A. General county line: 928-669-6115.. Official information: https://www.lapaz.gov/589/BUILDING-SAFETY-PERMITS.

Unincorporated La Paz County, Arizona has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix C, H, I, and J — adopted by reference, Building Code Ordinance No. 2024-02, Section 101.1(A)(1), effective October 17, 2024; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix A, B, G, H, P, and Q — adopted by reference, Building Code Ordinance No. 2024-02, Section 101.1(A)(9); 2018 International Existing Buildings Code (IEBC) — adopted by reference, Building Code Ordinance No. 2024-02, Section 101.1(A)(3); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), including Appendix A — adopted by reference, Building Code Ordinance No. 2024-02, Section 101.1(A)(4); 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendix C and E — adopted by reference, Building Code Ordinance No. 2024-02, Section 101.1(A)(5); 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including Appendix A, B, and C — adopted by reference, Building Code Ordinance No. 2024-02, Section 101.1(A)(6); 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), including Appendix A — adopted by reference, Building Code Ordinance No. 2024-02, Section 101.1(A)(7); 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — adopted by reference, Building Code Ordinance No. 2024-02, Section 101.1(A)(8); 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), including Appendix B, C, D, E, F, and I — adopted by reference, Building Code Ordinance No. 2024-02, Section 101.1(A)(10); 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted by reference, Building Code Ordinance No. 2024-02, Section 101.1(A)(2). Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated La Paz County overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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