Manufactured Home / Park Model / Factory-Built Building Placement Permit in Unincorporated La Paz County, Arizona

Unincorporated La Paz County requires a manufactured home / park model / factory-built building placement permit for: Manufactured homes, park models, containers, and RVs placed on privately owned parcels all require a placement permit prior to placement/use; Homes manufactured before June 15, 1976 CANNOT be placed anywhere in La Paz County (A.R.S. §41-4048(C) rehabilitation certificate requirement); A HUD label certifying the home was inspected/constructed to HUD requirements in effect at time of manufacture constitutes proof of compliance, provided manufacture date is not before June 15, 1976; Installation must be performed by an installer licensed by the Arizona Department of Housing, even when the county issues the permit to the property owner; Manufactured homes/park models may not be occupied until the placement permit is approved AND a final inspection is performed and approved; Manufactured homes converted to storage buildings must be accessory to an established residential use, cannot be larger than or attached to the residence, cannot be used as a dwelling/guest house, cannot be connected to water/sewer/gas, and must have kitchen/bathroom fixtures removed. 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.

In Unincorporated La Paz County, the published Manufactured home placement is: Per State Schedule (Arizona Department of Housing statute). Additional published fees: Plan review for manufactured homes — Per State Schedule (Arizona Department of Housing statute); Placement of park models — $650.00 flat fee; Factory-built buildings (FBB) — residential or commercial — Per State Schedule (Arizona Department of Housing statute); Container placement — $200.00 flat fee; Reinspection — $60.00; Six (6) month extension on permit (mobile/manufactured home and FBB) — Per State Schedule (Arizona Department of Housing statute). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Unincorporated La Paz County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact La Paz County Community Development Department — Building and Safety Division at 928-669-6138 for current turnaround.

You'll need: HUD Compliance Label / Certification; Arizona Department of Housing Installer License. Depending on your project, Unincorporated La Paz County may also ask for: La Paz County Assessor's Affidavit of Affixture. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated La Paz County requires 2 inspection(s) for a manufactured home / park model / factory-built building placement permit, in order: Placement / Installation Inspection, Final. 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.

No. Homes manufactured before June 15, 1976 cannot be placed anywhere in La Paz County, per A.R.S. §41-4048(C). A HUD compliance label showing a later manufacture date is required as proof. Source: https://www.lapaz.gov/589/BUILDING-SAFETY-PERMITS and Building Code Ordinance No. 2024-02, Section 103(N).