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Swimming Pool / Spa / Jacuzzi Permit in Unincorporated La Paz County, Arizona

Required for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and whirlpools in unincorporated La Paz County under the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Pool fees are based on surface area; spas/jacuzzis are a flat fee.

Verified 2026-07-07 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Permit required for swimming pools, spas, jacuzzis, and whirlpools in unincorporated La Paz County
  • Apply through the iworq Citizen Portal (https://lapazcountyapplypermit.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/lapazcountyapplypermit)
  • Comply with the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as adopted by Ordinance No. 2024-02, Section 101.1(A)(8)

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Fee schedule

Swimming pool — per square foot of surface areaFee Schedule (2025), Exhibit D 'Swimming Pool' table.
$25.00 per sq. ft.
Spa / Jacuzzi / WhirlpoolFee Schedule (2025), Exhibit D 'Spa / Jacuzzi / Whirlpool' table.
$200.00 flat fee each
Plan review feeFee Schedule (2025), Exhibit D 'Plan Review Fees' table, category A (Commercial/Residential).
65% of the calculated building permit fee

Review timeline

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

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Pre-Gunite / Steel

    Verify rebar, rough plumbing, and pool shell before gunite or shotcrete application per 2018 ISPSC/IRC

  2. 2

    Final

    All work complete; pool filled; equipment operational

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

Tips

  • Pool fees are calculated from the surface area of the pool ($25/sq ft) — measure carefully, as this directly drives your permit cost.
  • Spas, jacuzzis, and whirlpools are billed a flat $200 fee regardless of size, separate from the per-square-foot pool calculation.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated La Paz County requires a swimming pool / spa / jacuzzi permit for: Permit required for swimming pools, spas, jacuzzis, and whirlpools in unincorporated La Paz County; Apply through the iworq Citizen Portal (https://lapazcountyapplypermit.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/lapazcountyapplypermit); Comply with the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as adopted by Ordinance No. 2024-02, Section 101.1(A)(8). 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.

The building permit fee is $25.00 per square foot of pool surface area, plus a plan review fee of 65% of the calculated permit fee. A separate spa or jacuzzi is a flat $200 fee. 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 swimming pool / spa / jacuzzi permit is 40–105 business days.

You'll need: Site Plan showing pool/spa location. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated La Paz County requires 2 inspection(s) for a swimming pool / spa / jacuzzi permit, in order: Pre-Gunite / Steel, 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.

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.

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