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Demolition Permit in Gila Bend, Arizona

Required for demolition of any residential or commercial structure in Gila Bend, or its relocation, under Chapter 150 and Chapter 151 (Moving Buildings) of the Town Code.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Completed Project Submittal Form required for demolition of an entire building
  • Two (2) 8.5x11 site plans clearly identifying the building to be demolished
  • Pedestrian protection may be required, at the plan reviewer's determination
  • Interior-only demolition follows the Tenant Improvement submittal requirements instead
  • Building moving/relocation: upon compliance with the moving-building provisions, the Building Official inspects the structure and its foundation, and a moving permit is issued if the inspection, photographs, and plat reveal no ordinance violation (§ 151.03)

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Demolition (Residential)Town of Gila Bend Fee Schedule (last confirmed-amended 06/07/16, on file 5/14/18) — flagged rather than guessed; reconfirm with Willdan Engineering/Community Development
Line item present on Town Fee Schedule; specific current dollar figure not legibly captured in the source document's table formatting for this row
Demolition (Commercial)Town of Gila Bend Fee Schedule — flagged rather than guessed; reconfirm with Willdan Engineering/Community Development
Line item present on Town Fee Schedule; specific current dollar figure not legibly captured in the source document's table formatting for this row

Review timeline

Plan reviewGila Bend’s published plan-review target
8–8 business days

How long did your Demolition Permit permit actually take in Gila Bend?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Verifies site condition and utility termination consistent with the approved demolition site plan

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

Tips

  • The Town's Turn Around Times for Submittals document lists 'Other' (work not fitting standard categories) at 8 working days for initial review; demolition is not separately broken out by name on that table, so the 'Other' category figure is used here as the applicable published review timeframe.
  • Interior-only demolition (e.g., tenant space gutting without removing the building shell) is processed under the Tenant Improvements submittal requirements rather than the Demolition (Entire Building) checklist.

Frequently asked questions

Gila Bend requires a demolition permit for: Completed Project Submittal Form required for demolition of an entire building; Two (2) 8.5x11 site plans clearly identifying the building to be demolished; Pedestrian protection may be required, at the plan reviewer's determination; Interior-only demolition follows the Tenant Improvement submittal requirements instead; Building moving/relocation: upon compliance with the moving-building provisions, the Building Official inspects the structure and its foundation, and a moving permit is issued if the inspection, photographs, and plat reveal no ordinance violation (§ 151.03). If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Gila Bend Community Development — Building and Safety Division (building safety/plan review/inspections contracted to Willdan Engineering) at 928-235-6362 (Community Development); 480-489-2463 (Willdan Engineering, building safety/inspections) before starting work.

In Gila Bend, the published Demolition (Residential) is: Line item present on Town Fee Schedule; specific current dollar figure not legibly captured in the source document's table formatting for this row. Additional published fees: Demolition (Commercial) — Line item present on Town Fee Schedule; specific current dollar figure not legibly captured in the source document's table formatting for this row. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Gila Bend's published plan-review target for a demolition permit is 8–8 business days.

You'll need: Building Permit Application / Project Submittal Form; Building Plan Check Submittal Checklist (rev. 8.6.16) — Demolition (Entire Building) section; Site Plan (8.5x11, two sets). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Gila Bend requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Final. Schedule each through Town of Gila Bend Community Development — Building and Safety Division (building safety/plan review/inspections contracted to Willdan Engineering) (928-235-6362 (Community Development); 480-489-2463 (Willdan Engineering, building safety/inspections)).

Apply through Town of Gila Bend Community Development — Building and Safety Division (building safety/plan review/inspections contracted to Willdan Engineering) at 644 W. Pima St., P.O. Box A, Gila Bend, AZ 85337. Phone: 928-235-6362 (Community Development); 480-489-2463 (Willdan Engineering, building safety/inspections), email: planning@gilabendaz.org (Community Development); BuildingSafetyAZ@willdan.com (Willdan Engineering, building safety/permit/inspection questions). Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Building plan review, permit issuance, and inspections are administered under contract by Willdan Engineering; the Town's Community and Economic Development office handles zoning/planning intake at the same address.. Official information: https://www.gilabendaz.org/279/Building-and-Safety.

Gila Bend, Arizona has adopted: Arizona has NO statewide mandatory building code floor for general construction — code adoption is a per-municipality authority under state enabling statutes (A.R.S. Title 9). The Town of Gila Bend adopts and administers its own construction codes through its Community Development Building and Safety Division, which contracts building-safety plan review and inspection services to Willdan Engineering; the Town does not defer permitting to Maricopa County. Source: Town of Gila Bend Code of Ordinances, Chapter 150 (Building Regulations; Construction) and Town of Gila Bend Building and Safety page (gilabendaz.org/279/Building-and-Safety).; 2006 International Building Code (IBC), copyrighted by the International Code Council, adopted by reference as the "Building Code of the Town of Gila Bend" (Gila Bend Code of Ordinances § 150.15; 1996 Code, § 15.08.010; Ord. 95-010-005; Ord. 01-03; Ord. 08-02). At least three copies are required to be filed with the Town Clerk. No adoption of a later ICC edition (e.g., 2018/2021 IBC) was found in the current codified ordinances as of this review — the 2006 edition remains the codified baseline.; 2005 National Electrical Code (NEC), copyrighted by the National Fire Protection Association, adopted by reference as the "Electrical Code for the Town of Gila Bend" (§ 150.16; 1996 Code, § 15.12.010; Ord. 95-010-005; Ord. 01-03; Ord. 08-02).; 2006 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted by reference as the "Mechanical Code for the Town of Gila Bend" (§ 150.17; 1996 Code, § 15.16.010; Ord. 95-010-005; Ord. 01-03; Ord. 08-02).; 2006 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted by reference as the "Plumbing Code for the Town of Gila Bend" (§ 150.18; 1996 Code, § 15.20.010; Ord. 95-010-005; Ord. 01-03; Ord. 08-02).; 2006 International Fire Code (IFC), adopted by reference and codified under the heading "Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings" as the "Fire Code for the Town of Gila Bend" (§ 150.19; 1996 Code, § 15.24.010; Ord. 95-010-005; Ord. 08-02).; 2006 International Residential Code (IRC), copyrighted by the International Code Council, adopted by reference as the "Residential Code for the Town of Gila Bend," with a local amendment to IRC Chapter 23 / Section M2301 (Residential Solar Readiness — solar energy systems) (§ 150.20; Ord. 10-12, passed 10-26-2010).; Building permit valuations for fee purposes are determined using the most current building valuation data table published by the International Code Council in Building Safety Journal magazine, as republished from time to time; any valuation not specifically covered is classified by the Building Official by nearest-resembling use/construction type (§ 150.03; Ord. 09-02, passed 2-10-2009). The Town's own Fee Schedule (last confirmed amendment 06/07/16, on file as of 5/14/18) also states valuations are calculated per the 2006 IBC square-foot construction cost tables.; Buildings must conform to the Town's zoning ordinance in addition to Chapter 150 whenever a building permit is issued and inspected (§ 150.01; 1996 Code, § 15.04.010).; The Building Official function (all building, plumbing, electrical, or other inspection matters referenced anywhere in Chapter 150) is vested in the office of the Town Clerk, with Council-authorized deputies as needed (§ 150.02; 1996 Code, § 15.04.020) — in current practice this function is carried out through the Community Development Department's contract with Willdan Engineering.; Manufactured homes and factory-built buildings ("on-site permits") are separately regulated: manufactured home permits require 3 plot plans (8.5x11) and zoning clearance; factory-built buildings require 2 complete plan sets bearing approval of the Arizona State Division of Building Codes. Source: Town of Gila Bend Building Plan Check Submittal Checklist (rev. 8.6.16).. Local amendments apply — see the Gila Bend overview page for the full list.

A Completed Project Submittal Form and two 8.5x11 site plans clearly identifying the structure to be demolished. The plan reviewer may require pedestrian protection depending on the site. Interior-only demolition instead follows the Town's Tenant Improvement submittal requirements.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.

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 Gila Bend building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.