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Youngtown building permits
VerifiedYoungtown, Arizona — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Codes adopted
Arizona has NO statewide mandatory building code floor for general construction — code adoption is a per-city/town/county authority under state enabling statutes (A.R.S. Title 9). The Town of Youngtown is a small (~6,500 population) incorporated town, but it runs its own in-house Community Development Department with a dedicated Building Inspector and independently adopts and administers its own construction codes; it does NOT defer general building permitting to Maricopa County (though fire/life-safety plan review and inspection for construction within Youngtown town limits is performed by the Sun City Fire and Medical District, a special fire district, per that district's own construction-permit page). Source: Town of Youngtown Permits & Plan Review page; Town of Youngtown Construction Codes & Licensing page; Sun City Fire and Medical District Construction Permit page.2021 International Building Code (IBC), as adopted by the Town of Youngtown for commercial construction. Source: Town of Youngtown Construction Codes & Licensing page (youngtownaz.org).2021 International Residential Code (IRC), as adopted by the Town of Youngtown. Source: Town of Youngtown Construction Codes & Licensing page.2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), as adopted by the Town of Youngtown. Source: Town of Youngtown Construction Codes & Licensing page.2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC), as adopted by the Town of Youngtown. Source: Town of Youngtown Construction Codes & Licensing page.2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC), as adopted by the Town of Youngtown. Source: Town of Youngtown Construction Codes & Licensing page.2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), as adopted by the Town of Youngtown. Source: Town of Youngtown Construction Codes & Licensing page.2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), as adopted by the Town of Youngtown. Source: Town of Youngtown Construction Codes & Licensing page.2021 International Fire Code (IFC), as adopted by the Town of Youngtown; fire/life-safety plan review and inspection within Youngtown town limits is administered by the Sun City Fire and Medical District, not the Town's own Community Development Department. Source: Town of Youngtown Construction Codes & Licensing page; Sun City Fire and Medical District Construction Permit page.2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), as adopted by the Town of Youngtown. Source: Town of Youngtown Construction Codes & Licensing page.2021 International Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), as adopted by the Town of Youngtown. Source: Town of Youngtown Construction Codes & Licensing page.2020 National Electrical Code (NEC), as published by the National Fire Protection Association, adopted by the Town of Youngtown (note: electrical code cycle is one edition behind the 2021 ICC set). Source: Town of Youngtown Construction Codes & Licensing page.2013 AZBO (Arizona Building Officials) / Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Amendments, applied by the Town of Youngtown alongside the adopted ICC/NEC codes above. Source: Town of Youngtown Construction Codes & Licensing page.Right-of-way / civil construction permits (Youngtown Municipal Code Section 17.72.040, adopted October 17, 2013): all civil construction projects must conform to the 1998 Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Uniform Standard Specifications and Details for Public Works Construction; right-of-way construction permit fees are 2% of the engineer's estimated job cost, minimum $15. Source: Town of Youngtown Residential Permit Application (rev. 4/26/2018), reverse-side Permit Fee Schedule citing YMC 17.72.040.Manufactured homes, mobile homes, and factory-built buildings are regulated directly by the State of Arizona (A.R.S. § 41-4001 et seq., Arizona Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety / Office of Manufactured Housing) for construction/installation standards; the Town issues a separate on-site permit for placement, foundation/tie-down, zoning compliance, and site improvements, consistent with standard IBC Section 3113 treatment. Source: Arizona statutory framework as applied statewide; not independently re-confirmed on a dedicated Youngtown manufactured-housing page.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (Additions, Alterations, New Construction, Garages, Shops)
VerifiedRequired for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, demolition, or occupancy-type change of any building or structure on a residential lot in Youngtown, including garage alterations, shops, room additions, and remodels. Reviewed against the 2021 IRC as adopted by the Town of Youngtown, with 2013 AZBO/MAG amendments. Applications are submitted in person (two copies of plans) to the Community Development Department at Town Hall.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for anyone who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy type of a building or structure on a residential lot, per the Town's Homeowner's Guide to Permitting
- Two (2) copies of project plans required, submitted in person to the Community Development Department, 12030 N. Clubhouse Square
- Owner-Builder Permit available if the homeowner occupies the property and has no plans to rent or sell — requires a signed 'Available to Owner-Builder' declaration form
- If the homeowner does not occupy the home as primary residence, work must be performed by an Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) licensed contractor holding a Town of Youngtown business license
- Building Permit Fee and Plan Review Fee (65% of Building Permit Fee) are two separate fees, both due before permit issuance
- HOA/COA approval, if applicable, is required prior to permit issuance and is subject to a filing fee
- Construction drawings are typically required at submission; for preliminary information, sketches may suffice depending on project type — contact the Building Inspector at 623-933-8286 ext. 200 for guidance
Required documents
- RequiredResidential Permit ApplicationTown of Youngtown Residential Permit Application (rev. 4/26/2018), submitted in person with two copies of plans; includes reverse-side fee schedule reference
- OptionalAvailable to Owner-Builder DeclarationRequired if the owner-occupant intends to perform the work themselves (or with family assistance) rather than using a licensed contractor
- RequiredSite/Plot PlanShowing lot dimensions, setbacks (front/rear/right/left), and structure locations
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsRequired for most projects at submission; scope depends on project complexity per Building Inspector guidance
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation | $85 minimum ($0-$500 value); $85 + $3.05/additional $100 to $2,000; $150.75 + $14/additional $1,000 to $25,000; $442.75 + $10.10/additional $1,000 to $50,000; $695.25 + $7/additional $1,000 to $100,000; $1,045.25 + $5.60/additional $1,000 to $500,000; $3,285.25 + $4.75/additional $1,000 to $1,000,000; $5,660.25 + $3.65/additional $1,000 above $1,000,000 | Town of Youngtown Building Permit Fee Schedule page (current, live, youngtownaz.org) |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of Building Permit Fee | Town of Youngtown Building Permit Fee Schedule page; also confirmed on Residential Permit Application (rev. 4/26/2018) reverse side |
| Reinspection Fee | $75.00 per hour | Town of Youngtown Residential Permit Application, rev. 4/26/2018, reverse-side Table A (per YMC Section 108.8) — most recent documented figure for this ancillary fee; not restated on the current live Fee Schedule page |
| Inspection Outside Normal Business Hours | $75.00 per hour (2-hour minimum charge) | Town of Youngtown Residential Permit Application, rev. 4/26/2018, reverse-side Table A |
| Additional Plan Review (from plan changes/additions/revisions) | $75.00 per hour (half-hour minimum charge) | Town of Youngtown Residential Permit Application, rev. 4/26/2018, reverse-side Table A |
Seasonal Pool Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of seasonal (typically above-ground or temporary) swimming pools in Youngtown. The Town publishes a dedicated Seasonal Pool Application distinct from its general residential building permit application.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- A permit is required for a seasonal pool in Youngtown, per the Town's Permits & Plan Review page ('Did you know that you are required to have a permit for your seasonal pool?')
- Seasonal Pool Application (rev. 04/21/2019) must be completed and submitted prior to installation
- Two (2) copies of plans required to be submitted to the Community Development Department
- Fees vary based on the scope of the project, per the Town's Schedule of Fees
- Swimming pool barrier/enclosure requirements apply per Arizona statute (A.R.S. § 36-1681) and the adopted 2021 International Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
Required documents
- RequiredSeasonal Pool ApplicationTown of Youngtown Seasonal Pool Application, revised 04/21/2019, submitted prior to installation
- RequiredSite/Plot PlanShowing pool location, setbacks, and barrier/fence placement
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Seasonal Pool Permit | Varies based on project scope (billed under the general Building Permit Fee Schedule valuation table) | Town of Youngtown Permits & Plan Review page states 'Fees for permits vary based on the scope of the project'; the Town does not publish a separate flat fee specifically for seasonal pools distinct from the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule |
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction / Site Improvement)
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction and separate commercial site improvements in Youngtown. Unlike residential-lot permits, commercial construction permits are explicitly classified as 'licenses' under the Town's A.R.S. § 9-835 Review Timeframes Policy and carry a fully published administrative + substantive review timeline.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new commercial construction and separate commercial site improvements within Youngtown town limits
- Explicitly classified as a 'license' subject to the Town's Review Timeframes Policy (A.R.S. § 9-835) — not exempt like residential-lot permits
- Two (2) copies of plans required, submitted to the Community Development Department
- Commercial fee schedules may be negotiable depending on the economic value of the development to the Town — contact the Community Development Manager for details
- Sign review is integrated into the standard commercial plan review process rather than requiring a separate Sign Review Committee submittal
- Nonresidential/commercial contractors must hold valid Arizona ROC licensure and a Town of Youngtown business license
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial Building Permit ApplicationSubmitted in person with two copies of plans to the Community Development Department
- RequiredSite PlanRequired for new commercial projects and separate commercial site improvements
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation | Same Town-wide valuation table as residential: $85 minimum ($0-$500 value) up to $5,660.25 + $3.65/additional $1,000 above $1,000,000 | Town of Youngtown Building Permit Fee Schedule page; commercial fee schedules 'may be negotiable, depending on the economic value' per the Community Development Manager |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of Building Permit Fee | Town of Youngtown Building Permit Fee Schedule page |
Residential/Commercial Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop residential or commercial solar photovoltaic systems in the Town of Youngtown. There is no dedicated solar/PV permit type or fee line item published on the Town's Building Permit Fee Schedule page — confirmed directly against that page, which contains no mention of solar, photovoltaic, PV, or renewable energy. A solar installation is processed as a standard building permit, billed under the same valuation-based fee table used for other construction, and is subject to Arizona's statewide solar construction permit statute (A.R.S. § 9-468).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for the structural/racking portion, submitted in person with two (2) copies of plans to the Community Development Department, per the Town's general permit submittal process
- Electrical permit required for the PV wiring/interconnection portion; nonresidential/commercial contractors must hold valid Arizona ROC licensure and a Town of Youngtown business license
- Per A.R.S. § 9-468, the Town's total fee for a solar construction permit may not exceed the actual cost of issuance, and the Town must provide an itemized cost breakdown upon request
- Applications are submitted in person at Town Hall (12030 N. Clubhouse Square); both a Building Permit Fee and a separate Plan Review Fee (65% of the Building Permit Fee) apply and must be paid before a permit is issued
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted in person with two copies of plans to the Community Development Department
- RequiredSite/Electrical PlansPanel/inverter location, roof or ground-mount racking layout, and electrical one-line diagram
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation (no dedicated solar/PV line item) | Same Town-wide valuation table as other construction: $85 minimum ($0-$500 value) up to $5,660.25 + $3.65/additional $1,000 above $1,000,000 | Town of Youngtown Building Permit Fee Schedule page — confirmed directly that no solar/photovoltaic/renewable energy line item exists; general valuation table applies |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of Building Permit Fee | Town of Youngtown Building Permit Fee Schedule page |
EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of a residential or commercial EV charger/EVSE in the Town of Youngtown. There is no dedicated EV charger/EVSE permit type or fee line item published on the Town's Building Permit Fee Schedule page — confirmed directly against that page, which contains no mention of EV, electric vehicle, EVSE, or charging station. An EV charger installation is processed as a standard electrical permit, billed under the same valuation-based fee table used for other construction, mirroring the identical gap and mechanism documented in this file's solar-pv-permit entry. Re-verified 2026-07-20 via a direct live re-fetch of the Town's Fee Schedule page: the full valuation table ($85 minimum at $0-$500 up to $5,660.25 + $3.65/additional $1,000 above $1,000,000) and the 65%-of-Building-Permit-Fee Plan Check Fee are both confirmed current and unchanged, with no EV/electric vehicle/EVSE/charging station line item anywhere on the page.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for the new circuit/panel work and charger equipment installation, submitted in person with plans to the Community Development Department, per the Town's general permit submittal process
- Contractors must hold valid Arizona ROC licensure and a Town of Youngtown business license
- Per general Arizona practice, a permit is required for a new dedicated 120V or 240V circuit; installations that plug a UL-listed charger into an existing, already-permitted 120V receptacle with no new circuit work may not require a separate permit — confirm with the Community Development Department for the specific scope
- Both a Building/Electrical Permit Fee and a separate Plan Review Fee (65% of the Building Permit Fee) apply and must be paid before a permit is issued
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Electrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted in person with plans (load calculation, circuit/panel layout) to the Community Development Department
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation (no dedicated EV charger line item) | Same Town-wide valuation table as other construction: $85 minimum ($0-$500 value) up to $5,660.25 + $3.65/additional $1,000 above $1,000,000 | Town of Youngtown Building Permit Fee Schedule page — confirmed directly that no EV/electric vehicle/EVSE/charging station line item exists; general valuation table applies, the same mechanism documented in this file's solar-pv-permit entry |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of Building Permit Fee | Town of Youngtown Building Permit Fee Schedule page |
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 Youngtown building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.