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Kingman building permits
VerifiedKingman, 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/county authority under state enabling statutes (A.R.S. Title 9, §§ 9-831 through 9-840). The City of Kingman runs its own Development Services Department / Building Division and independently adopts and administers its own construction codes; it does not defer permitting to Mohave County, despite the AZBO statewide building-official directory listing a Fire Department contact for Kingman rather than a distinct Building Official entry — that listing is a directory data-capture artifact, not a sign of non-independence. The City's own Code Information & Design Criteria page and Code Amendment page confirm an actively maintained, independently adopted and amended code suite with a named Building Official (Sean Osterman, CBO, CFM). Source: City of Kingman Code Information & Design Criteria page; City of Kingman Code Amendment page.2018 International Building Code (IBC), as published by the International Code Council, adopted with City of Kingman local amendments (adopted appendices: C – Group U Agricultural Buildings, F – Rodent Proofing, I – Patio Covers, J – Grading, N – Replicable Buildings). Source: City of Kingman Code Information & Design Criteria page; Code Amendment page.2018 International Residential Code (IRC), adopted with City of Kingman local amendments (adopted appendices: A – Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping, B – Sizing of Venting Systems, C – Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct Venting Systems, H – Patio Covers, J – Existing Buildings and Structures, O – Automatic Vehicular Gates, Q – Tiny Houses (amended definition), R – Light Straw-Clay Construction, S – Strawbale Construction). Source: City of Kingman Code Information & Design Criteria page; Code Amendment page.2018 International Fire Code (IFC), adopted with City of Kingman local amendments (adopted appendices B, C, D, E, F, G); administered by the City of Kingman Fire Department. Source: City of Kingman Code Information & Design Criteria page; Code Amendment page.2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), adopted with local amendments (adopted appendices: C – Guidelines for the Wind Retrofit of Existing Buildings; Resource A – Guidelines on Fire Ratings of Archaic Materials and Assemblies). Source: City of Kingman Code Information & Design Criteria page; Code Amendment page.2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted with City of Kingman local amendments (e.g. amended Section P2902.5.3 Lawn irrigation systems backflow protection). Source: City of Kingman Code Information & Design Criteria page; Code Amendment page.2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted by the City of Kingman. Source: City of Kingman Code Information & Design Criteria page.2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted by the City of Kingman. Source: City of Kingman Code Information & Design Criteria page.2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), adopted with a local amendment deleting the Residential Energy Code Provisions (Chapter 1 Section R101.1 through Chapter 4 Section R406.6.5) as part of this code (residential energy provisions instead governed via the IRC Chapter 11 amendments below). Source: City of Kingman Code Information & Design Criteria page; Code Amendment page.2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), adopted by the City of Kingman. Source: City of Kingman Code Information & Design Criteria page.2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), adopted by the City of Kingman with local amendments, replacing the prior Kingman Municipal Code Section 5-91 Swimming pools provision (deleted) and amending Section 305.4 item 3 self-closing/self-latching door protection height (54 inches). Referenced alongside Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) § 36-1681. Source: City of Kingman Code Amendment page.2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), as published by the National Fire Protection Association, adopted by the City of Kingman with a local amendment adding an exception to Article 210, Section 210.8(A)(2) permitting a dedicated non-GFCI circuit for a washing machine, freezer, or refrigerator in garages. Source: City of Kingman Code Information & Design Criteria page; Code Amendment page.2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, together with Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 8, Arizona Revised Statutes (Arizonans with Disabilities Act) and its implementing rules, adopted as the accessibility standard referenced in IBC Chapter 11. Source: City of Kingman Code Amendment page.Design Engineering by an Arizona-licensed design professional (RDP) is required to seal drawings submitted for development, unless specifically exempt per A.R.S. § 32-144 (e.g. detached single-family dwellings; one-/two-story buildings ≤3,000 sq ft with ≤20 occupants and ≤20-foot structural spans; certain additions/alterations subject to the same limits, with a one-time 1,500 sq ft storage-addition exception). Source: City of Kingman Code Information & Design Criteria page; City of Kingman 'Do I need a Registered Design Pro or General Contractor?' fact sheet.Manufactured homes and factory-built buildings are separately permitted by the City (fee-schedule line items for Manufactured Home Permit and Residential/Commercial Factory-Built Building permits), consistent with State of Arizona regulation of manufactured-home construction/installation standards under A.R.S. § 41-4001 et seq. Source: City of Kingman Development Services Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family and two-family dwelling construction in the City of Kingman. Reviewed against the 2018 IRC and City of Kingman local amendments, including City-specific wind/seismic/snow design criteria. As of July 15, 2025, the Development Services Department runs a pilot program combining Site Plan review and Building Plan Check into a single concurrent process to shorten what had been a 5-7 month combined timeline.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new single-family and two-family dwelling construction within Kingman city limits
- Plans must comply with the 2018 IRC and City of Kingman amendments, including City Design Criteria (90-110 mph basic wind speed depending on Risk Category, Exposure B; Seismic Design Category C or D depending on Risk Category, Site Class D; 5-10 psf ground snow load; 1.5 in/hr 100-year rain load)
- Automatic residential fire sprinklers are NOT mandated citywide — IRC Section R313 is deleted by local amendment
- Construction documents must be prepared/sealed by an Arizona-registered design professional (RDP) unless exempt under A.R.S. § 32-144 (detached single-family dwellings and small non-registrant-eligible structures/additions are exempt)
- Administrative completeness review target of 10 working days, followed by a 1st substantive review target of 10 working days, per the City's published Residential Building Permit Process guide
- Owner-builders may act as their own general contractor only on their own owner-occupied residence, not intended for sale/lease within 12 months, per A.R.S. § 32-1121(A)(5); licensed subcontractors are still required for work the owner does not perform personally
- Submittal transitioning to the SmartGov online portal (ci-kingman-az.smartgovcommunity.com) beginning April 15, 2026, ahead of a required full transition; applications and correspondence may also be routed through buildingadmin@cityofkingman.gov during the transition
Required documents
- RequiredResidential Plan Submittal ChecklistCity of Kingman checklist of required plan-set contents for residential building permit submittal, used for the 10-working-day administrative completeness review
- RequiredSite/Plot PlanLot dimensions, easements, setbacks, drainage/grading compliance per KMC Section 5-8, and structure locations
- RequiredConstruction Drawings and Structural CalculationsSealed by an Arizona-registered design professional where required by A.R.S. § 32-144; must reflect City Design Criteria (wind/seismic/snow/rain loads) and any applicable geotechnical soils evaluation
- OptionalMohave County Septic ApprovalRequired if city sewer is not available to the parcel, per the City's Residential Building Permit Process guide
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation (Building Valuation Data Table, KMC Ch. 5, Art. I, Sec. 5-2) | $24.68 ($1-$500); $24.68 + $3.20 per additional $100 to $2,000; $72.71 + $14.70 per additional $1,000 to $25,000; $411.34 + $10.61 per additional $1,000 to $50,000; $675.89 + $7.35 per additional $1,000 to $100,000; $1,043.44 + $5.88 per additional $1,000 to $500,000; $3,395.44 + $4.99 per additional $1,000 to $1,000,000; $5,889.19 + $3.83 per additional $1,000 above $1,000,000 | City of Kingman Development Services Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025, Building Permit Fees table, using construction valuation from the accompanying Square Foot Construction Costs table (e.g. R-3 one-/two-family Type VB $84.71-$97.31/sq ft depending on construction type) |
| Technology Fee | 0.25% of all Permit Fees | City of Kingman Development Services Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025; applied to all permit applications |
| Additional Plan Review Fee (after 2nd review, or for owner/contractor/design-professional-initiated changes) | $55.00 per hour, 2-hour minimum (actual cost including City admin/overhead if an outside agency is used) | City of Kingman Development Services Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025 |
| Residential Development Impact Fees, Single-Family (per unit) | $2,147 total ($711 Fire, $393 Parks & Recreation, $330 Police, $713 Street) | City of Kingman Comprehensive Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025, Residential Development Fees table |
Residential Addition / Accessory Structure / Pool Permit
VerifiedRequired for room additions, detached garages, accessory structures 200 sq ft or larger, fences/decks over 30 inches high, and swimming pools/spas/hot tubs (18+ inches deep and wider than 8 feet) in the City of Kingman. Routed through the same residential building permit process as new construction, per the City's process guide.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for room additions, detached garages, accessory structures 200 sq ft or more, fences and decks over 30 inches high, and swimming pools/spas/hot tubs 18 inches deep or more and wider than 8 feet at any point
- One-story detached accessory structures (tool/storage sheds, playhouses, similar) up to 200 sq ft are exempt from a building permit under the City's IBC Section 105.2 amendment
- Free-standing light-frame accessory structures up to 400 sq ft with eave height 10 feet or less and no gas/electric service are exempt from the IRC Section R403.1 foundation requirement (though may still need a building permit depending on use/size per the 200 sq ft threshold above)
- Swimming pools are governed by the City-adopted 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with local amendments (barrier self-closing/self-latching door protection at 54 inches per amended Section 305.4 item 3)
- Grading permits are separately required if the project involves 50+ cubic yards of imported/removed fill not tied to an approved subdivision (unless a building permit is issued for a single-family dwelling), slopes over 15% ACS, or falls into other KMC Section 5-2(e) triggers
Required documents
- RequiredResidential Plan Submittal ChecklistCity of Kingman checklist covering additions, accessory structures, and pool/spa submittals
- RequiredSite/Plot PlanShowing existing structures, addition/accessory footprint, setbacks, and (for pools) barrier/fence layout per the adopted ISPSC
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsSealed by an Arizona RDP where required by A.R.S. § 32-144 (e.g., additions exceeding the 1,500 sq ft one-time storage exception)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation | Same graduated Building Permit Fee table as new construction, applied to the applicant/Building-Official-determined project valuation for the addition/accessory/pool scope | City of Kingman Development Services Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025, Building Permit Fees table; the Fee Schedule notes valuation for remodel construction, pools, spas, and signs is estimated by the permit applicant |
| Technology Fee | 0.25% of all Permit Fees | City of Kingman Development Services Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025 |
| Grading Permit Fee (if triggered) | $38.85 (50-100 cubic yards); $38.85 + $18.38 per additional 100 cy to 1,000 cy; $203.70 + $15.23 per additional 1,000 cy to 10,000 cy; $341.25 + $69.30 per additional 10,000 cy to 100,000 cy; $964.95 + $38.33 per additional 10,000 cy above 100,000 cy | City of Kingman Development Services Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025, Grading Permit Fee Table, KMC Ch. 5, Art. I, Sec. 5-2 |
Commercial Building Permit
Required for new commercial, industrial, and multi-family construction in the City of Kingman. Reviewed against the 2018 IBC and City amendments, using ASCE/SEI 7-2016-based design criteria. Since July 15, 2025, the City runs a pilot combining Site Plan review and Building Plan Check into one concurrent process to reduce a previously 5-7 month combined timeline.
Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-family (R-1/R-2) construction within Kingman city limits
- Plans must comply with the 2018 IBC and City of Kingman amendments; commercial design criteria set per ASCE/SEI 7-2016 and IBC Table 1604.5 Risk Categories (Basic wind speed 90-110 mph depending on Risk Category, Exposure B; Seismic Design Category C or D, Site Class D)
- Registered Design Professional (Arizona-licensed architect/engineer) required to prepare and seal plans for any structure exceeding 3,000 sq ft or 2 stories, more than 20 occupants, or structural spans over 20 feet, per A.R.S. § 32-144
- If an RDP is required, a licensed Arizona general contractor is also required per City guidance (owner-builder exemption under A.R.S. § 32-1121(A)(5) applies only to a personal owner-occupied residence, not commercial property)
- Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work on commercial property must be performed by Arizona-licensed contractors regardless of dollar value, per A.R.S. § 32-1121(A)(14)
- New pilot process (effective July 15, 2025) combines Site Plan review and Building Plan Check so staff can provide detailed feedback within the first several weeks of a project's early development phase
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial Plan Submittal ChecklistCity of Kingman checklist for commercial/industrial/multi-family plan sets
- RequiredSite Plan (concurrent Development Plan Review)Reviewed concurrently with the Building Plan Check under the City's July 2025 pilot program; see the Development Review Process Flowchart
- RequiredConstruction Drawings and Structural CalculationsPrepared and sealed by an Arizona-registered design professional per A.R.S. § 32-144 where the project exceeds the non-registrant thresholds (3,000 sq ft / 20 occupants / 20-ft span)
- RequiredGeotechnical Soils ReportRequired to establish design load-bearing values of soils per the City's Design Criteria document
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation (Building Valuation Data Table) | Same graduated fee table as residential, applied to valuation computed from the Square Foot Construction Costs table by occupancy group and construction type (e.g., B Business Type VB $91.59/sq ft; M Mercantile Type VB $66.01/sq ft; A-2 Assembly restaurants/bars Type VB $98.40/sq ft) | City of Kingman Development Services Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025, Building Valuation Data Table and Building Permit Fees table |
| Technology Fee | 0.25% of all Permit Fees | City of Kingman Development Services Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025 |
| Nonresidential Development Impact Fees (per square foot) | Commercial: $1.77/sq ft total ($0.09 Fire, $0.05 Parks & Rec, $0.50 Police, $1.13 Street); Industrial: $0.42/sq ft total; Office & Other Services: $0.80/sq ft total; Institutional: $0.62/sq ft total; Hotel: $579/room; Assisted Living: $203/bed | City of Kingman Comprehensive Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025, Nonresidential Development Fees table |
| Site Plan Review (Planning & Zoning) | $160 per sheet + 4 hours at $55/hour | City of Kingman Comprehensive Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025, Planning & Zoning Fees, KMC Ch. 2, Art. VIII, Sec. 2-143 |
Manufactured Home / Factory-Built Building Permit
Required for placement of manufactured homes, mobile homes, and residential/commercial factory-built buildings in the City of Kingman. City issues the local placement permit; construction/installation standards for the unit itself are separately regulated by the State of Arizona.
Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Manufactured Home Permit required for placement of a manufactured/mobile home, including 3 inspections
- Residential factory-built building permit billed per story; commercial factory-built building permit billed per perimeter linear foot per story
- Permit renewal required if not finalized within 6 months of issuance
- Construction/installation standards for the unit itself are governed by the State of Arizona (A.R.S. § 41-4001 et seq.), while the City handles local zoning compliance, site/foundation permitting, and placement inspections
Required documents
- RequiredManufactured/Factory-Built Home Permit ApplicationCity of Kingman application for placement of a manufactured home or factory-built building
- RequiredSite/Plot PlanShowing placement location, setbacks, and utility connections
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Manufactured Home Permit (includes 3 inspections) | $650.00 | City of Kingman Development Services Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025 |
| Additional inspections after 3 | $15.00 each | City of Kingman Development Services Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025 |
| Manufactured Home permit renewal after 6 months | $100.00 | City of Kingman Development Services Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025 |
| Residential factory-built building, per story | $650.00 (additional inspections after 3: $150.00 each; renewal after 6 months: $100.00) | City of Kingman Development Services Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025 |
| Commercial factory-built building | $6.00 per perimeter linear foot per story (additional inspections after 3: $175.00 each; renewal after 6 months: $100.00) | City of Kingman Development Services Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025 |
| Manufactured Home or RV Park Review (new or expansion) | $500.00 + $10.00/space | City of Kingman Comprehensive Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025, Planning & Zoning Fees |
Solar Energy Device (Photovoltaic) Permit
Required for installation of solar energy device systems in the City of Kingman, per A.R.S. § 9-468 (Arizona's statutory protection for solar energy device installation). Billed as a flat fee under the City's Development Services Fee Schedule.
Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for solar energy device systems per A.R.S. § 9-468
- Electrical work must comply with the 2017 NEC as adopted by the City of Kingman with local amendments
- Owner-builder or licensed-contractor requirements follow the same general A.R.S. § 32-1121 framework as other residential/commercial electrical work
Required documents
- RequiredPermit ApplicationCity of Kingman permit application for solar energy device systems
- RequiredElectrical Plans / One-Line DiagramPanel layout, racking/mounting details, and electrical interconnection diagram consistent with the 2017 NEC as locally amended
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar energy device systems permit, per A.R.S. § 9-468 | $220.00 | City of Kingman Development Services Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025, Special Permits, Other Inspection Fees, and Appeals table |
| Technology Fee | 0.25% of all Permit Fees | City of Kingman Development Services Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025 |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-07.
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