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Commercial / Non-Residential Building Permit in Unincorporated Mohave County, Arizona

Required for new commercial, industrial, and multi-family construction, tenant improvements, remodels, and change-of-use projects in the unincorporated areas of Mohave County. Enforced under the 2018 IBC (Ordinance 2021-03). Commercial applicants must show licensed-contractor information and bond-exemption status where applicable.

Verified 2026-07-13 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Required for all new commercial, industrial, and multi-family construction, tenant improvements, remodels, and change-of-occupancy projects in unincorporated Mohave County
  • Two sets of plans required (three sets if in the Strip)
  • Commercial Submittal Requirements checklist must be followed; site plan must comply with Zoning Ordinance Section 27.P
  • Licensed commercial contractor information and bond-exemption details required on the application where applicable Contractor
  • Commercial demolition requires written property-owner permission
  • Change of Use/Occupancy requires building inspection and tenant-improvement permitting even without structural work
  • All signs require a permit; plans must show compliance with zoning setbacks and sign specifications; electric signs need an approved disconnect and outlet per 2017 NEC

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Fee schedule

Building permit fee — valuation-based (Ordinance 2018-02 Fee Schedule)Valuation set by published per-square-foot commercial-use rates (e.g., stores $77.10/SF, offices $103.60/SF, restaurants $123.52/SF, hospitals $192.03/SF, warehouses $46.11/SF) per Ordinance 2018-02 Fee Schedule.
Same graduated Table as residential: $1–$500: $21.60; up to $1,000,000+: $4,978.26 for first $1,000,000 + $2.70 per addl $1,000
Plan review fee — Commercial/Multi-Family and accessory usesMohave County Fee Schedule (Ordinance 2018-02)
65% of the building permit fee
Processing deposit — commercialDeposits for Processing Permit Application, Mohave County Fee Schedule (Ordinance 2018-02)
$1,000 (0–5,000 SF); $2,000 (5,000–50,000 SF); $5,000 (51,000–200,000 SF); $10,000 (over 201,000 SF)
Change of Use or Occupancy of an Existing Approved BuildingMohave County Fee Schedule, Miscellaneous Permit Fees (Ordinance 2018-02)
$85.00 flat
Automation fee (all permits)Mohave County Fee Schedule (Ordinance 2018-02)
$40.00 flat

Review timeline

Plan reviewUnincorporated Mohave County’s published plan-review target
45–45 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing/Foundation

    Before concrete pour — per 2018 IBC

  2. 2

    Framing / Structural

    After structural framing complete, before wall cover

  3. 3

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans; Certificate of Occupancy issued

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

Tips

  • Commercial and multi-family plan review runs a 65% plan-review-fee rate versus 25% for single-family residential — budget accordingly, especially on larger valuation projects where this compounds quickly.
  • Processing deposits scale sharply with square footage (from $1,000 up to $10,000+ for buildings over 201,000 SF) and are separate from the building permit fee and plan review fee — confirm the deposit amount before submitting.
  • Commercial demolition requires written property-owner permission on file before a permit will be issued, distinct from the general demolition permit fee.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Mohave County requires a commercial / non-residential building permit for: Required for all new commercial, industrial, and multi-family construction, tenant improvements, remodels, and change-of-occupancy projects in unincorporated Mohave County; Two sets of plans required (three sets if in the Strip); Commercial Submittal Requirements checklist must be followed; site plan must comply with Zoning Ordinance Section 27.P; Licensed commercial contractor information and bond-exemption details required on the application where applicable; Commercial demolition requires written property-owner permission; Change of Use/Occupancy requires building inspection and tenant-improvement permitting even without structural work; All signs require a permit; plans must show compliance with zoning setbacks and sign specifications; electric signs need an approved disconnect and outlet per 2017 NEC. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Mohave County Development Services Department — Building Division at 928-757-0903 before starting work.

65% of the calculated building permit fee, versus 25% for single-family residential projects. Source: Mohave County Fee Schedule Spreadsheet (Ordinance 2018-02), https://resources.mohavecounty.us/file/DevelopmentServices/Building%20Documents/Fee%20Schedule%20Spreadsheet.pdf

Unincorporated Mohave County's published plan-review target for a commercial / non-residential building permit is 45–45 business days.

You'll need: Commercial Submittal Requirements; Building Permit Application Packet (PDF); Site Plan (per Zoning Ordinance Section 27.P). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Mohave County requires 3 inspection(s) for a commercial / non-residential building permit, in order: Footing/Foundation, Framing / Structural, Final. Schedule each through Mohave County Development Services Department — Building Division (928-757-0903).

Apply through Mohave County Development Services Department — Building Division at 3250 E. Kino Avenue, Kingman, AZ 86409 (mailing: PO Box 7000, Kingman, AZ 86402-7000). Phone: 928-757-0903. Office hours: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, closed County-designated holidays. Development Services Director: Scott Holtry. Chief Building Official: Trevor Bies. Contact form at https://forms.mohave.gov/Departments/Contact-Development-Services. Note: the Development Services/Building Division office is physically located at 3250 E. Kino Avenue — distinct from the Mohave County Administration Building at 700 W. Beale Street, which houses the Board of Supervisors and other county offices; both addresses appear in county materials and were independently cross-checked to confirm the Building Division's own location.. Official information: https://www.mohave.gov/departments/development-services/building-division/.

Unincorporated Mohave County, Arizona has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by Mohave County Ordinance No. 2021-03 (June 7, 2021), amended through July 15, 2024, for the unincorporated areas of the county per Resolution 2007-249 (adopted May 7, 2007); 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted by Ordinance 2021-03, with Appendices C, E, G, H, J, M, O, P, and Q (Tiny Houses); 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) — adopted by Ordinance 2021-03; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted by Ordinance 2021-03; 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — adopted by Ordinance 2021-03; 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), N.F.P.A. 70 — adopted by Ordinance 2021-03; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted by Ordinance 2021-03; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted by Ordinance 2021-03, with Appendix A (Seismic Retrofit Guidelines); 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — adopted by Ordinance 2021-03, with Appendix A (Boarding Standard); 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — adopted by Ordinance 2021-03, with Arizona-specific barrier amendments citing A.R.S. § 36-1681; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted by Ordinance 2021-03; residential energy provisions are NOT taken from IECC but instead from IRC Chapter 11 (RE) Energy Efficiency, 2018 Edition. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Mohave County overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-13.

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

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