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Demolition Permit in Unincorporated Mohave County, Arizona

Required for demolition of structures in unincorporated Mohave County. A flat $45.00 fee applies to residential demolition; commercial demolition requires written property-owner permission on file.

Verified 2026-07-07 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Required for demolition of any structure in unincorporated Mohave County
  • Commercial demolition requires written property-owner permission
  • Apply through the county's SmartGov online portal or in person at 3250 E. Kino Avenue, Kingman

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Demolition PermitMohave County Fee Schedule (Ordinance 2018-02, Rev. 11/01/22), Miscellaneous Permit Fees
$45.00 flat

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

How long did your Demolition Permit permit actually take in Unincorporated Mohave County?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final Demolition

    Structure fully removed; site graded per approved plan

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

Tips

  • Contact Arizona 811 (call 811 or visit az811.com) before demolition to have underground utilities located.
  • Commercial demolition specifically requires written property-owner permission on file with the county before a permit will be issued — factor this into project timelines for tenant-driven demolition work.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Mohave County requires a demolition permit for: Required for demolition of any structure in unincorporated Mohave County; Commercial demolition requires written property-owner permission; Apply through the county's SmartGov online portal or in person at 3250 E. Kino Avenue, Kingman. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Mohave County Development Services Department — Building Division at 928-757-0903 before starting work.

$45.00 flat fee. Source: Mohave County Fee Schedule Spreadsheet (Ordinance 2018-02), https://resources.mohavecounty.us/file/DevelopmentServices/Building%20Documents/Fee%20Schedule%20Spreadsheet.pdf

Unincorporated Mohave County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Mohave County Development Services Department — Building Division at 928-757-0903 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application Packet (PDF). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Mohave County requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Final Demolition. 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 2026-07-07.

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