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Electrical Permit in Unincorporated Mohave County, Arizona

Required for electrical service installations, upgrades, and repairs in unincorporated Mohave County. Governed by the 2017 NEC as adopted by Ordinance 2021-03. Repairs/upgrades to residential services up to 200 amps are processed over the counter; each parcel is limited to one electric meter.

Verified 2026-07-23 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Electrical permit required for new services, upgrades, and most repair work under the 2017 NEC (Ordinance 2021-03)
  • Electric meter limited to one per residential parcel
  • Service repair/upgrades up to 200 amps processed over-the-counter
  • Any electrical plans for services of 600 amperes or above must be submitted and sealed by an Arizona-licensed registrant (NEC Article 110.1 amendment)
  • A Qualified Contractor is required for services above 400 amperes (IRC Section E3401 amendment)
  • Separate electrical permit/fee not required for one- and two-family residential construction if the electrical work is included on the approved plans when the building permit is issued

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Fee schedule

Electrical Permit Issuance Fee (plus unit fees below)Mohave County Fee Schedule (Ordinance 2018-02, Rev. 11/01/22)
$39.00
Service 600V or less, up to 200 ampsMohave County Fee Schedule, Unit Fee Schedule
$31.85
Service 600V or less, over 200 to 1,000 ampsMohave County Fee Schedule, Unit Fee Schedule
$64.35
Service over 600V or over 1,000 ampsMohave County Fee Schedule, Unit Fee Schedule
$128.00
Receptacles, switches, fixtures, light outletsMohave County Fee Schedule, Unit Fee Schedule
$1.50 each
Manufactured home electrical installationMohave County Fee Schedule, Miscellaneous Permit Fees
$65.00

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Service Inspection

    After wiring installed before wall cover; or service equipment installed before energizing

  2. 2

    Final

    All electrical work complete and operational per 2017 NEC

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

Tips

  • Residential service repairs/upgrades up to 200 amps are processed over-the-counter — no lengthy plan review needed for this common case.
  • Only one electric meter is allowed per residential parcel in unincorporated Mohave County — plan multi-structure properties accordingly.
  • AFCI (arc-fault) protection has been relaxed to optional for most one- and two-family dwelling circuits, but bedroom circuits are still required to have AFCI protection — don't assume the relaxed rule applies everywhere in the house.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Mohave County requires an electrical permit for: Electrical permit required for new services, upgrades, and most repair work under the 2017 NEC (Ordinance 2021-03); Electric meter limited to one per residential parcel; Service repair/upgrades up to 200 amps processed over-the-counter; Any electrical plans for services of 600 amperes or above must be submitted and sealed by an Arizona-licensed registrant (NEC Article 110.1 amendment); A Qualified Contractor is required for services above 400 amperes (IRC Section E3401 amendment); Separate electrical permit/fee not required for one- and two-family residential construction if the electrical work is included on the approved plans when the building permit is issued. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Mohave County Development Services Department — Building Division at 928-757-0903 before starting work.

In Unincorporated Mohave County, the published Electrical Permit Issuance Fee (plus unit fees below) is: $39.00. Additional published fees: Service 600V or less, up to 200 amps — $31.85; Service 600V or less, over 200 to 1,000 amps — $64.35; Service over 600V or over 1,000 amps — $128.00; Receptacles, switches, fixtures, light outlets — $1.50 each; Manufactured home electrical installation — $65.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

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 2 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough-In / Service Inspection, 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.

Yes for common cases — residential electrical service repairs or upgrades up to 200 amps are processed over-the-counter at the Building Division office, 3250 E. Kino Avenue, Kingman. Source: https://www.mohave.gov/departments/development-services/building-division/residential/

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.

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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