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Holbrook building permits
VerifiedHolbrook, Arizona — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-23 · 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 (e.g., A.R.S. Title 9 for municipalities). The City of Holbrook runs its own Building Department, independent of Navajo County, and issues its own construction permits within city limits. Source: City of Holbrook Building Department page (holbrookaz.gov/departments/building-department/).The City of Holbrook's own published Fee Schedule (adopted November 15, 2025, superseding the September 1, 2025 edition; figures unchanged between the two) states that Building Permit Fees (Commercial/Residential/New/Remodel/Accessory Building) and the Residential Solar System Fee are calculated 'based on IBC/UBC Building Data-IRC 2018 Charts and Formulas,' confirming the 2018 edition of the ICC family of codes (International Building Code / International Residential Code) is the City's current operative code basis for permit valuation. Source: City of Holbrook Fee Schedule, adopted November 15, 2025 (Section 2-1, Section 2-3).CONFIRMED 2026-07-23 via live-rendered Municode session (the platform is a JavaScript SPA that returns an empty shell to non-browser requests, but renders fully in a real browser): Holbrook City Code Chapter 5 (Building and Construction), Article 5-2 'Uniform Codes,' was repealed and re-enacted in its entirety by Ordinance No. 25-01, § 1 (adopted January 22, 2025) — replacing the former Art. 5-2 (§§ 5-2-1—5-2-13), which had derived from Ordinance 10-11, Ordinance 11-11, and Ord. No. 24-03, § 1 (adopted May 22, 2024). As codified (Supp. No. 2, Update 1, online content updated February 19, 2026; codified through Ordinance No. 25-09, enacted December 10, 2025), Article 5-2 adopts by reference: § 5-2-1 the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings; § 5-2-2 the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix J (Grading) and Appendix K (Administrative Provisions — Mechanisms for Enforcement of NFPA 70 National Electrical Code); § 5-2-3 the 1997 Uniform Code for Building Conservation; § 5-2-4 the 2017 edition of the National Electrical Code (NOT 2018 — this is the one code title in the chapter on an older edition year than the rest); § 5-2-5 the 2018 edition of the NFPA Fire Code; § 5-2-6 the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); § 5-2-7 the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC); § 5-2-8 the 2018 International Residential Plumbing Code (the codified section title, verbatim); and § 5-2-9 the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices A, B, G, H, J, L, M, P, and Q. Chapter 5 also contains Article 5-1 'Permits and Fees' (§ 5-1-1: a building/construction permit is required whenever the cost of construction, remodeling, or improvement exceeds $1,000, excepting floor/wall-covering replacement, window replacement, roofing, and painting — Ordinance 10-11; § 5-1-4: permit fees are set from time to time by council resolution, i.e. the Fee Schedule) and Article 5-3 'Drainage and Retention Criteria' (stormwater/grading design criteria, unrelated to permit fees or code editions). No climatic/geographic design-criteria table (wind speed, seismic design category, etc.) or plan-review turnaround-time language exists anywhere in Chapter 5's text. Ordinances subsequent to 25-09 (No. 26-01 and No. 26-02, both adopted May 13, 2026) amend Chapter 6 and Chapter 3 respectively — neither touches Chapter 5, so the code editions above remain the most current. Source: Holbrook, AZ Municode Library, Chapter 5 — Building and Construction (library.municode.com/az/holbrook/codes/city_code?nodeId=CH5BUCO), live-rendered 2026-07-23.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 City of Holbrook's own building permit process governs on-site placement, foundation/tie-down, and zoning compliance, consistent with statewide practice for Arizona home-rule municipalities. Source: Arizona Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety Office of Manufactured Housing statutory authority (A.R.S. § 41-4001 et seq.); City of Holbrook Building Department confirms it issues its own local permits independent of the County.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Remodel / Accessory Building)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residential construction, remodels, and accessory buildings in the City of Holbrook. Building Permit Fees are calculated based on IBC/UBC Building Data-IRC 2018 Charts and Formulas per the City's own Fee Schedule (adopted November 15, 2025). Permits are issued through the Building Department and are valid for 6 months.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new construction, remodels, and accessory buildings (Commercial and Residential) within Holbrook city limits
- Permit fee is calculated using IBC/UBC Building Data-IRC 2018 valuation charts and formulas, per the City's Fee Schedule
- Permits are valid for 6 months from issuance; a Permit Renewal ($20) is required every 6 months prior to expiration to keep an in-progress permit active
- If a permit is allowed to expire without renewal, a Permit Reactivation fee of 10% of the original permit fee applies
- A $100 Plan Review Fee applies at submittal and is credited back toward the final permit purchase price
- A Certificate of Occupancy ($50) is required for new residential or commercial construction before occupancy
- Apply via the City's online GOGov permit and licensing platform (app.govoutreach.com/holbrookcityaz/public/permits) or directly through the Building Department at City Hall
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted through the City's online GOGov permit and licensing platform, or in person at City Hall, 465 1st Avenue, Holbrook, AZ 86025
- RequiredSite/Plot PlanLot dimensions and structure location, per standard Building Department submittal practice
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsPlans sufficient to support IBC/UBC/IRC 2018 valuation-based fee calculation and plan review
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (Commercial/Residential/New/Remodel/Accessory Building) | Based on IBC/UBC Building Data-IRC 2018 valuation charts and formulas (valuation-based; no flat dollar figure published) | City of Holbrook Fee Schedule, adopted November 15, 2025, Section 2-1 |
| Plan Review Fee | $100 (credited back toward permit purchase) | City of Holbrook Fee Schedule, adopted November 15, 2025, Section 2-6 |
| Certificate of Occupancy (New Residential/Commercial) | $50 | City of Holbrook Fee Schedule, adopted November 15, 2025, Section 2-7 |
| Permit Renewal (every 6 months prior to expiration) | $20 | City of Holbrook Fee Schedule, adopted November 15, 2025, Section 2-4 |
| Permit Reactivation (if permit has expired) | 10% of the original permit fee | City of Holbrook Fee Schedule, adopted November 15, 2025, Section 2-5 |
| Inspection (if no fee specifically indicated) / Re-Inspection | $75 per inspection / $75 per re-inspection | City of Holbrook Fee Schedule, adopted November 15, 2025, Section 2-8 |
Certificate of Occupancy
VerifiedRequired before occupying newly constructed residential or commercial buildings in the City of Holbrook, following a final building inspection. Priced as its own dedicated line item, separate from the underlying Building Permit Fee, in the City's Fee Schedule.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Certificate of Occupancy required for new residential or commercial construction before the building may be occupied
- Issued following a passing final inspection under the associated Building Permit
- Apply/request via the City's online GOGov permit and licensing platform or directly through the Building Department at City Hall
Required documents
- RequiredCertificate of Occupancy RequestRequested through the Building Department once final inspection has passed for the associated building permit
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Occupancy (New Residential/Commercial) | $50 | City of Holbrook Fee Schedule, adopted November 15, 2025, Section 2-7 |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in the City of Holbrook, including panel upgrades and meter loop installations. Flat-fee permit types with inspection included.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work within Holbrook city limits
- Panel upgrades require a Panel Upgrade/Inspection permit
- Meter Loop installations require a separate Meter Loop permit
- Apply via the City's online GOGov permit and licensing platform or directly through the Building Department at City Hall
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted through the City's online GOGov permit and licensing platform, or in person at City Hall
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Permit (inspection included) | $50 | City of Holbrook Fee Schedule, adopted November 15, 2025, Section 2-2 |
| Panel Upgrade/Inspection | $75 | City of Holbrook Fee Schedule, adopted November 15, 2025, Section 2-14 |
| Meter Loop (for installation) | $50 | City of Holbrook Fee Schedule, adopted November 15, 2025, Section 2-9 |
| Re-Inspection (if applicable) | $75 per re-inspection | City of Holbrook Fee Schedule, adopted November 15, 2025, Section 2-8 |
Gas Permit / Gas Line Inspection
VerifiedRequired for gas piping and gas line installation work in the City of Holbrook. Flat-fee permit with inspection included for the base gas permit, plus a dedicated Gas Line Inspection fee for installation-specific inspections.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Gas permit required for gas piping installation, alteration, or repair within Holbrook city limits
- A separate Gas Line Inspection fee applies specifically for gas line installation inspections
- Apply via the City's online GOGov permit and licensing platform or directly through the Building Department at City Hall
Required documents
- RequiredGas Permit ApplicationSubmitted through the City's online GOGov permit and licensing platform, or in person at City Hall
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Permit (inspection included) | $50 | City of Holbrook Fee Schedule, adopted November 15, 2025, Section 2-2 |
| Gas Line Inspection (for installation) | $50 | City of Holbrook Fee Schedule, adopted November 15, 2025, Section 2-12 |
| Re-Inspection (if applicable) | $75 per re-inspection | City of Holbrook Fee Schedule, adopted November 15, 2025, Section 2-8 |
Residential Solar System Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential solar photovoltaic system installation in the City of Holbrook. The fee is calculated using the same IBC/UBC Building Data-IRC 2018 valuation charts and formulas used for general building permits, rather than a flat dollar figure.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Solar System Fee applies to residential solar installations within Holbrook city limits
- Fee is calculated based on IBC/UBC Building Data-IRC 2018 valuation charts and formulas (same methodology as the general Building Permit Fee)
- Apply via the City's online GOGov permit and licensing platform or directly through the Building Department at City Hall
Required documents
- RequiredSolar/Building Permit ApplicationSubmitted through the City's online GOGov permit and licensing platform, or in person at City Hall
- RequiredSolar System PlansPanel layout, racking, and electrical interconnection details sufficient to support valuation-based fee calculation and inspection
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar System Fee (Residential Installation) | Based on IBC/UBC Building Data-IRC 2018 valuation charts and formulas (valuation-based; no flat dollar figure published) | City of Holbrook Fee Schedule, adopted November 15, 2025, Section 2-3 |
| Plan Review Fee | $100 (credited back toward permit purchase) | City of Holbrook Fee Schedule, adopted November 15, 2025, Section 2-6 |
Fence Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential and commercial fence installation in the City of Holbrook. Flat-fee permit.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Fence permit required for residential or commercial fence installation within Holbrook city limits
- Apply via the City's online GOGov permit and licensing platform or directly through the Building Department at City Hall
Required documents
- RequiredFence Permit ApplicationSubmitted through the City's online GOGov permit and licensing platform, or in person at City Hall
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential/Commercial Fence Permit | $25 | City of Holbrook Fee Schedule, adopted November 15, 2025, Section 2-10 |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for commercial sign installation in the City of Holbrook. Fee is a base charge plus a per-square-foot rate, and includes two inspections. Existing signs already in place receive a 1-year waiver.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Sign permit required for commercial sign installation within Holbrook city limits
- Existing signs have a 1-year waiver from the permit requirement per the Fee Schedule
- Includes 2 inspections in the base fee
- Apply via the City's online GOGov permit and licensing platform or directly through the Building Department at City Hall; a dedicated Sign Permit application form is also linked from the Building Department page
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit ApplicationCity of Holbrook Sign Permit application, linked from the Building Department page, or submitted through the GOGov online platform
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Sign Permit | $50 + $1.50 per square foot | City of Holbrook Fee Schedule, adopted November 15, 2025, Section 2-11; includes 2 inspections. Existing signs have a 1-year waiver. |
Zone Change / Conditional Use / Variance Permit
VerifiedPlanning & Zoning applications required for zone changes, conditional use permits, and variances in the City of Holbrook. Distinct from the Building Department's construction permits, these are Planning & Zoning fee categories with dedicated application forms linked from the Building Department page.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Zone Change Permit required for rezoning applications within Holbrook city limits
- Conditional Use Permit required for uses requiring discretionary Planning & Zoning approval
- Variance Permit required for relief from zoning ordinance standards
- Dedicated application forms for Conditional Use Permit, Variance Permit, and Zone Change Permit are linked directly from the City's Building Department page
- A Copy of the Zoning Ordinance can be purchased separately for $10
Required documents
- RequiredConditional Use Permit ApplicationCity of Holbrook application form, linked from the Building Department page
- RequiredVariance Permit ApplicationCity of Holbrook application form, linked from the Building Department page
- RequiredZone Change Permit ApplicationCity of Holbrook application form, linked from the Building Department page
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Zone Change | $250 | City of Holbrook Fee Schedule, adopted November 15, 2025, Section 3-1 |
| Conditional Use Permit | $150 | City of Holbrook Fee Schedule, adopted November 15, 2025, Section 3-2 |
| Variance Permit | $250 | City of Holbrook Fee Schedule, adopted November 15, 2025, Section 3-3 |
| Copy of a Zoning Ordinance | $10 | City of Holbrook Fee Schedule, adopted November 15, 2025, Section 3-4 |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedHolbrook has no dedicated EV charger or EVSE permit and no distinct fee line item for electric vehicle charging equipment. A home or business EV charger circuit is billed under the City's standard flat-fee Electric Permit (inspection included) -- the same $50 permit used for any other electrical installation, alteration, or repair. If the circuit requires a panel upgrade to support the charger's load, the separate flat Panel Upgrade/Inspection fee applies instead.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Electric Permit required for EV charger circuit installation within Holbrook city limits
- No EV/EVSE-specific fee line exists on the City's Fee Schedule -- billed under the standard $50 Electric Permit (inspection included)
- If a panel upgrade is needed to support the charger's amperage draw, the separate Panel Upgrade/Inspection fee applies instead of (or in addition to) the base Electric Permit
- Apply via the City's online GOGov permit and licensing platform or directly through the Building Department at City Hall
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted through the City's online GOGov permit and licensing platform, or in person at City Hall; no EV-specific line item, described in the scope of work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Permit (inspection included) -- applies to a standard EV charger circuit | $50 | City of Holbrook Fee Schedule, adopted November 15, 2025, Section 2-2 -- no dedicated EV/EVSE line item exists; billed under the same flat fee used for any other electrical installation |
| Panel Upgrade/Inspection (if the charger install requires a panel upgrade) | $75 | City of Holbrook Fee Schedule, adopted November 15, 2025, Section 2-14 |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.
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