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Residential Building Permit (New Construction) — Show Low, Arizona · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source: https://www.showlowaz.gov/o/cosl/page/city-permits-and-applications
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Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Show Low, Arizona
Required for new single-family, multi-family, and recreational-vehicle dwelling-unit construction in the City of Show Low. Reviewed against the 2018 IRC/IBC and City of Show Low amendments (Show Low Municipal Code Title 18). Applications are submitted in person at City Hall, 180 N. 9th Street.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
When you need this permit
- Building permit required for new residential construction within Show Low city limits
- Plans must comply with the 2018 IRC/IBC and City of Show Low Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (90 mph wind, Exposure C; Seismic Zone B; 50 psf ground snow load; 18-inch frost line)
- Two (2) copies of plans and specifications required at submittal (Show Low Municipal Code § 18.15.070)
- Applicant selects either Standard Plan Review (30 working days) or Non-Standard Plan Review (two sequential 20-working-day phases, 40 working days total) per § 18.15.070
- A $200 non-refundable-if-forfeited deposit is required at application and plan submittal, applied to the plan review fee (20% of the Building Permit Fee)
- Contractor must hold a valid Arizona ROC license, or the applicant must be the bona fide property owner Contractor
- Assessor's Parcel Number and a scaled site plan (24"x36" max, showing actual — not minimum — setbacks on all four sides) required with the application
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Fee schedule
Building Permit FeeCity of Show Low Commercial Permit Application (2025 rev.) states Building Permit Fees are formulated per the 1997 UBC fee schedule; Building Safety Department staff calculate the exact figure per project valuation. Same fee-schedule basis applies to residential permits per the City's Fee Schedules page.
Formulated by the 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC) valuation-based fee schedule
Plan Review Fee (Residential)City of Show Low Fee Schedules page; a $200 deposit is due at application/plan submittal and applied to this fee. Master/Standard Plans re-reviewed with no changes are charged a flat $50 after the initial review.
20% of the Building Permit Fee
Transportation (Street Facilities) Development FeeShow Low Municipal Code § 18.25.140; due at building permit issuance while pledged street debt remains outstanding
$1,112 (single-family detached); $874 (all other housing types); $834 (recreational vehicle dwelling unit)
Total Fixed Residential Fees (transportation + sewer capacity + security deposit + turn-on), before variable water-meter feeCity of Show Low Residential Fee Schedule, effective 1/1/2026 (printed on the New Residential Permit Application); additional building permit fees apply on top of these utility/development fees
$5,676 (single-family detached); $4,523 (other residential); $2,189 (recreational vehicle)
Review timeline
Plan reviewShow Low’s published plan-review target
30–40 business days
Inspection process
- 1
Footings
Before concrete pour; no footing/foundation inspection approved without clearly delineated, accurate property lines and yard setbacks
- 2
Stem Wall / Slab Reinforcement
Verifies stem wall construction and slab reinforcement (fiber mesh, woven wire mesh, or 3/8-inch rebar at 30 in O.C.)
- 3
Under-Floor Framing
Framing beneath the floor system prior to enclosure
- 4
Roof Sheathing/Nail
Roof sheathing and nailing pattern before roofing material application
- 5
Framing
Structural framing, connections, and egress per 2018 IRC/IBC and City design criteria
- 6
Insulation
Wall (R-11 minimum) and ceiling (R-19 minimum) insulation, per City amendment to IRC Chapter 11
- 7
Drywall Nail
Fastening pattern verification prior to taping/finishing
- 8
Water Service/Sewer Service, Underground Plumbing
Underground utility connections before backfill
- 9
Rough Plumbing/Framing/Electrical/Heating Ducts/Vents
Combined rough-in inspection prior to wall closure
- 10
Gas Yard Line, Final Gas Test
Gas piping test at minimum 3 lb PSI for 10 minutes on a 1/10-lb-increment gauge
- 11
Electric Service
Service entrance and panel verification
- 12
Final
All work complete per approved plans; Certificate of Occupancy or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy issued by Building Safety
See the full Show Low inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →
Tips
- Per Show Low Municipal Code § 18.15.070, Standard Plan Review targets 30 working days for all city approvals; Non-Standard Plan Review (the A.R.S. § 9-835-compliant two-phase process) takes 20 working days for Administrative Review plus 20 working days for Substantive Review, for 40 working days total. Neither clock includes time the applicant spends responding to city comments.
- The $200 deposit for single-family residential plan review is forfeited to the City if the permit is not issued within 180 days of application.
- Inspections must be called in 24 hours in advance; as of October 1, 2024, requests made after 3:00 p.m. are scheduled two business days later rather than the next business day.
- IRC Chapter 11 (Energy Efficiency) is explicitly excluded from the City's adopted IRC — City-set minimums of R-11 walls / R-19 ceiling govern instead.
Frequently asked questions
Show Low requires a residential building permit (new construction) for: Building permit required for new residential construction within Show Low city limits; Plans must comply with the 2018 IRC/IBC and City of Show Low Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (90 mph wind, Exposure C; Seismic Zone B; 50 psf ground snow load; 18-inch frost line); Two (2) copies of plans and specifications required at submittal (Show Low Municipal Code § 18.15.070); Applicant selects either Standard Plan Review (30 working days) or Non-Standard Plan Review (two sequential 20-working-day phases, 40 working days total) per § 18.15.070; A $200 non-refundable-if-forfeited deposit is required at application and plan submittal, applied to the plan review fee (20% of the Building Permit Fee); Contractor must hold a valid Arizona ROC license, or the applicant must be the bona fide property owner; Assessor's Parcel Number and a scaled site plan (24"x36" max, showing actual — not minimum — setbacks on all four sides) required with the application. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Show Low Building Safety Department at 928-532-4053 before starting work.
In Show Low, the published Building Permit Fee is: Formulated by the 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC) valuation-based fee schedule. Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee (Residential) — 20% of the Building Permit Fee; Transportation (Street Facilities) Development Fee — $1,112 (single-family detached); $874 (all other housing types); $834 (recreational vehicle dwelling unit); Total Fixed Residential Fees (transportation + sewer capacity + security deposit + turn-on), before variable water-meter fee — $5,676 (single-family detached); $4,523 (other residential); $2,189 (recreational vehicle). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.
Per Show Low Municipal Code § 18.15.070, the applicant chooses a Standard Plan Review (30 working days for all city approvals) or a Non-Standard Plan Review (two sequential 20-working-day phases — Administrative then Substantive — for 40 working days total). Neither timeline counts time spent by the applicant responding to city review comments.
You'll need: New Residential Permit Application; Plan Submittal Checklist (New Residential); Site Plan; Building Affidavit (CC&Rs Notice). Depending on your project, Show Low may also ask for: Right-of-Way (ROW) Application; Erosion Control Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
Show Low requires 12 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction), in order: Footings, Stem Wall / Slab Reinforcement, Under-Floor Framing, Roof Sheathing/Nail, Framing, Insulation, Drywall Nail, Water Service/Sewer Service, Underground Plumbing, Rough Plumbing/Framing/Electrical/Heating Ducts/Vents, Gas Yard Line, Final Gas Test, Electric Service, Final. Schedule each through City of Show Low Building Safety Department (928-532-4053).
Apply through City of Show Low Building Safety Department at 180 N. 9th Street, Show Low, AZ 85901. Phone: 928-532-4053, email: jwilhelm@showlowaz.gov. Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (or by appointment), per the City of Show Low Building Safety page. The general Permits & Applications page separately lists City Hall hours as Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (excluding holidays), and appointments are recommended (928-532-4050). The Inspection Line (928-532-4055) requires inspections to be called in 24 hours in advance; as of October 1, 2024, the cutoff for next-day inspections is 3:00 p.m. (previously 5:00 p.m.) — requests after 3:00 p.m. are scheduled two business days out.. Official information: https://www.showlowaz.gov/o/cosl/page/building-safety.
Show Low, Arizona has 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). The City of Show Low independently adopts and administers its own construction codes through its Building Safety Department; it does not defer permitting to Navajo County. Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code Title 18, Chapter 18.05 (Building Codes), showlow.municipal.codes/Code/18.05.040.; 2018 International Building Code (IBC), together with its appendices and supplements, published by the International Code Council, adopted by reference (Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040). Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040.; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, published by the International Code Council, adopted by reference, with Chapter 11 (Energy Efficiency) specifically excluded from adoption (Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040). Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040.; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted by reference (Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040). Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040; confirmed current on the City's live 'Show Low Codes & Standards' page (showlowaz.gov, page last updated 7/8/2021) and on the City's 2025/2026 permit application cover sheets (Residential, Commercial, Solar, Addition applications).; 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted by reference (Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040). Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040.; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted by reference (Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040). Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040.; 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), published by the National Fire Protection Association, adopted by reference (Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040) — one edition behind the 2018 ICC family set. Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040; confirmed current on the City's live 'Show Low Codes & Standards' page and 2025/2026 permit application cover sheets.; Fire Code: Show Low does not administer its own fire code — fire code jurisdiction and inspections are handled by Timber Mesa Fire & Medical District (928-537-5100), per every current City of Show Low building permit application cover sheet (Residential, Commercial, Solar, Addition). Source: City of Show Low permit application cover sheets, current as of 2025-2026 revisions.; ADA Accessibility: American National Standard ADA Accessibility Guidelines (2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design) are adopted and required for new construction and alterations. Arizonans with Disabilities Act standards (A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 8) and implementing rules, declared a public record by City of Show Low Resolution No. 772, are adopted as an amendment to the IBC for both public entities and public accommodations/commercial facilities (applying to new construction and alterations commenced after September 3, 1996). Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040.; Future code editions: when the City Council adopts a newer edition of the International Codes by resolution, either the most recent or the immediately previous edition may be used for building design for 12 months after adoption; the two editions' provisions may not be intermingled in a single building's design, and after 12 months only the newest adopted edition applies. Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040.; Manufactured/mobile homes: as of March 28, 2025, the City of Show Low no longer issues manufactured home or factory-built building placement permits; both a City of Show Low Building Permit and a State of Arizona Manufactured Home Installation Permit (Arizona Department of Housing, Office of Manufactured Housing) are required for any manufactured home work still processed by the City. Manufactured/mobile homes must display a HUD compliance decal dated within 10 years of the building-permit application (or successor HUD standard), per City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.050. Source: City of Show Low City Permits & Applications page (showlowaz.gov/o/cosl/page/city-permits-and-applications); City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.050.. Local amendments apply — see the Show Low overview page for the full list.
The 2018 IRC and 2018 IBC, plus the 2018 IMC, 2018 IPC, 2018 IFGC, and 2017 NEC, all as adopted and amended by the City of Show Low (Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040), apply to residential construction. IRC Chapter 11 (Energy Efficiency) is excluded and replaced by the City's own R-11 wall / R-19 ceiling insulation minimums.
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