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Taylor building permits
VerifiedTaylor, Arizona — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Codes adopted
Arizona has NO statewide mandatory building code floor for general construction — code adoption is a per-city/town authority under state enabling statutes (A.R.S. Title 9). The Town of Taylor independently adopts and administers its own construction codes through its own Building/Zoning Department (Development Services Department) at Taylor Town Hall; it does not defer building permitting to Navajo County. Verified independence: Taylor maintains its own Municipal Code Chapter 15.05 (Building and Construction Codes), its own Fee Schedule (effective April 5, 2025), its own Building Permit Application, and a dedicated Building Official/Zoning Administrator position reporting to the Town Manager. The Town shares only Fire/EMS (Taylor-Snowflake Fire) and Police (Snowflake-Taylor Police Department) with the adjacent Town of Snowflake — building/zoning permitting is NOT a shared program between the two towns. Source: Town of Taylor Municipal Code § 15.05 (codepublishing.com/AZ/Taylor/html/Taylor15/Taylor1505.html); tayloraz.gov Building Department and Permits pages; Town of Taylor Fee Schedule effective 4/5/2025; Town of Taylor Building Official/Zoning Administrator job posting (AZBO, 2024).2015 International Building Code (IBC), published by the International Code Council, adopted by reference with Appendices C and I, as amended by the Town of Taylor (Taylor Municipal Code § 15.05). Source: Town of Taylor Municipal Code § 15.05.040 (codepublishing.com/AZ/Taylor/html/Taylor15/Taylor1505.html).2015 International Residential Code (IRC) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, adopted by reference with Appendices A, B, H, M, N, R, and S, as amended by the Town of Taylor. Source: Town of Taylor Municipal Code § 15.05.2015 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted by reference, as amended by the Town of Taylor. Source: Town of Taylor Municipal Code § 15.05.2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted by reference, as amended by the Town of Taylor. Source: Town of Taylor Municipal Code § 15.05.2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted by reference with Appendices A, B, and C, as amended by the Town of Taylor. Source: Town of Taylor Municipal Code § 15.05.2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — notably one code family behind the Town's otherwise-2015 ICC set. Source: Town of Taylor Municipal Code § 15.05.2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), adopted by reference, as amended by the Town of Taylor. Source: Town of Taylor Municipal Code § 15.05.2015 International Fire Code (IFC), adopted by reference as the Town's uniform fire code, as amended by the Town of Taylor. Source: Town of Taylor Municipal Code § 15.05.2014 National Electrical Code (NEC/NFPA 70), published by the National Fire Protection Association, adopted by reference, as amended by the Town of Taylor — one edition behind the otherwise-2015 ICC family set (the same one-cycle-behind pattern seen in other Navajo County towns, e.g. Show Low's 2017 NEC alongside 2018 ICC codes). Source: Town of Taylor Municipal Code § 15.05.Residential fire sprinklers: IRC Section R313 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with a cross-reference directing compliance to Arizona Revised Statute § 9-807 (the state statute governing municipal authority to require or not require residential fire sprinklers) rather than the model code's own prescriptive sprinkler trigger. Source: Town of Taylor Municipal Code § 15.05 (IRC Chapter 3 amendment).Manufactured homes, mobile homes, and factory-built buildings: construction/installation standards are regulated directly by the State of Arizona (Arizona Department of Housing, Office of Manufactured Housing (OMH); A.R.S. § 41-4001 et seq.). The Town of Taylor's own Building/Zoning Department governs on-site placement, foundation/tie-down, and zoning compliance, and imposes its own additional zoning-based requirements (see localAmendments). As of the Town's published guidance, Arizona no longer allows Owner-Builder permits for manufactured home installation — a licensed installer must apply for the permit. Source: Town of Taylor 'Manufactured Homes Requirements in Taylor AZ' handout (Taylor Building/Zoning Department); A.R.S. § 41-4001 et seq.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family and two-family dwelling construction in the Town of Taylor. Reviewed against the 2015 IRC/IBC and Town of Taylor amendments (Taylor Municipal Code § 15.05). Applications are submitted at the Building/Zoning Department, Taylor Town Hall.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new single-family and two-family dwelling construction within Taylor town limits
- Plans must comply with the 2015 IRC and Town of Taylor Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (115 mph wind, Exposure C; Seismic Design Category B, D for concrete footings; 20 lb/sf ground snow load; 18-inch frost depth; 15°F winter design temperature)
- Two (2) sets of plans/drawings required for a building project, showing a plot plan with property lines, project dimensions, materials type/size, structural details (footings, post-to-beam connections, header/beam sizes), building elevations (front/rear/side), floor plan, and floor/roof framing plans
- IRC Section R313 (residential fire sprinklers) is deleted and replaced with a cross-reference to A.R.S. § 9-807
- Contractor must hold a valid Arizona ROC license, or the applicant must be the bona fide property owner (owner-builder)
- Building Permit Application submitted at the Building/Zoning Department, Taylor Town Hall, 425 Papermill Rd.
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Taylor Building Permit Application, submitted at Taylor Town Hall, 425 Papermill Road, Taylor, AZ 85939
- RequiredSite/Plot PlanTwo (2) copies showing footprint of all buildings, setback lines, lot dimensions, dimensions of buildings and distances to property lines, area of each building, lot coverage calculations, utilities, pools/spas, north arrow, and scale
- RequiredFloor Plan and Building/Foundation Section & Detail PlanTwo (2) copies each; the Town's own 'Easy Plan' fill-in-the-blank templates (with rafter span, ceiling joist span, and header tables, plus Foundation Details A and B) may be used for simple buildings
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (Homes) — Building Code Valuation Regional Modifier | 75% of standard ICC/UBC valuation-based fee table | Town of Taylor Fee Schedule, effective April 5, 2025 (Building > Residential Permits > Homes) |
| Plan Review, under 1,500 sq ft | $100.00 | Town of Taylor Fee Schedule, effective April 5, 2025 |
| Plan Review, 1,500 sq ft and over | $200.00 | Town of Taylor Fee Schedule, effective April 5, 2025 |
| Re-Inspection | $75.00 | Town of Taylor Fee Schedule, effective April 5, 2025 |
| Green Tag | $25.00 | Town of Taylor Fee Schedule, effective April 5, 2025 |
Residential Accessory Structure / Detached Structure Permit
VerifiedRequired for detached accessory structures over 200 square feet in the Town of Taylor (garages, sheds, workshops, barns), and for enclosure of any carport, garage, or patio regardless of size. The Town's own 2016 handout explicitly states there is NO exception for temporary or moveable structures once the 200-sq-ft threshold is crossed.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Any detached structure over 200 sq ft, regardless of use, requires a permit — with NO exception for temporary or moveable/portable structures, per the Town's 2016 Residential Accessory Structure Handout
- Any change, addition, or deletion of a room or building requires a permit
- Any enclosure of a carport, garage, or patio requires a permit
- To erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system requires a permit
- Applicant must first check with Planning & Zoning for lot coverage, setback requirements, and maximum building height for the applicable zoning district; HOA/CC&R compliance is the property owner's own responsibility
- Two (2) site plans required showing project dimensions and relationship to all existing buildings, utilities, septic systems, easements, and other structures, plus distances to property lines, drawn to scale
- Two (2) copies each of a floor plan and a building/foundation section & detail plan required; the Town's 'Easy Plan' fill-in template may be used (maximum 10-ft wall height)
- One-story detached accessory structures of 200 sq ft or less are exempt from the permit requirement (per the older Homeowner's Guide to Permits exemption list, still consistent with the 200-sq-ft threshold in the newer 2016 handout)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Taylor Building Permit Application; check 'Accessory Structure' under Class of Work
- RequiredResidential Accessory Structure Handout (2016)Town of Taylor Building/Zoning Department handout detailing the step-by-step submittal process, site plan sample, and 'Easy Plan' floor/foundation templates
- RequiredSite Plan (2 copies)Showing lot dimensions, setback lines, footprint and area of all buildings, lot coverage calculation, utilities, pools/spas, north arrow, and scale
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Garage (per sq ft) | $0.20 | Town of Taylor Fee Schedule, effective April 5, 2025 |
| Portable Sheds, Containers & Carports | $25.00 | Town of Taylor Fee Schedule, effective April 5, 2025 |
| Fence over 6' high or retaining wall over 4' | $25.00 | Town of Taylor Fee Schedule, effective April 5, 2025 |
| Plan Review, under 1,500 sq ft | $100.00 | Town of Taylor Fee Schedule, effective April 5, 2025 |
Electrical / Mechanical / Plumbing (Trade) Permit
VerifiedCombined flat-fee permit category for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in the Town of Taylor, governed by the 2014 NEC, 2015 IMC, and 2015 IPC as adopted and amended by the Town. Trade permits can be applied for individually or as a combined 'M.P.E. COMBO' on the Town's Building Permit Application.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required to install or alter any permanent wiring or electrical device (homeowners may replace existing devices without a permit)
- Permit required for water heater replacement, altered piping within walls/ceilings/floors, and new plumbing installations (ordinary minor repairs to accessible fixtures do not require a permit)
- Permit required for heating, cooling, and ventilation system work, including wood stoves, bath vents, and gas piping (including gas line sizing per the Town's published Natural Gas Line Sizer worksheet)
- Governed by the 2014 NEC, 2015 IMC, 2015 IPC, and 2015 IFGC as adopted by the Town of Taylor
- Town's Building Permit Application supports 'ELECTRICAL', 'PLUMBING', 'MECHANICAL' as separate checkboxes, or 'M.P.E. COMBO' for combined trade work
- Generator installations require compliance with the Town's published Generator Use & Safety guidance
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Taylor Building Permit Application; check Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, or M.P.E. Combo under Permit Type
- OptionalAPS Overhead Service / APS Underground Service RequirementsTown-published Arizona Public Service utility coordination requirements for new/altered electric service
- OptionalNatural Gas Line Sizer WorksheetTown of Taylor worksheet for sizing gas piping runs
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical-Mechanical-Plumbing (combined trade permit category) | $50.00 | Town of Taylor Fee Schedule, effective April 5, 2025 (Building > Other Fees); supersedes the older 2014 Homeowner's Guide figure of a $25 minimum based on number of fixtures/units/circuits installed |
| Solar PV Systems | $200.00 | Town of Taylor Fee Schedule, effective April 5, 2025 — listed as its own line item under Building > Other Fees, distinct from the general electrical trade fee |
| Green Tag | $25.00 | Town of Taylor Fee Schedule, effective April 5, 2025 — temporary power/utility release tag |
| Re-Inspection | $75.00 | Town of Taylor Fee Schedule, effective April 5, 2025 |
Manufactured Home Installation Permit
VerifiedRequired for placement of a manufactured home in the Town of Taylor. Only multi-section manufactured homes are a permitted use under the Town's Zoning Code; single-wide homes require a Conditional Use Permit and are allowed only on agricultural-zoned property. Both a Town of Taylor building permit and a State of Arizona Office of Manufactured Housing (OMH) installation permit are required.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Only multi-section manufactured homes are a permitted use Town-wide; single-wide (SW) homes are allowed only on agricultural-zoned property as a Conditional Use, requiring a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and a mandatory public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission
- Minimum 1,100 square feet
- Home's tongue must be removed
- Masonry block skirting on an appropriate foundation required, subject to Arizona Office of Manufactured Housing (OMH) approval of skirting plans
- Special venting requirements apply in Special Flood Hazard Areas
- For homes placed on privately owned lots outside a manufactured-home rental community, an affidavit of affixture (converting the home to real property) must be filed before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued
- All Arizona OMH laws and rules must be complied with; Arizona no longer permits Owner-Builder permits for manufactured home installation — a licensed installer must apply for the permit
- Home should be oriented with its wide side parallel to the front lot line; roof pitch not less than 3:12 with eaves of 6 inches or greater (Spanish-style architecture exempt from the eave rule); home must be securely anchored with an approved OMH anchoring system
- Each exterior door must have a completed porch or deck of at least 32 sq ft before a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued
- New and pre-owned home exteriors must be completely finished and in like-new condition; any garage, carport, or room addition must match the home's exterior material and roofing as closely as practicable
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Taylor Building Permit Application, filed by a licensed installer (Owner-Builder no longer permitted for manufactured home installation in Arizona)
- RequiredManufactured Homes Requirements in Taylor AZ (handout)Town of Taylor Building/Zoning Department handout detailing all zoning and installation requirements
- RequiredArizona Office of Manufactured Housing (OMH) Installation PermitSeparate state-level installation permit required in addition to the Town permit; state form available via housing.az.gov
- OptionalConditional Use Permit ApplicationRequired only for single-wide homes on agricultural-zoned property; includes a mandatory public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission
- RequiredAffidavit of AffixtureRequired before Certificate of Occupancy for homes placed on privately owned lots outside a manufactured-home rental community
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Building Code Valuation Regional Modifier | 75% of standard ICC/UBC valuation-based fee table | Town of Taylor Fee Schedule, effective April 5, 2025 (same modifier applied to residential/commercial building permits generally; no separate manufactured-home-specific fee line was found published) |
| Conditional Use Permit (single-wide homes on agricultural zoning only) | $150.00 | Town of Taylor Fee Schedule, effective April 5, 2025 (Planning & Zoning) |
Residential/Commercial Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of a rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic system in the Town of Taylor. Solar PV Systems have their own dedicated, published flat fee line under the Town's current Fee Schedule (effective April 5, 2025) — $200.00, listed separately from the general $50 combined Electrical-Mechanical-Plumbing trade-permit fee — confirming solar is a real, distinct billed category rather than folded into the general electrical fee. Arizona statute A.R.S. § 9-468 independently governs solar permit standards and caps whatever fee is actually charged at the Town's actual cost of issuing the permit.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Building/electrical permit required for solar PV installation within Taylor town limits, submitted via the Town's Building Permit Application (Building/Zoning Department, Taylor Town Hall, 425 Papermill Road)
- Governed by the 2015 IBC/IRC (structural mounting) and 2014 NEC (electrical interconnection) as adopted and amended by the Town — see codesAdopted
- Per A.R.S. § 9-468(A), the Town may not require a professional engineer's stamp on a standard residential rooftop PV system absent a written, installation-specific finding of necessity
- Per A.R.S. § 9-468(D), any fee the Town assesses for a solar PV permit 'shall not exceed the actual cost of issuing the permit' — an independent statewide statutory ceiling that applies on top of, and could in principle constrain, the Town's own published $200.00 flat fee
- Contractor must hold a valid Arizona ROC license, or the applicant must be the bona fide property owner (owner-builder), per the same requirement documented in this file's Residential Building Permit entry
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Taylor Building Permit Application; check 'ELECTRICAL' or a solar-specific line under Permit Type, per the Town's current forms
- RequiredSite/Plot PlanShowing array location (roof-mounted or ground-mounted), setback compliance, and interconnection point, per the same general submittal framework documented in this file's Residential Building Permit entry
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar PV Systems | $200.00 | Town of Taylor Fee Schedule, effective April 5, 2025 (tayloraz.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-Fee-Schedule.pdf) — listed as its own dedicated line item under Building > Other Fees, distinct from the general $50.00 combined Electrical-Mechanical-Plumbing trade-permit fee documented in this file's Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing Permit entry. |
| Green Tag | $25.00 | Town of Taylor Fee Schedule, effective April 5, 2025 — temporary power/final utility release tag, applicable to a new interconnection the same as other electrical work. |
| Re-Inspection | $75.00 | Town of Taylor Fee Schedule, effective April 5, 2025. |
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger / Charging Station Permit
VerifiedThe Town of Taylor's current Fee Schedule (effective April 5, 2025) has no dedicated EV charger/EVSE line item, unlike Solar PV Systems, which does get its own $200 flat fee. Installing a Level 2 (or greater) EV charging station is electrical work, billed under the Town's general $50.00 combined Electrical-Mechanical-Plumbing trade-permit fee documented in this file's Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing Permit entry, using the Town's standard Building Permit Application.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit Application submitted to the Town of Taylor Building/Zoning Department, checking 'ELECTRICAL' under Permit Type, per the same process documented in this file's Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing Permit entry
- Governed by the 2014 NEC as adopted and amended by the Town — see codesAdopted — which includes Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Charging System) requirements
- Contractor must hold a valid Arizona ROC license, or a homeowner who owns and occupies the property may self-perform electrical work on their own residence (not intended for sale/lease/rent), per the same owner-builder allowance documented in this file's Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing Permit entry
- No Town of Taylor-specific EV charger application, checklist, or fee line distinct from the general Electrical-Mechanical-Plumbing trade-permit fee was found published as of 2026-07-20 — a genuine documentation gap, not an inferred figure
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Taylor Building Permit Application; check 'ELECTRICAL' under Permit Type, per the Town's current forms
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical-Mechanical-Plumbing (combined trade permit category) | $50.00 | Town of Taylor Fee Schedule, effective April 5, 2025 (Building > Other Fees) — same flat fee documented in this file's Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing Permit entry; no EV-charger-specific or EVSE-specific line item is published separately. |
| Green Tag | $25.00 | Town of Taylor Fee Schedule, effective April 5, 2025 — temporary power/final utility release tag, applicable to a new circuit the same as other electrical work. |
| Re-Inspection | $75.00 | Town of Taylor Fee Schedule, effective April 5, 2025. |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired to demolish, move, or change the occupancy of a building or structure in the Town of Taylor, per the Town's Residential Accessory Structure Handout and Building Permit Application (which lists 'DEMOLITION' as a distinct Permit Type checkbox).
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure
- Building Permit Application used, with 'DEMOLITION' checked under Permit Type
- Site plan showing the structure to be demolished and its relationship to remaining structures/utilities/easements is standard Building/Zoning Department submittal practice
- All utility disconnections must be coordinated prior to demolition (standard practice; confirm specifics directly with the Building/Zoning Department at 928-536-7366, as no Taylor-specific utility-disconnect checklist was found published separately from the general permit application)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Taylor Building Permit Application; check 'DEMOLITION' under Permit Type
- RequiredSite PlanShowing the structure to be demolished, remaining structures, and property lines
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit | Not separately itemized in the Town's current Fee Schedule | CONFIRMED GAP: the Town of Taylor Fee Schedule, effective April 5, 2025, itemizes Building fees for Homes, Garage, Portable Sheds/Containers/Carports, Fences, Plan Review, Commercial/Industrial Buildings-Additions-Repairs, and Other Fees (Electrical-Mechanical-Plumbing, Fire Suppression, Green Tag, Re-Inspection, Solar PV) — no separate 'Demolition' fee line exists anywhere in the current schedule despite Demolition being a distinct checkbox on the Building Permit Application. Chase trail: checked the live 2025 Fee Schedule PDF (tayloraz.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-Fee-Schedule.pdf) in full; checked the Town of Taylor Municipal Code § 15.05 (codepublishing.com) for a demolition-specific fee cross-reference — none found; the Building Permit Application itself (both the 2014 and 2016-revised fillable versions) has no fee schedule printed on it. Given the zero-tolerance no-fabrication policy, this file does not assert a specific demolition fee; contact the Building/Zoning Department directly at 928-536-7366 to confirm the exact charge, which most likely defaults to the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee structure (75% modifier) applied to demolition work, but this has not been independently confirmed in writing by the Town. |
Commercial Building Permit / Tenant Improvement
VerifiedRequired for new commercial/industrial construction, additions, repairs, and tenant improvements in the Town of Taylor, reviewed against the 2015 IBC as adopted and amended by the Town. The Building Permit Application supports 'TENNENT IMPROVEMENT' and 'CHANGE OF USE' as distinct Class/Permit selections, and the Town publishes a dedicated Commercial Plan Submittal Requirements handout and Commercial Kitchen Hood Worksheet.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new commercial/industrial buildings, additions, repairs, and tenant improvements
- New commercial project plan submittals must include a code summary on the plan, per the Building Permit Application instructions
- Governed by the 2015 IBC and Town of Taylor amendments; commercial kitchen work uses the Town's published Commercial Kitchen Hood Worksheet
- Change of Occupancy / Change of Tenant uses dedicated Town forms distinct from the general Building Permit Application
- Commercial Plan Submittal Requirements (Town-published checklist) governs required plan content for commercial projects
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Taylor Building Permit Application; check Commercial under Building Info and Tenant Improvement/Change of Use under Permit Type as applicable
- RequiredCommercial Plan Submittal RequirementsTown of Taylor Building Department checklist for commercial plan sets
- OptionalChange of Occupancy / Change of Tenant FormTown of Taylor forms for occupancy or tenant changes not involving new construction
- OptionalCommercial Kitchen Hood WorksheetRequired for commercial kitchen exhaust hood installations
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Buildings, Additions or Repairs — Building Code Valuation Regional Modifier | 75% | Town of Taylor Fee Schedule, effective April 5, 2025 (Commercial/Industrial Permits) |
| Plan Review (Commercial/Industrial) | 50% of the building permit fee | Town of Taylor Fee Schedule, effective April 5, 2025 |
| Fire Suppression System Inspection | $500.00 | Town of Taylor Fee Schedule, effective April 5, 2025 (Building > Other Fees) |
Sources & verification
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