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Pool and Spa Permit in Marana, Arizona

Required for all swimming pools and spas in the Town of Marana that are 18 inches or deeper (new construction or prefabricated, in-ground or above-ground), governed by the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) as adopted and locally amended (Exhibit J, Ordinance 2025.013). The Town publishes distinct flat fees depending on whether the pool uses pre-approved model engineering.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Permit required for all pools/spas 18 inches deep or greater, in-ground or above-ground, new construction or prefabricated
  • Prefabricated pools/spas under 18 inches deep, installed entirely above-ground, are exempt from a permit
  • Governed by the 2024 ISPSC as adopted by the Town of Marana with local amendments (Exhibit J)
  • Submit the Pool and Spa Application Checklist plus a Permit Application; residential pools with pre-approved model engineering follow a distinct, lower-fee track from those without

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Fee schedule

Pools and Spas; Prefabricated Spas and Above-ground PoolsPer permit. Town of Marana Comprehensive Fee Schedule (Feb. 6, 2026)
$75.00
Pools and Spas; Permit Fee Using Model EngineeringPer permit; for a residential pool with pre-approved model engineering. Commercial/community pool fees are valuation-based per Ordinance 2011.015. Town of Marana Comprehensive Fee Schedule (Feb. 6, 2026)
$500.00
Pools and Spas; Permit Fee without Model EngineeringPer permit; for a residential pool without pre-approved model engineering. Commercial/community pool fees are valuation-based per Ordinance 2011.015. Town of Marana Comprehensive Fee Schedule (Feb. 6, 2026)
$550.00
Pools and Spas; Pool Engineering Model Plan ReviewPer application; applies to residential pools only. Town of Marana Comprehensive Fee Schedule (Feb. 6, 2026)
$200.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewMarana’s published plan-review target
60–180 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Pre-Gunite/Excavation

    Verifies excavation, steel placement, and equipment location before shotcrete/gunite for in-ground pools

  2. 2

    Pool Barrier/Final

    Barrier/fencing compliance and completed pool equipment verified against approved plans

See the full Marana inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • A pre-approved 'model engineering' residential pool plan is significantly cheaper ($500 permit fee) than a custom-engineered pool without model engineering ($550 permit fee plus a separate $200 model plan review where applicable) — ask your pool contractor whether their standard plan already has Town-approved model engineering on file.
  • Prefabricated spas and above-ground pools 18 inches deep or greater are a flat $75 permit; anything under 18 inches deep and entirely above-ground is exempt entirely.
  • Commercial or community pools are billed on a valuation basis (BOV) per Ordinance 2011.015 rather than the flat residential fees listed above.

Frequently asked questions

Only if it is 18 inches deep or greater. Prefabricated pools/spas under 18 inches deep, installed entirely above-ground, are exempt from a permit.

$500.00 if built from a pre-approved model engineering plan, or $550.00 without model engineering (plus a $200 model plan review fee where applicable), per the Town of Marana Comprehensive Fee Schedule. Prefabricated spas/above-ground pools 18 inches or deeper are a flat $75.00.

Marana's published plan-review target for a pool and spa permit is 60–180 business days.

You'll need: Permit Application; Pool and Spa Application Checklist. Depending on your project, Marana may also ask for: Owner Applicant Authorization Form. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Marana requires 2 inspection(s) for a pool and spa permit, in order: Pre-Gunite/Excavation, Pool Barrier/Final. Schedule each through Town of Marana Development Services Department — Building Safety (520-382-2600).

Apply through Town of Marana Development Services Department — Building Safety at Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex, Development Services Counter, 2nd Floor, Bldg. A2, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, AZ 85653. Phone: 520-382-2600, email: maranaplanning@maranaaz.gov. Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Walk-in customers welcome at the Development Services Counter (One-Stop Shop) on the 2nd floor of the Marana Municipal Complex. Applications and plans are submitted via the Permit Tracker (eTRAKiT) online portal at maranaegov.com/etrakit or in person at the Development Services Counter. Inspections are scheduled through Permit Tracker (contractors) or by calling the inspection line at 520-382-2637 and leaving a voicemail (homeowners); inspections are performed Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., and can be scheduled as early as the next business day if requested before 3:00 p.m.. Official information: https://www.maranaaz.gov/Departments/Development-Services.

Marana, Arizona has adopted: Arizona has NO statewide mandatory building code floor for general construction — code adoption is a per-city/town/county authority under state enabling statutes (A.R.S. Title 9 for municipalities). The Town of Marana independently adopts and administers its own construction codes through its Development Services Department / Building Safety division and does not defer permitting to Pima County or Pinal County. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page (maranaaz.gov/Departments/Development-Services/Building-Code-Amendments) and Marana Town Code Chapter 7-1 (Building Codes).; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), adopted by reference with Town of Marana local amendments (Marana Town Code Section 7-1-2). The Marana Town Council adopted this code cycle via Ordinance 2025.013 on June 17, 2025; all new applications received after July 18, 2025 must comply, while plans already in review or approved before that date may remain on the prior (2018) code cycle. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013.; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), adopted by reference with Town of Marana local amendments (Exhibit D to Ordinance 2025.013), effective for new applications after July 18, 2025. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013; Exhibit D — Amendments to 2024 IRC.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit B), effective July 18, 2025. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit C), effective July 18, 2025. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit E), effective July 18, 2025. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit I), effective July 18, 2025. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013.; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit H) as the Town's uniform fire code, effective July 18, 2025; the Town issues the permit but inspections for fire-code compliance are completed by the serving fire district. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013; Development Services Forms page (Fire Permits section).; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit G), effective July 18, 2025 — one edition behind the 2024 ICC set, consistent with the national NEC 3-year cycle. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013.; 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit F), effective July 18, 2025. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013.; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit J), effective July 18, 2025. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013.; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit G to Ordinance 2019.011) — the Town has NOT moved to a newer IECC cycle alongside the 2024 ICC suite; the 2018 edition remains in force. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2019.011.; 2021 Town of Marana Outdoor Lighting Code, adopted by reference (Ordinance 2021.007), governing dark-sky/lighting-area requirements Town-wide with an accompanying Lighting Area Map. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2021.007.; Manufactured homes and factory-built buildings follow a dedicated Manufactured Homes Procedural Guide (rev. 2019.01.18) for site placement, foundation, and zoning compliance, administered by Development Services Planning in coordination with Building Safety. Source: Town of Marana Development Services Forms page (Manufactured Home section).. Local amendments apply — see the Marana overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.

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