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Demolition Permit in Oro Valley, Arizona

Required for removal of buildings and structures in Oro Valley. Reviewed for compliance with the Town's adopted IBC (2018 IBC as last directly verified from the Town's own site).

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Demolition permit required for removal of any building or structure within Town limits
  • Site plan of the entire property required, indicating which structure will be removed
  • Description of the proposed work and reason for demolition required
  • Floor plan showing which sections of the structure will be removed required
  • Location of all utilities must be identified
  • Pool and spa demolition is handled under the Town's separate pool/spa permit process, not this general demolition permit
  • Submit via the Customer Portal, selecting the Demolition Permit category followed by the appropriate permit type

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Fee schedule

Building and Fire Permit Fee — Based on ValuationTown of Oro Valley Construction Permit Fee and Valuation Schedule; demolition is not broken out as its own line item in the Town's published fee schedule, so it is billed under the same general valuation-based Building/Fire Permit fee table
Same valuation-based Building/Fire Permit fee table as new construction (see Residential Building Permit entry); no separately itemized flat demolition fee was found

Review timeline

Plan reviewOro Valley’s published plan-review target
10–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Verifies utility termination and site condition following demolition

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

Tips

  • Demolition is not separately itemized on the Town's A.R.S. § 9-835 published Development and Permit Review Timeframes document; it is processed under the Misc. Building / Tier 1 workflow (10 business days overall), consistent with how other miscellaneous, non-itemized permit types are handled on that document.
  • Blasting permits (a related but distinct permit type, reviewed against the Town's adopted IFC) use a dedicated Town checklist and are also submitted through the Customer Portal's Demolition Permit category.
  • Pool and spa demolition is NOT covered by this general demolition permit — the Town directs applicants to its separate pool/spa permit page for that scope.

Frequently asked questions

Oro Valley requires a demolition permit for: Demolition permit required for removal of any building or structure within Town limits; Site plan of the entire property required, indicating which structure will be removed; Description of the proposed work and reason for demolition required; Floor plan showing which sections of the structure will be removed required; Location of all utilities must be identified; Pool and spa demolition is handled under the Town's separate pool/spa permit process, not this general demolition permit; Submit via the Customer Portal, selecting the Demolition Permit category followed by the appropriate permit type. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Oro Valley Community and Economic Development Department — Permitting Division at 520-229-4800 before starting work.

In Oro Valley, the published Building and Fire Permit Fee — Based on Valuation is: Same valuation-based Building/Fire Permit fee table as new construction (see Residential Building Permit entry); no separately itemized flat demolition fee was found. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Oro Valley's published plan-review target for a demolition permit is 10–10 business days.

You'll need: Demolition Permit Application (Customer Portal); Site Plan (entire property); Floor Plan and Description of Work. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Oro Valley requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Final. Schedule each through Town of Oro Valley Community and Economic Development Department — Permitting Division (520-229-4800).

Apply through Town of Oro Valley Community and Economic Development Department — Permitting Division at 11000 N. La Cañada Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737. Phone: 520-229-4800, email: permits@orovalleyaz.gov. Office hours: Plans are submitted electronically through the Town's Customer Portal (SmartGov Community, twn-orovalley-az.smartgovcommunity.com). Over-the-counter review is available Thursday mornings, 8:00-10:30 a.m., for simple like-for-like reviews (HVAC replacement, window/door replacement, or a single-family home built from a previously-approved model on a mass-graded lot); reviewed first-come/first-served, one submittal per customer, up to 8 reviews available, limited to projects completable in about 15 minutes. Director: Paul Melcher (520-229-4847, pmelcher@orovalleyaz.gov). Building Official: Larry Merrell (520-229-4805, lmerrell@orovalleyaz.gov).. Official information: https://www.orovalleyaz.gov/Government/Departments/Community-and-Economic-Development/Services/Apply-for-a-Building-Permit.

A site plan of the entire property identifying the structure(s) to be removed, a description of the proposed work and reason for demolition, a floor plan showing which sections will be removed, and the location of all utilities.

No — the Town directs pool and spa demolition to its separate pool/spa permit page rather than the general Demolition Permit process.

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

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