Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Apache Junction, Arizona

Apache Junction requires a residential building permit (new construction) for: Building permit required for new 1- or 2-family dwellings and new townhouses within Apache Junction city limits; Plans must comply with the 2018 IRC and City of Apache Junction amendments, including Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (105 mph wind with topographic effects; Seismic Design Category B; 34°F winter design temperature; moderate-to-heavy termite potential; mandatory 68°F heating / 85°F cooling per R303.10); All applications must be submitted electronically through the MyGovernmentOnline (MGO) system; a public kiosk with an 11x17 scanner is available at 300 E. Superstition Blvd. Building D for applicants needing accommodation; Construction Plans (combined into a single PDF, ARCH 'C' 18x24 or ARCH 'D' 24x36 format) must include coversheet, scaled site plan, floor plans, exterior elevations, building cross sections, roof plan, roof/truss framing, structural plans, and detail sheets; Manual J, D, S HVAC calculations and report required; structural calculations by a registered design professional required where applicable; truss engineering/layout required at submittal for truss roof systems; Owner-builder property owners (not LLCs) may use the ROC License Exemption Declaration in lieu of a licensed contractor; Payment of application/deposit fees due within 30 business days of city acceptance, or the application is rejected. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Apache Junction Development Services Department — Division of Building Safety and Inspection at 480-474-5156 before starting work.

In Apache Junction, the published New Residential 1 & 2 Family (1 story, per sq ft under roof) is: $1.20/sq ft ($850 minimum). Additional published fees: Each Additional Story and/or Basement — $1.05/sq ft; Occupied Roof — $0.80/sq ft; Approved Master Plan related permit — 80% of the new residential 1 & 2 family building permit fee; Residential 1 & 2 Family Technology Fee — 2% of the building permit fee; GIS Fee (all new building or addition permits) — $25; Development Impact Fee, Single Family (per housing unit) — $6,736 total (Library $550 + Parks & Recreation $1,707 + Police $1,229 + Streets $3,250). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Per the City's New Residential Construction (and Additions) Building Application Guide (rev. 03/11/2024), allow a minimum of 3 to 4 weeks (approximately 15-20 business days) for the first plan-check and 1 to 2 weeks (approximately 5-10 business days) for each subsequent review round.

You'll need: Residential Permit Application; New Residential Construction (and Additions) Building Application Guide (rev. 03/11/2024); Construction Plans (single combined PDF); Acknowledgement Form. Depending on your project, Apache Junction may also ask for: ROC License Exemption Declaration. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Apache Junction requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction), in order: Foundation/Footing, Framing, Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through City of Apache Junction Development Services Department — Division of Building Safety and Inspection (480-474-5156).

Apply through City of Apache Junction Development Services Department — Division of Building Safety and Inspection at 300 E. Superstition Blvd. (Building D), Apache Junction, AZ 85119. Phone: 480-474-5156, email: buildingpermits@apachejunctionaz.gov. Office hours: Building and Safety Manager/Building Official: Adrian Alegria (buildingpermits@apachejunctionaz.gov, 480-474-5156). All building permit applications must be submitted electronically through the MyGovernmentOnline (MGO) online permit system; a public kiosk with an 11x17 flat scanner is available in the Development Services Lobby at the city complex, 300 E. Superstition Blvd. Building D, for applicants who need accommodation. Division main line 480-982-8002; inspections may be scheduled by phone at 480-474-5101 or via the MGO customer portal. Source: City of Apache Junction Division of Building Safety and Inspection staff directory page; New Residential Construction (and Additions) Building Application Guide (rev. 03/11/2024).. Official information: https://www.apachejunctionaz.gov/622/Permits.

Apache Junction, 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 (e.g., A.R.S. Title 9 for municipalities). The City of Apache Junction independently adopts and administers its own construction codes through its Development Services Department / Division of Building Safety and Inspection. Source: City of Apache Junction Division of Building Safety and Inspection (apachejunctionaz.gov/85/Building-Safety-and-Inspection); Apache Junction City Code, Volume I, Chapter 7 (Buildings).; 2018 International Building Code (IBC), formally adopted by the Apache Junction City Council on June 18, 2019, effective July 18, 2019, with City of Apache Junction amendments (Apache Junction City Code, Volume I, Article 7-2: Building Code, § 7-2-2 Amendments to the 2018 International Building Code). Source: City of Apache Junction 'Currently Adopted Building Codes' notice (Division of Building Safety and Inspection, 300 E. Superstition Blvd.).; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), adopted June 18, 2019, effective July 18, 2019, with City of Apache Junction amendments (Article 7-4: Residential Code), including a City-completed Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria and amendments to R301.5 (Live Loads), R302.1(1), R302.2.6, and R303 (mandatory heating/cooling). Confirmed as the applicable code on the City's own 'New Residential Construction (and Additions) Building Application Guide' coversheet requirement ('Applicable code 2018 IRC'). Source: City of Apache Junction 'Currently Adopted Residential Code & Design Criteria' notice; New Residential Construction (and Additions) Building Application Guide (rev. 03/11/2024), p.2.; 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), as published by the National Fire Protection Association, adopted June 18, 2019, effective July 18, 2019 — one edition behind the 2018 ICC set (the City has not since adopted the 2020 or 2023 NEC per the City's own currently-adopted-codes notice and FAQ page). Source: City of Apache Junction 'Currently Adopted Building Codes' notice; City of Apache Junction Building Division FAQ (apachejunctionaz.gov/faq.aspx?TID=20).; 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted June 18, 2019, effective July 18, 2019, with City of Apache Junction amendments (Article 7-6: Plumbing Code, § 7-6-2 Amendments to the 2018 International Plumbing Code). Source: City of Apache Junction 'Currently Adopted Building Codes' notice.; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted June 18, 2019, effective July 18, 2019. Source: City of Apache Junction 'Currently Adopted Building Codes' notice.; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted June 18, 2019, effective July 18, 2019. Source: City of Apache Junction 'Currently Adopted Building Codes' notice.; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), adopted June 18, 2019, effective July 18, 2019. Source: City of Apache Junction 'Currently Adopted Building Codes' notice.; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), adopted June 18, 2019, effective July 18, 2019, governs energy-efficiency requirements for new residential and commercial construction (Manual J/D/S calculations required per the City's Residential Building Application Guide). Source: City of Apache Junction 'Currently Adopted Building Codes' notice; New Residential Construction (and Additions) Building Application Guide (rev. 03/11/2024).; 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), adopted June 18, 2019, effective July 18, 2019, governs residential and public/semi-public pool and spa construction. Source: City of Apache Junction 'Currently Adopted Building Codes' notice.; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), adopted as the City's uniform fire code (Article 7-1 references the 'Technical Codes' collectively); administered in coordination with the Building Safety and Inspection Division. Source: Apache Junction City Code, Volume I, Article 7-1: Division of Building Safety and Inspection Administrative Code.; Accessibility: 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, as published by the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division (appendices B and D to 36 CFR 1191 (2009) and 28 CFR part 35.151 (2011) for public entities; 28 CFR 36.401-36.406 (2011) for places of public accommodation and commercial facilities), adopted June 18, 2019, effective July 18, 2019. Source: City of Apache Junction 'Currently Adopted Building Codes' notice.; Fee schedules were revised in conjunction with the 2018/2019 code adoption, effective July 1, 2019, and the Development Services Fees (Apache Junction City Code, Volume I, Chapter 4, Article 4-4) were most recently revised October 31, 2022. The ICC codes' own fee/valuation sections are superseded for practical billing purposes by Article 4-4, which is the City's operative fee authority (though commercial valuation itself is still calculated per the ICC Building Valuation Data table). Source: City of Apache Junction 'Currently Adopted Building Codes' notice; Apache Junction City Code, Vol. I, Chapter 4, Article 4-4: Development Services Fees (rev. 10/31/22).. Local amendments apply — see the Apache Junction overview page for the full list.

The 2018 IRC, as adopted by the Apache Junction City Council on June 18, 2019 (effective July 18, 2019) and amended by the City's own Table R301.2(1) design criteria and Chapter 3 amendments, applies to all new residential construction and additions.