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Coolidge building permits
VerifiedCoolidge, Arizona — as published 2026-07-06.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family and two-family dwelling construction in the City of Coolidge. Reviewed against the 2018 IRC and City of Coolidge amendments (Ordinance No. 23-13, effective July 1, 2024). Applications are submitted at the Development Services Office at 131 W. Pinkley Avenue.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new single-family and two-family dwelling construction within Coolidge city limits
- Plans must comply with the 2018 IRC and City of Coolidge amendments, including Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (90 mph wind, Exposure C; Seismic Design Category B, masonry/concrete to Category C minimum; 32°F winter design temperature; moderate-to-heavy termite potential; 18-inch minimum foundation depth)
- Two (2) sets of construction documents required: floor plan, foundation plan/details, roof and floor/wall framing plans/details, exterior elevations, mechanical/plumbing/electrical plans, truss diagrams, structural engineering calculations, and soils report
- Site plan required showing north point, boundary dimensions, easements, ingress/egress, utility easements (electric, gas, telephone, water, sewer, cable), structures, fences/walls, exterior lighting, and gross square footage
- Landscape plan required per City Zoning Code, Article XII
- Licensed Arizona contractor required per A.R.S. § 32-1122, unless filing an Owner/Builder Declaration under A.R.S. § 32-1121
- Automatic fire sprinklers are NOT required (IRC §R313 deleted per A.R.S. § 9-807 state preemption)
Required documents
- RequiredResidential Building Permit ApplicationCity of Coolidge Residential Permit Application (Rev. 08/13/2020), submitted at the Development Services Office, 131 W. Pinkley Ave., or online per the Forms & Applications page
- RequiredResidential Plan Review Construction Document Submittal ListCity of Coolidge checklist specifying required plan sheets: floor plan, foundation plan/details, roof/floor/wall framing, elevations, MEP plans, truss diagrams, structural calculations, soils report, and site/landscape plan content
- OptionalOwner/Builder AffidavitRequired if the property owner is exempt from Arizona's contractor licensing law under A.R.S. § 32-1121
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation (Article 3 table) | $24 (valuation $1-$500); $24 for the first $500 plus $3 per additional $100 to $2,000; $69 for the first $2,000 plus $11 per additional $1,000 to $25,000/$40,000 bracket; $487 for the first $40,000 plus $9 per additional $1,000 to $100,000; $1,027 for the first $100,000 plus $7 per additional $1,000 to $500,000; $3,827 for the first $500,000 plus $5 per additional $1,000 to $1,000,000; $6,327 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3 per additional $1,000 to $5,000,000; $18,327 for the first $5,000,000 plus $1 per additional $1,000 | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule (adopted January 12, 2009, effective February 12, 2009), Article 3, still the current published schedule as of July 2026. Valuation is derived from Table II (Building Valuation Data, ICC May 2003 Building Safety Journal with Pinal County regional modifiers) applied to square footage. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Section II; due at time of application submittal, per Coolidge City Code §109.3 as amended by Ordinance No. 23-13 |
| Additional Plan Review (changes/revisions after initial review), minimum 1/2 hour | $47.00 per hour (or actual hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greater) | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 3, Other Inspections and Fees item 4 |
| Re-inspection Fee | $47.00 | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 3, Other Inspections and Fees item 2 |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for room additions, remodels, garage/carport conversions, and patio covers/carports on existing one- and two-family dwellings in Coolidge. Fees are set per square foot under the City's Miscellaneous Fees schedule (Article 9), separate from the general valuation-based Article 3 table.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for room additions, remodels, garage/carport conversions, patio covers, and wood decks
- New foundation for an addition must be tied to the existing foundation with two No. 4 dowel bars (minimum 12 inches long, embedded minimum 6 inches into the existing footing) per City amendment to IRC §R403.1.3.3.1
- Accessory structures one-story and 200 sq ft or less are exempt from a building permit (City amendment to IBC §105.2(1)), but zoning/setback rules still apply
- Plans must comply with City of Coolidge Design Criteria (90 mph wind, Exposure C; Seismic Design Category B)
- Licensed Arizona contractor required per A.R.S. § 32-1122, unless filing an Owner/Builder Declaration
Required documents
- RequiredResidential Building Permit ApplicationUsed for additions/remodels; submitted at the Development Services Office
- RequiredSite/Plot PlanShowing existing structure, addition footprint, and setbacks
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsFloor plan, foundation details (including foundation-tie details for additions), framing plans, and structural calculations where applicable
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Room Addition, without plumbing | $20.00 per sq. ft. (valuation basis for Article 3 fee table) | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 9, Remodeling and Addition Fees |
| Room Addition, with plumbing | $25.00 per sq. ft. | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 9 |
| Carports & Patio Covers, Solid | $4.50 per sq. ft. | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 9 |
| Carports & Patio Covers, Open frame or lattice | $4.00 per sq. ft. | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 9 |
| Wood Decks | $4.00 per sq. ft. | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 9 |
| Carport to Garage Conversion | $2.50 per sq. ft. | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 9 |
| Carport/Garage/Patio Cover Converted to Living Space, without plumbing | $8.50 per sq. ft. | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 9 |
| Carport/Garage/Patio Cover Converted to Living Space, with plumbing | $13.50 per sq. ft. | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 9 |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Section II |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in Coolidge, governed by the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted and amended by the City of Coolidge (Ordinance No. 23-13, Exhibit G).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for wiring, panels, services, and other electrical equipment installation
- Governed by the 2017 NEC as adopted by the City of Coolidge
- Special inspections required for: ground-fault protection equipment; switchboards/panelboards/motor control centers rated 1,000 amps or more or over 600 volts; emergency/standby power systems
- Licensed Arizona contractor required per A.R.S. § 32-1122, unless filing an Owner/Builder Declaration
- Rough-in inspection required for all conduit/wiring before concealment; final inspection required before energizing
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationCity of Coolidge Electrical Permit Application (Rev. 08/13/2020), submitted at the Development Services Office
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Issuance | $22.00 | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 4 |
| Supplemental Permit Issuance (original not expired/cancelled/finalized) | $6.50 | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 4 |
| New Residential Building Wiring (system fee) | 5% of the building permit fee | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 4, System Fee Schedule (does not include the flat permit issuance fee) |
| Private In-Ground Swimming Pool Wiring, per pool | $44.25 | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 4 |
| Service, 600 volts or less, up to 200 amps | $27.25 | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 4, Unit Fee Schedule item 8 |
| Service, 600 volts or less, over 200 to 1,000 amps | $55.50 | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 4, Unit Fee Schedule item 8 |
| Service, over 600 volts or over 1,000 amps | $111.00 | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 4, Unit Fee Schedule item 8 |
| Temporary Power Service Pole/Pedestal, each | $22.00 | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 4 |
| Receptacle/Switch/Light Outlets, first 20 fixtures, each | $1.00 | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 4, Unit Fee Schedule item 1; additional fixtures $0.65 each |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in Coolidge, governed by the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted by the City of Coolidge.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems, fixtures, water heaters, sewers, and gas piping
- Governed by the 2018 IPC as adopted by the City of Coolidge
- Rough-in/underground inspection required for all sewer, drainage, vent, water, and gas distribution systems before burial/concealment
- Licensed Arizona contractor required per A.R.S. § 32-1122, unless filing an Owner/Builder Declaration
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit ApplicationCity of Coolidge Plumbing Permit Application (Rev. 08/13/2020), submitted at the Development Services Office
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Issuance | $22.00 | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 6 |
| New Residential Building Plumbing (system fee) | 5% of the building permit fee | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 6, System Fee Schedule (does not include the flat permit issuance fee) |
| Fixture or Trap (or set of fixtures on one trap), each | $8.75 | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 6, Unit Fee Schedule item 1 |
| Water Heater Vent, each | $11.00 | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 6, Unit Fee Schedule item 3 |
| Building Sewer / Trailer Park Sewer, each | $22.00 | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 6, Unit Fee Schedule item 2 |
| Gas Piping System, 1-5 outlets | $5.50 (plus $1.00 per additional outlet over 5) | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 6, Unit Fee Schedule item 4 |
| Private Swimming Pool / Spa (plumbing) | $54.25 (pool) / $27.00 (spa) | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 6, Unit Fee Schedule item 6 |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installations in Coolidge, governed by the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) as adopted by the City of Coolidge (Chapter 1 Administration deferred to the IBC's administrative provisions).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Mechanical permit required for installation, replacement, or relocation of HVAC equipment, furnaces, boilers, and ventilation systems
- Governed by the 2018 IMC as adopted by the City of Coolidge
- Licensed Arizona contractor required per A.R.S. § 32-1122, unless filing an Owner/Builder Declaration
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical Permit ApplicationCity of Coolidge Mechanical Permit Application (Rev. 08/13/2020), submitted at the Development Services Office
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Issuance | $22.00 | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 5 |
| New Residential/Commercial Building HVAC (system fee) | 5% of the building permit fee | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 5, Permit Issuance and Heaters (does not include the flat permit issuance fee) |
| Forced-Air/Gravity Furnace or Burner, up to 100,000 Btu/h | $13.25 | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 5, Unit Fee Schedule item 1 (over 100,000 Btu/h is $16.25) |
| Evaporative Cooler (non-portable), each | $9.50 | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 5, Unit Fee Schedule item 6 |
| Air-Handling Unit, up to 10,000 cfm | $9.50 | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 5, Unit Fee Schedule item 5 (over 10,000 cfm is $16.15) |
| Repair/Alteration/Addition to Heating, Refrigeration, or Cooling Appliance/System | $12.25 | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 5, Unit Fee Schedule item 3 |
Re-Roofing Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential and commercial re-roofing in Coolidge. Reviewed against 2018 IBC/IRC roofing provisions (Chapter 9 of the IRC, as amended). No published no-permit exemption for re-roofing was found in the City's adopted code amendments, so re-roofing is treated as requiring a standard valuation-based building permit.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for re-roofing; billed under the general Article 3 valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule (no separate flat re-roofing fee line was found in the City's published Fee Schedule)
- Drip edge flashing required at eaves and gables of shingle roofs, installed per the shingle manufacturer's written instructions (City amendment to IRC §R905.2.8)
- Where scuppers are used as the sole means of roof drainage, cross-sectional area must equal three times the size of roof drains as determined by the 2018 IPC (City amendment to IRC §R903.4)
- Licensed Arizona contractor required per A.R.S. § 32-1122, unless filing an Owner/Builder Declaration
Required documents
- RequiredResidential or Commercial Building Permit ApplicationRe-roofing is processed as a building permit using the standard Residential or Commercial Building Permit Application; no dedicated roofing-specific application form was found published by the City
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation (Article 3 table) | Per the general Article 3 valuation-based schedule (see Residential Building Permit fee table) | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 3; no dedicated flat re-roofing fee was found in the published schedule — roofing work is valued and billed the same as other building-permit-triggering construction work |
Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop residential solar photovoltaic systems in Coolidge. Governed by the 2017 NEC as adopted by the City of Coolidge, and subject to Arizona's statewide solar-permitting standards under A.R.S. § 9-468. Application is submitted through the City's online SeamlessDocs residential solar form.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2017 NEC as adopted and amended by the City of Coolidge (no dedicated City amendment to NEC Article 690 — Solar Photovoltaic Systems — was found; the unamended 2017 NEC Article 690 applies)
- Per A.R.S. § 9-468 (statewide statute governing municipal solar construction permits), construction plans must indicate the PV system's location on the roof plan/elevation, panel mounting details, and electrical diagrams (one-line or three-line, unless a qualified online automated permitting platform is used to verify code compliance)
- Per A.R.S. § 9-468, any building/permit fee for a solar construction permit must be attributable to and cover the expense of the service, must not exceed the actual cost of issuing the permit, and a written itemized list of costs must be provided upon request
- Application submitted via the City of Coolidge's online residential solar form (SeamlessDocs platform), including plan attachments (PDF format, 250MB size limit per attachment) and electronic signature
- Licensed Arizona contractor required per A.R.S. § 32-1122, unless filing an Owner/Builder Declaration
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Coolidge Residential Solar Permit Application (online, SeamlessDocs)Online application requiring uploaded construction plans (roof plan, elevation, panel mounting/racking details, electrical one-line or three-line diagram) and electronic signature
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationA companion electrical permit is required for the PV system's electrical interconnection work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building/Electrical Permit Fee — Based on Valuation | Per the general Article 3 valuation-based schedule and/or Article 4 Electrical Permit fees, as applicable to the scope of work | No dedicated flat 'Photovoltaic System' fee line was found in the City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule (unlike some other Arizona cities that publish a specific PV permit fee) — per A.R.S. § 9-468, any solar permit fee charged must not exceed the City's actual cost of issuing the permit and must be itemized in writing upon request |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of any residential or commercial structure in Coolidge. Requires coordination with Pinal County Air Quality (asbestos/NESHAP) prior to permit issuance, per the City's Commercial Plan Submittal guidance applicable to demolition work generally.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required before demolishing a residential or commercial structure within Coolidge city limits
- Applicant must conduct their own asbestos survey and secure Pinal County Air Quality permits prior to any demolition or remodel work per the City of Coolidge Commercial Plan Submittal guidance
- Application must specify construction type, total floor area, where demolition spoils will be trucked to, the date utilities are to be turned off, and the year the structure was built
- All permits (except demolition permits) expire 24 months after issuance — demolition permits are explicitly excluded from this 24-month expiration rule per the City's amended §105.5.1
- Licensed Arizona contractor required per A.R.S. § 32-1122, unless filing an Owner/Builder Declaration
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit ApplicationCity of Coolidge Demolition Permit Application (Rev. 08/13/2020), requiring construction type, floor area, spoils disposal location, utility shut-off date, and structure age
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation (value of structure being demolished) | Per the general Article 3 valuation-based schedule | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 3; no dedicated flat demolition fee line was found in the published Fee Schedule — the Demolition Permit Application itself requests 'Value of Structure Being Demolished,' consistent with Article 3 valuation-based billing |
Swimming Pool / Spa Permit
VerifiedRequired for in-ground and above-ground residential swimming pools and spas in Coolidge, governed by the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) as adopted by the City.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for in-ground and above-ground swimming pools and spas
- Application specifies pool type (in-ground/above-ground), whether a pool heater will be installed, and whether a pool fence barrier will be installed
- Companion electrical permit required for pool wiring (bonding, grounding, underwater lighting, water pumping equipment)
- Licensed Arizona contractor required per A.R.S. § 32-1122, unless filing an Owner/Builder Declaration
Required documents
- RequiredSwimming Pool Permit ApplicationCity of Coolidge Swimming Pool Permit Application (Rev. 08/13/2020), submitted at the Development Services Office
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationRequired as a companion permit for pool electrical/bonding work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Private Pool (plumbing) | $54.25 | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 6, Unit Fee Schedule item 6 |
| Private Spa (plumbing) | $27.00 | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 6, Unit Fee Schedule item 6 |
| Public Pool (plumbing) | $81.50 | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 6, Unit Fee Schedule item 6 |
| Public Spa (plumbing) | $54.25 | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 6, Unit Fee Schedule item 6 |
| Private In-Ground Swimming Pool Wiring (electrical, per pool) | $44.25 | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 4, item 3 |
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation (pool structure/decking) | Per the general Article 3 valuation-based schedule | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 3, applied to the construction value of the pool shell/decking in addition to the plumbing and electrical unit fees above |
Fence and Wall Permit
VerifiedRequired for fences and walls in Coolidge, with the application distinguishing pool barrier fencing from general fencing and subdivision perimeter fencing.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit application required for fences and walls; the application form specifically flags whether the fence is a Pool Barrier Fence and whether it is Subdivision Perimeter Fencing
- Pool barrier fencing must comply with the City's adopted 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code barrier provisions
- Licensed Arizona contractor required per A.R.S. § 32-1122, unless filing an Owner/Builder Declaration
Required documents
- RequiredFence/Wall Permit ApplicationCity of Coolidge Fence/Wall Permit Application (Rev. 08/13/2020), specifying fence type, height, length, and whether it is a pool barrier or subdivision perimeter fence
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation | Per the general Article 3 valuation-based schedule | City of Coolidge Building Permit Fee Schedule, Article 3; no dedicated flat fence/wall fee line was found in the published Fee Schedule — fences and walls are billed under the general valuation-based table according to construction value |
Sources & verification
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