City of Maricopa building permits

Building department

Address

39700 W Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, AZ 85138

Phone

(520) 316-6920

Email

dsd@maricopa-az.gov

Office hours

Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (CLOSED Fridays) — the City of Maricopa operates on a four-day work week. The City has moved to an all-digital application and plan review platform; paper plan submittals are no longer accepted. All permit applications, plan submittals, fee payments, and inspection requests are handled via the VIP Portal (ci-maricopa-az.smartgovcommunity.com), a SmartGov Community platform. Source: City of Maricopa Permit Center page and Plan Review Turnaround Times document (Rev 5/2026).

Website

Official site

Permit portal

Apply online at City of Maricopa's portal

Inspection guide

See how inspections work in City of Maricopa — sequence, scheduling & re-inspection fees.

Codes adopted

Arizona has no statewide building code for non-state buildings; codes are adopted locally. According to the International Code Council, codes are adopted locally in Arizona and are predominantly the I-codes, with different cities and counties choosing their own editions and local amendments. The Arizona State Fire Code (adopting the 2018 IFC) applies only to state and county buildings, public and private schools, and non-residential occupancies in areas without a locally adopted fire code — it does not establish a statewide residential or commercial building code floor. Each city and county adopts its own code editions independently, resulting in different I-Code years and amendment sets across jurisdictions. There is no state-mandated minimum edition; enforcement is entirely local. Always confirm the adopted edition and any local amendments with the specific jurisdiction before submitting plans.

• 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 Maricopa independently adopts and administers its own construction codes through its Development Services Department; it does not defer to Pinal County for permitting within incorporated city limits. Source: Maricopa City Code (MCC) Chapter 15, Building Regulation, Ordinance 26-01.
• On January 20, 2026, the City of Maricopa City Council approved adoption of the 2024 International Codes (IBC, IRC, IPMC, IMC, IPC, IFGC, IECC, IFC, International Swimming Pool and Spa Code) plus the 2023 NEC and ICC A117.1-2017 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities Code, codified as Ordinance 26-01 and effective February 20, 2026. Source: City of Maricopa Public Notice — City of Maricopa Building Codes Implementation; Maricopa City Code Chapter 15.05, as codified March 2026.
• 2024 International Building Code (IBC), published by the International Code Council, together with appendages, adopted as the building code of the City of Maricopa (MCC 15.05.040), with City amendments. Source: Maricopa City Code 15.05.040, Ordinance 26-01 § 2.
• 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), published by the International Code Council, together with appendices (excluding B, BB, NB, NG, NH, and N2), adopted as the residential building code of the City of Maricopa (MCC 15.05.050), with City amendments. Source: Maricopa City Code 15.05.050, Ordinance 26-01 § 2.
• 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), adopted as the property maintenance code of the City of Maricopa (MCC 15.05.060), with City amendments. Source: Maricopa City Code 15.05.060, Ordinance 26-01 § 2.
• 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted as the mechanical code of the City of Maricopa (MCC 15.05.070), with City amendments. Source: Maricopa City Code 15.05.070, Ordinance 26-01 § 2.
• 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted as the plumbing code of the City of Maricopa (MCC 15.05.080), with City amendments. Source: Maricopa City Code 15.05.080, Ordinance 26-01 § 2.
• 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted as the fuel gas code of the City of Maricopa (MCC 15.05.090), with City amendments. Source: Maricopa City Code 15.05.090, Ordinance 26-01 § 2.
• National Electrical Code (NEC), 2023 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, adopted as the electrical code of the City of Maricopa (MCC 15.05.100), with City amendments (electrical code cycle is one edition behind the 2024 ICC set, as is standard practice statewide). Source: Maricopa City Code 15.05.100, Ordinance 26-01 § 2.
• 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), adopted as the energy code of the City of Maricopa (MCC 15.05.110). Source: Maricopa City Code 15.05.110, Ordinance 26-01 § 2.
• 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), adopted as the fire code of the City of Maricopa (MCC 15.05.120) with Appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, and O adopted and extensive City amendments (sprinkler/alarm thresholds, fire department connection sizing, hazardous materials permitting); administered by the City of Maricopa Fire/Medical Department. Source: Maricopa City Code 15.05.120, Ordinance 26-01 § 2.
• International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, adopted by the City of Maricopa (MCC 15.05.130). Source: Maricopa City Code 15.05.130, Ordinance 26-01 § 2 (chapter section list).
• ICC A117.1-2017 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities Code, adopted by the City of Maricopa (MCC 15.05.140) as its accessibility standard (the IBC's own referenced-standard section was amended to point to A117.1-2017 rather than an earlier edition). Source: Maricopa City Code 15.05.040(B) and 15.05.140, Ordinance 26-01 § 2.
• International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, adopted by the City of Maricopa (MCC 15.05.150). Source: Maricopa City Code 15.05.150, Ordinance 26-01 § 2 (chapter section list).
• Building permit and plan review fees are NOT set by the ICC codes' own fee tables — every adopted code's fee schedule section (IBC 109.2, IRC R108.2, IMC 108.2, IPC 106.6.2, IFGC 108.2) is explicitly amended to read: 'Building permit fees shall be assessed in accordance with the City of Maricopa Development Services Fee Schedule as approved by City Council.' The Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 10/02/2025) is the sole authoritative fee source. Source: Maricopa City Code 15.05.040(B), .050(B), .070(B), .080(B), .090(B); City of Maricopa Development Services Fee Schedule, Rev. 10/2025.
• Manufactured homes, mobile homes, and factory-built buildings are separately addressed under the City's Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles Process Guide; construction/installation standards for these units are regulated directly by the State of Arizona (A.R.S. § 41-4001 et seq., Arizona Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety / Office of Manufactured Housing), with the City handling on-site placement, foundation/tie-down, and zoning compliance. Source: City of Maricopa Handouts, Checklists & Guidelines page — Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles Process Guide.

Permit types & fees

• Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

  Required for new single-family and two-family dwelling construction in the City of Maricopa. Reviewed against the 2024 IRC and City of Maricopa amendments (effective February 20, 2026 under Ordinance 26-01). Applications are submitted exclusively through the VIP Portal (SmartGov Community); the City no longer accepts paper plan submittals.

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• Residential Addition / Remodel / Accessory Structure Permit

  Required for room additions, remodels, and accessory structures on existing one- and two-family dwellings in Maricopa, beyond the narrow permit-exempt thresholds (200 sq ft detached accessory structures, 120 sq ft patio/porch covers). Reviewed against the 2024 IRC as adopted and amended by the City of Maricopa. Guided by the City's Residential Accessory Structure Guide and Deck Guide.

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• Electrical Permit

  Required for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in Maricopa, governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted and amended by the City of Maricopa. Minor residential electrical work qualifies for a flat-fee counter permit.

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• Plumbing Permit

  Required for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in Maricopa, governed by the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted and amended by the City of Maricopa.

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• Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  Required for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installations in Maricopa, governed by the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) as adopted and amended by the City of Maricopa, including the City's mandatory dual heating-and-cooling requirement.

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• Re-Roofing Permit

  Required for residential and commercial re-roofing in Maricopa when not covered by the City's limited permit exemption for like-for-like roof covering replacement. Governed by the 2024 IRC/IBC roofing provisions.

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• Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

  Required for installation of rooftop residential solar photovoltaic systems in the City of Maricopa. Governed by the City's Residential Solar Photovoltaic Installations guide and the currently adopted 2024 IRC / 2023 NEC (the guide's own PDF still cites the prior 2018 IBC/2017 NEC cycle, not yet refreshed after Ordinance 26-01's February 2026 effective date). Applications are submitted via the VIP Portal.

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• Demolition Permit

  Required for demolition of any residential or commercial structure in the City of Maricopa.

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• Fence, Wall, and Retaining Wall Permit

  Fences and walls in Maricopa are regulated under a two-track system: a Zoning Permit for fences/walls under 7 feet (verifying location and design), and a full Commercial Wall/Fence Permit or Commercial Retaining Wall Permit for taller structures and retaining walls over 4 feet. Governed by the City's Fence and Wall Guide (Rev. 10/2024).

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• Residential Swimming Pool / Spa Permit

  Required for installation of an in-ground or above-ground residential swimming pool or spa in the City of Maricopa. Governed by the City's Residential Swimming Pool and Spa Guide and the City's Pool & Spa Barrier Regulations, implementing Arizona Statute § 36-1681. The guide's own PDF still cites the prior code cycle (2018 IRC/IMC, 2018 National Plumbing Code, 2017 NEC), not yet refreshed after Ordinance 26-01's February 2026 effective date.

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• EV Charger / EVSE Permit

  The City of Maricopa has no separate permit type, application category, or fee line item for EV charging station (EVSE) installation. A Level 2/240V home EV charger circuit is electrical work, governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted and amended by the City, and is billed under the same flat-fee 'Residential Minor Electric Permit' category used for other small-scope residential electrical work; a service panel upgrade or larger commercial installation would instead fall under the valuation-based Major Electrical Permit.

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