Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Occupancy in Chino Valley, Arizona

Chino Valley requires a certificate of occupancy / change of occupancy permit for: No separate Change of Use or Certificate of Occupancy permit application exists; the underlying scope of work determines which building permit checklist applies -- Commercial Tenant Improvement (for a new tenant/occupancy classification change with interior remodel work) or Commercial New Structure (for new construction); Per Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(A) (amended IBC § 111.2), after the Building Official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the Town's adopted codes or other applicable laws, the Building Official shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy; Per § 150.001(A) (amended IBC § 111.3), the Building Official is authorized to issue a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy before completion of the entire scope of work, provided the occupied portion is safe and poses no threat to workers or the public; A change of occupancy classification (e.g., a new tenant with a different use group) is regulated under the Town's adopted 2024 International Existing Building Code (§ 150.001(G)), which may trigger upgrade requirements depending on the change in occupancy classification and relative hazard; Final Certificate of Occupancy issuance requires sign-off from multiple departments/agencies via the Commercial Final Inspection Sign-off Sheet: Public Works, Yavapai County Health Department, Engineering, Fire Official (CAFMA), and Zoning Official; A Chino Valley Business License (Initial General Business License, $85.00) is required to operate at a commercial location and is a practical companion step to a change-of-occupancy/new-tenant Certificate of Occupancy, though it is issued by the Town Clerk's office as a separate process from the building permit/CO itself; A Zoning Verification Letter ($200.00, Development Services: Planning) is available as an optional precursor step to confirm a proposed use is allowed under current zoning before applying for the underlying building permit. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Chino Valley Development Services Department — Building Division at 928-636-3480 before starting work.

In Chino Valley, the published Certificate of Occupancy (no distinct fee) is: No separate fee line item exists; CO issuance is bundled into whichever underlying building permit fee applies. Additional published fees: Zoning Verification Letter (optional precursor) — $200.00 per letter; Initial General Business License (Town Clerk, companion process) — $85.00 per application (includes initial year and one-time application processing). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Chino Valley does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Chino Valley Development Services Department — Building Division at 928-636-3480 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Commercial Final Inspection Sign-off Sheet (rev. July 2018). Depending on your project, Chino Valley may also ask for: Commercial Tenant Improvement (T.I.) Building Permit Application Checklist (rev. 01/01/2026); Commercial New Structure Building Permit Application Checklist (rev. 01/01/2026). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Chino Valley requires 1 inspection(s) for a certificate of occupancy / change of occupancy permit, in order: Commercial Final Inspection (multi-department sign-off). Schedule each through Town of Chino Valley Development Services Department — Building Division (928-636-3480).

Apply through Town of Chino Valley Development Services Department — Building Division at 1982 Voss Drive #203, Chino Valley, AZ 86323. Phone: 928-636-3480, email: building@chinoaz.net (department main contact per the Town's Building Division page); permitting@chinoaz.net (listed on all Development Services checklists and forms, rev. 01/01/2026, for permit submittal questions). Office hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (closed Fridays and holidays). Building inspectors are available in the office 7-8 a.m. and 4-5 p.m., Monday-Thursday; applicants may call 928-636-3480 between 7-8 a.m. the morning of a scheduled inspection to request an AM/PM timing preference. The Town uses the CitizenServe online portal (citizenserve.com/chinovalleyaz) for permit applications, status tracking, and payments. Inspections may be scheduled via the CitizenServe portal, by texting 1-888-855-8919 with permit number/inspection code/date, or by calling 1-888-855-8919 and following the automated IVR prompts; requests made before midnight are scheduled for the next business day.. Official information: https://www.chinovalleyaz.gov/200/Building.

Chino Valley, 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 Town of Chino Valley's Development Services Department independently adopts and administers its own construction codes under Chapter 150 (Building Regulations; Construction) of the Chino Valley Town Code; it does not defer permitting to Yavapai County. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001, current version hosted on American Legal Publishing (codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chinovalley).; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C, E, G, I, and J, adopted by reference as the Town's building code (Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(A)), with Town of Chino Valley amendments, currently in effect per the live code as last amended by Ordinance No. 2025-959 (passed 11-18-2025). Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(A), amlegal.com (accessed 2026-07-06).; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) for one- and two-family dwellings, including Appendices BB, BD, BF, BH, BO, CA, CB, CD, CE, and CF, adopted by reference (§ 150.001(B)), with Town of Chino Valley amendments. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(B).; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including Appendices B and C, adopted by reference (§ 150.001(C)), with Town of Chino Valley amendments. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(C).; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), including Appendix A, adopted by reference (§ 150.001(D)), with Town of Chino Valley amendments. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(D).; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices D and E, adopted by reference (§ 150.001(E)), with Town of Chino Valley amendments. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(E).; 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — NOTE: unlike the other ICC codes, the Town's energy code has NOT been advanced to a newer edition; it remains the 2012 IECC (Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(F)), with Town amendments including pre-approved alternative compliance paths (LEED, Energy Star, DOE Res-Check/Comm-Check) and administrative sections cross-referenced to the 2024 IBC. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(F); Town of Chino Valley Building Criteria handout (rev. 01/01/2026), which independently confirms '2012 International Energy Conservation Code' alongside the 2024-edition ICC set.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), adopted by reference (§ 150.001(G)), with Town of Chino Valley amendments, for regulating repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition to, and relocation of existing buildings. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(G).; 2023 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), as published by the National Fire Protection Association, adopted by reference as the Town's standalone electrical code (Chino Valley Town Code § 150.004), with Town of Chino Valley amendments (electrical code cycle is one edition behind the 2024 ICC set, consistent with typical Arizona NEC adoption lag). Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.004.; Fire protection systems are NOT independently regulated under the Town's IBC Chapter 9 — that chapter is deleted and replaced with a cross-reference requiring compliance with the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) and the International Fire Code as adopted and amended by CAFMA from time to time; the Chino Valley Building Official assists CAFMA with inspection, testing, and oversight of fire protection systems. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(A) IBC Section 901 amendment.; Accessibility requirements follow the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (U.S. Department of Justice) together with 2024 IBC Appendix E, per the Town's amendment to IBC Section 1102.1. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(A).; Manufactured homes and factory-built buildings: construction/installation standards are regulated by the State of Arizona (Arizona Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety / Office of Manufactured Housing); the Town issues a separate MFH Building Permit for placement, foundation, driveway, and site requirements, including a minimum 12-foot width, 400 sq ft of livable space, and a construction date after June 15, 1976 for used units. Source: Town of Chino Valley MFH Building Permit Application Checklist (rev. 01/01/2026).. Local amendments apply — see the Chino Valley overview page for the full list.

No. There is no standalone Change of Use or Certificate of Occupancy application, checklist, or fee -- confirmed against the Town's Forms page and Consolidated Fee Schedule. Instead, apply for the Commercial Tenant Improvement or Commercial New Structure building permit matching the actual scope of work; the Building Official issues the Certificate of Occupancy under Town Code § 150.001(A) (amended IBC § 111.2) once that permit's final multi-department inspection sign-off passes with no violations found.