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Clarkdale building permits
VerifiedClarkdale, Arizona — as published 2026-07-20.
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 Town of Clarkdale. Reviewed against the 2024 IRC and Town of Clarkdale amendments (Town Code Article 7-2). Applications are submitted by mail, email, or in person to the Community Development Department.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new single-family and two-family dwelling construction within Clarkdale town limits
- Plans must comply with the 2024 IRC and Town of Clarkdale amendments, including Seismic Design Category C (amended R301.2.2.1)
- Construction must start within 180 days of the permit issue date; construction hours are limited to 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Site plan required, drawn to a defined scale, showing size/location of new construction and existing structures, lot-line distances, grading/drainage, and utility line locations
- Application submitted via mail (PO Box 308, Clarkdale, AZ 86324), email (communitydevelopment@clarkdale.az.gov), or in person at 890 Main Street; application is reviewed for completeness prior to acceptance
- Applicant must disclose contractor licensing status (ROC license number and class) or claim an A.R.S. §32-1121A owner/builder or owner/developer exemption from contractor licensing
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Clarkdale Community Development Department Building Permit Application; includes applicant/owner/contractor information, project description, valuation, and office-use fee calculation fields
- RequiredSite/Plot PlanDrawn to a defined scale, showing lot dimensions, easements, setbacks, existing/proposed grading and drainage, utility line locations, and structure locations
- RequiredConstruction Drawings and Structural CalculationsConstruction documents prepared to Town-adopted code and design-criteria standards; special inspection reports (geotechnical, retaining wall, electrical/mechanical/plumbing per amended IBC 1705.21-23) required where applicable
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation | Calculated from ICC Building Safety Journal square-foot construction-cost tables (currently the AUGUST 2007 cost table) applied against Table 1-A, Building Permit Fees | Town of Clarkdale 'Notice of Intention to Amend the Townwide Fee Schedule' (posted 07/06/2026) confirms the August 2007 ICC valuation basis is the CURRENTLY adopted figure; Show full citationHideTown of Clarkdale 'Notice of Intention to Amend the Townwide Fee Schedule' (posted 07/06/2026) confirms the August 2007 ICC valuation basis is the CURRENTLY adopted figure; a proposed update to the 2018 cost table is scheduled for Town Council action September 8, 2026 and is not yet in effect. Exact current Table 1-A dollar-bracket schedule (the fee-per-valuation-bracket table itself, as opposed to the underlying per-square-foot cost inputs) was not independently located in this review — confirmed gap, not an assumption. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee | Town of Clarkdale 'Notice of Intention to Amend the Townwide Fee Schedule' (confirmed unchanged between the current and proposed fee schedule versions); plan review fees are non-refundable per the Building Permit Application |
| Revised/Resubmitted Plans Review Fee | 20% of the plan review fee (as applicable) | Building Permit Application: 'A twenty percent plan review fee may be applied to revised plans.' |
| Permit Renewal After Expiration / One-Time Extension | One-half the amount required for a new permit for such work | Town of Clarkdale Town Code Article 7-1 (IBC)/Article 7-2 (IRC), Section 105.5/105.5.1 amendments |
Residential Addition / Remodel / Accessory Structure Permit
VerifiedRequired for room additions, structural remodels, decks, and accessory structures to existing one- and two-family dwellings in the Town of Clarkdale, reviewed against the 2024 IRC as adopted and amended by the Town (Town Code Article 7-2). Non-structural cosmetic remodels with no added square footage or plumbing/electrical/mechanical scope are exempt.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for room additions, decks over 200 sq ft or more than 30 inches above grade, structural remodels, and detached accessory structures exceeding the Town's small-shed exemption (50 sq ft / 12 ft height)
- Exempt: non-structural remodels with no increase in square footage or plumbing/electrical/mechanical work (painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops); uncovered decks ≤200 sq ft and ≤30 inches above grade not attached to the dwelling and not serving a required exit; one-story detached accessory structures ≤50 sq ft and ≤12 ft height at grade (separate permit still required for any plumbing/electrical/mechanical within an exempt accessory structure)
- Plans must comply with Town of Clarkdale Design Criteria, including Seismic Design Category C (amended R301.2.2.1)
- Site/plot plan showing existing structure, addition/accessory-structure footprint, and setbacks required with application
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted by mail (PO Box 308), email (communitydevelopment@clarkdale.az.gov), or in person at 890 Main Street; select 'Accessory Structure,' 'Deck,' or 'Remodel' project type as applicable
- RequiredSite/Plot PlanShowing existing structure, addition/accessory-structure footprint, and setbacks
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsStructural details for the addition/remodel/accessory-structure scope
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation | Calculated from ICC Building Safety Journal square-foot construction-cost tables (currently August 2007 basis) applied against Table 1-A, Building Permit Fees | Same valuation methodology as new residential construction; see Notice of Intention to Amend the Townwide Fee Schedule for the pending 2018-basis update |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee | Non-refundable; a 20% surcharge may apply to revised/resubmitted plans |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in the Town of Clarkdale, governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by the Town (Town Code Article 7-5), with narrow exemptions for minor/like-for-like work.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for wiring, panel work, service changes, and other hard-wired electrical work not falling under the Town's exemption list
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the Town of Clarkdale (Town Code Article 7-5); Article 90.1(E)(1) cross-references the 2024 IRC/IBC Chapter 1 for permit administration and fee procedures
- Exempt from permit: listed cord-and-plug temporary decorative lighting; reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles; repair/replacement of fixed motors, transformers, or approved appliances of the same type/rating in the same location; branch-circuit overcurrent device replacement of the required capacity; wiring operating under 25 volts / 50 watts; minor repairs (lamp replacement, connecting approved portable equipment to approved receptacles); low-energy Class II/III power/control/signal circuits; and electric water heater replacement of the same type and rating
- Special inspections required for equipment/systems ≥1,000A or >600V, transformers ≥100kVA (1-phase)/≥300kVA (3-phase), and health-care (NEC Article 517) or hazardous-location electrical systems (amended IBC Sections 1705.21)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Electrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted by mail, email, or in person; select 'Electrical' project type
- RequiredElectrical Plan / Load CalculationPanel size/rating, circuit layout, and grounding details for service changes or new circuits
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee — Based on Valuation | Calculated from ICC Building Safety Journal square-foot construction-cost tables / Table 1-A methodology, or itemized per the Town's fee schedule | The Town's underlying itemized electrical fee schedule (per-fixture/per-service dollar amounts, analogous to Cottonwood's itemized electrical fee table) was not independently located in this review… Show full citationHideThe Town's underlying itemized electrical fee schedule (per-fixture/per-service dollar amounts, analogous to Cottonwood's itemized electrical fee table) was not independently located in this review beyond the general valuation-based methodology confirmed in the Notice of Intention to Amend the Townwide Fee Schedule — confirmed gap, not an assumption. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee | Per the Town's general fee-schedule methodology; applies where plan review is required beyond a straightforward permit |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in the Town of Clarkdale, governed by the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted by the Town (Town Code Article 7-3).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems, fixtures, water heaters, and gas piping not falling under the Town's exemption list
- Governed by the 2024 IPC as adopted by the Town of Clarkdale (Town Code Article 7-3), including Appendices B, C, D, E and F
- Exempt from permit: stopping leaks in drains/water/soil/waste/vent pipe WITHOUT replacing concealed piping; clearing stoppages or repairing leaks in pipes/valves/fixtures not requiring replacement/rearrangement of valves, pipes, or fixtures
- Private sewage disposal (septic) systems are NOT permitted by the Town's Building Division — referred to Yavapai County Environmental Services (928-639-8136)
- Special inspections required for medical gas/vacuum systems (amended IBC Section 1705.23)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Plumbing Permit ApplicationSubmitted by mail, email, or in person; select 'Plumbing' project type
- RequiredPlumbing PlanFixture counts, water/sewer line sizing, and gas piping schematic where applicable
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee — Based on Valuation | Calculated from ICC Building Safety Journal square-foot construction-cost tables / Table 1-A methodology, or itemized per the Town's fee schedule | The Town's itemized plumbing fee schedule (per-fixture dollar amounts) was not independently located in this review — confirmed gap, not an assumption |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee | Per the Town's general fee-schedule methodology |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installations in the Town of Clarkdale, governed by the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) as adopted by the Town (Town Code Article 7-4).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Mechanical permit required for installation, replacement, or relocation of HVAC equipment, furnaces, and ventilation systems not falling under the Town's exemption list
- Governed by the 2024 IMC as adopted by the Town of Clarkdale (Town Code Article 7-4), including Appendices A, C, D, and E
- Exempt from permit: portable heating/ventilation/cooling appliances and evaporative coolers; minor-parts replacement not affecting equipment approval/safety; self-contained refrigeration systems ≤10 lbs refrigerant or ≤1 hp motor; portable fuel cell appliances not connected to fixed piping or the power grid; gas water heater replacement with no flue/connection alteration
- Energy-efficiency inspections required per 2018 IECC Chapter 13 (envelope R/U-values, fenestration U-value, duct system R-value, HVAC/water-heating equipment efficiency)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Mechanical Permit ApplicationSubmitted by mail, email, or in person; select 'Mechanical' project type
- RequiredMechanical PlanEquipment locations, combustion air provisions, and ducting layout
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Fee — Based on Valuation | Calculated from ICC Building Safety Journal square-foot construction-cost tables / Table 1-A methodology, or itemized per the Town's fee schedule | The Town's itemized mechanical fee schedule (per-unit dollar amounts) was not independently located in this review — confirmed gap, not an assumption |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee | Per the Town's general fee-schedule methodology |
Re-Roofing Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential and commercial re-roofing in the Town of Clarkdale when not covered by the Town's narrow like-for-like permit exemption. Governed by the 2024 IRC/IBC roofing provisions and Town of Clarkdale amendments; the Building Division's own page separately notes that permits ARE required for 'roofing... of any size.'
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for re-roofing, EXCEPT the narrow residential exemption: like-for-like material re-roof, maximum 100 sq ft of sheathing replacement, and no more than two layers total (amended IRC Section R105.2, item 14)
- The Building Division's own webpage separately states that permits are 'also required... for roofing... of any size,' which appears broader/stricter than the itemized 100-sq-ft IRC exemption text — applicants should confirm scope with the Building Official before assuming any exemption applies, since the two Town sources are not perfectly reconciled
- This exemption applies to residential (IRC) work only; the IRC exemption list explicitly states these exemptions 'do not apply to commercial projects'
- Roof plan/material listing typically required showing existing framing, square footage, existing/proposed material and weight, sheathing, flashing, and underlayment
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Re-Roofing)Submitted by mail, email, or in person; select 'Re-Roof' project type
- RequiredRoof Plan / Material ListingExisting framing, square footage, existing and proposed material/weight, sheathing, flashing, and underlayment
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation | Calculated from ICC Building Safety Journal square-foot construction-cost tables / Table 1-A methodology | No separately itemized flat roofing fee was located in this review; roofing permits appear billed on the general valuation-based methodology used for other building-permit types — confirmed gap on the itemized dollar figure, not an assumption |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee | Per the Town's general fee-schedule methodology |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedThe Town of Clarkdale does have solar-specific permitting materials -- its own Forms page lists a 'Solar Permit Checklist' (alongside other 01.01.26-dated building checklists) as a live document title, and the Town's Community Development Department separately publishes a 'Solar Usage for Water and Electric and Geothermal Usage' GIS map (updated 8/29/2023) showing 413 parcels with solar electric, 4 with solar heated water, 15 with both, and 3 geothermal parcels -- clear evidence solar PV is a routinely permitted use in Clarkdale. However, the actual Solar Permit Checklist document itself could not be retrieved: it returned HTTP 404 from the Town's own document-hosting CDN during the prior full-file review (2026-07-06, flagged as a confirmed access gap in tipsAndGotchas) and was independently re-attempted on 2026-07-20 (both a direct WebFetch and a browser-header curl against the current Forms/Apply-For page) without locating a working link. Absent that checklist's content, a solar PV installation in Clarkdale is documented here as processed across the Town's general Building Permit (racking/structural, valuation-based per Table 1-A) and Electrical Permit (interconnection, governed by the 2023 NEC) -- the same two-permit pattern already documented for every other trade in this file, none of which publish an itemized dollar fee schedule beyond the ICC valuation methodology.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit required for the racking/structural mounting portion, reviewed against the 2024 IBC/IRC and Town of Clarkdale amendments
- Electrical Permit required separately for grid interconnection, governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the Town (Town Code Article 7-5)
- A Town-published 'Solar Permit Checklist' is referenced on the Forms page listing but its specific content (document-specific requirements beyond the general Building/Electrical permit process) could not be retrieved as of 2026-07-20 -- confirmed access gap, not assumed to be absent
- Construction must start within 180 days of permit issuance; construction hours limited to 6:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., same as any other Clarkdale building permit
- Site/plot plan required showing panel/array location, per the Town's general site-plan requirements
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (racking/structural)Town of Clarkdale Community Development Department Building Permit Application, covering the mounting/structural scope
- RequiredBuilding/Electrical Permit Application (interconnection)Same application form, 'Electrical' project type selected for the interconnection scope
- RequiredSolar Permit ChecklistReferenced as a live document title on the Town's Forms page (01.01.26-dated series) but not independently retrievable as of 2026-07-20 (HTTP 404 from the Town's document-hosting CDN on repeated attempts); contact Community Development at 928-639-2500 for a current copy
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (racking/structural, valuation-based) | Calculated from ICC Building Safety Journal square-foot construction-cost tables (currently the August 2007 cost table) applied against Table 1-A, Building Permit Fees | Same general valuation methodology as other Clarkdale building-permit types; no standalone flat solar-structural fee line was located |
| Electrical Permit Fee (interconnection) | Calculated from the same ICC valuation methodology, or itemized per the Town's fee schedule | The Town's underlying itemized electrical fee schedule (if any exists for solar specifically) was not independently located, consistent with the same gap already documented in this file's electrical-permit entry |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee | Per the Town's general fee-schedule methodology, applies to both the Building and Electrical components |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of any residential or commercial structure in the Town of Clarkdale, governed by the 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) as adopted by the Town (Town Code Article 7-8).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required before demolishing a residential or commercial structure within Clarkdale town limits, per the IEBC's scope over demolition (amended Section 101.2)
- An 8½" x 11" plot plan is required showing the structure(s) to be demolished and the location/size of any existing structure(s) remaining on the property (amended IEBC Section R106.2.6)
- The Building Official may waive or modify the site-plan requirement for alteration/repair work or when otherwise warranted, but demolition specifically requires the plot plan format above
- Utilities must be properly terminated and other department/agency approvals obtained prior to a final inspection
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Demolition)Submitted by mail, email, or in person; select 'Demolition' project type
- RequiredDemolition Plot Plan (8½" x 11")Shows the structure(s) to be demolished and the location/size of existing structure(s) to remain on the property, per amended IEBC Section R106.2.6
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit Fee | Not independently confirmed as a flat or valuation-based figure in this review | The Town's specific demolition fee dollar amount was not located in the documents retrieved during this review (the general Building Permit Application shows a 'Demolition' checkbox but the… Show full citationHideThe Town's specific demolition fee dollar amount was not located in the documents retrieved during this review (the general Building Permit Application shows a 'Demolition' checkbox but the office-use fee fields are blank template fields, not published rate figures) — confirmed gap, not an assumption |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee | Per the Town's general fee-schedule methodology, applied where plan review is required |
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger / EVSE Permit
The Town of Clarkdale has no dedicated EV charger/EVSE permit type -- confirmed against the Town's Building Division page and Forms page, which lists a 'Solar Permit Checklist' as a live document title (per the sibling solar-pv-permit entry in this file) but no corresponding EV/EVSE checklist or line item. An EVSE circuit installation is required to be permitted as standard electrical work, governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by the Town (Town Code Article 7-5).
Reviewed 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for EVSE circuit installation, alteration, or repair work in the Town of Clarkdale
- Governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by the Town (Town Code Article 7-5), with narrow exemptions for minor/like-for-like work
- No EV-charger-specific checklist, application, or fee line item was located, unlike the Town's published 'Solar Permit Checklist'
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationTown of Clarkdale Building Division electrical permit application; EVSE circuit work would be submitted under this application type
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee -- Based on Valuation | Calculated from ICC Building Safety Journal square-foot construction-cost tables / Table 1-A methodology, or itemized per the Town's fee schedule | The Town's underlying itemized electrical fee schedule (per-fixture/per-service dollar amounts) was not independently located in this review beyond the general valuation-based methodology confirmed… Show full citationHideThe Town's underlying itemized electrical fee schedule (per-fixture/per-service dollar amounts) was not independently located in this review beyond the general valuation-based methodology confirmed in the Notice of Intention to Amend the Townwide Fee Schedule -- confirmed gap, not an assumption. No EV/EVSE-specific fee line was found. Re-chased exhaustively on 2026-07-20: confirmed via news coverage (Signals AZ, 'Townwide Fee Changes in Clarkdale') that the Town DID publish proposed Townwide Fee Schedule adjustments via a Civic Alert, but the Town's own DocumentCenter, Forms page, Codes & Plans page, Civic Alert detail page, and Building Permit Application PDF all returned HTTP 403 to direct fetch on this pass (a domain-wide bot-blocking pattern, not a missing-document gap); a Wayback Machine lookup for the same pages was also blocked. Confirmed the fee schedule document exists and is real, but the specific dollar figures could not be independently extracted in this pass -- contact Community Development at 928-639-2500 or visit 890 Main Street for the current itemized amount. |
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