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Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Clarkdale, Arizona

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • 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 Owner-builderContractor

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — Based on ValuationTown 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.
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
Plan Review FeeTown 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
65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee
Revised/Resubmitted Plans Review FeeBuilding Permit Application: 'A twenty percent plan review fee may be applied to revised plans.'
20% of the plan review fee (as applicable)
Permit Renewal After Expiration / One-Time ExtensionTown of Clarkdale Town Code Article 7-1 (IBC)/Article 7-2 (IRC), Section 105.5/105.5.1 amendments
One-half the amount required for a new permit for such work

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing/Foundation

    After excavation and reinforcing steel placement, and after any required third-party special inspections (geotechnical, retaining wall), prior to concrete placement

  2. 2

    Under-Slab Plumbing, Water, and Electric

    Drain/waste/vent piping slope and test, water distribution and hot-water pipe insulation, proper bedding — prior to backfilling

  3. 3

    Rough Combo / Exterior Lath

    After framing, fire-blocking, windows, bracing, and rough electrical/plumbing/mechanical are in place; fire sprinkler systems (if applicable) must be inspected and approved by the fire district first

  4. 4

    Insulation

    After frame/exterior lath inspection and rough plumbing/mechanical/gas/electrical approval, prior to covering

  5. 5

    Gypsum Board / Drywall / Fire-Rated Construction

    Before joints and fasteners are taped and finished

  6. 6

    Final

    After all permitted work is complete and all other department/agency approvals (e.g., fire district, flood control) are obtained, prior to occupancy

See the full Clarkdale inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • As of this review, the Town of Clarkdale does not publish a specific plan-review turnaround time (a stated number of business/calendar days for 1st/2nd review) for residential building permits anywhere on its public website, in its Town Code amendments, or in its Building Permit Application. Arizona's A.R.S. § 9-835 requires municipalities to post an overall licensing/permit time frame on their website, but does NOT itself supply a numeric default if a municipality has not published one — it is silent on both a fallback figure and a penalty for non-compliance. No Clarkdale-specific time-frame policy document was found after an exhaustive search (Building Division page, Community Development page, Apply For page, News Flash/CivicAlerts, Town Code Chapter 7 articles, and Wayback Machine snapshots of the town.codes mirror). Call Community Development at 928-639-2500 or email the Building Official at bob.pipkin@clarkdale.az.gov for a current estimate.
  • The Town's own Building Division webpage still describes the 2018 ICC codes and 2017 NEC as the adopted set, but the Town's actual, currently-published Article 7-1/7-2 ordinance PDFs show the 2024 IBC/IRC (2023 NEC, 2018 IECC) are now in force — the webpage summary text appears to be stale relative to the ordinance documents themselves; treat the ordinance PDFs as authoritative.
  • A Notice of Intention to Amend the Townwide Fee Schedule was posted July 6, 2026 (60-day pre-hearing notice per A.R.S. § 9-499.15), proposing to update the building-valuation cost basis from the August 2007 to the 2018 ICC Building Safety Journal table; a Town Council hearing is scheduled for September 8, 2026. Confirm which valuation table is in effect at the time of any permit application near or after that date.
  • Construction must start within 180 days of permit issuance and may only proceed 6:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; a lapsed permit can be renewed at half the original fee if plans are unchanged and the lapse is under 1 year.

Frequently asked questions

Clarkdale requires a residential building permit (new construction) for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Clarkdale Community Development Department — Building Safety Unit (Building Division) at 928-639-2500 before starting work.

In Clarkdale, the published Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation is: 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. Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — 65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee; Revised/Resubmitted Plans Review Fee — 20% of the plan review fee (as applicable); Permit Renewal After Expiration / One-Time Extension — One-half the amount required for a new permit for such work. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

As of this review, the Town of Clarkdale does not publish a specific review-timeframe day-count for residential building permits. No A.R.S. § 9-835 time-frame policy document was found on the Town's website, in the Town Code, or in Wayback Machine archives. Contact Community Development at 928-639-2500 or the Building Official at bob.pipkin@clarkdale.az.gov for a current estimate.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Site/Plot Plan; Construction Drawings and Structural Calculations. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Clarkdale requires 6 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction), in order: Footing/Foundation, Under-Slab Plumbing, Water, and Electric, Rough Combo / Exterior Lath, Insulation, Gypsum Board / Drywall / Fire-Rated Construction, Final. Schedule each through Town of Clarkdale Community Development Department — Building Safety Unit (Building Division) (928-639-2500).

Apply through Town of Clarkdale Community Development Department — Building Safety Unit (Building Division) at 890 Main Street, Clarkdale, AZ 86324 (mail: PO Box 308, Clarkdale, AZ 86324). Phone: 928-639-2500, email: communitydevelopment@clarkdale.az.gov. Office hours: Community Development Department: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Building permit applications are mailed or emailed to communitydevelopment@clarkdale.az.gov, or submitted in person at 890 Main Street. Inspection requests must be made 24 hours in advance by calling 928-639-2500 or emailing inspections@clarkdale.az.gov; the Building Official can be reached directly for application questions.. Official information: https://www.clarkdale.az.gov/179/Building-Division.

Clarkdale, 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 Clarkdale independently created and administers its own Community Development Department / Building Safety Unit under Town Code Chapter 7 (Building), which adopts and amends its own construction codes; it does not defer permitting to Yavapai County. Source: Town of Clarkdale Building Division page (clarkdale.az.gov/179/Building-Division) and Town of Clarkdale Building Permit Application (communitydevelopment@clarkdale.az.gov, PO Box 308, Clarkdale, AZ 86324), which names a dedicated Building Official (Bob Pipkin, bob.pipkin@clarkdale.az.gov) and a Town-specific permit fee/valuation structure.; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, N, O and P as published by the International Code Council, adopted by reference as Town Code Article 7-1, with Town of Clarkdale amendments. The Building Division's own page (as of this review) still describes the 2018 ICC codes/2017 NEC as the 'recently adopted' set, but the Town's own current Article 7-1 ordinance text (retrieved directly, Town of Clarkdale Ordinance amending Chapter 7) confirms the 2024 IBC is now the adopted and currently governing edition — a June 1, 2026 Building and Fire Code update was separately reported in Town news channels. Source: Town of Clarkdale Town Code Article 7-1, International Building Code (IBC), official PDF (clarkdale.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2516).; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, adopted by reference as Town Code Article 7-2, with Town of Clarkdale amendments (e.g., Section R105.2 exempt-work list; Seismic Design Category C per amended R301.2.2.1). Source: Town of Clarkdale Town Code Article 7-2, International Residential Code (IRC), official PDF (clarkdale.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2517).; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices B, C, D, E and F, adopted by reference as Town Code Article 7-3, with Town of Clarkdale amendments. Source: Town of Clarkdale Town Code Article 7-3, official PDF (clarkdale.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2518).; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), including Appendices A, C, D, and E, adopted by reference as Town Code Article 7-4, with Town of Clarkdale amendments. Source: Town of Clarkdale Town Code Article 7-4, official PDF (clarkdale.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2519).; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), as published by the National Fire Protection Association, adopted by reference as Town Code Article 7-5 (one edition behind the 2024 ICC set, consistent with typical Arizona NEC adoption lag); Article 90.1(E)(1) cross-references Chapter 1 of the 2024 IRC/IBC for permit administration and fee collection procedures. Source: Town of Clarkdale Town Code Article 7-5, official PDF (clarkdale.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2509).; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including Appendices A, B, C and D, adopted by reference as Town Code Article 7-6, with Town of Clarkdale amendments. Source: Town of Clarkdale Town Code Article 7-6, official PDF (clarkdale.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2510).; International Fire Code, 2012 Edition plus Appendix D, adopted as part of Town Code Chapter 7 (Building); the Verde Valley Fire District administers this code on behalf of the Town rather than the Building Division directly. Source: Town of Clarkdale Building Division page (clarkdale.az.gov/179/Building-Division).; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including Appendices A, B, C, D and E, adopted by reference as Town Code Article 7-8, with Town of Clarkdale amendments (governs repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition, relocation, and demolition of existing buildings — one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to 3 stories may alternatively comply with the IRC). Source: Town of Clarkdale Town Code Article 7-8, official PDF (clarkdale.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2512).; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), adopted by reference in Town Code Article 7-9 and cross-referenced throughout the IBC/IRC amendments (e.g., Section 110.3.9/R109.1.6 energy-efficiency inspections cite 'Chapter 13 of the 2018 IECC') — NOT advanced to the 2024 edition alongside the other ICC codes, mirroring the same one-edition-behind pattern seen in neighboring Yavapai County jurisdictions (e.g., Cottonwood). Source: Town of Clarkdale Town Code Article 7-1 (IBC) Section 101.4.6 and Article 7-2 (IRC) energy-inspection sections, official PDFs.; 2012 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), adopted as Town Code Article 7-20. Source: Town of Clarkdale Building Division page (clarkdale.az.gov/179/Building-Division).; International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), adopted as Town Code Article 7-22 (edition not independently confirmed in this review). Source: Town of Clarkdale Community Development page document list (clarkdale.az.gov/178/Community-Development).; 2017 ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities standard, plus the 2010 ADA Standards (Title II regulations at 28 CFR 35.15 and Title III regulations at 28 CFR 36 subpart D, both referencing the 2004 ADAAG at 36 CFR part 1191, Appendices B and D), adopted as an amendment to IBC Chapter 11 / Section 1102.1 (Design). A separate IRC Chapter 11 (Accessibility) amendment in Article 7-1 deletes that chapter in its entirety for one- and two-family work. Source: Town of Clarkdale Town Code Article 7-1 (IBC), Section 1101/1102 amendments, official PDF.; Manufactured housing is separately regulated under Town Code Article 7-13 (Manufactured Housing Standards), which includes its own Manufactured Home Building Permit section (7-13-2); the Building Permit Application lists 'Manufactured Home' as a distinct project type. The full text of Article 7-13 could not be retrieved in this review (it is not mirrored on the Town's ordinances/DocumentCenter page alongside the ICC-code articles, and the third-party town.codes mirror blocked automated access) — treated as a confirmed gap rather than an assumption. Source: Town of Clarkdale Building Permit Application (clarkdale.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1154); Town Code table of contents (Article 7-13).. Local amendments apply — see the Clarkdale overview page for the full list.

The 2024 IRC and 2024 IBC (for non-residential portions), as adopted and amended by the Town of Clarkdale under Town Code Articles 7-1 and 7-2, apply as the currently governing edition. Seismic Design Category C applies Town-wide. The energy code remains the 2018 IECC and the electrical code the 2023 NEC — both one edition behind the 2024 ICC set, consistent with the pattern used elsewhere in Yavapai County.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.

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