Grading Permit in Dewey-Humboldt, Arizona

Dewey-Humboldt requires a grading permit for: Grading Permit required for excavation, fill, and site grading meeting the Town Grading Ordinance's thresholds; Governed by the Dewey-Humboldt Grading Ordinance Code (§ 150.08), a locally authored code (not an adopted ICC model code) specific to the Town; Submittal checklist ('Grading Permit' column) requires: signed application, 2 sets of full construction plans, 1 Plot Plan, 2 Site Plans (18"x24" min), Affidavit of Site Soil/Soils Report, Directions to Site (possibly), and a deposit; Slope information (high/low points, direction and percent/feet of elevation change) must be shown on the site plan per the Town's Plot Plan/Site Plan instructions. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Dewey-Humboldt Community Development Department — Building Safety Division at 928-632-7362 before starting work.

In Dewey-Humboldt, the published Grading Permit Fee is: Per Yavapai County Valuation and Fee Schedule (pass-through fee) PLUS 42% Town administration fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Dewey-Humboldt's published plan-review target for a grading permit is 5–10 business days.

You'll need: Grading Permit / Building Permit Application; Site Plan (18"x24" minimum); Affidavit of Site Soil / Soils Report. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Dewey-Humboldt requires 2 inspection(s) for a grading permit, in order: Grading/Site, Final. Schedule each through Town of Dewey-Humboldt Community Development Department — Building Safety Division (928-632-7362).

Apply through Town of Dewey-Humboldt Community Development Department — Building Safety Division at 2735 South Highway 69, Suite 12, Humboldt, AZ 86329 (Mailing: P.O. Box 69, Humboldt, AZ 86329). Phone: 928-632-7362, email: MartyJoanou@dhaz.gov (Building Official); riocochran@dhaz.gov (Permit Tech/Administrative Assistant). Office hours: Building Safety is a division of the Community Development Department (fax 928-632-7365). The Town runs its own independent Building Safety Division — it does NOT contract building-permit administration to Yavapai County — with a named Building Official (Marty Joanou) and Permit Tech (Rio Cochran). Applicants are directed to call ahead ('Please call us about your project at 928-632-7362. Our Building Inspector will be happy to discuss your project in advance so that all information needed is included on the appropriate forms.'). The Town's process is paper/PDF-form based (fillable permit packets from the Document Center dropped off or mailed in) — no CloudPermit/EnerGov-type online portal was found. A septic permit approved by Yavapai County (separate agency, on-site wastewater) is required BEFORE the Town will begin reviewing building plans; Yavapai County septic review may add 4-6 weeks during peak season per the Town's own FAQ.. Official information: https://www.dhaz.gov/2203/Building-Permit.

No — the Town's Grading Ordinance Code (§ 150.08) is a locally authored code specific to Dewey-Humboldt, not an adopted ICC model code like the Town's Building, Residential, Existing Building, or Swimming Pool and Spa codes.