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Prescott Valley building permits
VerifiedPrescott Valley, Arizona — as published 2026-08-20.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Arizona has NO statewide mandatory building code floor for general construction — code adoption is a per-jurisdiction authority under state enabling statutes (A.R.S. Title 9 for municipalities). The Town of Prescott Valley runs its own Development Services Department and independently adopts and administers its own construction codes under Chapter 7 (Building Regulations) of the Town Code; it does not defer permitting to Yavapai County. Source: Town of Prescott Valley Development Services Department page and 2018 Code Design Requirements memo (Building Safety - Plans Examination, Senior Certified Plans Examiner Russ Harsh).2018 International Building Code (IBC), as published by the International Code Council, adopted by the Town of Prescott Valley effective January 1, 2020, under Chapter 7 of the Town Code, with Town amendments. Source: Town of Prescott Valley Development Services Department page (prescottvalley-az.gov) and 2018 Code Design Requirements memo.2018 International Residential Code (IRC), adopted effective January 1, 2020, with Town amendments. Source: 2018 Code Design Requirements memo, Town of Prescott Valley Development Services Department — Building Safety, Plans Examination.2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted effective January 1, 2020. Source: 2018 Code Design Requirements memo.2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted effective January 1, 2020. Source: 2018 Code Design Requirements memo.2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted effective January 1, 2020. Source: 2018 Code Design Requirements memo.2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), as published by the National Fire Protection Association, adopted effective January 1, 2020 (one code cycle behind the 2018 ICC set, consistent with the NEC's separate 3-year publication cycle). Source: 2018 Code Design Requirements memo.2006 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), Residential Only — the Town has NOT adopted a newer IECC edition; the 2006 edition remains the current residential energy code baseline as of the last verification. Source: 2018 Code Design Requirements memo (explicitly lists '2006 International Energy Conservation Code (Residential Only)').ANSI A117.1-2009 American National Standard (Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities) and the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design are adopted as the Town's accessibility standards. Source: 2018 Code Design Requirements memo.as of the last verification, the Town has NOT adopted the 2024 ICC code suite. The Town's own Permit Center document library includes a form titled 'Acknowledging 2024 ICC Codes Not Yet Adopted,' confirming the 2018-cycle codes listed above remain current and in force; applicants must sign this acknowledgment on certain submittals. Source: Town of Prescott Valley Permit Center page (Acknowledging 2024 ICC Codes Not Yet Adopted.pdf).Manufactured/mobile homes 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) for construction/installation standards; the Town issues its own separate Manufactured/Mobile Home permit for placement, foundation/tie-down, and site improvements (listed among the Town's Building Permit categories). Source: Town of Prescott Valley Permit Center page (Manufactured Mobile Permit Application.pdf).
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family dwelling construction, custom homes, and residential master plans in the Town of Prescott Valley. Reviewed against the 2018 IRC and Town of Prescott Valley amendments (Chapter 7 of the Town Code, effective January 1, 2020). Applications are submitted through the Town's GoPost ePlan online portal using the Residential New Application, Master Plan Application, or Tract Home Application Custom Packet as applicable.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new single-family dwelling construction, custom homes, and residential master-plan homes within Prescott Valley town limits
- Plans must comply with the 2018 IRC and Town of Prescott Valley amendments, including the Town's Climatic/Geographic Design Criteria (IRC basic wind speed 115 mph 3-second gust, Exposure C; Seismic Design Category C; 30 psf roof/ground snow load, non-reducible; 18-inch frost line depth; +15°F winter design temperature; moderate-to-heavy termite area)
- 2006 IECC (Residential Only) governs energy-efficiency requirements — the Town has not adopted a newer residential energy code edition
- Submittal via the Town's GoPost ePlan online portal (gopost-prescottvalley.eplansoftreview.com); a signed Contractors Form and Proof of Valid Contractor's License are required
- 'Acknowledging 2024 ICC Codes Not Yet Adopted' form must be signed, confirming the applicable code edition remains the 2018 ICC series
- A custom home ('Master Plan' single-family home) uses a full set of plans across all disciplines; residential master plans also cover duplexes and ADUs on a single-family lot
Required documents
- RequiredResidential New ApplicationTown of Prescott Valley Building Permit application for new single-family residential construction, submitted via the GoPost ePlan portal
- RequiredTract Home Application Custom Packet / Master Plan Application (2025 revised)Town submittal packet for tract-home or custom/master-plan single-family residential plan sets
- RequiredSite PlanLot dimensions, easements, setbacks, and structure locations
- RequiredConstruction Drawings and Structural CalculationsFull discipline plan set (architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical) meeting Town Climatic/Geographic Design Criteria
- RequiredProof of Valid Contractor's License / Contractors FormTown of Prescott Valley form affirming A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 11 contractor licensure (A.R.S. §§ 32-1168 - 1169) for the general contractor and identified subcontractors
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Total Valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $26.75 per permit | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Development Services: Building Permit Fees (Res. 2023-2339, eff. 10/28/2023) |
| Building Permit Fee — Total Valuation $501.00 to $2,000.00 | $37.45 per permit | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule |
| Building Permit Fee — Total Valuation $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 | $53.50 for the first $2,000 of valuation, plus $9.65 for each additional $1,000 of valuation or fraction thereof | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule |
| Building Permit Fee — Total Valuation $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 | $269.65 for the first $25,000 of valuation, plus $6.95 for each additional $1,000 of valuation or fraction thereof | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule |
| Building Permit Fee — Total Valuation $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 | $443.50 for the first $50,000 of valuation, plus $5.90 for each additional $1,000 of valuation or fraction thereof | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule |
| Building Permit Fee — Total Valuation $100,001.00 and above | $737.75 for the first $100,000 of valuation, plus $1.60 for each additional $1,000 of valuation or fraction thereof | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule |
| Plan Review Fee — Tier III Residential (all non-commercial permits) | 65% of the Building Permit Fee, including Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Fees | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Development Services: Building Permit Fees |
| Plan Review Fee — Tier I Residential (Master Plan built on approved Mass Graded Lot) | $50.00 flat per plan | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule |
| Plan Review Fee — Tier II Residential (approved Master Plan only) | 50% of the Building Permit Fee, including Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Fees | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule |
Residential Addition / Remodel / Accessory Structure Permit
VerifiedRequired for room additions, remodels, and new accessory structures over 200 square feet on existing one- and two-family dwellings in Prescott Valley. Reviewed against the 2018 IRC as adopted and amended by the Town.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new additions, remodels, and accessory structures larger than 144 square feet (Zoning) / 200 square feet (Building)
- New Additions require: site plan, working drawings and specifications, floor plan
- New Accessory Building requires a site plan, and if larger than 144 square feet, working drawings and specifications (Zoning Fee applies at $16.05-$160.50 per Site Plan Review tier for accessory buildings 144 sq ft or less)
- A remodel is defined by the Town as work done to improve an existing single-family home
- Plans must comply with Town of Prescott Valley Design Criteria (115 mph wind, IRC; Exposure C; Seismic Design Category C; 30 psf roof snow load)
Required documents
- RequiredAddition Alteration Application (2025 revised)Town of Prescott Valley submittal application for room additions and remodels, submitted via the GoPost ePlan portal
- RequiredAccessory Structure Zoning Application (≤200 sq ft) / Accessory Structure Building Application (>200 sq ft)Town application depending on accessory structure size
- RequiredSite Plan (2025 revised)Showing existing structure, addition/accessory footprint, and setbacks
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Total Valuation | Same six-tier Total Valuation schedule as new residential construction ($26.75 minimum at $1-$500 valuation, scaling up per the valuation brackets) | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Development Services: Building Permit Fees |
| Plan Review Fee — Tier III Residential (all non-commercial permits) | 65% of the Building Permit Fee, including Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Fees | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule |
| Deposit — Residential Additions/Remodels for Valuation <$5,000 | $26.75 | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule; may be required at time of application |
| Deposit — Residential Additions/Remodels for Valuation $5,001 to $10,000 | $53.50 | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule; may be required at time of application |
| Deposit — Residential Additions/Remodels for Valuation $10,001 to $15,000 | $64.20 | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule; may be required at time of application |
| Deposit — Residential Additions/Remodels for Valuation $15,001 to $25,000 | $80.25 | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule; may be required at time of application |
| Deposit — Residential Additions/Remodels for Valuation >$25,000 | $107.00 | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule; may be required at time of application |
| Accessory Building Permit — Zoning Site Plan Review (144 sq ft or less) | $16.05 to $160.50 (per Site Plan Review, tiered) | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Development Services: Zoning Fees |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in Prescott Valley, governed by the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by the Town. Applications are submitted via the Town's GoPost ePlan portal using the Miscellaneous Electrical Application.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for new electrical work, service replacement, resizing, panel work, generators, and other hard-wired electrical additions/removals/alterations
- Governed by the 2017 NEC as adopted by the Town of Prescott Valley (Chapter 7 of the Town Code, effective January 1, 2020)
- Standard scope (adding, removing, or altering electric) requires a Site Plan with 1-Line Diagram
- Electrical services greater than 400 amps require a Site Plan with 1-Line Diagram PLUS engineering approval/calculations
- Adding or changing a generator requires a Site Plan with 3-Line Diagram, generator location and clearance distances from existing structures, fuel storage type/size/location/distances, pipe sizing for LPG or natural gas line, and manufacturer's specifications for the generator and all system components
- Proof of Valid Contractor's License and Electric Service Entrance Verification Sheet (if applicable) required at submittal
- Apply via the Town's GoPost ePlan online portal
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Application / Miscellaneous Electrical ApplicationTown of Prescott Valley permit application, submitted via GoPost ePlan portal
- OptionalElectric Service Entrance Verification SheetRequired if adding, removing, or altering electric service
- RequiredSite Plan with 1-Line Diagram (or 3-Line Diagram for generators)Required for all electrical scope; engineering approval/calculations additionally required for services over 400 amps
- RequiredProof of Valid Contractor's LicenseTown of Prescott Valley form affirming A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 11 contractor licensure
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee | Greater of $32.10 or $0.04 per square foot | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Development Services: Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Fees; charged in addition to any applicable building permit fee |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in Prescott Valley, governed by the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted by the Town. Applications are submitted via the Town's GoPost ePlan portal using the Miscellaneous Plumbing Application.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems, water/gas piping, and gas appliances
- Governed by the 2018 IPC and 2018 IFGC as adopted by the Town of Prescott Valley
- Adding, removing, altering, or replacing piping (water or gas) requires a Site Plan with 1-Line Diagram showing pipe size, lengths, burial depth, type of piping, and BTU/CFH calculations for gas
- Adding, removing, or altering a propane tank, gas fire pit, gas-fueled generator, or gas appliance requires manufacturer's specifications
- A water meter application located in Yavapai County (outside Town water service) requires an issued New Residential Permit from Yavapai County
- Water Heater replacement uses a dedicated Water Heater Application; manufacturer's specifications required only if changing water heater type
- Apply via the Town's GoPost ePlan online portal
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Application / Miscellaneous Plumbing Application ChecklistTown of Prescott Valley submittal application, submitted via GoPost ePlan portal
- OptionalWater Heater Application (2025 revised)Dedicated Town application for water heater replacement/installation
- RequiredSite Plan with 1-Line DiagramRequired for piping work: pipe size, lengths, burial depth, piping type, BTU/CFH gas calculations
- OptionalManufacturer's SpecificationsRequired for gas appliances, propane tanks, gas fire pits, gas-fueled generators, or a change in water heater type
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee | Greater of $53.50 or $0.03 per square foot | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Development Services: Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Fees; charged in addition to any applicable building permit fee |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installations in Prescott Valley, governed by the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) as adopted by the Town. Applications are submitted via the Town's GoPost ePlan portal using the Miscellaneous Mechanical Application Checklist.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Mechanical permit required for adding, removing, altering, or replacing (not like-for-like) mechanical/HVAC equipment
- Governed by the 2018 IMC as adopted by the Town of Prescott Valley
- Non-like-for-like scope requires a Site Plan with a mechanical layout PLUS manufacturer's specifications and calculations
- Wood Stove/Fireplace installations require a floor plan, manufacturer's specifications, and installation requirements (separate line item under 'When Do I Need a Permit?')
- Apply via the Town's GoPost ePlan online portal
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical Application / Miscellaneous Mechanical Application ChecklistTown of Prescott Valley submittal application for HVAC scope, submitted via GoPost ePlan portal
- RequiredSite Plan with Mechanical LayoutRequired if adding, removing, altering, or replacing (non-like-for-like) mechanical/HVAC equipment
- RequiredManufacturer's Specifications and CalculationsRequired alongside the site plan for non-like-for-like mechanical/HVAC work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Fee | Greater of $26.75 or $0.02 per square foot | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Development Services: Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Fees; charged in addition to any applicable building permit fee |
Re-Roofing Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential and commercial re-roofing in Prescott Valley. Governed by the 2018 IRC/IBC roofing provisions and the Town's Re-Roof Application (updated 12/2024).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for re-roofing; the Re-Roof Application requires the site location and approximate value (valuation of labor and materials) of the re-roof project
- Application must state whether the roof material type is changing, whether any detached buildings are also being re-roofed (and if so, how many), and whether the structure is a mobile/manufactured home
- If the structure is a mobile/manufactured home AND the roof type is changing, engineering approval must be provided
- Proof of Valid Contractor's License required at submittal
- Apply via the Town's GoPost ePlan online portal
Required documents
- RequiredRe-Roof Application (updated 12/2024)Town of Prescott Valley submittal application for re-roofing, submitted via GoPost ePlan portal
- RequiredProof of Valid Contractor's LicenseTown of Prescott Valley form affirming A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 11 contractor licensure
- OptionalEngineering ApprovalRequired only if the structure is a mobile/manufactured home and the roof type is changing
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Total Valuation of re-roof labor and materials | Same six-tier Total Valuation schedule as new residential construction ($26.75 minimum at $1-$500 valuation, scaling per the valuation brackets) | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Development Services: Building Permit Fees; the Re-Roof Application itself collects 'Valuation of labor and materials' as the fee basis |
Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop residential solar photovoltaic systems in Prescott Valley. Governed by the Town's Solar Submittal Requirements document and the 2017 NEC as adopted by the Town. Applications are submitted via the GoPost ePlan portal using the Solar Application.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Site plan locating all PV equipment on the drawing: PV array, combiner/junction boxes, disconnects, inverters, meter and service panel/tie-in locations, general structure footprint and property-line relation, and a roof plan showing location and physical size of all PV panels, b-vents, attic vents, and plumbing vents
- Manufacturer's specification sheets (cut sheets) with UL listing information for the PV panels, connection boxes, and PV inverter(s)
- Complete 3-line electrical diagram specifying system size (DC-STC nameplate rating), module manufacturer/model/specs (VOC, VMP, ISC, IMP), array specs with temperature-corrected max VOC, number of strings, string fuse rating, conductor sizing, grounding, overcurrent protection/disconnects, inverter specs, and grid interconnection details (AC load panel back-feed breaker rating, bus-bar/main breaker rating, line/load side tap)
- Mounting/racking system details: manufacturer's spec sheets with roof calculations designed for 115 mph wind speed, Exposure Category C, and 30 psf roof snow load per IRC R324.4.1/R324.4.1.1, including fastener type/size/spacing, OR an Arizona-stamped engineer's verification letter if a custom racking system does not span three or more trusses/rafters
- Structural information: size/type/spacing of roof framing members, roof sheathing type/thickness, number of roofing material layers, and whether the array is flush- or tilt-mounted
- Any photovoltaic system 12 kW DC or larger must be stamped by an Arizona-registered engineer
- APS (Arizona Public Service) residential service meter location requirements apply for grid interconnection
Required documents
- RequiredSolar ApplicationTown of Prescott Valley Building Permit application for solar PV installation, submitted via GoPost ePlan portal
- RequiredSolar Submittal Information / Solar Submittal RequirementsTown of Prescott Valley Help Form detailing the full minimum-content plan-submittal checklist (site plan, cut sheets, 3-line diagram, mounting/racking details, structural information)
- OptionalArizona-Stamped Engineer's Verification LetterRequired for systems 12 kW DC or larger, or for custom racking systems that do not span three or more trusses/rafters
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Total Valuation (system cost) | Same six-tier Total Valuation schedule as new residential construction ($26.75 minimum at $1-$500 valuation, scaling per the valuation brackets) | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Development Services: Building Permit Fees |
| Electrical Permit Fee (in addition to Building Permit Fee) | Greater of $32.10 or $0.04 per square foot | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Development Services: Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Fees — solar PV installations are electrical work and incur this fee alongside the valuation-based building permit fee |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of any residential or commercial structure in Prescott Valley. Applications are submitted via the GoPost ePlan portal using the Demolition Application (2025 revised).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required before demolishing a residential or commercial structure within Prescott Valley town limits
- Application requires description of work, valuation of labor and materials, and square footage of the structure being demolished
- Additional information may be requested depending on the specific project
- In some cases, an inspection must be scheduled BEFORE demolition work begins rather than only after completion
- Proof of Valid Contractor's License required at submittal
- Apply via the Town's GoPost ePlan online portal
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Application (2025 revised, updated 12/2024)Town of Prescott Valley submittal application for demolition permits, submitted via GoPost ePlan portal
- RequiredProof of Valid Contractor's LicenseTown of Prescott Valley form affirming A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 11 contractor licensure
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Total Valuation of demolition labor and materials | Same six-tier Total Valuation schedule as new residential construction ($26.75 minimum at $1-$500 valuation, scaling per the valuation brackets) | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Development Services: Building Permit Fees; the Demolition Application collects 'Valuation of labor and materials' and 'Square Footage' as the fee basis |
Fence and Retaining Wall Permit
VerifiedRequired for new or replacement fences and retaining walls in Prescott Valley, with a heightened submittal bar for fences over 6 feet (commercial only) and for retaining walls.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Fence permit required for new fences/walls; the Fence Application (2025 revised) asks whether the fence is a replacement and, if so, whether there are changes to height or material
- Fences over 6 feet are restricted to commercial applications only, and require a Detail Drawing submitted with the application
- Fences 6 feet and under (residential or commercial) do not require the additional Detail Drawing
- Retaining Wall permits require: site plan, length and height, and structural cross-section calculations (submitted using the Retaining Wall Application, filed under the Town's Fence Permit category)
- Applicants must contact Arizona Blue Stake (811) before digging to avoid impacting nearby utility lines
- Fences higher than 6 feet (commercial) require inspections scheduled through the permitting counter
Required documents
- RequiredFence Application (2025 revised, updated 12/2024)Town of Prescott Valley submittal application for fences, submitted via GoPost ePlan portal
- OptionalRetaining Wall Application (2025 revised)Town of Prescott Valley submittal application for retaining walls, requiring site plan, dimensions, and structural cross-section/calculations
- OptionalDetail DrawingRequired only for commercial fences over 6 feet in height
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Total Valuation | Same six-tier Total Valuation schedule as new residential construction ($26.75 minimum at $1-$500 valuation, scaling per the valuation brackets) | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Development Services: Building Permit Fees; no separate flat-dollar fence/wall line item is published — fences and retaining walls are billed against the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedPrescott Valley has no EV-charger-specific permit type or fee line. An EV charger (EVSE) circuit is electrical work governed by the 2017 NEC as adopted by the Town, filed on the same Miscellaneous Electrical Application used for any other electrical addition/alteration, and billed under the Town's general Electrical Permit fee. No EV charger, electric vehicle, or EVSE line item was found on the Town's Comprehensive Fee Schedule, the Electrical Application, or its Permit Center page.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for the EV charger circuit installation (adding/altering electric service)
- Governed by the 2017 NEC as adopted by the Town of Prescott Valley (Chapter 7 of the Town Code, effective January 1, 2020)
- A Site Plan with 1-Line Diagram is required for the standard scope of adding, removing, or altering electric
- Electrical services greater than 400 amps require a Site Plan with 1-Line Diagram plus engineering approval/calculations (relevant if a panel/service upgrade is needed to support the charger)
- Proof of Valid Contractor's License and Electric Service Entrance Verification Sheet (if applicable) required at submittal
- Apply via the Town's GoPost ePlan online portal
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Application / Miscellaneous Electrical ApplicationTown of Prescott Valley permit application, submitted via GoPost ePlan portal; there is no separate EV-charger-specific application form
- RequiredSite Plan with 1-Line DiagramRequired for the EVSE circuit addition/alteration scope
- RequiredProof of Valid Contractor's LicenseTown of Prescott Valley form affirming A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 11 contractor licensure
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee (no EV-specific line item found) | Greater of $32.10 or $0.04 per square foot | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Development Services: Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Fees; the same fee used for any other electrical addition/alteration. No EV-charger-specific fee category was found. |
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new commercial building construction in Prescott Valley, reviewed against the 2018 IBC and Town of Prescott Valley amendments (Chapter 7 of the Town Code, effective January 1, 2020) plus ANSI A117.1-2009/2010 ADA accessibility standards. Applications use the Town's dedicated 'New Commercial Application' (part of the New Commercial Application Checklist packet, updated 12/2024), which is genuinely distinct from the Town's separate 'Commercial T.I. Application' used for interior tenant improvements to existing commercial space (see the Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit entry) — the two use different application forms, different submittal-deposit amounts ($321.00 New Commercial vs. $107.00 T.I.), and different document checklists (New Commercial requires a prior Engineering Permit, Special Inspections Agreement, Temporary Utility Agreement, and Water Meter/Water Tap applications that T.I. does not).
Verified 2026-08-01 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new commercial building construction within Prescott Valley town limits, submitted on the Town's New Commercial Application
- Reviewed against the 2018 IBC and Town of Prescott Valley amendments, plus ANSI A117.1-2009 and the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
- Per the New Commercial Application Checklist (updated 12/2024), this step must start ONLY after a separate Engineering Permit has already been approved; applicants must contact the Permitting Office (928-759-5535) to discuss project permitting requirements and phasing — one New Commercial Application is required per building
- Plans (site plan, landscape plan, plumbing, electrical, lighting, mechanical) must be Architect- or Engineer-stamped if the project is over 3,000 square feet OR has an occupant load over 20
- A $321.00 non-refundable application deposit must be paid to the Permitting Office (928-759-5535) before the application proceeds, per the New Commercial Application Checklist and the Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule ('Deposits - Commercial/Industrial - New Construction')
- Per the Town's Temporary Utility for Construction Agreement (New Commercial/Residential Projects), the applicant must complete construction and obtain a Certificate of Occupancy within 365 calendar days of permit issuance, and may not allow 180 days to elapse without an inspection, per Chapter 7 of the Town of Prescott Valley ordinances
- Proof of Valid Contractor's License required (A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 11, §§ 32-1168-1169)
- Apply via the Town's GoPost ePlan online portal (gopost-prescottvalley.eplansoftreview.com)
Required documents
- RequiredNew Commercial Application (Commercial Construction Application Page)Town of Prescott Valley application for new commercial construction: construction address, parcel/unit/lot, owner/contractor info, building area square-footage breakdown by use (office, storage, warehouse, manufacturing, retail, shell only), total new/remodel square footage, valuation, unit designation, number of units/buildings, setbacks, and description of work
- RequiredProof of Valid Contractor's LicenseTown of Prescott Valley form affirming A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 11 contractor licensure for the general contractor and identified subcontractors
- RequiredSpecial Inspections and Testing AgreementRequired Town form per IBC Chapter 17 for projects requiring special inspection/testing; must be completed (two copies) by the owner, engineer, or architect of record before a permit can be issued
- RequiredTemporary Utility for Construction AgreementTown form governing temporary construction power; construction must be completed and a Certificate of Occupancy obtained within 365 calendar days, with no more than 180 days elapsing without an inspection
- RequiredWater Meter & Utility Service ApplicationTown of Prescott Valley Customer Accounts Division application for water meter/utility service, including system capacity charge, water resource fee, and meter-size-based meter charge
- RequiredCommercial Water Tap Installation ApplicationTown of Prescott Valley Customer Accounts Division application for tapping into the Town water main; fee schedule by tap size ($445-$745 labor cost)
- RequiredPlans (Site Plan, Landscape Plan, Plumbing, Electrical, Lighting, Mechanical)Full discipline plan set; must be Architect- or Engineer-stamped if the project exceeds 3,000 sf or has an occupant load over 20
- RequiredSurvey or Site Plan Stamped by Licensed Architect, Engineer, or SurveyorRequired in lieu of or alongside the survey
- RequiredStructural Calculations and Layout SheetRequired structural engineering documentation
- RequiredEngineered Soils ReportRequired geotechnical/soils engineering report
- RequiredEngineered Truss Specifications, Calculations, and Layout SheetDeferred submittal is permitted per the New Commercial Application Checklist
- OptionalAgent Letter / Letter of AuthorizationRequired only if the applicant is a tenant rather than the property owner
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Total Valuation | Same six-tier Total Valuation schedule as new residential construction ($26.75 minimum at $1-$500 valuation, scaling per the valuation brackets) | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Development Services: Building Permit Fees; confirmed by direct read of the Fee Schedule PDF — no separate commercial-only valuation table exists, the same six-tier table applies to commercial construction |
| Plan Review Fee — Commercial | 65% of the Building Permit Fee, including Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Fees | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Development Services: Building Permit Fees — listed as its own 'Plan Review Fee - Commercial' line item, distinct from (but numerically identical to) the Tier III Residential rate |
| New Commercial Application Deposit | $321.00 | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule ('Deposits - Commercial/Industrial - New Construction') and New Commercial Application Checklist (updated 12/2024), which directs applicants to pay this amount to the Permitting Office before the application proceeds |
| Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing Permit Fees (in addition to Building Permit Fee) | Mechanical: greater of $26.75 or $0.02/sq ft; Electrical: greater of $32.10 or $0.04/sq ft; Plumbing: greater of $53.50 or $0.03/sq ft | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Development Services: Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Fees — same trade-permit fee structure used for residential |
| Water Meter & Water Tap Fees (utility-side, in addition to building permit fees) | Water meter charge by size ($537-$1,844) plus system capacity charge and water resource fee; water tap labor cost $445 (3/4"-2") or $745 (4"-12") | Town of Prescott Valley Water Meter & Utility Service Application and Commercial Water Tap Installation Application (rev. 07/25); billed by the Customer Accounts Division, separate from Development Services building permit fees |
Commercial Tenant Improvement (T.I.) Permit
VerifiedRequired for interior alterations, build-outs, and upgrades to existing commercial buildings/tenant spaces in Prescott Valley. This is a genuinely distinct permit from new commercial construction: the Town publishes a separate 'Commercial T.I. Application' and 'Commercial T.I. Application Checklist' (both updated 12/2024), with its own lower $107.00 application deposit (vs. $321.00 for New Commercial) and a lighter submittal packet that omits the Engineering-Permit prerequisite, Special Inspections and Testing Agreement, Temporary Utility for Construction Agreement, and Water Meter/Water Tap applications required for ground-up new commercial construction. Reviewed against the same 2018 IBC and Town amendments as new commercial construction; the Town's 2026 Turnaround Times document has no separate 'Tenant Improvement' review row — T.I. submittals are reviewed under the same square-footage-tiered 'Commercial Building Plans' timeline table used for new construction.
Verified 2026-08-01 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for changes, alterations, upgrades, and interior build-outs to existing commercial buildings/tenant spaces, submitted on the Town's dedicated Commercial T.I. Application — a separate form from the New Commercial Application used for ground-up construction
- Reviewed against the 2018 IBC and Town of Prescott Valley amendments (Chapter 7 of the Town Code, effective January 1, 2020)
- Unlike New Commercial Application, there is no prerequisite Engineering Permit approval step and no Special Inspections Agreement, Temporary Utility Agreement, or Water Meter/Water Tap application in the Commercial T.I. Application Checklist
- Plans (site plan, landscape plan, civils, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, parking, lighting, floor plan) must be Architect- or Engineer-stamped if the project is over 3,000 square feet OR has an occupant load over 20 — the identical stamping threshold used for new commercial construction
- Structural Calculations and Layout Sheet required only if applicable to the scope of work
- A $107.00 non-refundable application deposit must be paid to the Permitting Office (928-759-5535), per the Commercial T.I. Application Checklist (updated 12/2024)
- Proof of Valid Contractor's License required (A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 11, §§ 32-1168-1169)
- Apply via the Town's GoPost ePlan online portal (gopost-prescottvalley.eplansoftreview.com)
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial T.I. ApplicationTown of Prescott Valley application for interior tenant-improvement work: construction address, parcel/unit/lot, owner/contractor info, building area square-footage breakdown by use, total new/remodel square footage, valuation, setbacks, and description of work
- RequiredProof of Valid Contractor's LicenseTown of Prescott Valley form affirming A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 11 contractor licensure
- OptionalStructural Calculations and Layout SheetRequired only if applicable to the scope of the tenant-improvement work
- RequiredPlans (Site Plan, Landscape Plan, Civils, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Parking, Lighting, Floor Plan)Discipline plan set specific to the T.I. scope; must be Architect- or Engineer-stamped if the project exceeds 3,000 sf or has an occupant load over 20
- OptionalAgent Letter / Letter of AuthorizationRequired only if the applicant is a tenant rather than the property owner
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Total Valuation of T.I. work | Same six-tier Total Valuation schedule as new residential/commercial construction ($26.75 minimum at $1-$500 valuation, scaling per the valuation brackets) | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Development Services: Building Permit Fees; no separate T.I.-only valuation table exists — the same six-tier table applies |
| Plan Review Fee — Commercial | 65% of the Building Permit Fee, including Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Fees | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Development Services: Building Permit Fees — same 'Plan Review Fee - Commercial' line item used for new commercial construction; no separate lower rate for T.I. was found |
| Commercial T.I. Application Deposit | $107.00 | Per the Commercial T.I. Application Checklist (updated 12/2024), which directs applicants to pay this amount to the Permitting Office. Show full citationHidePer the Commercial T.I. Application Checklist (updated 12/2024), which directs applicants to pay this amount to the Permitting Office. NOTE — this matches the Fee Schedule's 'Deposits - Commercial/Industrial - Additions/Remodels' line ($107.00), not the Fee Schedule's separate, lower 'Deposits - Commercial/Industrial - Small Tenant Improvements' line ($32.10); the Town's own documents do not explain the distinction between 'Small Tenant Improvements' and standard Tenant Improvements, or which deposit line the $32.10 figure is meant to apply to. Both figures are reproduced here verbatim rather than silently resolved — the $107.00 figure is the one actually collected per the current (12/2024) application checklist and should be treated as authoritative pending confirmation with the Permitting Office. |
| Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing Permit Fees (in addition to Building Permit Fee) | Mechanical: greater of $26.75 or $0.02/sq ft; Electrical: greater of $32.10 or $0.04/sq ft; Plumbing: greater of $53.50 or $0.03/sq ft | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Development Services: Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Fees — same trade-permit fee structure used for residential and new commercial construction |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired before displaying, installing, altering, relocating, or replacing any sign in the Town of Prescott Valley, under Town Code Sec. 13-09-120 (Sign Regulations, Chapter 13 Zoning). The sign regulations were rewritten and re-codified by Ordinance No. 2024-947 on 12/11/2024 and were previously codified at Sec. 13-23-100. Applications are made on a form furnished by the Planning and Zoning Department and submitted through the Town's GoPost ePlan portal to Development Services. The Town charges a valuation-plus-area fee and doubles it as a penalty where the sign was installed before the permit issued.
Verified 2026-08-15 · Source
Requirements
- Except as otherwise provided in Town Code Article 13-09, it is unlawful for any person to display, install, alter, relocate, or replace any sign without first obtaining a permit for the work (Town Code Sec. 13-09-120.A)
- Sign permits are NOT required for name plate signs, temporary signs (except inflatable objects under Sec. 13-09-040.C), flags (though separate zoning and/or building permits are required to install flagpoles), copy changes on reader panels, or minor repairs or repainting of any permitted sign (Sec. 13-09-120.B)
- The permit application is a written application on a form furnished by the Planning and Zoning Department, signed and submitted by the owner, tenant, lessee, authorized agent, or licensed contractor of the property for which the sign is proposed (Sec. 13-09-120.C.1)
- The application must include a site plan indicating the location of the sign in relation to right-of-way, easements, buildings and driveways; drawings indicating the dimensions of the sign, sign copy, and materials, the method of construction, and the manner of attachment to the building or premises; and the address of the proposed sign location, the owner of the sign, the owner of the property, the person or firm erecting the sign, and an estimate of the cost of the work (Sec. 13-09-120.C.2)
- SEQUENCING: per the Town's Sign Permit Application Checklist (updated 12/2024) - if you are changing your tenant use, start the sign permit only after a Commercial T.I. permit has been submitted; on a new building, submit only after the New Commercial permit has been applied for
- GoPost submittal packaging (Sign Permit Application Checklist, updated 12/2024): 'Permit Packet | Town Forms' as one file containing the Sign Application page and proof of valid contractor's license, plus 'Plans' as one file containing elevations or renderings of the sign in its proposed location, drawings showing dimensions, sign copy, materials, method of construction and attachment to the building, lighting specifications and details if lit, and a site plan - freestanding signs must show distance to property line
- The Town's signage application collects linear feet of building frontage (only the portion utilized by the occupant), valuation of labor and materials, existing sign square footage, and the square footage and height of building-mounted, free-standing, and other signage, and asks whether the work is new/additional signage, replacement signage, and whether new electrical is involved
- Every sign and its supporting structure must be designed and constructed to conform to the provisions of all applicable technical codes, and no sign may be erected, relocated or maintained in a way that prevents free ingress to or egress from any door, window or fire escape, nor may any sign be attached to a standpipe or fire escape (Sec. 13-09-030.A.2 and A.3)
- No sign may obstruct free and clear vision of traffic or cause a traffic hazard, violate the sight visibility triangle provisions of Sec. 13-07-120, be confused with or obstruct the view of an authorized traffic sign or signal or a device mounted on a police or fire protection vehicle, or use the words 'stop', 'look', 'danger', 'caution' or similar in a way that interferes with, misleads or confuses traffic (Sec. 13-09-030.A.4)
- No sign may be erected or painted upon or attached to any tree, rock or other natural feature, utility pole, utility structure, or authorized traffic sign, signal or device, and no sign may be placed or maintained in any public right-of-way except signs required by a government agency for public health, safety or welfare, including traffic control signs and banners installed under the Town banner program (Sec. 13-09-030.A.5 and A.7)
- Every illuminated sign must be placed to prevent any light or reflection from being cast directly on any adjoining residential zoning district, in addition to the outdoor lighting standards of Sec. 13-12-040 (Sec. 13-09-030.A.6)
- Design criteria: signs are regarded as an integral and complementary element of the Town's overall architectural character and must be integrated with the building and landscaping design; all signs must have edge treatment or a border, except signs consisting of individual letters mounted against a non-differentiated surface (Sec. 13-09-030.B)
- Sign area measurement: the entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of the display, excluding structural supports or uprights outside the display; for a two-faced sign with an interior angle of 45 degrees or less the area is one face only, and above 45 degrees (or with three or more faces) the areas are summed; freestanding sign height is measured from nearest adjacent ground level to the top of the sign, including any monument base, earthen works or other supporting or ornamental structure (Sec. 13-09-030.C)
- Building permit exemptions do not exempt signs from zoning permits: Town Code Sec. 7-01-140.D repeats the sign-permit exemption list (name plate signs, temporary signs except banners and inflatable objects, copy changes on reader panels, and minor repairs or repainting of any permitted sign)
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit Application (Town of Prescott Valley, updated 12/2024)The Town's Signage Application page plus the Sign Permit Application Checklist; submitted through the GoPost ePlan portal to Development Services, 7501 E. Skoog Blvd., permitting@prescottvalley-az.gov, 928-759-3050
- RequiredProof of Valid Contractor's LicenseThe Town's Proof of Valid Contractor's License form (Section I general contractor / owner-builder / developer declaration under A.R.S. Title 32 Chapter 11, and Section II identifying all subcontractors), combined with the application into the single 'Permit Packet | Town Forms' upload
- RequiredSign Plans (single 'Plans' file)Elevations or renderings of the sign in its proposed location; drawings showing dimensions, sign copy, materials, method of construction and attachment to the building; lighting specifications and details if lit; and a site plan, with freestanding signs showing distance to property line
- RequiredSite Plan showing right-of-way, easements, buildings and drivewaysRequired by Town Code Sec. 13-09-120.C.2.a as part of the sign permit application, indicating the location of the sign in relation to right-of-way, easements, buildings, and driveways
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit (per sign) | Greater of 1.5% of sign value plus $0.15 per square foot, or $15.00 | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, 'DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: SIGNS' section (page 13 of 26 of the FY2025-26 posting), Unit of Measure 'Per Sign', Authorization Res. Show full citationHideTown of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, 'DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: SIGNS' section (page 13 of 26 of the FY2025-26 posting), Unit of Measure 'Per Sign', Authorization Res. 2023-2339, Effective Date 10/28/2023, with no proposed change recorded in the schedule's proposed-action columns. The schedule's own Notes column reads: 'Excludes name plate signs, temporary signs, flags, changes on reader panels, minor repairs, or repainting' - matching the statutory exemptions at Town Code Sec. 13-09-120.B. Read from a 200-dpi rendered page image, not from extracted text. |
| Sign Permit Penalty (per sign) | Double the Sign Permit Fee | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, 'DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: SIGNS' section (page 13 of 26 of the FY2025-26 posting), Unit of Measure 'Per Sign', Authorization Res. Show full citationHideTown of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, 'DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: SIGNS' section (page 13 of 26 of the FY2025-26 posting), Unit of Measure 'Per Sign', Authorization Res. 2023-2339, Effective Date 10/28/2023. The schedule's Notes column reads: 'Only applies if installed prior to issuance of sign permit.' |
Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit
Prescott Valley has no municipal fire department and adopts no fire code of its own - Town Code Chapter 7 (Building) adopts the IBC, IRC, IMC, NEC, IPC, IPMC, IFGC and IECC, and contains no International Fire Code article. Fire protection, fire code enforcement, and fire sprinkler and fire alarm construction permitting inside Town limits are performed by the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA), an independent special district headquartered at 8603 E. Eastridge Drive, Prescott Valley, whose coverage area encompasses the municipalities of Chino Valley, Prescott Valley and Dewey-Humboldt plus unincorporated central Yavapai County. The Town's own Resource Directory lists CAFMA as the emergency services provider for Prescott Valley. CAFMA runs its own SmartGov permitting portal, sets its own fees under A.R.S. Sec. 48-805(B)(13), and its fees appear nowhere in the Town's Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
Reviewed 2026-08-15 · Source
Requirements
- Fire code enforcement and fire protection system permitting for Prescott Valley is performed by the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA), not by a Town department - CAFMA staffs ten full-time and two reserve stations covering 369 square miles of Yavapai County and approximately 100,000 residents across Chino Valley, Prescott Valley, Dewey-Humboldt and unincorporated areas including Paulden and Williamson Valley Road; four of its ten staffed stations are in the Town of Prescott Valley
- The Town of Prescott Valley Town Code Chapter 7 (Building) adopts the Town's Administrative Code (Art. 7-01) plus the 2018 IBC, IRC, IMC, NEC, IPC, IPMC, IFGC and IECC (Arts. 7-02 through 7-09) - there is NO International Fire Code article in Chapter 7, and no fire permit fee line anywhere in the Town's Comprehensive Fee Schedule
- A full fire protection system permit is required from CAFMA for all new installations, and for any work on an existing system that affects eleven (11) or more devices, including system demolition
- A modification permit is required for work on an existing system as follows - Commercial Sprinkler: any work to be done on 6-10 heads, or that substantially changes an existing commercial sprinkler system, or affects/changes the design area; Residential Sprinkler: any work that substantially changes an existing sprinkler system, or which exceeds the CAFMA residential sprinkler limit of 5 heads, or affects/changes the design area; Fire Alarm: any work to be done on 6-10 devices, or that substantially changes an existing fire alarm system
- Fire sprinklers are required in one- and two-family dwellings when the area under roof equals 5,000 square feet or greater; the calculated area includes all livable and unfinished space, the area of any attached garage, concealed or accessible spaces intended for storage use and/or future living space, and all attached roofs and overhangs greater than 4 feet in width
- The following subdivisions within CAFMA's jurisdictional boundaries require fire sprinklers regardless of square footage: American Ranch-Phase 4A and 4B, Avalon Estates, Chaparral Heights, Creekside of Prescott #3, Granite Mountain Homesites 5, Granite Park Ranch, Meadow Ranch, Mint Creek Ranch, North Arrow Ranch, and Preserve at the Ranch
- Water for a residential fire sprinkler system must be supplied by a pump and tank or a municipal water supply; where stored water is used as the sole source of supply, the required sprinkler demand must be stored in an approved tank, and the pump must be listed or approved for use with a fire sprinkler system by a recognized testing laboratory
- All fire protection system and special event permit applications are submitted online through CAFMA's SmartGov customer portal; contractors or vendors submitting in person are responsible for providing plans electronically or are charged the cost to convert paper plans to digital
- Fire protection system permits are valid for 180 days from the date of permit approval; one or more extensions may be granted by the fire code official following a written request demonstrating justifiable cause, submitted before the permit expires, and once a permit has expired a fee applies to reinstate it
- CAFMA's permit fees include three (3) inspections for a commercial fire sprinkler system, two (2) inspections for a fire alarm, and three (3) inspections for a residential fire sprinkler system
- Separately from CAFMA, an operational (non-construction) permit is required for commercial burning, hot work, blasting and pyrotechnics, tent and membrane structures, carnivals and other special events
Required documents
- RequiredCAFMA fire protection system permit application (SmartGov portal)Filed online through CAFMA's SmartGov customer portal; a customer account must be created first, and contractors with current or active permits must contact CAFMA administration at 928-772-7711 for an access code
- RequiredFire sprinkler / fire alarm plans and supporting documentationSubmitted electronically; CAFMA charges contractors who submit paper the cost of converting the plans to digital. Fire protection system permit applications must follow the requirements set out in CAFMA's Contractor's Guide.
- OptionalPermit Extension Form or Expired Permit Replacement FormUsed respectively to extend a permit before its 180-day expiry (per 2018 IFC Sec. 105.3.2, written request demonstrating justifiable cause) or to reinstate one after expiry (per 2018 IFC Sec. 105.3.1, fee applies)
- RequiredTown of Prescott Valley building permit for the underlying projectCAFMA's fire permit does not replace the Town's own building permit for the associated construction work, which is filed separately through the Town's GoPost ePlan portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Fire Sprinkler System (construction permit) | $683 per submittal | CAFMA Fee Schedule effective 06/27/2022, Construction Permits section (page 3 of 7). Show full citationHideCAFMA Fee Schedule effective 06/27/2022, Construction Permits section (page 3 of 7). Row note: 'Up to 10,000 sq. ft. Base fee + $0.03 per sq. ft. over 10,000.' The posted PDF is a scan with an unreliable text layer, so every figure here was read from a 170-dpi rendered page image. |
| Fire Alarm (construction permit) | $483 per submittal | CAFMA Fee Schedule effective 06/27/2022, Construction Permits section (page 3 of 7). Row note: 'Up to 10,000 sq. ft. Base fee + $0.03 per sq. ft. over 10,000.' |
| Residential Fire Sprinkler System (construction permit) | $458 per submittal | CAFMA Fee Schedule effective 06/27/2022, Construction Permits, Continued section (page 4 of 7). Row note: 'Up to 10,000 sq. ft. Base fee + $0.03 per sq. ft. over 10,000.' |
| Commercial Fire Sprinkler Modification | $433 per submittal | CAFMA Fee Schedule effective 06/27/2022, Construction Modification Permits section (page 4 of 7). Row note: 'Up to 10,000 sq. ft. Base fee + $0.03 per sq. ft. over 10,000.' |
| Fire Alarm Modification | $308 per submittal | CAFMA Fee Schedule effective 06/27/2022, Construction Modification Permits section (page 4 of 7). Row note: 'Up to 10,000 sq. ft. Base fee + $0.03 per sq. ft. over 10,000.' |
| Residential Fire Sprinkler Modification | $333 per submittal | CAFMA Fee Schedule effective 06/27/2022, Construction Modification Permits section (page 4 of 7). Row note: 'Up to 10,000 sq. ft. Base fee + $0.03 per sq. ft. over 10,000.' |
| Fire Main / FDC | $508 per submittal | CAFMA Fee Schedule effective 06/27/2022, Construction Permits section (page 3 of 7) |
| Fire Pump | $358 per submittal (modification $293 per submittal) | CAFMA Fee Schedule effective 06/27/2022; Fire Pump in the Construction Permits section (page 3 of 7) and Fire Pump Modification in the Construction Modification Permits section (page 4 of 7) |
| Kitchen / Industrial System | $283 per submittal (modification $208 per submittal) | CAFMA Fee Schedule effective 06/27/2022; Construction Permits section (page 3 of 7) and Construction Modification Permits section (page 4 of 7) |
| Alternative Systems | $458 per submittal | CAFMA Fee Schedule effective 06/27/2022, Construction Permits section (page 3 of 7) |
| Gas Detection System | $258 per submittal (modification $208 per submittal) | CAFMA Fee Schedule effective 06/27/2022; Construction Permits section (page 3 of 7), row note 'Up to 10,000 sq. ft. Base fee + $0.03 per sq. ft. over 10,000', and Construction Modification Permits section (page 4 of 7) |
| CO2 Beverage Systems | $258 per submittal | CAFMA Fee Schedule effective 06/27/2022, Construction Permits section (page 3 of 7) |
| Water Tank for Private or Commercial Fire Protection | $209 per submittal | CAFMA Fee Schedule effective 06/27/2022, Construction Permits, Continued section (page 4 of 7). The private-fire-protection row notes it 'Excludes listed NFPA 13D single family residential pump & tank.' |
| Fire Protection System Demolition | $258 per submittal | CAFMA Fee Schedule effective 06/27/2022, Construction Permits, Continued section (page 4 of 7). Row note: 'Includes all fire protection systems, i.e. fire sprinklers and fire alarms.' |
| Access Gate | $258 per submittal, plus $25 per additional gate on the same property | CAFMA Fee Schedule effective 06/27/2022, Construction Permits section (page 3 of 7) |
| Other Construction Permit | $358 per submittal | CAFMA Fee Schedule effective 06/27/2022, Construction Permits, Continued section (page 4 of 7). Row note: 'Required construction permit not already listed. Up to 10,000 sq. ft. Base fee + $0.03 per sq. ft. over 10,000.' |
| Plan Review Resubmittal | $108 per submittal | CAFMA Fee Schedule effective 06/27/2022, Miscellaneous Fees section (page 4 of 7). Row note: 'Up to 10,000 sq. ft. Base fee + $0.03 per sq. ft. over 10,000.' |
| Reinspection (failed inspection, failure to install per plans, failure to pretest fire protection system, or no show) | $125 per inspection | CAFMA Fee Schedule effective 06/27/2022, Miscellaneous Fees section (page 4 of 7); four separate reinspection rows all priced at $125 per inspection |
| Town of Prescott Valley fire permit fee | None - the Town charges no fire permit fee | The Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule contains no fire sprinkler or fire alarm construction permit fee. Show full citationHideThe Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule contains no fire sprinkler or fire alarm construction permit fee. Its only 'fire' entries are Utilities: Water standby charges for fire sprinkler system service by main size ($5.00 per hydrant/month for a 1-inch or 2-inch main, $6.00 for 4-inch, $9.00 for 6-inch, $12.00 for 8-inch, $15.00 for 12-inch) and a PROPOSED (not adopted) 'Fire Sprinkler system plan review (backflow)' add-fee of $150.00 per occurrence in the Utilities: Water table, whose adopted Amount column is blank. Neither is a fire construction permit fee and neither is recorded as one here. |
Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy
In the Town of Prescott Valley a change of use is governed by Town Code Sec. 7-01-190 (Certificate of Occupancy) of the Town's Administrative Code: no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof may be made until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy, and changes in the character or use of a building must comply with all applicable codes for the new use. The Town publishes no standalone change-of-use application and no change-of-use or certificate-of-occupancy fee line - in practice a commercial use change is carried by a Commercial Tenant Improvement (T.I.) permit, which the Town's own Sign Permit Application Checklist confirms is the prerequisite step when 'changing your tenant use'.
Reviewed 2026-08-15 · Source
Requirements
- No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made, until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy; issuance of a certificate of occupancy is not an approval of a violation of the administrative code, the technical codes, or other Town ordinances (Town Code Sec. 7-01-190.A)
- Changes in the character or use of a building shall comply with all applicable codes for the new use (Town Code Sec. 7-01-190.B)
- The building official issues the certificate only after inspecting the building or structure and finding no violations of the administrative code or other laws enforced by the Town (Sec. 7-01-190.C)
- The certificate of occupancy must state the building permit number; the address of the structure; the name and address of the owner; a description of the portion of the structure covered; a statement that the described portion has been inspected for compliance with the administrative code and the technical codes for the occupancy and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified; the name of the building official; the edition of the code under which the permit was issued; the use and occupancy per the adopted technical codes; the type of construction as defined by the adopted technical codes; the design occupant load; whether a provided automatic sprinkler system is required; and any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit (Sec. 7-01-190.C.1 through C.12)
- A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued before completion of the entire permitted work where the portion(s) can be occupied safely; the building official sets the validity period, which shall not exceed 90 days for R-3 and U occupancies and 180 days for all other uses (Sec. 7-01-190.D)
- The certificate of occupancy must be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises and shall not be removed except by the building official (Sec. 7-01-190.E)
- The building official may suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy in writing when it was issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information, or when the building, structure or portion is in violation of an ordinance, regulation, the administrative code or the technical codes (Sec. 7-01-190.F)
- A certificate of completion, as distinct from a certificate of occupancy, is issued only for non-occupiable buildings such as shell buildings and specialty restrictive construction (Sec. 7-01-190.G)
- SEQUENCING: the Town's own Sign Permit Application Checklist (updated 12/2024) states 'If you are changing your tenant use, start this step only after a Commercial T.I. permit has been submit' - confirming that the Commercial Tenant Improvement permit is the vehicle through which a commercial tenant-use change is processed
- A permit is required before any building, structure or building service equipment regulated by the technical codes is 'erected, constructed, reconstructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished', and that requirement is in addition to any zoning, subdivision and/or engineering approvals and permits required elsewhere in the Town Code (Town Code Sec. 7-01-140.A)
- Depending on the new use, a zoning approval may also be required under Town Code Chapter 13, Article 13-13 (conditional use permits at Sec. 13-13-090, special use permits at Sec. 13-13-100) - a separate application with its own fee
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial Tenant Improvement ApplicationThe Town's Commercial Tenant Improvement Application (Permit Center document library), filed through the GoPost ePlan portal; this is the permit through which a commercial change of tenant use is processed, per the Town's own Sign Permit Application Checklist sequencing instruction
- RequiredCertificate of Occupancy issued by the building officialIssued by the Town building official after inspection under Town Code Sec. 7-01-190; must be posted conspicuously on the premises and may be removed only by the building official. The Town publishes no separate certificate-of-occupancy application form.
- OptionalZoning conditional use permit or special use permit applicationRequired only where the new use is not permitted by right in the zoning district; filed with the Town under Town Code Secs. 13-13-090 and 13-13-100
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Occupancy / Change of Use | Not separately published by the Town | The Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule (Res. Show full citationHideThe Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule (Res. 2023-2339, eff. 10/28/2023; FY2025-26 posting) contains NO fee line for a certificate of occupancy, change of occupancy, or change of use. All 26 pages of the schedule were searched for 'occupancy', 'change of use', 'change in use', 'C of O' and 'certificate', and the Development Services sections (Board of Adjustment Fees, Building Permit Fees, Grading, Impact Fees, Inspections and Fees, Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Fees, Other Fees, Planning Fees, Signs, Subdivision Fees, Zoning Fees) were additionally read as rendered page images. There is no such line. This is a documented absence, not an unread source. |
| Underlying Commercial Tenant Improvement building permit fee (where construction work is involved) | Valuation-based: $26.75 at $1.00-$500.00 valuation; $37.45 at $501.00-$2,000.00; $53.50 for the first $2,000 plus $9.65 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof up to $25,000; $269.65 for the first $25,000 plus $6.95 per additional $1,000 up to $50,000; $443.50 for the first $50,000 plus $5.90 per additional $1,000 up to $100,000; $737.75 for the first $100,000 plus $1.60 per additional $1,000 thereafter | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, 'DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: BUILDING PERMIT FEES' section (page 5 of 26 of the FY2025-26 posting), Unit of Measure 'Per Permit', Authorization Res. Show full citationHideTown of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, 'DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: BUILDING PERMIT FEES' section (page 5 of 26 of the FY2025-26 posting), Unit of Measure 'Per Permit', Authorization Res. 2023-2339, Effective Date 10/28/2023. Read from a 200-dpi rendered page image. This is the standard valuation table, not a change-of-use-specific fee - it applies because a use change with work is permitted as a Commercial T.I. |
| Deposits - Commercial / Industrial - Additions / Remodels | $107.00 per permit | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, 'DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: BUILDING PERMIT FEES' section (page 5 of 26); the schedule's Notes column reads 'May be required at time of application' |
| Plan Review Fee - Commercial (applies to the Tenant Improvement plan review) | 65% of the Building Permit Fee, including Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Fees | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, 'DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: INSPECTIONS AND FEES' page (page 11 of 26 of the FY2025-26 posting), Unit of Measure 'Per Plan', Authorization Res. 2023-2339, Effective Date 10/28/2023. Read from a 200-dpi rendered page image. |
| Investigation Fee (work commenced without a permit) | 100% of the permit fee, per occurrence | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule (page 11 of 26 of the FY2025-26 posting); the schedule's Notes column reads 'If work commences without first obtaining a permit.' Authorization Res. 2023-2339, Effective Date 10/28/2023. |
| New Use Permit - Non-Residential / Commercial (zoning approval, only if required) | $267.50 per application | Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, 'DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FEES' section (pages 3-4 of 26), Authorization Res. Show full citationHideTown of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, 'DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FEES' section (pages 3-4 of 26), Authorization Res. 2023-2339, Effective Date 10/28/2023. The schedule's Proposed Action column records a proposed rename to 'Conditional Use Permit - Non-Residential / Commercial' with 'no change' in amount, on the stated basis 'Chapter 13 Zoning Code Update January 2025 added Conditional Use Permits' - a proposal, recorded here as such, not as an adopted change. This is a zoning use permit, NOT a change-of-occupancy fee, and applies only where the new use is not permitted by right. |
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