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Commercial Building Permit (New Construction) in Prescott Valley, Arizona

Required 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).

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When you need this permit

  • 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) Contractor
  • Apply via the Town's GoPost ePlan online portal (gopost-prescottvalley.eplansoftreview.com)

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — Based on Total ValuationTown 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
Same six-tier Total Valuation schedule as new residential construction ($26.75 minimum at $1-$500 valuation, scaling per the valuation brackets)
Plan Review Fee — CommercialTown 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
65% of the Building Permit Fee, including Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Fees
New Commercial Application DepositTown 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
$321.00
Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing Permit Fees (in addition to Building Permit Fee)Town of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Development Services: Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Fees — same trade-permit fee structure used for residential
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
Water Meter & Water Tap Fees (utility-side, in addition to building permit fees)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
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")

Review timeline

Plan reviewPrescott Valley’s published plan-review target
40–75 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Special Inspections (if required)

    Continuous on-site inspection per IBC Chapter 17 for projects with an approved Special Inspections and Testing Agreement

  2. 2

    Foundation/Footing

    Before concrete pour

  3. 3

    Rough-In (Structural / MEP)

    Framing, structural connections, and mechanical/electrical/plumbing rough-in before concealment

  4. 4

    Final / Certificate of Occupancy

    All work complete per approved plans; Certificate of Occupancy issued once Building, Public Works, Engineering, and Planning and Zoning requirements are met

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

Tips

  • The Town's Standard, Fast Track, and Expedited Plan Review: Turnaround Times for 2026 (rev. 1/1/26) tiers 'Commercial Building Plans' strictly by SQUARE FOOTAGE, not by new-construction vs. tenant-improvement scope: Small (under 5,000 sf) is 40 business days SPR Goal / 45 SPR Average; Medium (5,000-50,000 sf) is 55/65; Large (50,000 sf and greater) is 65/75. Expedited Plan Review (EXPR) is a flat 15 business days across ALL three size tiers, but Fast Track (FTR) is listed as 'N/A' for every commercial tier — unlike residential, Prescott Valley does not offer an in-house Fast Track option for any commercial building permit regardless of size.
  • All review timeframes operate within the outer statutory ceiling of the Town's A.R.S. § 9-835 Required Timeframe Posting (30 days Administrative Completeness / 60 days Substantive Review / 90-day overall statutory ceiling from submittal to final approval or denial).
  • This permit type is for NEW commercial building construction and requires a prior approved Engineering Permit before the New Commercial Application can even be started — interior alterations to an EXISTING commercial building/tenant space use the separate, lighter-weight Commercial T.I. Application instead (lower $107 deposit, no Engineering Permit prerequisite, no Special Inspections/Temporary Utility/Water Meter-Tap forms).
  • The $321.00 application deposit is paid directly to the Permitting Office by phone (928-759-5535), not through the GoPost portal itself.
  • Per the Temporary Utility for Construction Agreement, failing to complete construction and obtain a Certificate of Occupancy within 365 calendar days, or allowing 180 days to elapse without an inspection, can result in penalties and permit expiration under Chapter 7 of the Town Code.

Frequently asked questions

Prescott Valley requires a commercial building permit (new construction) for: 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). If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Prescott Valley Development Services Department — Building Safety / Permitting at 928-759-3050 (Development Services main); 928-759-5535 (Permitting); 928-759-3060 (Inspection scheduling/IVR) before starting work.

In Prescott Valley, the published Building Permit Fee — Based on Total Valuation is: Same six-tier Total Valuation schedule as new residential construction ($26.75 minimum at $1-$500 valuation, scaling per the valuation brackets). Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — Commercial — 65% of the Building Permit Fee, including Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Fees; New Commercial Application Deposit — $321.00; 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; 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"). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Per the Town's 2026 Turnaround Times document, review is tiered by square footage: Small projects (under 5,000 sf) have a 40-business-day SPR Goal / 45-day SPR Average; Medium (5,000-50,000 sf) is 55/65 business days; Large (50,000 sf or more) is 65/75 business days. Expedited Plan Review is a flat 15 business days for any size; Fast Track is not offered for commercial projects. All review operates within the Town's A.R.S. § 9-835 90-day overall statutory ceiling.

You'll need: New Commercial Application (Commercial Construction Application Page); Proof of Valid Contractor's License; Special Inspections and Testing Agreement; Temporary Utility for Construction Agreement; Water Meter & Utility Service Application; Commercial Water Tap Installation Application; Plans (Site Plan, Landscape Plan, Plumbing, Electrical, Lighting, Mechanical); Survey or Site Plan Stamped by Licensed Architect, Engineer, or Surveyor; Structural Calculations and Layout Sheet; Engineered Soils Report; Engineered Truss Specifications, Calculations, and Layout Sheet. Depending on your project, Prescott Valley may also ask for: Agent Letter / Letter of Authorization. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Prescott Valley requires 4 inspection(s) for a commercial building permit (new construction), in order: Special Inspections (if required), Foundation/Footing, Rough-In (Structural / MEP), Final / Certificate of Occupancy. Schedule each through Town of Prescott Valley Development Services Department — Building Safety / Permitting (928-759-3050 (Development Services main); 928-759-5535 (Permitting); 928-759-3060 (Inspection scheduling/IVR)).

Apply through Town of Prescott Valley Development Services Department — Building Safety / Permitting at 7501 E. Skoog Blvd. (Civic Center), Prescott Valley, AZ 86314. Phone: 928-759-3050 (Development Services main); 928-759-5535 (Permitting); 928-759-3060 (Inspection scheduling/IVR), email: permitting@prescottvalley-az.gov (permit applications); devserv@prescottvalley-az.gov (general Development Services). Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Development Services Counter payment window 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; permit pickup 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Applications are submitted through the Town's GoPost ePlan online portal (gopost-prescottvalley.eplansoftreview.com); walk-in/paper submittal is not the standard path.. Official information: https://www.prescottvalley-az.gov/departments/development_services/permit_center.php.

Yes. The Town publishes a distinct 'Commercial T.I. Application' and 'Commercial T.I. Application Checklist' for interior alterations to existing commercial buildings, separate from the 'New Commercial Application' used for ground-up construction — with a lower $107.00 deposit (vs. $321.00) and a lighter submittal packet. See the Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit entry for details.

A $321.00 non-refundable application deposit, paid to the Permitting Office (928-759-5535), per the Town's New Commercial Application Checklist and Comprehensive Fee Schedule ('Deposits - Commercial/Industrial - New Construction').

Sources & verification

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