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

Prescott Valley requires a residential building permit (new construction) for: 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. 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 — Total Valuation $1.00 to $500.00 is: $26.75 per permit. Additional published fees: Building Permit Fee — Total Valuation $501.00 to $2,000.00 — $37.45 per permit; 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; 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; 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; 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; Plan Review Fee — Tier III Residential (all non-commercial permits) — 65% of the Building Permit Fee, including Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Fees; Plan Review Fee — Tier I Residential (Master Plan built on approved Mass Graded Lot) — $50.00 flat per plan; Plan Review Fee — Tier II Residential (approved Master Plan only) — 50% of the Building Permit Fee, including Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Fees. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Per the Town's Standard, Fast Track, and Expedited Plan Review: Turnaround Times for 2026 (rev. 1/1/2026), a Custom Home / Master Plan single-family home has an SPR Goal and quarterly SPR Average of 30 business days for first-round review (this includes 15 days for administrative tasks). All review operates within the outer statutory ceiling of the Town's A.R.S. § 9-835 posting: no greater than 90 days total from submittal to final approval/denial.

You'll need: Residential New Application; Tract Home Application Custom Packet / Master Plan Application (2025 revised); Site Plan; Construction Drawings and Structural Calculations; Proof of Valid Contractor's License / Contractors Form. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Prescott Valley requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction), in order: Foundation/Footing, Framing, Rough-In (Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical), Final. 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.

Prescott Valley, Arizona has 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 this review. 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 this review, 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).. Local amendments apply — see the Prescott Valley overview page for the full list.

The 2018 IRC and 2018 IBC (for any non-residential portions), 2018 IPC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IFGC, 2017 NEC, and 2006 IECC (residential only), as adopted by the Town of Prescott Valley effective January 1, 2020 under Chapter 7 of the Town Code. The Town has not yet adopted the 2024 ICC code suite as of this review.