This is PermitBase’s published record for Prescott as of 2026-08-16. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.

Prescott building permits

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Prescott, Arizona — as published 2026-08-16.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

Codes adopted

Arizona has NO statewide mandatory building code floor for general construction — code adoption is a per-city/county authority under state enabling statutes (e.g., A.R.S. Title 9 for municipalities). The City of Prescott's Community Development Department (Building Division) independently adopts and administers its own construction codes and Permit Center program; it does not defer permitting to Yavapai County. Source: City of Prescott Permit Center / Building Permits page (prescott-az.gov/permit-center/permit-categories/building-permits/).2024 International Building Code (IBC), as published by the International Code Council, adopted by the City of Prescott with local amendments codified at Prescott City Code Chapter 3, Article 3-1, 3-2, and 3-5. Currently in effect for plan review. Source: City of Prescott Building Permits page, '2024 Codes-Design Criteria' handout (rev. 01/01/2026), and Prescott City Code (codepublishing.com/AZ/Prescott).2024 International Residential Code (IRC) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, adopted by reference with City of Prescott amendments (Prescott City Code Article 3-8). Source: City of Prescott '2024 Codes-Design Criteria' handout (rev. 01/01/2026).2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted with City of Prescott amendments. Source: City of Prescott '2024 Codes-Design Criteria' handout (rev. 01/01/2026); 2024 IMC Significant Changes handout.2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted with City of Prescott amendments (Prescott City Code Article 3-6). Source: City of Prescott '2024 Codes-Design Criteria' handout (rev. 01/01/2026); 2024 IPC Significant Changes handout.2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted with City of Prescott amendments (Prescott City Code Article 3-7) — one edition behind the 2024 ICC set, matching the standard NFPA 3-year NEC cycle. Source: City of Prescott '2024 Codes-Design Criteria' handout (rev. 01/01/2026); 2023 NEC Significant Changes handout.2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted with City of Prescott amendments. Source: City of Prescott '2024 Codes-Design Criteria' handout (rev. 01/01/2026).2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), adopted with City of Prescott amendments. Source: City of Prescott '2024 Codes-Design Criteria' handout (rev. 01/01/2026); 2024 IEBC Significant Changes handout.2024 International Fire Code (IFC), adopted by reference (Prescott City Code Article 6-1) as the City's uniform fire code, with a dedicated Urban-Wildland Interface amendment (Article 6-2) administered by the Prescott Fire Department. Source: City of Prescott '2024 Codes-Design Criteria' handout; Prescott City Code Article 6-1/6-2.2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), adopted with City of Prescott amendments (Prescott City Code Article 3-18) — the City has NOT moved to a newer IECC edition; energy compliance for the 2024 code cycle is still evaluated under the 2012 IECC Climate Zone 4B tables. Source: City of Prescott '2024 Codes-Design Criteria' handout (rev. 01/01/2026), which explicitly lists '2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)' alongside the otherwise-2024 code set.CORRECTED 2026-08-16. This entry previously described Prescott City Code Article 3-17 as a "City of Prescott Administrative Building Code" governing permit administration. Article 3-17 is in fact the INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE - read directly from the Title III table of contents at codepublishing.com/AZ/Prescott (#!/Prescott03/Prescott03.html) in a browser session on 2026-08-16; the code is current through Ordinance 2026-1942, passed April 28, 2026. The 2024 IEBC adoption is separately and correctly recorded elsewhere in this list, so no adopted code was missing - the defect was a mislabelled article reference, not a missing or wrong edition. NOTE, unresolved: the same table of contents titles Article 3-18 "INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE WITH 2018 REVISIONS", which does not sit comfortably with this file's separate claim that the City remains on the 2012 IECC. That entry was NOT re-verified and should be treated as an open question.

Permit types & fees

Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family Residence / Duplex)

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Required for new single-family residence and duplex construction in the City of Prescott. Reviewed against the 2024 IRC and City of Prescott amendments, plus the City's residential design criteria (105 mph wind, Seismic Category C, 18-inch frost depth, 20°F winter design temperature). Applications are submitted through the PrescottPermits.com online portal.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

Requirements

Building permit required for new single-family residence and duplex construction within Prescott city limits
Plans must comply with the 2024 IRC and City of Prescott amendments, and the City's Residential Design Criteria (105 mph wind Exposure C; Seismic Design Category C unless a soils report verifies otherwise; 18-inch frost depth; 20°F winter design temperature; site-specific snow load per ASCE Hazard Tool)
Energy compliance evaluated under the 2012 IECC Climate Zone 4B tables (Roof R-49; Wall R-20; Floor R-19; Slab R-10 for 24 in; Window U-factor 0.35, SHGC 0.40); ResCheck documentation required
Construction documents, structural calculations, and (where applicable) a soils report and truss calculations with Engineer of Record verification must be submitted
Submittal via the PrescottPermits.com online portal, per the New Single Family Residence Checklist (combined 24x36 Plans file plus 8.5x11 Supporting Documents file)
Additional Engineering, Right-of-Way, Fire, or property-specific (floodplain/WUI/Historic District/Airport District) requirements may apply and must be checked before submittal

Required documents

RequiredNew Single Family Residence ChecklistCity of Prescott submittal checklist requiring a combined 'PLANS' file (cover sheet, site plan, floor/foundation/framing plans, cross-sections, elevations, energy compliance, electrical/mechanical/plumbing plans) and a combined 'SUPPORT DOCS' file (structural calculations, truss calculations/layout, soils report, ResCheck, Manual J/S/D, manufacturer installation instructions, ESRs, special inspection forms)
RequiredSite/Plot PlanParcel lot lines and address, parcel square footage, setbacks (front/rear/side), existing structures/fences/retaining walls/utilities/easements, and location/size of proposed structure with distances from lot lines and other structures
RequiredStructural Plan and CalculationsSealed structural design; truss calculations and layout must include verification of Engineer of Record review
RequiredResCheck / Manual J, S, DEnergy code compliance documentation and HVAC design calculations

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation	Total Building Value (per 2026 IBC Valuation Table, by Occupancy Group/Construction Type, e.g., R-3 Type VB = $171/sq ft) × 0.00461 multiplier	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. 12/26/2025, effective Jan. 2026); figures are approximate as the table revises twice yearly
Plan Review/Submittal Fee	Minimum $43 if total building value is under $14,000; otherwise calculated as part of the Building Fee worksheet	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator, 1-2 Unit Residential worksheet
Electrical / Mechanical / Fuel Gas Fee (each), 1-2 Unit Residential	Total building square footage × $0.0396 per trade	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator; fuel gas line optional if not used
MPF&E Plan Review Fee	Combined M/P/FG/E fee total × 65%	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator, 1-2 Unit Residential worksheet
Building Residential Plan Review Deposit Amount, New Single Family	$788.00	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. 12/26/2025)
C of O Walk-thru, Residential Building only	$198.00	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. 12/26/2025)

Residential Addition / Remodel Permit (Addition, Remodel, Casita, Guesthouse, Decks, Patio Cover, Pergola)

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Required for additions, remodels, casitas, guesthouses, decks, patio covers, and pergolas on existing residential structures in Prescott. Reviewed against the 2024 IRC as adopted and amended by the City of Prescott.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

Requirements

Building permit required for additions, remodels, casitas, guesthouses, decks (over 200 sq ft, over 30 inches high, part of required egress, or attached to the house — and even smaller detached decks per the City's permit-required matrix), patio covers, and pergolas
Residential Addition or Remodel Checklist applies, requiring a combined 'PLANS' file (cover sheet, site plan, applicable construction plans) and 'SUPPORT DOCS' file (structural calculations, truss layout, soils report, ResCheck, Manual J/S/D, as applicable to project scope)
Plans must comply with City of Prescott Design Criteria (105 mph wind, Exposure C; Seismic Design Category C)
Properties in Historic Preservation Districts may face additional exterior-appearance review standards

Required documents

RequiredResidential Addition or Remodel ChecklistCity of Prescott submittal checklist for additions, remodels, casitas, guesthouses, decks, patio covers, and pergolas
RequiredSite/Plot PlanParcel lot lines and address, parcel square footage, setbacks, existing structures/utilities/easements, and location/size of proposed addition with distances from lot lines and other structures

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation	Total Building Value (2026 valuation table by occupancy/construction type; e.g. covered patio $67/sf, covered deck $67/sf, uncovered deck $65/sf per the City's residential worksheet) × 0.00461 multiplier	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. 12/26/2025)
Plan Review/Submittal Fee	Minimum $43 if total building value is under $14,000	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator, 1-2 Unit Residential worksheet
Building Plan Check — Additions or Revisions to Approved Plans (per hour)	$106.00/hour	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. 12/26/2025)

Electrical Only Permit

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Required for electrical repair, replacement, addition, and new service work in Prescott, governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted and amended by the City of Prescott. Like-for-like panel upgrades up to 200 amps and simple panel replacements qualify for the Fast Track expedited program.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

Requirements

Electrical permit required for panel work, adding circuits/outlets, new generator placement, new service entrances/upgrades, and new electric meters
Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the City of Prescott
Like-for-like panel upgrades up to 200 amps require no supporting documents beyond the application itself; adding circuits or outlets requires an electrical schematic/floor plan showing new and existing circuits, amperage, and GFCI/AFCI requirements
New service entrances/upgrades under 600 amps and under 4,000 sq ft require a one-line diagram, panel schedule, and load calculations if 4,000 sq ft or greater; service entrances 600 amps or greater require full engineered, stamped documents
Electrical Panel Replacement up to 200 amps qualifies for the Fast Track Permit (FTP) program (no construction plans required, on-site verification)
Submit via the PrescottPermits.com online portal

Required documents

RequiredElectrical Only ChecklistCity of Prescott submittal checklist covering electrical repair/replacement, circuit additions, generator placement, and service entrance/meter work
OptionalFast Track Permit ChecklistUsed in place of the standard checklist for 'Electrical Panel Replacement up to 200 amps' — requires only a site plan (properties in Historic Districts or FEMA floodplains are not eligible)

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Electrical Fee (new construction context), 1-2 Unit Residential	Total building square footage × $0.0396	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator, 1-2 Unit Residential worksheet
Electrical Fee (new construction context), 3+ Unit/Commercial	Total building square footage × $0.0792	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator, 3+ Unit/Commercial worksheet
Fast Track Permit (FTP) Fee	$66.00	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. 12/26/2025); applies to Electrical Panel Replacement up to 200 amps and other qualifying Fast Track scopes
Fast Track Permit (FTP) Issue Fee	$66.00	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. 12/26/2025)

Plumbing Only Permit

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Required for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in Prescott, governed by the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted and amended by the City of Prescott. Interior plumbing repair/replacement and water heater like-for-like replacement both qualify for the Fast Track expedited program.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

Requirements

Plumbing permit required for interior plumbing repair/replacement, new/repaired/replaced gas yardlines, and water heater changes (including change of fuel type)
Governed by the 2024 IPC as adopted by the City of Prescott
Interior Plumbing Repair or Replace requires an Interior Plumbing Plan showing water/sewer/gas line locations, piping length/material/size, and (for gas repairs) BTUs and total developed piping length
New Gas Yardline or Gas Yardline Repair/Replace requires a full site plan showing meter location, connection point, dielectric union and shut-off, existing yardlines, and piping material/length/size
Water Heater Change of Fuel Type requires a sealed structural plan/calculations (if applicable) plus a site plan with water and sewer service details per City Standard Details 316P and 440P-3
Interior plumbing repair/replace and like-for-like water heater replacement qualify for the Fast Track Permit (FTP) program
Submit via the PrescottPermits.com online portal

Required documents

RequiredPlumbing Only ChecklistCity of Prescott submittal checklist covering interior plumbing repair/replace, gas yardlines, and water heater fuel-type changes
OptionalFast Track Permit ChecklistUsed for 'Water Heater, like for like' and 'Interior plumbing repair or replace' — requires only a site plan (properties in Historic Districts or FEMA floodplains are not eligible)

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Plumbing Fee (new construction context), 3+ Unit/Commercial	Total building square footage × $0.0792	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator, 3+ Unit/Commercial worksheet (the 1-2 Unit Residential worksheet groups Plumbing into the combined M,P,FG&E $0.0396/sf rate)
Fast Track Permit (FTP) Fee	$66.00	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. 12/26/2025); applies to Water Heater like-for-like and Interior Plumbing Repair or Replace
Fast Track Permit (FTP) Issue Fee	$66.00	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. 12/26/2025)

Mechanical Only Permit (HVAC)

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Required for new heating/AC units, new equipment locations, new ductwork, or new curbing in Prescott, governed by the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) as adopted and amended by the City of Prescott. Like-for-like HVAC replacement qualifies for the Fast Track expedited program.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

Requirements

Mechanical permit required for new heating and air conditioning units, new equipment locations, new ductwork, and new roof curbing
Governed by the 2024 IMC as adopted by the City of Prescott
HVAC like-for-like replacement qualifies for the Fast Track Permit (FTP) program, requiring only a site plan and manufacturer installation instructions
Furnace/HVAC replacement always requires a permit per the City's 'What Needs a Permit' matrix, even for simple replacements
Submit via the PrescottPermits.com online portal

Required documents

RequiredMechanical Only ChecklistCity of Prescott submittal checklist for new heating/AC units, equipment relocation, ductwork, and curbing
OptionalFast Track Permit ChecklistUsed for 'HVAC Like for like' replacement — requires a site plan and manufacturer installation instructions (properties in Historic Districts or FEMA floodplains are not eligible)

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Mechanical Fee (new construction context), 3+ Unit/Commercial	Total building square footage × $0.0792	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator, 3+ Unit/Commercial worksheet (the 1-2 Unit Residential worksheet groups Mechanical into the combined M,P,FG&E $0.0396/sf rate)
Fast Track Permit (FTP) Fee	$66.00	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. 12/26/2025); applies to HVAC like-for-like replacement
Fast Track Permit (FTP) Issue Fee	$66.00	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. 12/26/2025)

Re-Roof Only Permit

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Required for complete roof tear-off and re-sheathing in Prescott; a non-structural re-roof (no second layer of different material, no structural repairs) may qualify for the Fast Track expedited program. Governed by 2024 IRC/IBC roofing provisions and the City's Re-Roof Only Checklist.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

Requirements

Building permit required for a complete roof tear-off/replacement of sheathing; adding a second layer of shingles of the SAME type requires no permit outside a Historic District, but any other re-roof scope requires one
Roofing Plan required combining site plan (showing re-roof location, roof pitch, dimensions, materials) with structural calculations where the project requires meeting 30 lb snow load or adds a second layer of different roofing material or a second layer of structural decking
Material cut sheets required for Historic District properties (physical samples may also be requested)
Non-structural re-roofs qualify for the Fast Track Permit (FTP) program; properties in Historic Districts or FEMA floodplains are not eligible for Fast Track

Required documents

RequiredRe-Roof Only ChecklistCity of Prescott submittal checklist requiring a combined 'ROOFING PLAN' file (site plan plus structural calculations where applicable) and, for Historic District properties, material cut sheets
OptionalFast Track Permit ChecklistUsed for 'Re-Roof Non-Structural' — requires only a site plan (properties in Historic Districts or FEMA floodplains are not eligible)

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation	Total roof value (per applicable valuation table) × 0.00461 multiplier	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. 12/26/2025); standard (non-Fast-Track) re-roof projects follow the general Building Permit valuation worksheet
Fast Track Permit (FTP) Fee	$66.00	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. 12/26/2025); applies to Re-Roof Non-Structural
Fast Track Permit (FTP) Issue Fee	$66.00	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. 12/26/2025)

Photovoltaic Solar System Permit

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Required for installation of rooftop or ground-mount photovoltaic solar systems in Prescott. Governed by the City's dedicated Photovoltaic Solar System Checklist and the 2023 NEC as adopted and amended by the City of Prescott. Solar panels always require a permit per the City's 'What Needs a Permit' matrix.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

Requirements

Solar panels or hydronic heat systems always require a building permit per the City's 'What Needs a Permit' matrix
Combined 24x36 'PLANS' file required: cover sheet (applicable codes, design criteria, sheet index, PV system kW size and quantity/size/type of modules, combiner, inverters, racking, batteries), site plan (parcel lines, existing structures/fences/gates, main/sub-panel and equipment locations, ground-mount panel locations and distances), and solar plans (roof layout with fire pathways, roof support/racking detail, placard/label locations, one-line diagram)
Supporting documents (8.5x11 'SUPPORT DOCS' file) required if applicable: manufacturer equipment/hardware specs with UL compliance, structural design analysis (residential required if built prior to 1994; commercial always required, sealed by an Arizona-registered engineer), and a roof structure sign-off letter sealed by an Arizona-registered structural engineer
Submit via the PrescottPermits.com online portal

Required documents

RequiredPhotovoltaic Solar System ChecklistCity of Prescott submittal checklist detailing required Plans and Supporting Documents file contents for rooftop and ground-mount PV systems
OptionalStructural Design Analysis / Roof Structure Sign-offRequired for residential structures built prior to 1994, and always required (Arizona-engineer sealed) for commercial installations

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation	Valuation-based per the City's Building Valuation and Fee Estimator, applying the applicable occupancy/construction-type multiplier	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. 12/26/2025); no separate flat PV fee line was published — PV systems are billed through the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee worksheet
Building Plan Check (Per Hour, if additional review needed)	$106.00/hour	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. 12/26/2025)

Demolition Permit

Verified

Required for demolition of residential, commercial, and multi-family structures in Prescott. Accessory structure demolition qualifies for the Fast Track expedited program; commercial demolition requires a NESHAP report.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

Requirements

Building permit required before demolishing a residential, commercial, or multi-family structure within Prescott city limits
Site plan required showing parcel lot lines and address, existing structures/fences/retaining walls, and existing utilities/easements
Commercial demolition requires a National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) Report
Accessory Structure Demolition qualifies for the Fast Track Permit (FTP) program
Additional Engineering/FEMA Floodplain (928-777-1405 option 3) or Fire Sprinkler/WUI (928-777-1445 option 3) coordination may be required depending on the site

Required documents

RequiredDemolition ChecklistCity of Prescott submittal checklist for residential, commercial, and multi-family demolition permits
OptionalNESHAP ReportRequired for commercial demolition only
OptionalFast Track Permit ChecklistUsed for 'Accessory Structure Demolition' — requires only a site plan (properties in Historic Districts or FEMA floodplains are not eligible)

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Fast Track Permit (FTP) Fee	$66.00	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. 12/26/2025); applies to Accessory Structure Demolition
Fast Track Permit (FTP) Issue Fee	$66.00	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. 12/26/2025)
Building Permit Fee (non-Fast-Track demolition, e.g., primary structure)	Per the general Building Valuation and Fee Estimator worksheet, or a flat administrative fee determined by the Permit Center depending on structure size/type	No separately itemized flat demolition fee line (beyond the Fast Track accessory-structure rate) was published in the City's Building Valuation and Fee Estimator as of this review; primary-structure demolition should be confirmed directly with the Permit Center at 928-777-1371

Fences and Walls Permit

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Fences and retaining/masonry walls in Prescott always require a building permit (any height) per the City's 'What Needs a Permit' matrix — unlike some Arizona jurisdictions with a permit-exempt fence-height threshold. A Right-of-Way permit is additionally required if the fence or wall is located in the public right-of-way.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

Requirements

Fences of ANY height (6 feet and under, or over 6 feet) require a building permit in Prescott — there is no permit-exempt fence-height threshold, unlike Buckeye or many other Arizona cities
A Right-of-Way (ROW) permit is additionally required if the fence or wall is located within the public right-of-way
Residential fences/non-retaining masonry walls 6 feet and under require only a site plan (lot lines, existing structures/fences/retaining walls, utilities/easements/setbacks, proposed wall size/location/height/materials)
Residential retaining walls 32 inches and under require the same site plan documentation
Residential retaining walls over 32 inches, and ANY commercial/multi-family fence/wall or residential fence over 6 feet, require a structural plan and calculations sealed by an Arizona-registered structural engineer

Required documents

RequiredFences and Walls ChecklistCity of Prescott submittal checklist covering residential fences/walls under 6 ft, retaining walls under/over 32 inches, and commercial/multi-family or over-height fences/walls
OptionalStructural Plan and CalculationsSealed by an Arizona-registered structural engineer; required for retaining walls over 32 inches and any commercial/multi-family or over-6-ft residential fence/wall

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation	Valuation-based per the City's Building Valuation and Fee Estimator worksheet	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. 12/26/2025); no separate flat fence/wall fee line was published — fences and walls are billed through the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee worksheet
Plan Review/Submittal Fee	Minimum $43 (1-2 unit residential) or $49 (3+ unit/commercial) if total value is under $14,000	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. 12/26/2025)

Accessory Structures Permit (Sheds, Carports)

Verified

Required for sheds over 200 sq ft (or any size with mechanical/plumbing/electrical), sheds under 200 sq ft, and carports of any size in Prescott. Governed by the 2024 IRC/IBC as adopted and amended by the City of Prescott.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

Requirements

Sheds over 200 sq ft, or any size shed with mechanical/plumbing/electrical service, require a building permit
Sheds under 200 sq ft with no mechanical/plumbing/electrical STILL require a building permit in Prescott per the City's 'What Needs a Permit' matrix — there is no size-based exemption as in some other Arizona cities
Carports under 200 sq ft and carports over 200 sq ft BOTH require a building permit
Accessory Structures Checklist applies for submittal requirements

Required documents

RequiredAccessory Structures ChecklistCity of Prescott submittal checklist for sheds, carports, and other detached accessory structures
RequiredSite/Plot PlanParcel lot lines and address, existing structures/fences/retaining walls, existing utilities and easements, and location/size of proposed structure

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation	Valuation-based per the City's Building Valuation and Fee Estimator worksheet (Group U, Utility/Miscellaneous/Garage valuation rates, e.g., $73-$123/sf depending on construction type per the 2026 IBC Valuation Table)	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. 12/26/2025)
Plan Review/Submittal Fee	Minimum $43 (1-2 unit residential) if total value is under $14,000	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. 12/26/2025)

EV Charger / EVSE Permit

Verified

The City of Prescott has no EV-charger-specific permit type or fee. Per the City's 'What Needs a Permit' matrix, 'ELECTRICAL ADDITION/MOVE/DEMO' requires a permit, and an EV charger circuit is filed under the standard 'Electrical Only' permit's 'Adding Circuits or Outlets' scope (Electrical Only Checklist), governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the City. Direct review of the City's Fast Track Permit Checklist confirms the program covers exactly seven scopes — HVAC like-for-like, Water Heater like-for-like, Accessory Structure Demolition, Re-Roof Non-Structural, Window and Door like-for-like, Interior plumbing repair/replace, and Electrical Panel Replacement up to 200 amps — and an EV charger circuit addition is NOT among them, so it does not qualify for the Fast Track program's flat $66 issue fee and must go through standard Electrical Only review. The City's Building Valuation and Fee Estimator publishes electrical fees primarily in a new-construction context, but the City's own Council-adopted FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule confirms the governing rate: an 'E/M/P Permit Residential - Electrical' line of $0.0396 per square foot, with the parallel Commercial E/M/P Electrical line explicitly labeled 'Valuation/min $66.00' -- establishing a $66.00 practical minimum permit fee that applies across the E/M/P schedule. A typical EV charger circuit retrofit (small scope, valuation far below the City's $14,000 building-permit-fee threshold) is billed at this $66.00 minimum.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

Requirements

Electrical permit required for an EV charger circuit — filed under the Electrical Only permit's 'Adding Circuits or Outlets' scope
Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the City of Prescott
Electrical Schematic / Floor Plan required, showing locations of new and existing circuits or outlets, circuit amperage, GFCI/AFCI requirements, and appliance requirements for specialized equipment
NOT eligible for the Fast Track Permit (FTP) program — the FTP's seven eligible scopes do not include EV chargers or general circuit additions (only 'Electrical Panel Replacement up to 200 amps' is FTP-eligible among electrical work)
If the installation requires a new service entrance/upgrade, additional documentation (one-line diagram, panel schedule, load calculations, or full engineered stamped documents for 600+ amp services) is required per the Electrical Only Checklist
Submit via the PrescottPermits.com online portal

Required documents

RequiredElectrical Only ChecklistCity of Prescott submittal checklist; the EV charger circuit falls under the 'Adding Circuits or Outlets' section, requiring an electrical schematic/floor plan showing new and existing circuits, amperage, and GFCI/AFCI requirements

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Electrical Only Permit -- E/M/P Permit Residential Electrical (minimum/issue fee)	$66.00 minimum (FY26), plus $0.0396 per square foot of affected floor area for larger scopes	City of Prescott FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule (Council Adopted 5/27/2025, Amended 9/9/2025), Community Development - Building Safety section: 'E/M/P Permit Residential - Electrical (Sq. Show full citationHide City of Prescott FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule (Council Adopted 5/27/2025, Amended 9/9/2025), Community Development - Building Safety section: 'E/M/P Permit Residential - Electrical (Sq. Foot)' = $0.0396/sq ft; 'Issue Building' = $66.00 Each; 'Residential Building Permit Under $14,000' = $66.00 Each. The parallel Commercial E/M/P Electrical line is explicitly listed as 'Valuation/min $66.00', confirming a $66.00 practical floor applies across the E/M/P fee lines. A typical EV charger circuit retrofit (small scope, valuation well under $14,000) is billed at this $66.00 minimum. Re-verified directly against the adopted fee schedule as of 2026-07-20.
Issue Fee	$66.00	City of Prescott FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule, Community Development - Building Safety section (confirms the $66.00 figure previously sourced only from the Building Valuation and Fee Estimator calculator tool)

Commercial Building Permit (New Commercial & Multi-Family Construction)

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Required for new site-built, new shell, new factory-built, and new multi-family commercial construction (plus new commercial additions) in the City of Prescott, reviewed against the 2024 IBC and City of Prescott amendments plus the City's Commercial Design Criteria (wind speed by Risk Category, Seismic Design Category per soils report/ASCE 7-22, 18-inch frost depth, 2012 IECC Climate Zone 4B commercial energy tables). Applications are submitted through the PrescottPermits.com online portal using the City's 'New Commercial & Multi-Family' Application Checklist. Properties within one of Prescott's Local Historic Preservation Districts must additionally obtain Prescott Preservation Commission approval before the Building Division can issue the permit for any exterior alteration, new construction, or sign in the district -- confirmed as a real, currently fee-based process (a distinct $164.98 'Historic Preservation Review' line item appears in the City's FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule, Community Development - Planning section) and directly relevant to downtown Prescott's historic commercial core around Whiskey Row and Courthouse Plaza. Tenant improvement work to an existing commercial building uses a separately named checklist and its own, faster published review timeline -- see the companion Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit entry.

Verified 2026-08-01 · Source

Requirements

Building permit required for new site-built, new shell, new factory-built commercial construction, new multi-family construction, and new commercial additions within Prescott city limits
Plans must comply with the 2024 IBC and City of Prescott amendments, and the City's Commercial Design Criteria (wind speed 95 mph Risk Category I / 105 mph Cat. II / 110 mph Cat. III / 115 mph Cat. IV, all Exposure C; Seismic Design Category determined by a project engineer from a soils report per ASCE 7-22; 18-inch frost depth; 20°F winter design temperature)
Energy compliance evaluated under the 2012 IECC Climate Zone 4B commercial tables (Tables C402.2/C402.3); ComCheck documentation required
Architectural Plan requires an Arizona-registered engineer's seal for projects over 3,000 square feet, per the City's New Commercial & Multi-Family Application Checklist
Site plan must additionally show the location of ADA parking and the accessible route, beyond the standard lot-line/setback/utility/easement information required on residential site plans
Submittal via the PrescottPermits.com online portal, per the New Commercial & Multi-Family Application Checklist (combined 24x36 'PLANS' file plus 8.5x11 'SUPPORT DOCS' file)
Properties within a Local Historic Preservation District must obtain Prescott Preservation Commission approval BEFORE the Building Division can issue the permit, for any plan to construct a new building, structure, or sign, or to remodel, demolish, move, or change the exterior appearance of an existing building or sign in the district. The Commission meets monthly (2nd Friday, 8:00 a.m., City Council Chambers) and applications are generally due 18 days before that meeting. Properties in a National Register District only (not also a Local district) are instead reviewed administratively by the City's Historic Preservation Specialist for exterior work requiring a permit
Additional Engineering/FEMA Floodplain (928-777-1405 option 3), Fire Sprinkler/WUI (928-777-1445 option 3), or Airport District (Avigation easement, FAA Form 7460) requirements may apply and must be checked before submittal

Required documents

RequiredNew Commercial & Multi-Family Application ChecklistCity of Prescott submittal checklist (rev. 06/05/2023) requiring a combined 24x36 'PLANS' file (cover sheet, site plan with ADA parking/accessible route, architectural/life safety-egress/foundation/framing/structural/electrical/mechanical/plumbing/photometric plans as applicable) and an 8.5x11 'SUPPORT DOCS' file (pre-application conference letter, structural/truss calculations with Engineer of Record verification, soils report, ComChecks, manufacturer installation instructions, ESRs, special inspection forms)
RequiredSite PlanParcel lot lines/address, parcel square footage, setbacks, existing structures/fences/retaining walls/utilities/easements, location/size of proposed structure with distances from lot lines and other structures, and location of ADA parking and accessible route
RequiredStructural Calculations / Truss Calculations and LayoutSealed structural design; truss calculations and layout must include verification of Engineer of Record review (deferred submittal permitted by the Chief Building Official if noted on the construction plan index)
OptionalHistoric Preservation Commission ApplicationRequired only for properties within a Local Historic Preservation District doing exterior alteration, new construction, or signage; the Building Division cannot issue the building permit until the Prescott Preservation Commission approves the project. Filing deadline is generally 18 days before the Commission's monthly (2nd Friday) meeting

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Commercial Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation	Total Building Value (per 2026 IBC Valuation Table by Occupancy Group/Construction Type, e.g. B-Business Type VB = $210/sf, M-Mercantile Type VB = $134/sf, A-2 restaurants/bars Type VB = $201/sf) × 0.00461 multiplier; flat $66.00 if total valuation is under $14,000	City of Prescott FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule (Council Adopted 5/27/2025, Amended 9/9/2025): 'Commercial Building Permit Under $14,000' = $66.00 Each; Show full citationHide City of Prescott FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule (Council Adopted 5/27/2025, Amended 9/9/2025): 'Commercial Building Permit Under $14,000' = $66.00 Each; 'Commercial Building Permit Over $14,000 (Valuation)' = Valuation×(0.00461). Consistent with the 2026 IBC Valuation Tables in the City's Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. 12/26/2025)
Plan Review Fee — Commercial Building (BLDG)	70% of the calculated Building Permit Fee	City of Prescott FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule: 'Building Plan Check Commercial (BLDG)' = 70%. Show full citationHide City of Prescott FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule: 'Building Plan Check Commercial (BLDG)' = 70%. NOTE — the City's two official fee documents disagree on the minimum flat fee when valuation is under $14,000: the FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule lists 'Building Plan Check Commercial under $14,000' = $50.00, while the Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. 12/26/2025), '3 or More Residential or Commercial' worksheet, states the Plan Review Fee is $49.00 under the same threshold. Both figures reproduced here verbatim rather than silently resolved
Commercial E/M/P Fee (Electrical / Mechanical / Fuel Gas / Plumbing, each trade)	Total building square footage × $0.0792 per trade, Valuation/minimum $66.00	City of Prescott FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule: 'E/M/P Permit Commercial - Electric/Mechanical/Fuel Gas/Plumbing (Sq. Foot)' = $0.0792, 'Valuation/min $66.00'
MP&E Plan Review Fee (Commercial)	Combined M/P/FG/E fee total × 65%	City of Prescott FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule: 'Building Plan Check Commercial E/M/P/F' = 65%
Building Commercial Plan Review Deposit — New Commercial	$1,014.00	City of Prescott FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule ('Building New Commercial Plan Review Deposit'); confirmed by the Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. 12/26/2025), which lists the identical figure as 'Building Commercial Deposit Amount New Commercial'
Issue Fee	$66.00	City of Prescott FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule ('Issue Building')
C of O Walk-thru, Commercial Building only	$198.00	City of Prescott FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule ('C of O Walkthru BLDG Only'); confirmed by the Building Valuation and Fee Estimator's identical 'C of O Walk-thru Commercial Building only' line
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Commercial (per 30 days)	$792.00	City of Prescott FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule ('Temporary Cert. of Occupancy Commercial'); confirmed by the Building Valuation and Fee Estimator's identical 'Temporary C of O Commercial Per each 30 days' line
Historic Preservation Review	$164.98	City of Prescott FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule, Community Development - Planning section. Show full citationHide City of Prescott FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule, Community Development - Planning section. Applies to Prescott Preservation Commission review of exterior work, new construction, or signage on a property within a Local Historic Preservation District, in addition to the standard Building Permit fees above
Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review & Inspections — New Commercial Installation	$375.00 under 5,000 sq ft; $513.00 + $0.005/sq ft for 5,001 sq ft or more	City of Prescott FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule, Fire section; billed separately by the Prescott Fire Department, not included in the Building Safety commercial permit fee total above

Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit

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Required for changes, alterations, upgrades, and repairs to the interior or exterior of an existing commercial or multi-family building in Prescott. The City maintains a separately named 'Tenant Improvement' Application Checklist (Commercial & Multi-Family, rev. 06/05/2023), distinct in title and PDF from the 'New Commercial & Multi-Family' checklist, and its own, faster published review timeline ('Commercial - Tenant Improvement and Remodel' = 25 business days round 1 / 12 additional, vs. 30/15 for new commercial construction) -- a genuine, City-published distinction confirmed directly on the Building Permits page's Plan Review Timeline table. Direct side-by-side reading of both checklist PDFs shows the actual PLANS/SUPPORT DOCS submittal content is otherwise identical, and the City's Building Valuation and Fee Estimator explicitly bills tenant improvement work 'BASED ON VALUE' using the same valuation methodology as new commercial construction. The clearest genuinely TI-specific fee break is on fire-protection scopes: the FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule bills fire alarm/sprinkler 'Modification (including TI)' work at a materially lower fee tier than a brand-new commercial fire system installation.

Verified 2026-08-01 · Source

Requirements

Building permit required for changes, alterations, upgrades, and repairs to the interior or exterior of an existing commercial or multi-family building
Reviewed against the 2024 IBC and City of Prescott amendments; ADA accessible-route and parking requirements apply if the scope affects means of egress or the accessible path
Tenant Improvement Application Checklist (Commercial & Multi-Family, rev. 06/05/2023) applies -- content-identical to the New Commercial & Multi-Family Checklist's 24x36 'PLANS' file (cover sheet, site plan, applicable construction plans) and 8.5x11 'SUPPORT DOCS' file (structural calculations, ComChecks, manufacturer installation instructions, special inspection forms)
Architectural Plan requires an Arizona-registered engineer's seal for projects over 3,000 square feet
Fire alarm and automatic fire sprinkler system modifications tied to a TI project are billed at a reduced 'Modification (including TI)' fee tier, separate from the New Installation tier used for ground-up commercial construction (see fees)
Properties within a Local Historic Preservation District must obtain Prescott Preservation Commission approval before the Building Division can issue the permit for any exterior alteration or signage change -- the same requirement described in the Commercial Building Permit entry applies equally to a Tenant Improvement scope that affects exterior appearance
Submit via the PrescottPermits.com online portal

Required documents

RequiredTenant Improvement Application Checklist (Commercial & Multi-Family)City of Prescott submittal checklist (rev. 06/05/2023), identical in PLANS/SUPPORT DOCS content requirements to the New Commercial & Multi-Family Application Checklist, confirmed by direct reading of both PDFs
RequiredSite PlanParcel lot lines/address, size of parcel, setbacks, existing structures/fences/retaining walls/utilities/easements, location/size of the proposed work
OptionalStructural CalculationsRequired if the tenant improvement involves structural modifications; deferred submittal permitted by the Chief Building Official if noted on the construction plan index

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Tenant Improvement Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation	Same valuation-based methodology as new commercial construction (Total Building Value × 0.00461 multiplier); flat $66.00 if total valuation is under $14,000	City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. Show full citationHide City of Prescott Building Valuation and Fee Estimator (rev. 12/26/2025) explicitly labels this line 'COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL TENANT IMPROVEMENT BASED ON VALUE' -- no separate TI-specific valuation table exists; confirmed against the FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule's 'Commercial Building Permit Over/Under $14,000' lines
Plan Review Fee — Commercial (BLDG 70% / E,M,P&F 65%)	70% of the calculated Building Fee (BLDG); 65% of combined trade fees (E/M/P/F)	City of Prescott FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule: 'Building Plan Check Commercial (BLDG)' = 70%, 'Building Plan Check Commercial E/M/P/F' = 65%. Show full citationHide City of Prescott FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule: 'Building Plan Check Commercial (BLDG)' = 70%, 'Building Plan Check Commercial E/M/P/F' = 65%. Minimum flat fee under $14,000 valuation is $50.00 per the Citywide Fee Schedule vs. $49.00 per the Building Valuation and Fee Estimator -- same discrepancy documented in the Commercial Building Permit entry, reproduced verbatim here as well
Fire Alarm & Detection System Plan Review & Inspections — Modification (including TI)	$150.00 for 1-6 devices; $225.00 for 7 or more devices	City of Prescott FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule, Fire section (FY26 amounts); Show full citationHide City of Prescott FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule, Fire section (FY26 amounts); explicitly parenthesized '(including TI)' in the fee schedule, and materially lower than the $375.00 (under 5,000 sq ft) / $513.00+ (5,001+ sq ft) New Install tier used for ground-up commercial construction -- billed separately by the Prescott Fire Department
Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review & Inspections — Modifications	$150.00 for 1-6 sprinklers; $225.00 for 7 or more sprinklers	City of Prescott FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule, Fire section (FY26 amounts); materially lower than the $375.00 (under 5,000 sq ft) / $513.00+ (5,001+ sq ft) New Commercial Installation tier -- billed separately by the Prescott Fire Department
Issue Fee	$66.00	City of Prescott FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule ('Issue Building')
C of O Walk-thru, Commercial Building only	$198.00	City of Prescott FY2026 Citywide Fee Schedule ('C of O Walkthru BLDG Only'); applies if the TI scope triggers a new Certificate of Occupancy (e.g., occupancy classification or use change)

Sign Permit

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Required before installing, relocating, expanding, or structurally altering any sign in the City of Prescott - including any change to a sign face. Sign permits are issued by the Community Development Director under Prescott Land Development Code (LDC) Sec. 9.7, Sign Permits and Comprehensive Sign Plans, with the substantive size, height, setback, and illumination standards at LDC Sec. 6.12, Signs. Applications are filed through the PrescottPermits.com portal under the SIGNS permit type (subtypes FACE CHANGE, MONUMENT, MULTIPLE SIGNS, WALL MOUNT, POTHOLING). Fees are split across two sections of the City's Citywide Fee Schedule: the Community Development - Planning table (the sign permit itself, panel changes, banners, and Comprehensive Sign Packages) and the Community Development - Building table (Building Sign Plan Review, Footing Inspection, and New Electrical Inspection).

Verified 2026-08-15 · Source

Requirements

A sign permit is required prior to the installation, relocation, expansion, or structural alteration of any sign, including any change to a sign face; all sign permits are issued by the Community Development Director (Prescott LDC Sec. 9.7.1)
Exempt from the sign permit requirement: real estate ('for sale' or 'for lease'), finance, and construction signs; traffic control signs; and governmental signs (LDC Sec. 9.7.2)
Cleaning, painting, repainting and other normal maintenance and repair of a sign does not require a sign permit unless a structural or size change is made - and maintenance expressly does NOT include replacement of a sign face (LDC Sec. 9.7.5)
Every sign permit application must provide information regarding location, materials, size, color and illumination; sign permit applications may also be required as part of a final site plan or final plat submittal at the Community Development Director's direction (LDC Sec. 9.7.3.A)
Freestanding signs in nonresidential districts (except NOS and RS): one per street frontage with vehicular access; area capped by the posted speed of the adjacent fronting street - up to 25 mph = 24 sq ft, 30-40 mph = 36 sq ft, 45-55 mph = 48 sq ft, above 55 mph = 100 sq ft; commercial/industrial centers get 6 additional sq ft per speed category up to a 100 sq ft maximum; height limited to 12 feet (16 feet for commercial or industrial centers); the pole or center of the support structure must be at least 5 feet from the property line and no portion may project over a property line; the sign must sit in a landscaped area equal to the permitted sign area (LDC Sec. 6.12.5.A.1)
Building wall signs in nonresidential districts (except NOS and RS): one wall-mounted sign per business on each exterior wall facing a street or containing a customer entrance; maximum area scales with setback - 0.5 sq ft per linear foot of wall frontage at a 0-25 ft setback, 1.0 sq ft per linear foot at 26-50 ft, and 1.5 sq ft per linear foot beyond 50 ft (or regardless of setback where the property fronts a roadway posted over 45 mph) (LDC Sec. 6.12.5.A.2)
Drive-through lanes may each have one menu board not exceeding 32 sq ft in addition to otherwise permitted signage, located or screened so its content is not readable from off site (LDC Sec. 6.12.5.A.1.h and A.2.b.5)
Temporary signs on private property for nonresidential uses: one temporary sign of up to 24 sq ft per business, a permit IS required for all temporary signs, and a temporary sign permit is good for 180 days with a copy of the permit kept on the premises and readily available for verification by City inspectors (LDC Sec. 6.12.5.B.1)
Signs in single-family districts are limited to one sign not exceeding 6 sq ft per street frontage with vehicular access, at a height not exceeding 6 feet (LDC Sec. 6.12.5.A.3)
Adjustments to the sign standards may NOT be approved through the LDC's Administrative Adjustment process (LDC Sec. 6.12.4)
Monument sign submittals require an engineered foundation plan: an engineered footing design is required for all signs 5 feet or more in height (and for retaining walls more than 2 feet in height), or pre-engineered Sign Association documents may be provided instead; the engineered attachment design must meet a 30 lb snow load and 105 mph wind load and be sealed by an Arizona Registered Structural Engineer (City of Prescott Signs Application Checklist, rev. 09/15/2024)
In the Historic District, the sign plan must also state materials type (City of Prescott Signs Application Checklist, rev. 09/15/2024)
A Comprehensive Sign Plan (for qualifying properties under LDC Sec. 6.12.6) is reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission in a public meeting and approved, approved with modifications, or denied by the City Council; all owners, tenants, subtenants and purchasers of individual units in the development must comply with the approved plan (LDC Sec. 9.7.4)
An appeal from any final decision on a sign permit follows LDC Sec. 9.17, Appeals of Administrative Decisions (LDC Sec. 9.7.3.C)

Required documents

RequiredSign Permit Application (PrescottPermits.com portal)Filed online under the SIGNS permit type; subtypes are FACE CHANGE, MONUMENT, MULTIPLE SIGNS, WALL MOUNT, and POTHOLING (City of Prescott Permit Type & Subtype Descriptions handout, page 7 of 10)
RequiredSite PlanParcel lot lines and address, existing structures and (for monument signs) utilities both in-ground and overhead, easements, setbacks, sight visibility, and the location of each existing and proposed sign dimensioned from lot lines and between structures. Combined with the sign plan into a single 'SIGNS' file per the City's checklist.
RequiredSign PlanOverall dimensions of each sign, sign copy including all text, graphics and colors, materials type, day/night sign rendering(s) for wall-mount and monument signs, and a lighting plan where applicable including electric circuit details identifying whether the circuit is new or existing
OptionalEngineered Foundation Plan and Engineered Attachment Design (monument signs)Footing sizing, retaining wall engineering over 2 feet, point load sizing and details; design meeting 30 lb snow load and 105 mph wind load sealed by an Arizona Registered Structural Engineer, or pre-engineered Sign Association documents for the foundation
OptionalElevation Plan and Structural Plan with Calculations (monument signs)All four sides showing height above grade plus all existing and proposed grade changes; structural plan and calculations sealed by an Arizona Registered Structural Engineer

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Sign Permit - New Sign, minimum	$133.57	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 3 of 8, Community Development - Planning table, row 'Sign Permit New Sign Min' (FY26 $131.98 -> FY27 $133.57, CPI ADJ 2026 of 1.2%). Show full citationHide FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 3 of 8, Community Development - Planning table, row 'Sign Permit New Sign Min' (FY26 $131.98 -> FY27 $133.57, CPI ADJ 2026 of 1.2%). CAUTION: that row's Unit Description column still reads 'SF/min $131.98' - the City updated the FY27 amount but left the FY26 figure in the unit text. Both figures are reproduced verbatim rather than silently reconciled; confirm the operative minimum with the Permit Center (928-777-1371).
Sign Permit - New Sign, per square foot	$2.34 per sq ft	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 3 of 8, Community Development - Planning table, row 'Sign Permit New Sign SF' (FY26 $2.31 -> FY27 $2.34); Unit Description 'SF/min $131.98'
Sign Permit - Panel Change, minimum	$67.00	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 3 of 8, Community Development - Planning table, row 'Sign Permit Panel Change Min' (FY26 $66.00 -> FY27 $67.00); Unit Description 'SF/min $66.00'
Sign Permit - Panel Change, per square foot	$1.34 per sq ft	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 3 of 8, Community Development - Planning table, row 'Sign Permit Panel Change' (FY26 $1.32 -> FY27 $1.34)
Sign Permit - Banner Sign	$100.18 each	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 3 of 8, Community Development - Planning table, row 'Sign Permit Banner Sign' (FY26 $98.99 -> FY27 $100.18)
Sign Permit - Install without Permit	$333.92 each	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 3 of 8, Community Development - Planning table, row 'Sign Permit Install w/o Permit' (FY26 $329.96 -> FY27 $333.92)
Comprehensive Sign Packages	$868.19 each	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 3 of 8, Community Development - Planning table, row 'Comprehensive Sign Packages' (FY26 $857.89 -> FY27 $868.19)
Building Sign Plan Review	$59.00 each	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 3 of 8, Community Development - Building table; the only sign-related line in the schedule that did NOT take the 1.2% CPI adjustment (FY26 $59.00 -> FY27 $59.00)
Building Sign Footing Inspection	$67.00 each	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 3 of 8, Community Development - Building table (FY26 $66.00 -> FY27 $67.00)
Building Sign New Electrical Inspection	$67.00 each	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 3 of 8, Community Development - Building table (FY26 $66.00 -> FY27 $67.00); applies to illuminated signs

Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit

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Required for new and modified automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm and detection systems, commercial kitchen hood and suppression systems, alternative extinguishing systems, fire pumps, and underground fire lines in the City of Prescott. Prescott runs its own fire code program: Prescott City Code Chapter 6-1 adopts the 2024 International Fire Code by reference (Ord. 2025-1926, adopted 11-18-2025) with City amendments made a public record by Resolution No. 2025-1960, and the City's amendment to IFC 103.1 creates the Fire Marshal's Office of the Community Risk Management Division of the Prescott Fire Department as the fire code official's agency. Applications are filed through the PrescottPermits.com portal under the FIRE prefix permit types, and fees are set in the 'Fire' section of the City's Citywide Fee Schedule.

Verified 2026-08-15 · Source

Requirements

Prescott has adopted the International Fire Code, 2024 Edition, including Appendices A, B, C, D, H, I, K, N, and P, by reference (Prescott City Code Sec. 6-1-1, Ord. 2025-1926, 11-18-2025); the City's own amendments to that code were made a public record by Resolution No. 2025-1960 and are adopted at Prescott City Code Sec. 6-1-2
The fire code official is the Fire Marshal's Office of the Community Risk Management Division of the Prescott Fire Department (Prescott City Code Sec. 6-1-2, amending IFC Sec. 103.1)
Shop drawings and construction documents for fire protection and life safety systems must be submitted and approved PRIOR to the start of installation, must contain all information required by the referenced installation standards in IFC Chapter 9, and must bear the review certification and signature of a minimum Level III NICET Certified Engineering Technician or an Arizona Licensed Engineer registrant (Prescott City Code Sec. 6-1-2, amending IFC Sec. 106.2.2)
City amendment IFC Sec. 903.2.8.4: an automatic sprinkler system must be installed throughout one- and two-family dwellings regulated by the International Residential Code that are 5,000 square feet or larger in area, or when any of the following apply - fire hydrant average spacing exceeds 500 feet on the nearest fire apparatus access road or the required fire flow is not available; there are congregate living facilities with more than 6 persons; or the structure exceeds two stories as defined in the International Building Code. Exception: manufactured mobile homes built on a chassis and designed/built as a dwelling unit, and recreational vehicles that were not site built and are portable in nature.
City amendment IFC Sec. 903.3.1.3: NFPA 13D systems installed in one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3, R-4 Condition 1, Group R-3 and R-4 congregate living facilities, and townhouses must include sprinklers in vehicle garages, livable spaces, and concealed or accessible spaces intended for storage use and/or future living space
City amendment IFC Sec. 903.3.5.3 (hydraulic calculations): submitted calculations must include a single-head calculation design area located in the most remote location of the system, with the remote inspector test valve located as close as possible to that design area; elevation pressure loss from the flow test location to the base of the riser must be included; for 1-inch meter sets, design areas requiring 27 GPM or under use a fixed pressure loss of 16 PSI and design areas over 27 GPM use 21.5 PSI; the storage capacity and recovery rate of a well may NOT be used in calculating water storage capacity to meet NFPA 13D requirements
Permit subtypes filed under the FIRE SPRINKLERS AND ALARMS type: AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER AND ALARM SYSTEM - COMMERCIAL, AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM - ONLY - COMMERCIAL, AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM - RESIDENTIAL, and FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEM - ONLY - COMMERCIAL; alternate suppression systems are filed under the separate FIRE SUPPRESSION - ALTERNATE SYSTEM - COMMERCIAL type. Each is used when installing the system in an existing building separate from a remodel permit (City of Prescott Permit Type & Subtype Descriptions handout, page 3 of 10).
Affidavit path for small modifications: a Fire Sprinkler Affidavit or Fire Alarm Affidavit plan submittal may be used when up to 6 devices are removed or added in a building within one year, as approved by the Fire Code Official; modifications greater than 6 devices require full plans and calculations (City of Prescott Application for Fire Protection Systems Plan Approval, rev. 9/7/2023)
Fire sprinkler plans must be sealed by an Arizona registrant or a NICET Level III or IV; a Fire Flow Test Report must be submitted with the plans when plans and calculations are required. Commercial fire alarm plans must be sealed by an Arizona registrant or NICET Level III or higher, and the installer on site must hold NICET Level I certification (or equivalent approved by the Prescott Fire Department) with the certification on site during installation, inspection, repairs, and testing.
Kitchen hood and suppression system plans are submitted as a separate permit AND as part of the building plan permit for overall building construction review; paint spray booth suppression plans are likewise submitted both separately and as part of the building plan permit
Underground fire lines: the fire sprinkler rough inspection will not be completed unless the underground has been approved and an Underground Certificate of Completion has been received; remote FDC lines must be flushed with a Prescott Fire Department inspector on site, with KNOX FDC caps required at the time of the FDC flush; all other underground fire lines are inspected by Public Works
Prescott Fire Department requires Rough Inspections and Final Inspections for all fire protection system work

Required documents

RequiredApplication for Fire Protection Systems Plan Approval (rev. 9/7/2023)The City's combined fire protection application covering automatic sprinkler systems, automatic fire alarm systems, underground fire lines, kitchen hood and suppression systems, paint spray booth suppression systems, and access gates; requires the building permit number, job address, use, square footage, number of floors, and fire protection contractor information
OptionalFire Sprinkler Affidavit or Fire Alarm Affidavit (modifications to an existing system)Used in place of full plans when up to 6 devices are removed or added in a building within one year, as approved by the Fire Code Official
RequiredFire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Plans, Calculations and Product SpecificationsSealed by an Arizona registrant or NICET Level III/IV; hydraulic calculations must follow the City's amended IFC Sec. 903.3.5.3 parameters, and a Fire Flow Test Report is required with the plans where plans and calculations are required
RequiredFire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm / Kitchen Hood / Fire Suppression ChecklistsPermit-type checklists published by the City on its Fire Suppression, Alarm & Hood Permits page and uploaded with the portal application

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Fire Alarm & Detection System Plan Review & Inspections - New install under 5,000 sq. ft.	$520.00	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 4 of 8, 'Fire' section (FY26 $513.00 -> FY27 $520.00, CPI ADJ 2026 of 1.2%)
Fire Alarm & Detection System Plan Review & Inspections - New install 5,001 sq. ft. and over	$520.00 plus $0.005 per sq. ft.	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 4 of 8, 'Fire' section; the cell reads '520+.005 per sq. ft.' (FY26 '513+.005 per sq. ft.')
Fire Alarm & Detection System Plan Review & Inspections - Modification (including TI), 1-6 devices	$208.00	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 4 of 8, 'Fire' section (FY26 $205.00 -> FY27 $208.00)
Fire Alarm & Detection System Plan Review & Inspections - Modification (including TI), 7 or more devices	$312.00	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 4 of 8, 'Fire' section (FY26 $308.00 -> FY27 $312.00)
Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review & Inspections - New commercial installation under 5,000 sq. ft.	$520.00	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 4 of 8, 'Fire' section (FY26 $513.00 -> FY27 $520.00)
Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review & Inspections - New commercial installation 5,001 sq. ft. or more	$520.00 plus $0.005 per sq. ft.	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 4 of 8, 'Fire' section; the cell reads '520+.005 per sq. ft.' (FY26 '513 +.005 per sq. ft.')
Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review & Inspections - Modifications, 1-6 sprinklers	$208.00	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 4 of 8, 'Fire' section (FY26 $205.00 -> FY27 $208.00)
Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review & Inspections - Modifications, 7 or more sprinklers	$312.00	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 4 of 8, 'Fire' section (FY26 $308.00 -> FY27 $312.00)
Automatic Fire Sprinkler System (13D Residential) Plan Review & Inspections - New residential installation	$312.00	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 4 of 8, 'Fire' section (FY26 $308.00 -> FY27 $312.00)
Automatic Fire Sprinkler System (13D Residential) Plan Review & Inspections - Modifications/additions	$105.00	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 4 of 8, 'Fire' section (FY26 $103.00 -> FY27 $105.00)
Alternative Fire-Extinguishing System Plan Review & Inspections - New installation (foam, CO2, clean agent, chemical, etc.)	$312.00	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 4 of 8, 'Fire' section (FY26 $308.00 -> FY27 $312.00)
Alternative Fire-Extinguishing System Plan Review & Inspections - New installation, commercial cooking (Hood), single system	$520.00	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 4 of 8, 'Fire' section (FY26 $513.00 -> FY27 $520.00)
Fire Pump - New installation and modified	$624.00	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 4 of 8, 'Fire' section (FY26 $616.00 -> FY27 $624.00)
Underground Fire Lines - Installation	$415.00	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 4 of 8, 'Fire' section (FY26 $410.00 -> FY27 $415.00)
Other Fire Code Fees - Re-inspection fee, after four	$103.00 (one hour minimum)	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 5 of 8, 'Fire' section continuation (FY26 $101.00 -> FY27 $103.00). Show full citationHide FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 5 of 8, 'Fire' section continuation (FY26 $101.00 -> FY27 $103.00). The City's Fire Suppression, Alarm & Hood Permits page states that after 4 failed inspections a re-inspection fee is applied and must be paid before a new inspection can be scheduled.

Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy Permit

Required in the City of Prescott whenever the use of an existing building changes to a different Use Category. Prescott Land Development Code Sec. 9.2.1.B makes a certificate of occupancy mandatory for a 'change in use of an existing building to a different Use Category as set forth in Sec. 11.1', alongside the ordinary new-construction trigger at Sec. 9.2.1.A. The Building Official issues the certificate and the Community Development Director reviews every request to confirm the intended use, building or structure complies with all applicable Code regulations and standards and with the approved building and site plan. Prescott files this as its own CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY permit type (prefix B), which the City lists as NOT available for online submittal - applicants must contact the Building Division directly.

Reviewed 2026-08-15 · Source

Requirements

A certificate of occupancy is required for (A) occupancy and use of a building hereafter erected or enlarged, and (B) change in use of an existing building to a different Use Category as set forth in Land Development Code Sec. 11.1 (Prescott LDC Sec. 9.2.1)
The Building Official holds the authority to issue building permits meeting the International Building Codes, the City of Prescott General Engineering Standards, and the Land Development Code, and is vested with authority to approve certificates of occupancy for projects completed in accordance with approved plans (LDC Sec. 9.2.2, citing Prescott City Code Titles III and VI)
When the contractor believes a structure or use is ready for occupancy, a final inspection for a certificate of occupancy must be requested of the Building Official or designee (LDC Sec. 9.2.3.A)
The Community Development Director or designee reviews all certificate of occupancy requests to determine whether intended uses, buildings or structures comply with all applicable Code regulations and standards and with the approved building and site plan (LDC Sec. 9.2.3.B)
The Building Official inspects the use or structure and issues the certificate of occupancy only if it complies with all applicable provisions of the building code, the City of Prescott General Engineering Standards, and the Land Development Code (LDC Sec. 9.2.3.C)
A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued pending the permanent certificate, valid for a period established by the Building Official and the Community Development Director, pending completion of improvements or during partial occupancy; bonding at 125 percent of the estimated improvement costs may be required for outstanding improvements (LDC Sec. 9.2.4)
It is unlawful to occupy any building that does not have a valid certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of occupancy, except where the building was constructed or occupied before LDC Sec. 9.2 took effect (LDC Sec. 9.2.5)
The CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY permit type (permit prefix B) is NOT available for online submittal through the PrescottPermits.com portal - the City directs applicants to contact the Building Division at buildingpermits@prescott-az.gov or 928-777-1371 (City of Prescott Permit Type & Subtype Descriptions handout, page 10 of 10)
Depending on the new Use Category, a use change may also require a separate zoning approval with its own fee - for example a Conditional Use Permit under LDC Sec. 9.3 ($1,302.28), a Special Use Permit under LDC Sec. 9.9 ($1,803.15 general), or a Temporary Use Permit under LDC Sec. 9.11 ($200.35)
Where the change of use changes water demand, the City charges a separate Water Service Agreement - Change Of Use fee ($203.94)
A change of use accompanied by construction work is permitted separately as a Commercial Tenant Improvement and Remodel building permit, which carries its own published review timeline of 25 business days for round 1 and 12 business days for additional rounds

Required documents

RequiredCertificate of Occupancy application (Building Division, not the online portal)Prescott's CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY permit type carries the B (building) prefix and is expressly flagged as not available for online submittal; contact the City of Prescott Building Division at buildingpermits@prescott-az.gov or 928-777-1371
OptionalBuilding permit application for any associated construction workWhere the use change involves construction, the Commercial / Multi-Family Tenant Improvement and Remodel checklist and permit apply and are filed through PrescottPermits.com
OptionalZoning approval application (Conditional Use Permit, Special Use Permit, or Temporary Use Permit)Required only where the new Use Category is not permitted by right in the district; filed with Community Development - Planning under LDC Secs. 9.3, 9.9, or 9.11

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
C of O Walkthru Issue	$67.00 each	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 3 of 8, Community Development - Building table (FY26 $66.00 -> FY27 $67.00, CPI ADJ 2026 of 1.2%)
C of O Walkthru BLDG Only	$201.00 each	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 3 of 8, Community Development - Building table (FY26 $198.00 -> FY27 $201.00)
C of O Walkthru Congregate Living Life Safety Occupancy	$535.00 each	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 3 of 8, Community Development - Building table (FY26 $528.00 -> FY27 $535.00)
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy - Commercial	$802.00 each	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 3 of 8, Community Development - Building table (FY26 $792.00 -> FY27 $802.00)
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy - Residential	$401.00 each	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 3 of 8, Community Development - Building table (FY26 $396.00 -> FY27 $401.00)
Water Service Agreement - Change Of Use	$203.94 each	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 4 of 8, Community Development - Planning table (FY26 $201.52 -> FY27 $203.94). This is a water-service fee, not a building fee; it applies where the use change alters water service.
Conditional Use Permit Fee (only if the new use requires one)	$1,302.28 each	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 3 of 8, Community Development - Planning table (FY26 $1,286.84 -> FY27 $1,302.28). Charged only where the new Use Category is a conditional use in the district under LDC Sec. 9.3 - it is not a change-of-occupancy fee.
Special Use Permits, General (only if the new use requires one)	$1,803.15 each	FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule, page 3 of 8, Community Development - Planning table (FY26 $1,781.77 -> FY27 $1,803.15), under LDC Sec. 9.9

Sources & verification

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

City of Prescott Community Development Department — Building Division / Permit Center — official building department

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