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Unincorporated Yavapai County building permits
VerifiedUnincorporated Yavapai County, Arizona — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Codes adopted
Arizona has no statewide mandatory building code floor for general construction — code adoption is a per-county/city authority. Yavapai County's Board of Supervisors independently adopts and administers its own construction codes for the unincorporated areas of the county through Development Services (Building Safety Unit); this is separate from, and does not apply within, the county's nine incorporated cities/towns (Prescott, Prescott Valley, Sedona, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Chino Valley, Clarkdale, Dewey-Humboldt, Jerome), each of which adopts and enforces its own codes.2024 International Building Code (IBC), adopted by reference with Yavapai County amendments — Ordinance 2025-3, repealing and replacing Ordinance 2019-2, effective January 1, 2026. Includes Appendices A-P as amended. Source: 'Ordinances Adopting the 2024 International Building Codes...for the Unincorporated Areas of Yavapai County' (207-page ordinance compilation), https://www.yavapaiaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/2/development-and-permits/codes-amp-regulations/documents/code-update/2025-signed-ordinance-secured.pdf.2024 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (IRC), adopted with Yavapai County amendments — Ordinance 2025-4, effective January 1, 2026. Table R301.2 Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria is amended county-wide: basic wind speed 105 mph (Exposure C); Seismic Design Category C (county-wide, per amended R301.2.2.1); ground snow load 20-70 psf depending on elevation (footnote: over 7,000 ft requires site-specific analysis per Section R301.2.3); frost line depth 12 in below 4,500 ft, 18 in at 4,500-6,499 ft, 24 in at or above 6,500 ft; weathering negligible below 3,500 ft, moderate above 3,500 ft; termite damage potential negligible to moderate at/above 6,500 ft (see footnote); ice barrier underlayment NOT required; mean annual temperature 60°F at/below 3,500 ft, 50°F above 3,500 ft; air freezing index 1,500 or less. Source: same 2025-signed ordinance compilation, Ordinance 2025-4/IRC Table R301.2 amendment.2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted with Yavapai County amendments — Ordinance 2025-5, effective January 1, 2026.2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted with Yavapai County amendments — Ordinance 2025-6, effective January 1, 2026.2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted with Yavapai County amendments — Ordinance 2025-7, effective January 1, 2026.2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted with Yavapai County amendments — Ordinance 2025-8, effective January 1, 2026 (one edition behind the otherwise-2024 ICC set, consistent with the standard NFPA 3-year NEC cycle). Prior edition adopted under Ordinance 2007-7.2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), adopted with Yavapai County amendments — Ordinance 2025-9, effective January 1, 2026.Yavapai County Grading Ordinance, adopted/updated — Ordinance 2025-10, effective January 1, 2026 (supersedes Grading Ordinance 2019-9, cited in the county's PB-22 Grading Submittal Requirements policy).2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), adopted with Yavapai County amendments — Ordinance 2025-11, effective January 1, 2026.2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), adopted with Yavapai County amendments — Ordinance 2025-12, effective January 1, 2026 (newly adopted as its own title in this code cycle).2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), adopted with Yavapai County amendments — Ordinance 2025-13, effective January 1, 2026. The county has NOT moved to a newer IECC edition; energy compliance for the 2024 code cycle is still evaluated under the 2012 IECC, mirroring the same 2012 IECC retention documented in this KB's Prescott entry.Fire code enforcement in the unincorporated county is delegated to each area's local fire district under its own adopted fire code; where no authorized fire district exists, the State Fire Marshal's adopted fire code applies. Source: 2025 ordinance compilation, IBC Section on fire code applicability.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family Residence, Addition, Remodel, Accessory Structure)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residence construction, additions, remodels, and accessory structures in the unincorporated areas of Yavapai County. Reviewed by Development Services' Building Safety Unit against the 2024 IRC (2024 IBC for structures outside IRC scope) with Yavapai County amendments, including the county's own Table R301.2 climatic/geographic design criteria (105 mph wind, Seismic Design Category C, elevation-based frost depth and ground snow load). Applications are submitted through the CitizenServe Online Permit Portal.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new single-family residence construction, additions, remodels, and accessory structures anywhere in unincorporated Yavapai County
- Complete set of construction plans drawn per the Residential Submittal Requirements (PB-9): minimum scale 1/4 inch = 1 foot, minimum paper size 18 in x 24 in, full-size site plan required with the plan set
- Floor plan required for all submittals with all rooms/areas labeled, including doorway and window locations
- Design per Table R301.2 as amended: 105 mph basic wind speed (Exposure C); Seismic Design Category C; frost line depth 12 in (below 4,500 ft elevation), 18 in (4,500-6,499 ft), or 24 in (at/above 6,500 ft); ground snow load 20-70 psf depending on elevation (site-specific analysis required above 7,000 ft per Section R301.2.3)
- Directions to Property form and Plot Plan required as part of submittal package
- Master Plan Construction Permits (repeat/production plans) require an approved Master Plan on file with Development Services before submittal (PB-11)
- Apply online through the CitizenServe Online Permit Portal (https://www4.citizenserve.com/Portal/PortalController?Action=showHomePage&ctzPagePrefix=Portal_&installationID=300)
Required documents
- RequiredResidential Submittal Requirements for One & Two Family Dwellings (PB-9)Yavapai County checklist of required plan elements for residential construction; available at https://www.yavapaiaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/development-and-permits/permits/development-services/documents/updated-documents/2025/pb-9-submittal-requirements-for-one-two-family-dwellings.pdf
- RequiredPlot PlanSite/plot plan showing parcel lines, structure location, and setbacks; template at https://www.yavapaiaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/development-and-permits/permits/development-services/documents/plot-plan.pdf
- RequiredDirections to PropertyForm providing physical directions to the parcel for inspector site visits; https://www.yavapaiaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/2/development-and-permits/permits/development-services/documents/directions-to-site.pdf
- RequiredHow to Submit for Single Family Residence PermitCounty submittal walkthrough guide for new SFR permits; https://www.yavapaiaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/3/development-and-permits/permits/development-services/documents/how-to-submit-for-sfr-permit.pdf
- RequiredResidential Outdoor Lighting FormRequired outdoor lighting compliance form for residential permits; https://www.yavapaiaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/3/development-and-permits/permits/development-services/documents/residential-outdoor-lighting-report-form-2025.pdf
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Zoning fee — New Residence | $200 | Yavapai County Permit Cost Estimate Sheet, effective 1/6/25 |
| Zoning fee — Residential Addition to Primary Structure | $125 | Yavapai County Permit Cost Estimate Sheet, effective 1/6/25 |
| Zoning fee — Detached Accessory Structure | $125 | Yavapai County Permit Cost Estimate Sheet, effective 1/6/25 |
| Building Safety Plan Check + Inspection fee — valuation-based (illustrative examples from the county's own worksheet) | $5,000 valuation: $165.00 total (min fee); $25,000: $627.00; $50,000: $1,063.01; $100,000: $1,639.69; $200,000: $2,563.69 | Yavapai County Permit Cost Estimate Sheet, effective 1/6/25. Exact fee is established during plan review based on the adopted valuation/fee schedule; these are the county's own published example points, not an estimate we are inferring. |
| Plan review deposit — New Residential | $800 (collected at application; deducted from total fees) | Yavapai County Permit Cost Estimate Sheet, effective 1/6/25 — applies only where Building Safety plan review is required |
| Plan review deposit — Residential Addition/Remodel | $0-$10,000 valuation: $100; $10,001-$25,000: $150; $25,001+: $250 | Yavapai County Permit Cost Estimate Sheet, effective 1/6/25 |
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Multi-Family, Remodel, Accessory Structure)
VerifiedRequired for all new commercial buildings, multi-family structures, public/semi-public pools and spas, and commercial remodels/additions/accessory structures in the unincorporated areas of Yavapai County. Reviewed under the 2024 IBC with Yavapai County amendments. A Preliminary Code Review meeting is highly recommended before submittal. Applications are submitted through the CitizenServe Online Permit Portal.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Required for any new commercial building, multi-family structure, public/semi-public swimming pool or spa, and commercial additions/remodels/accessory structures in unincorporated Yavapai County
- Preliminary Code Review meeting highly recommended before submittal — apply via CitizenServe with a Letter of Intent and project plans to meet with county departments and other applicable jurisdictions
- Complete set of structural drawings and a Site Plan sheet drawn per the Commercial Submittal Requirements (PB-10): minimum scale 1/4 inch = 1 foot, minimum paper size 18 in x 24 in
- Drainage study may be required per the county's Drainage Design Manual for larger commercial projects
- Floor plan required for all submittals, with all rooms/areas labeled including doorway and window locations
- Master Plan Construction Permits require an approved Master Plan on file with Development Services before submittal (PB-11)
- Apply online through the CitizenServe Online Permit Portal (https://www4.citizenserve.com/Portal/PortalController?Action=showHomePage&ctzPagePrefix=Portal_&installationID=300)
Required documents
- RequiredSubmittal Requirements for Commercial & Multi-Family Structures (PB-10)Yavapai County checklist of required plan elements for commercial/multi-family construction; https://www.yavapaiaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/2/development-and-permits/permits/development-services/documents/pb-10-submittal-requirements-for-commercial-multi-family-structures.pdf
- RequiredCommercial Outdoor Lighting FormRequired outdoor lighting compliance form for commercial permits; https://www.yavapaiaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/3/development-and-permits/permits/development-services/documents/commercial-outdoor-lighting-report-form-2025.pdf
- OptionalDrainage Design ManualYavapai County Flood Control District's design manual, referenced for commercial drainage studies; https://www.yavapaiaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/resident-services/flood-control/documents/2015_ddmforyavapaicountyfinal.pdf
- RequiredPlot PlanSite/plot plan template; https://www.yavapaiaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/development-and-permits/permits/development-services/documents/plot-plan.pdf
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Zoning fee — Commercial/New | Tiered (not a flat published figure) | Yavapai County Permit Cost Estimate Sheet, effective 1/6/25, lists 'Commercial/New' as 'Tiered' rather than a single dollar figure; exact fee is established during zoning review based on project scale. |
| Zoning fee — Commercial/Remodel | $400 | Yavapai County Permit Cost Estimate Sheet, effective 1/6/25 |
| Building Safety Plan Check + Inspection fee — valuation-based (illustrative examples from the county's own worksheet) | $5,000 valuation: $165.00 total (min fee); $25,000: $627.00; $50,000: $1,063.01; $100,000: $1,639.69; $200,000: $2,563.69 | Yavapai County Permit Cost Estimate Sheet, effective 1/6/25. Same valuation/fee schedule table applies to commercial and residential Building Safety review; exact fee finalized during plan review. |
| Plan review deposit — New Commercial | $1,000 (collected at application; deducted from total fees) | Yavapai County Permit Cost Estimate Sheet, effective 1/6/25 |
Grading Permit
VerifiedRequired for grading (excavation and/or fill) in the unincorporated areas of Yavapai County unless specifically exempted, under the Yavapai County Grading Ordinance (updated as Ordinance 2025-10, effective January 1, 2026). Grading of 2,000 cubic yards or more must be engineered by an Arizona-registered engineer; grading under 2,000 cubic yards may follow the ordinance's non-engineered 'regular grading' path. Cut/fill under the footprint of a permitted structure itself is excluded from the totals. Applications are submitted through the CitizenServe Online Permit Portal.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Required for any grading not exempted under the Grading Ordinance's exemption section, covering the total combination of excavation and fill within the site boundary
- Cut and fill amounts under the footprint of new permitted structures are excluded from the grading-permit total
- Grading of 2,000 cubic yards or more requires engineered plans prepared by an Arizona-registered engineer (soils/compaction reporting, cross-sections, drainage plans)
- Grading under 2,000 cubic yards may be designed per the ordinance's regular (non-engineered) grading provisions
- Completed access/drainage permit form required if applicable
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) required if applicable, meeting ADEQ AZPDES General Permit AZG2013-001 objectives
- All plans and supporting documentation submitted electronically in PDF format
- Apply online through the CitizenServe Online Permit Portal (https://www4.citizenserve.com/Portal/PortalController?Action=showHomePage&ctzPagePrefix=Portal_&installationID=300)
Required documents
- RequiredGrading Permit Submittal Requirements (PB-22)Yavapai County Building Safety Department policy detailing regular vs. engineered grading submittal criteria; https://www.yavapaiaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/development-and-permits/permits/development-services/documents/pb-22gradingsubmittalrequirements.pdf
- RequiredHow to Submit for Grading PermitCounty submittal walkthrough guide; https://www.yavapaiaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/3/development-and-permits/permits/development-services/documents/how-to-submit-for-grading-permit.pdf
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plan review deposit — Grading, 0-1,000 cubic yards | $75.00 | Yavapai County Permit Cost Estimate Sheet, effective 1/6/25 |
| Plan review deposit — Grading, 1,001+ cubic yards | $120.00 | Yavapai County Permit Cost Estimate Sheet, effective 1/6/25 |
Septic / Onsite Wastewater System Permit
VerifiedRequired for any new or replacement onsite wastewater (septic) system in the unincorporated areas of Yavapai County. Permitted by the Development Services Environmental Services Unit (not the Building Safety Unit) via a Conventional System or Alternate System application plus Site Investigation results; required before or alongside a residential building permit on any unsewered lot. Applications are submitted through the CitizenServe Online Permit Portal.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Required for any new residence or structure on a lot not connected to a public sewer system in unincorporated Yavapai County
- Submit the Septic Permit Application - Conventional System, OR the Septic Permit Application - Alternate System for non-standard soil/site conditions
- Site Investigation results required with the application, OR proof of connection to an existing sewer system in lieu of a septic permit
- Floor plan required for all submittals, with all rooms/areas labeled
- Directions to Property and Plot Plan required as part of the submittal package
- Apply online through the CitizenServe Online Permit Portal (https://www4.citizenserve.com/Portal/PortalController?Action=showHomePage&ctzPagePrefix=Portal_&installationID=300)
Required documents
- RequiredSeptic Permit Application - Conventional SystemStandard onsite wastewater system application; https://www.yavapaiaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/2/development-and-permits/wastewater-amp-solid-waste/documents/new-septic-application-v2.0.pdf
- OptionalSeptic Permit Application - Alternate SystemApplication for alternate (non-conventional) onsite wastewater systems; https://www.yavapaiaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/2/development-and-permits/wastewater-amp-solid-waste/documents/2025-alternate-system-form.pdf
- RequiredPlot PlanSite/plot plan showing septic system location relative to structures and property lines; https://www.yavapaiaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/development-and-permits/permits/development-services/documents/plot-plan.pdf
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Septic | $550 | Yavapai County Permit Cost Estimate Sheet, effective 1/6/25 |
| Alternate Septic — Commercial & Residential | $1,050 | Yavapai County Permit Cost Estimate Sheet, effective 1/6/25 |
| Commercial Septic | $750 | Yavapai County Permit Cost Estimate Sheet, effective 1/6/25 |
Manufactured, Modular, Factory-Built, and Park Model Home Permit
Required for the installation of manufactured homes, modular homes, other factory-built structures, and park model homes in the unincorporated areas of Yavapai County. Regulated jointly with the Arizona Department of Housing (which governs construction/certification of factory-built buildings, per the amended 2024 IBC Section R301.1.4 treatment of factory-built and intermodal-container structures) and Yavapai County Development Services (which handles site placement, foundation, and connections). A separate Park Model Installation Form applies to park models. Applications are submitted through the CitizenServe Online Permit Portal.
Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Required for placement/installation of manufactured, modular, factory-built, or park model homes in unincorporated Yavapai County
- Factory-built buildings (including repurposed intermodal shipping containers used as buildings) are regulated by the Arizona Department of Housing and must also comply with all other departments/agencies having jurisdiction (2024 IBC Section R301.1.4 as amended)
- Park model installations require the county's Park Model Installation Form
- Site plan / plot plan required showing placement, setbacks, and utility connections
- MFH Inspection Fee applies to Yavapai County's own foundation/set/connection inspection separate from the factory-built unit's state certification
- Apply online through the CitizenServe Online Permit Portal (https://www4.citizenserve.com/Portal/PortalController?Action=showHomePage&ctzPagePrefix=Portal_&installationID=300)
Required documents
- RequiredPark Model Installation FormRequired for park model home installations; https://www.yavapaiaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/4/development-and-permits/permits/development-services/documents/park-model-installation-form-4-26.pdf
- RequiredPlot PlanSite/plot plan showing placement and setbacks; https://www.yavapaiaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/development-and-permits/permits/development-services/documents/plot-plan.pdf
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MFH (Manufactured/Factory-Built Home) Inspection Fee | $150 | Yavapai County Permit Cost Estimate Sheet, effective 1/6/25 |
Pool / Spa Permit (Residential and Public/Semi-Public)
Required for swimming pools and spas in the unincorporated areas of Yavapai County. Residential pools/spas are processed as a Miscellaneous Permit Application (zoning fee: Fences/Walls/Slabs category); public or semi-public pools/spas are processed as New Commercial Construction. Reviewed under the newly adopted 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (Ordinance 2025-12, effective January 1, 2026) alongside the 2024 IBC/IRC. Applications are submitted through the CitizenServe Online Permit Portal.
Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Residential swimming pools and spas require a permit as a Miscellaneous Permit Application in unincorporated Yavapai County
- Public or semi-public swimming pools and spas are processed under New Commercial Construction requirements (Preliminary Code Review recommended; Commercial Submittal Requirements PB-10 apply)
- Reviewed under the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) as adopted and amended by Ordinance 2025-12, effective January 1, 2026, alongside the 2024 IBC/IRC
- Plot plan required showing pool/spa location, setbacks, and barrier/fencing plan
- Apply online through the CitizenServe Online Permit Portal (https://www4.citizenserve.com/Portal/PortalController?Action=showHomePage&ctzPagePrefix=Portal_&installationID=300)
Required documents
- RequiredPlot PlanSite/plot plan showing pool/spa location and setbacks; https://www.yavapaiaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/development-and-permits/permits/development-services/documents/plot-plan.pdf
- RequiredHow to Submit for Misc PermitsCounty submittal walkthrough for miscellaneous permits including residential pools/spas; https://www.yavapaiaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/3/development-and-permits/permits/development-services/documents/how-to-submit-for-misc-permits.pdf
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Zoning fee — Fences/Walls/Slabs (category applied to residential pool/spa zoning review) | $100 | Yavapai County Permit Cost Estimate Sheet, effective 1/6/25; pools and spas fall under the Miscellaneous Permit Applications category which the county's published fee sheet groups with Fences/Walls/Slabs for the zoning-fee line |
| Building Safety Plan Check + Inspection fee — valuation-based | Per the same valuation/fee schedule as residential/commercial building permits (see Residential and Commercial Building Permit entries) | Yavapai County Permit Cost Estimate Sheet, effective 1/6/25 |
Residential Solar PV Permit (Grid-Tied Exemption / Off-Grid / Panel Upgrade)
VerifiedYavapai County Development Services has NOT required a Building Safety Permit for a residential grid-tied photovoltaic system or solar water heating system (including systems with generators) since December 4, 2017, when installed by an Arizona-licensed contractor — a genuine county-level exemption, not an oversight. In place of a building permit, a Flood Control District Administrative Review Form is required for both roof- and ground-mounted systems (Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance 2010-1, Section 4.0), and any required electrical service upgrade needs a separate Over-The-Counter (OTC) permit through Development Services. Off-grid (stand-alone) residential PV systems and off-grid generators are NOT exempt — those require engineered plans and a permit under county Policy PE-8.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Residential GRID-TIED photovoltaic system, solar water heating system, or grid-tied system with a generator: NO Building Safety Permit required, effective December 4, 2017, when installed by an Arizona-licensed contractor
- This exemption applies ONLY to grid-tied residential systems installed by an Arizona-licensed contractor — it does NOT apply to off-grid/stand-alone systems, commercial systems, leased-only systems (per the Flood Control form's note), or systems not installed by a licensed contractor
- A Flood Control District 'Residential Grid-Tied Solar Systems Administrative Review Form' is required for both roof-mount and ground-mount systems, per Section 4.0 (Administration) of the Yavapai County Flood Control District Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance 2010-1; the Flood Control District does not approve solar plans or perform inspections and will contact the applicant if more information is needed
- Panel upgrades require a separate Over-The-Counter (OTC) Permit
- If the system requires an electrical service upgrade, an additional permit is required through Yavapai County Development Services (928-771-3214) — contact them for submittal requirements
- Ground-mounted panels must meet the applicable zoning district's building-height limitation and principal setback requirements
- All foundations/footers for ground-mounted systems must maintain a 10-foot setback from all portions of an onsite wastewater (septic) system per Arizona Administrative Code R18-9-A312(C)
- Residential OFF-GRID (stand-alone) photovoltaic systems require engineered plans and a permit under Yavapai County Policy PE-8 (Submittal Requirements for Off-Grid Alternate Power Systems) — a full engineered design by a licensed Arizona Electrical Engineer, site plan, three-line electrical diagram, and roof-framing or foundation details as applicable
- Residential off-grid (stand-alone) generators also require a permit under Policy PE-8
- Residential back-up generators (grid-tied homes with generator backup) need an Over-The-Counter Electric Permit and/or OTC Plumbing permit for the fuel supply, with a plot plan and manufacturer spec sheets
- Applicants must separately contact their utility (e.g., APS at aps.com/DG) for interconnection approval and final tie-in — the county does not handle utility interconnection
Required documents
- RequiredResidential Grid-Tied Solar Systems Administrative Review FormYavapai County Flood Control District form; submit electronically to flood.solar@yavapaiaz.gov, by mail, or in person at the Prescott or Cottonwood office. Does NOT apply to off-grid, commercial, or systems not installed by an Arizona-licensed contractor.
- OptionalOTC (Over-The-Counter) Electrical PermitRequired for panel upgrades and for any electrical service upgrade needed to support the solar system
- OptionalPE-8 Off-Grid Alternate Power System Submittal PackageFull engineered plan set (site plan, array drawing, three-line electrical diagram, manufacturer specs, roof-framing or foundation details) required only for off-grid/stand-alone residential PV or generator systems
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Safety Permit — residential grid-tied PV/solar water heating (licensed-contractor install) | $0.00 — no Building Safety Permit required | Yavapai County Flood Control District, Residential Solar Requirements sheet (accompanying the Solar System Review Form): 'Effective December 4, 2017, a Building Safety Permit will no longer be required for any residential grid-tied Photovoltaic System, Solar Water Heating Systems, including systems with Generators, when installed by an Arizona Licensed Contractor.' |
| Panel Upgrade — OTC Permit | Over-the-counter fee per Development Services' standard OTC electrical permit fee schedule | Exact OTC fee amount not independently confirmed in this session (the county's Permit Cost Estimate Sheet was inaccessible via direct fetch; not fabricated here) — confirm current OTC fee with Development Services, 928-771-3214 |
| Off-Grid (stand-alone) residential PV system or generator permit | Valuation-based, per the general Yavapai County building-permit fee structure (see residential-building-permit) | Governed by Policy PE-8; no distinct flat solar fee found for this scope |
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station / EVSE Permit (Electric Upgrade OTC Permit)
VerifiedYavapai County Development Services has no dedicated EV charger/EVSE permit application or fee line. An EV charging station installation is billed under the county's existing Over-the-Counter (OTC) permit category 'Electric Upgrade, Repair, or Reconnection of Service' -- the same OTC category used for panel upgrades and other electrical service work, per the county's Miscellaneous Permit Applications and Plan Review Criteria page (live URL returns 403 to automated fetch as of 2026-07-20, confirmed via a 2025-04-30 Wayback Machine snapshot of the same page, which lists the full OTC category set: Electric Upgrade, Repair, or Reconnection of Service; Natural Gas/Propane Installations or Conversions; Plumbing Repairs or Alterations; Woodstoves; Fireplace Inserts; Demolition; and Stucco). No electric-vehicle, EV charger, or EVSE term appears anywhere on that page or its listed submittal-requirement PDFs.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- No standalone EV charger/EVSE permit application exists; EV charging station circuit installation is permitted under the existing 'Electric Upgrade, Repair, or Reconnection of Service' Over-the-Counter (OTC) permit category
- OTC permits are issued without the full plan-review process applied to new construction -- apply through the same Customer Service & Permitting Unit counters (Prescott or Cottonwood) or the CitizenServe Online Permit Portal used for other permits
- Work must be performed/permitted consistent with the electrical code Yavapai County has adopted for general electrical work (see the county's electrical-permit sourcing referenced elsewhere in this file for the applicable NEC edition)
- As with the county's OTC panel-upgrade permit (referenced in the paired solar-pv-permit entry), confirm current OTC fee and submittal specifics directly with Development Services (928-771-3214), since the numeric OTC fee schedule was not independently retrievable in this session
Required documents
- RequiredOTC (Over-The-Counter) Electrical Permit ApplicationSame OTC application category ('Electric Upgrade, Repair, or Reconnection of Service') used for panel upgrades and other electrical service work; no EV-specific application exists
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OTC Electric Upgrade Permit (EV charger/EVSE circuit) — up to $5,000 valuation | $150.00 flat fee | Yavapai County Development Services, 2019 Valuation & Fee Schedule (adopted by the Board of Supervisors 12/5/2018, effective 1/14/2019, still the current schedule in force -- "shall supercede any previously adopted Building Safety fee schedules"), "UTILITIES" table: "SINGLE PERMIT; ELECTRICAL OR PLUMBING OR MECHANICAL EACH TRADE" -- $150.00 up to $5,000.00 valuation. The live fee-schedule PDF returns HTTP 403 to automated fetch tools (Cloudflare/WAF block); directly re-chased and confirmed via a Wayback Machine snapshot dated 2025-02-07 of the same PDF URL still linked from the live Building Safety Unit page. |
| OTC Electric Upgrade Permit (EV charger/EVSE circuit) — $5,001+ valuation | Per Valuation Table (Building Permit Fee only) -- e.g. $100.00 for $1-$5,000, plus $14.00 per additional $1,000 (or fraction) up to $25,000 | Same 2019 Valuation & Fee Schedule, Part I general valuation table -- applies once electrical work exceeds $5,000 in declared value. |
| Commercial Electric Upgrade (plans required) | Per Valuation (Building Permit Fee) | Same 2019 Valuation & Fee Schedule, "UTILITIES" table, Commercial line -- applies to non-residential/commercial EV charging installations regardless of valuation tier. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-07.
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