Unincorporated Yavapai County building inspections
VerifiedInspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Unincorporated Yavapai County, Arizona.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 1120 Commerce Drive, Prescott, AZ 86305 (also: 10 S. 6th Street, Cottonwood, AZ 86326)
- Phone
- 928-771-3214
- Office hours
- Permit Technicians available 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Two public counters: Prescott (1120 Commerce Drive, 928-771-3214, fax 928-771-3432) and Cottonwood (10 S. 6th Street, 928-639-8151). All permit applications are submitted through the CitizenServe Online Permit Portal (https://www4.citizenserve.com/Portal/PortalController?Action=showHomePage&ctzPagePrefix=Portal_&installationID=300). Source: https://www.yavapaiaz.gov/Development-and-Permits/Development-Services/Customer-Service-Permitting-Unit
- Website
- Official site
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family Residence, Addition, Remodel, Accessory Structure)
- 1
Footing/Foundation
Before concrete pour — verify footing depth (per amended frost-depth table) and reinforcement per 2024 IRC
- 2
Framing
After framing, sheathing, and rough-in trades complete, before insulation or wall cover
- 3
Insulation
Insulation installed per 2012 IECC before wall cover
- 4
Final
All work complete per approved plans; scheduled through the CitizenServe portal
Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Multi-Family, Remodel, Accessory Structure)
- 1
Footing/Foundation
Before concrete pour, per 2024 IBC
- 2
Framing/Structural
After structural framing complete, before wall cover
- 3
Final
All work complete per approved plans
Applies to: Grading Permit
- 1
Grading/Drainage Inspection
Verify grading performed per approved plans, cross-sections, and drainage devices per the Grading Ordinance
- 2
Compaction Verification (engineered grading only)
Compaction report confirming fill compacted to minimum 90% maximum density where supporting a structure
- 3
Final
Grading complete per approved plans; SWPPP measures in place if applicable
Applies to: Manufactured, Modular, Factory-Built, and Park Model Home Permit
- 1
Foundation / Set Inspection
County inspection of foundation, blocking, and tie-down/anchoring system before occupancy
- 2
Utility Connections
Verify electrical, plumbing, and gas connections to the unit per adopted codes
- 3
Final
Unit fully set, connected, and skirted per approved permit and Arizona Department of Housing requirements
Applies to: Pool / Spa Permit (Residential and Public/Semi-Public)
- 1
Pre-Gunite / Steel
Verify rebar and rough plumbing before gunite/shotcrete application per 2024 ISPSC/IRC
- 2
Barrier Inspection
Pool/spa barrier inspected per 2024 ISPSC barrier requirements before the pool is filled
- 3
Final
All work complete; pool/spa filled; barrier fully in place
Applies to: Septic / Onsite Wastewater System Permit
- 1
Site Investigation
Soil/site evaluation performed to determine suitability and required system type before permit issuance
- 2
Installation Inspection
Septic system components inspected before backfill/cover
- 3
Final
System complete and operational per approved permit
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-07.
Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Unincorporated Yavapai County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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