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San Luis building permits
VerifiedSan Luis, Arizona — as published 2026-07-06.
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 San Luis independently adopts and administers its own construction codes through its Development Services Department, Building Safety Division. Source: City of San Luis Building Inspections & Codes page (sanluisaz.gov/departments/development_services/building_safety/building_inspections_codes).2018 International Building Code (IBC), adopted by reference as the City's current uniform building code. Source: City of San Luis Building Inspections & Codes page, 'Current Codes' list, verified live July 2026.2018 International Residential Code (IRC), adopted by reference as the City's current one- and two-family dwelling code. Source: City of San Luis Building Inspections & Codes page, verified live July 2026.2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), adopted by reference, governing repair, alteration, addition, and change of occupancy of existing buildings. Source: City of San Luis Building Inspections & Codes page, verified live July 2026.2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), adopted by reference, governing swimming pool, spa, and pool barrier construction. Source: City of San Luis Building Inspections & Codes page, verified live July 2026.2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), adopted by reference, governing maintenance of existing structures and premises. Source: City of San Luis Building Inspections & Codes page, verified live July 2026.2014 National Electrical Code (NEC), as published by the National Fire Protection Association, adopted by reference — one edition behind the current 2023 NEC cycle used by several neighboring Arizona cities; independently confirmed still listed as current on the City's live Building Inspections & Codes page as of July 2026 (not simply carried over from a stale directory). Source: City of San Luis Building Inspections & Codes page, verified live July 2026.2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted by reference — independently confirmed still listed as current on the City's live Building Inspections & Codes page as of July 2026. Source: City of San Luis Building Inspections & Codes page, verified live July 2026.2012 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted by reference — independently confirmed still listed as current on the City's live Building Inspections & Codes page as of July 2026. Source: City of San Luis Building Inspections & Codes page, verified live July 2026.2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), adopted by reference — independently confirmed still listed as current on the City's live Building Inspections & Codes page as of July 2026; this is a notably older energy-code edition than most Arizona municipalities' current adoptions. Source: City of San Luis Building Inspections & Codes page, verified live July 2026.All of the above codes (2018 IBC, IRC, IEBC, ISPSC, IPMC; 2014 NEC; 2012 IMC, IPC; 2009 IECC) are amended by City of San Luis Ordinance No. 390, per the City's Building Inspections & Codes page. The full text of Ordinance No. 390 was not separately located on the live site as a standalone downloadable document during this verification pass; the codes-adopted list itself is sourced directly to the City's official Building Inspections & Codes webpage, which is the authoritative live citation. Source: City of San Luis Building Inspections & Codes page (sanluisaz.gov/departments/development_services/building_safety/building_inspections_codes).Manufactured homes and mobile homes: the City's Development Services fee schedule notes Manufactured Home (MH) Permit Fees for pit-set and ground-set installations are now referred to the 'State of AZ' rather than a City-set flat fee (Arizona Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety / Office of Manufactured Housing regulates factory-built construction/installation standards per A.R.S. § 41-4001 et seq.); the City separately issues a Building Permit Processing Time Frame track for 'Manufactured Home' and 'Park Model' placement (2 business days 1st review, 2 business days 2nd review, 5 business days overall). Source: City of San Luis Development Services and Public Works Application and Permit — Notice and Proposed Fees document; City of San Luis Building Permit Processing Time Frames (A.R.S. § 9-835 compliance document).
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residential construction in the City of San Luis. Reviewed against the 2018 IRC as adopted and amended by City of San Luis Ordinance No. 390. Applications are submitted to the Development Services Department, Building Safety Division.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new single-family residential construction within San Luis city limits
- Plans must comply with the 2018 IRC as adopted and amended by City of San Luis Ordinance No. 390
- Complete Building Permit Application with project address, subdivision name, APN, and valuation
- Complete set of construction plans/drawings showing full scope of work; electronic PDF preferred, or 2 hard-copy sets for residential
- Site Plan required
- Work must be performed by a duly licensed Arizona contractor unless the owner will solely occupy the structure (owner-builder exception, subject to A.R.S. §§ 32-1151/32-1154 penalties if violated)
- Permit becomes null and void if work does not begin within 180 days of issuance, or is suspended/abandoned for 180 days
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCity of San Luis Building Permit Application form, submitted to the Building Safety Division (P.O. Box 3750 - 1090 E. Union Street, San Luis, AZ 85349)
- RequiredConstruction Plans/DrawingsComplete plan set showing scope of work; electronic PDF preferred, or 2 hard-copy sets for residential projects
- RequiredSite PlanLot dimensions and structure location
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation | $50 (valuation $1-$500); $50 + $4 per additional $100 to $2,000; $80 + $16 per additional $1,000 to $25,000; $450 + $12 per additional $1,000 to $50,000; $740 + $8 per additional $1,000 to $100,000; $1,140 + $6 per additional $1,000 to $500,000; $3,720 + $6 per additional $1,000 to $1,000,000; $6,450 + $4 per additional $1,000 above $1,000,000 | City of San Luis Development Services and Public Works Application and Permit — Notice and Proposed Fees, Schedule of Building Permit Fees (IBC/IRC/IEBC/IPMC); valuation determined using ICC Building Valuation Data published each February in Building Safety Magazine |
| Plan Check Fee (Residential) | 65% of Building Permit Fee | City of San Luis Development Services and Public Works Application and Permit — Notice and Proposed Fees; paid at time of application submittal; includes up to 3 resubmittals |
| Deposit for Residential Plan Check (remodel/addition) | $75 | Credited toward the Plan Check fee when the Building Permit is purchased |
| Reissue Certificate of Occupancy | $50 | City of San Luis Development Services and Public Works Application and Permit — Notice and Proposed Fees |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for room additions, remodels, and patio structures added to existing residential dwellings in San Luis. Reviewed against the 2018 IRC as adopted and amended by City of San Luis Ordinance No. 390.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for residential additions, alterations, and patio covers/structures
- Complete Building Permit Application (checkbox for 'Addition/Patio' project type)
- Complete set of construction plans/drawings; 2 hard-copy sets for residential if not submitting electronically
- Site Plan showing existing structure, addition footprint, and setbacks
- A $75 deposit applies toward the Plan Check fee for residential plan checks involving remodeling or additions
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCheckbox option 'Addition/Patio', submitted to the Building Safety Division
- RequiredSite PlanShowing existing structure, addition footprint, and setbacks
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation | Same valuation-based table as new residential construction (see Residential Building Permit) | City of San Luis Development Services and Public Works Application and Permit — Notice and Proposed Fees, Schedule of Building Permit Fees |
| Plan Check Fee (Residential) | 65% of Building Permit Fee | Paid at time of application submittal; includes up to 3 resubmittals |
| Deposit for Residential Plan Check (remodeling or additions) | $75 | Credited toward the Plan Check fee when the Building Permit is purchased |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in San Luis, governed by the 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted and amended by City of San Luis Ordinance No. 390.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for service panels, feeder circuits, branch circuits, and other hard-wired electrical work
- Governed by the 2014 NEC as adopted by City of San Luis Ordinance No. 390
- Complete Building Permit Application listing electrical subcontractor name, phone, and license number
- Contractor must hold a City of San Luis Business License and Arizona ROC license number
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Electrical Permit ApplicationIncludes a Subcontractors table for Electric/Plumbing/HVAC with name, phone, and license number fields
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Issuance of each electrical permit (Residential) | $50 | City of San Luis Development Services and Public Works Application and Permit — Notice and Proposed Fees, Electrical Code Fees |
| Issuance of each electrical permit (Commercial) | $50 | City of San Luis Development Services and Public Works Application and Permit — Notice and Proposed Fees |
| Each service entrance panel up to and including 200 amps | $20 | In addition to the base permit fee |
| Each service entrance panel up to and including 800 amps | $40 | In addition to the base permit fee |
| Each service entrance panel over 800 amps | $60 | In addition to the base permit fee |
| Each temporary construction service | $15 | In addition to the base permit fee |
| Each feeder circuit | $5 | In addition to the base permit fee |
| Each branch circuit | $2 | In addition to the base permit fee |
| Each electrical pedestal for a Manufactured Home lot or space | $30 | In addition to the base permit fee |
| Each supplemental permit (original not expired/cancelled/finaled) | $10 | City of San Luis Development Services and Public Works Application and Permit — Notice and Proposed Fees |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in San Luis, governed by the 2012 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted and amended by City of San Luis Ordinance No. 390.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems, fixtures, water heaters, and gas piping
- Governed by the 2012 IPC as adopted by City of San Luis Ordinance No. 390
- Complete Building Permit Application listing plumbing subcontractor name, phone, and license number
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Plumbing Permit ApplicationIncludes a Subcontractors table for Plumbing with name, phone, and license number fields
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Issuance of each plumbing permit (Residential) | $50 | City of San Luis Development Services and Public Works Application and Permit — Notice and Proposed Fees, Plumbing Code Fees |
| Issuance of each plumbing permit (Commercial) | $50 | City of San Luis Development Services and Public Works Application and Permit — Notice and Proposed Fees |
| Each plumbing fixture or trap (or set of fixtures on one trap) | $7 | In addition to the base permit fee; includes water, drainage piping, and backflow protection |
| Each water heater and/or vent | $7 | In addition to the base permit fee |
| Each gas-piping system, 1-5 outlets | $10 | In addition to the base permit fee; each additional outlet is $2 |
| Each private sewage disposal system | $50 | In addition to the base permit fee |
| Each supplemental permit (original not expired/cancelled/finaled) | $10 | City of San Luis Development Services and Public Works Application and Permit — Notice and Proposed Fees |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installations in San Luis, governed by the 2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC) as adopted and amended by City of San Luis Ordinance No. 390.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Mechanical permit required for installation, replacement, or relocation of HVAC equipment, furnaces, and ventilation systems
- Governed by the 2012 IMC as adopted by City of San Luis Ordinance No. 390
- Complete Building Permit Application listing HVAC subcontractor name, phone, and license number
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Mechanical Permit ApplicationIncludes a Subcontractors table for HVAC with name, phone, and license number fields
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Issuance of each mechanical permit (Residential) | $50 | City of San Luis Development Services and Public Works Application and Permit — Notice and Proposed Fees, Mechanical Code Fees |
| Issuance of each mechanical permit (Commercial) | $50 | City of San Luis Development Services and Public Works Application and Permit — Notice and Proposed Fees |
| Installation/relocation of force-air or gravity-type furnace/burner, up to 100,000 Btu/h | $15 | In addition to the base permit fee |
| Installation/relocation of force-air or gravity-type furnace/burner, over 100,000 Btu/h | $18 | In addition to the base permit fee |
| Each evaporative cooler other than portable type | $11 | In addition to the base permit fee |
| Each air-handling unit up to 10,000 cfm | $11 | In addition to the base permit fee (over 10,000 cfm is $18) |
| Each supplemental permit (original not expired/cancelled/finaled) | $10 | City of San Luis Development Services and Public Works Application and Permit — Notice and Proposed Fees |
Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop or ground-mount residential solar photovoltaic systems in San Luis. Governed by the 2014 NEC as adopted by City of San Luis Ordinance No. 390, with a dedicated flat-fee schedule tiered by system size.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Solar PV permit required for residential photovoltaic system installation; select 'Solar PV System' on the Building Permit Application
- Governed by the 2014 NEC as adopted by City of San Luis Ordinance No. 390
- Complete Building Permit Application with project valuation and electrical subcontractor information
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Solar PV System)Checkbox option 'Solar PV System' on the standard Building Permit Application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Photovoltaic System Permit — 0 to 10 kW | $150 | City of San Luis Development Services and Public Works Application and Permit — Notice and Proposed Fees, Electrical Code Fees, '(NEW) Solar Photovoltaic System Permit Fees' |
| Solar Photovoltaic System Permit — above 10 kW | $350 | City of San Luis Development Services and Public Works Application and Permit — Notice and Proposed Fees |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit (Electrical Permit)
VerifiedThe City of San Luis has no dedicated EV charger/EVSE permit type or fee line — unlike solar PV, which received a dedicated flat-fee tier explicitly labeled '(NEW) Solar Photovoltaic System Permit Fees' on the City's Development Services fee schedule, no equivalent EV-charger line exists on that same document as of this research pass. An EV charging station (Level 2 or DC fast charger) installation is instead processed and billed as a standard Electrical Permit, governed by the 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted and amended by City of San Luis Ordinance No. 390, using the same itemized component fee schedule (base issuance fee plus per-circuit/per-panel add-ons) documented in this file's electrical-permit entry.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for the EV charger's dedicated circuit (branch circuit), any feeder circuit, and any service panel upgrade needed to support the charger's load
- Governed by the 2014 NEC as adopted by City of San Luis Ordinance No. 390
- Complete the Building/Electrical Permit Application listing the electrical subcontractor's name, phone, and license number
- Contractor must hold a City of San Luis Business License and Arizona ROC license number
- If the EV charger installation requires a service panel upgrade (e.g., to accommodate a new 40-60A circuit), that scope is billed under the same electrical permit's per-panel-size fee tier
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Electrical Permit ApplicationSame application used for all electrical work in San Luis (includes a Subcontractors table for Electric/Plumbing/HVAC with name, phone, and license number fields); no dedicated EV-charger checkbox exists, so select the standard electrical permit type
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Issuance of each electrical permit (Residential) | $50 | City of San Luis Development Services and Public Works Application and Permit — Notice and Proposed Fees, Electrical Code Fees — same base fee applied to any electrical permit including an EV charger circuit, since no dedicated EV-charger fee line exists |
| Each feeder circuit | $5 | In addition to the base permit fee; applicable if the EV charger installation requires a new feeder circuit |
| Each branch circuit | $2 | In addition to the base permit fee; the dedicated circuit run to a Level 2 EV charger would typically be billed under this line |
| Each service entrance panel up to and including 200 amps | $20 | In addition to the base permit fee; applicable only if the EV charger installation requires a panel upgrade or new service entrance |
| Each service entrance panel up to and including 800 amps | $40 | In addition to the base permit fee |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of any residential or commercial structure in San Luis. Reviewed by the Building Safety Division under the City's A.R.S. § 9-835 timeframes.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required before demolishing a residential or commercial structure within San Luis city limits
- Complete Building Permit Application specifying scope of demolition work
- Site Plan showing the structure(s) to be demolished
- Coordination with Yuma County / Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) may be required for asbestos abatement (NESHAP) prior to demolition — confirm current requirements directly with the Building Safety Division and ADEQ, as the City's own published materials do not detail a specific county-level demolition coordination step the way some other Arizona cities do
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Demolition)Submitted to the Building Safety Division
- RequiredSite PlanLot dimensions and location of structure(s) to be demolished
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permits | $50 | City of San Luis Development Services and Public Works Application and Permit — Notice and Proposed Fees, Fee Schedule for IBC, IRC, IEBC, IPMC |
Manufactured Home / Park Model Placement Permit
VerifiedRequired for placement of a manufactured home or park model on a lot or space in San Luis. Construction/installation standards for the factory-built unit itself are regulated by the State of Arizona; the City issues the local placement permit covering foundation/tie-down, zoning compliance, electrical pedestal connection, and site improvements.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- City building permit required for placement of a manufactured home (pit-set or ground-set) or park model on a lot or space within San Luis city limits
- Factory-built construction/installation standards for the unit itself are regulated directly by the State of Arizona (Arizona Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety / Office of Manufactured Housing, A.R.S. § 41-4001 et seq.) — the City's own Manufactured Home permit fee line item now refers applicants to the 'State of AZ' rather than charging a separate flat City fee for the pit-set/ground-set fee itself
- Electrical pedestal for a manufactured home lot or space requires a separate electrical permit fee
- Complete Building Permit Application specifying manufactured home or park model placement
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted to the Building Safety Division, specifying manufactured home/park model placement
- RequiredSite PlanLot dimensions, setbacks, and placement location
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MH Permit Fee — Pit Set | Referred to State of AZ | City of San Luis Development Services and Public Works Application and Permit — Notice and Proposed Fees; prior City flat fee of $300 (pit-set) has been superseded by a reference to State of Arizona fee/regulation rather than a City-set dollar figure |
| MH Permit Fee — Ground Set | Referred to State of AZ | City of San Luis Development Services and Public Works Application and Permit — Notice and Proposed Fees; prior City flat fee of $150 (ground-set) has been superseded by a reference to State of Arizona fee/regulation rather than a City-set dollar figure |
| Each electrical pedestal for a Manufactured Home lot or space | $30 | City of San Luis Development Services and Public Works Application and Permit — Notice and Proposed Fees, Electrical Code Fees |
Fire Sprinkler Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation or alteration of fire sprinkler systems in San Luis. A dedicated checkbox category on the City's standard Building Permit Application, billed per square foot rather than by valuation.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Fire sprinkler permit required for new sprinkler system installation; select 'Fire Sprinkler' on the Building Permit Application
- Fire sprinkler alterations of 1-25 heads may be issued as an over-the-counter permit at no fee; 26-50 heads also no fee (with a $1.00 charge per additional device over 50)
- Reviewed by the Building Safety Division in coordination with the Fire Department
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Fire Sprinkler)Checkbox option 'Fire Sprinkler' on the standard Building Permit Application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Sprinkler Permits (new system, per square foot) | $2.92 per square foot | City of San Luis Development Services and Public Works Application and Permit — Notice and Proposed Fees, Fee Schedule for IBC, IRC, IEBC, IPMC |
| Fire Sprinkler alterations — 1-25 heads | $0 (over-the-counter permit) | City of San Luis Development Services and Public Works Application and Permit — Notice and Proposed Fees, Fire Code Fees |
| Fire Sprinkler alterations — 26-50 heads | $0 (for each additional device over 50, $1.00 charge) | City of San Luis Development Services and Public Works Application and Permit — Notice and Proposed Fees, Fire Code Fees |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
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