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Manufactured Home Installation / Set-Up Permit in Unincorporated Yuma County, Arizona

Required whenever a manufactured home is installed or reinstalled on a manufactured home park lot, an approved subdivision, or a private parcel in unincorporated Yuma County. The permit represents the county's approval of the installation and ensures the home meets minimum standards set by the Arizona Department of Housing, Office of Manufactured Housing. A licensed contractor must obtain the set-up permit; fees are set by the state's published schedule, not a county flat fee.

Verified 2026-07-07 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Required for any placement, installation, or reinstallation of a manufactured home in a manufactured home park, an approved subdivision, or a private parcel
  • A licensed contractor is required to obtain the manufactured home set-up permit Contractor
  • Placement on the lot before permit issuance is prohibited — the permit must be obtained first
  • Applicant must confirm the parcel is properly zoned for a manufactured home (call the Planning and Zoning Division, (928) 817-5161, and speak with the Planner on Duty)
  • If the property is within an airport noise zone, the applicant must provide a copy of the manufacturer's invoice listing special noise-attenuation equipment or a sound test by a licensed acoustical engineer ('Noise Abatement Requirement')
  • An Ad Valorem Tax Number must be obtained from the Yuma County Assessor's Office (410 South Maiden Lane, Yuma) by presenting the home's title, confirming all applicable taxes have been paid
  • Owner may dig their own utility pit for the home, subject to prior DDS Building Safety approval of the pit design
  • Apply through DDS Customer Service at 2351 West 26th Street, Yuma, or through the county's Permit Application Center

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Fee schedule

Manufactured Home Placement PermitYuma County DDS Fee Schedule, Building Related Permits, 'Manufactured Home Placement Permit — Per state schedule.' The fee covers the permit and up to two on-site inspections; additional fees apply if the home does not pass inspection after two attempts. Source: Yuma County Building Safety FAQ, 'Manufactured Home Permit Fees, how are they calculated and paid?'
Per State of Arizona schedule (set by the Arizona Department of Housing, Office of Manufactured Housing) — not a fixed Yuma County dollar amount
Manufactured Home Pit PermitYuma County DDS Fee Schedule, Building Related Permits.
$55.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewUnincorporated Yuma County’s published plan-review target
1–5 business days

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Inspection process

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    Manufactured Home Set-Up Inspection

    One inspection is required covering piers and spacing, tie-downs, supporting electrical/gas/water/drain lines, flexible connections, skirting, access panel and ventilation, sub-panel bonding/isolation, steps and handrails, and address numbers. If the home fails, the permit holder is entitled to one additional inspection at no charge (fees apply after two inspections).

See the full Unincorporated Yuma County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Per the Yuma County Building Safety FAQ, a Manufactured Home Placement Permit takes 'five days or less' to obtain — one of the few explicit numeric turnaround figures the county publishes outside the formal Residential/Commercial Permit Guide timelines.
  • The permit remains valid for 180 days from issuance and can be renewed for an additional 90 days subject to Chief Building Official approval.
  • Do not place the manufactured home on the lot before the permit is issued — this is explicitly prohibited per the county's Building Safety FAQ.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Yuma County requires a manufactured home installation / set-up permit for: Required for any placement, installation, or reinstallation of a manufactured home in a manufactured home park, an approved subdivision, or a private parcel; A licensed contractor is required to obtain the manufactured home set-up permit; Placement on the lot before permit issuance is prohibited — the permit must be obtained first; Applicant must confirm the parcel is properly zoned for a manufactured home (call the Planning and Zoning Division, (928) 817-5161, and speak with the Planner on Duty); If the property is within an airport noise zone, the applicant must provide a copy of the manufacturer's invoice listing special noise-attenuation equipment or a sound test by a licensed acoustical engineer ('Noise Abatement Requirement'); An Ad Valorem Tax Number must be obtained from the Yuma County Assessor's Office (410 South Maiden Lane, Yuma) by presenting the home's title, confirming all applicable taxes have been paid; Owner may dig their own utility pit for the home, subject to prior DDS Building Safety approval of the pit design; Apply through DDS Customer Service at 2351 West 26th Street, Yuma, or through the county's Permit Application Center. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Yuma County Department of Development Services (DDS), Building Safety Division at (928) 817-5000 before starting work.

The fee is set by the State of Arizona (Arizona Department of Housing, Office of Manufactured Housing), not by Yuma County directly — the county's own Fee Schedule lists this permit as 'Per state schedule.' Source: https://www.yumacountyaz.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/28926/636228368161800000

Five days or less, per the Yuma County Building Safety FAQ. Source: https://www.yumacountyaz.gov/government/advanced-components/faq-single-list/-seldept-25 ('Manufactured Home Placement Permit, how long does it take to get one?')

You'll need: Manufactured Home Set-Up Permit Application; Ad Valorem Tax Number. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Yuma County may also ask for: Manufacturer's Invoice or Acoustical Sound Test (if in an airport noise zone). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Yuma County requires 1 inspection(s) for a manufactured home installation / set-up permit, in order: Manufactured Home Set-Up Inspection. Schedule each through Yuma County Department of Development Services (DDS), Building Safety Division ((928) 817-5000).

Apply through Yuma County Department of Development Services (DDS), Building Safety Division at 2351 West 26th Street, Yuma, AZ 85364. Phone: (928) 817-5000, email: contact.dds@yumacountyaz.gov. Office hours: Weekdays 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Inspection requests must be called in before 4:00 p.m. (M-F) for next-business-day service; provide permit number, address, and inspection type: (928) 817-5196. Fax: (928) 817-5020.. Official information: https://www.yumacountyaz.gov/government/development-services/divisions/building-safety.

Unincorporated Yuma County, Arizona has adopted: Arizona has no mandatory statewide building code — code adoption is a per-city/county authority. Yuma County's Department of Development Services (DDS), Building Safety Division independently adopts and administers its own construction codes for unincorporated county territory (areas outside the incorporated cities of Yuma, San Luis, Somerton, and Wellton). Source: Yuma County Building Safety Code Amendments page (yumacountyaz.gov/government/development-services/laws-guidelines/building-safety-code-amendments), which itemizes the county's currently-amended code editions.; 2018 International Building Code (IBC), amended by county-adopted amendments. Source: Yuma County Building Safety Code Amendments page (amendment document: 2018 International Building Code Amendments PDF).; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), amended by county-adopted amendments (superseding the prior 2012 IRC amendments, which remain separately published on the same page for historical reference). Source: Yuma County Building Safety Code Amendments page.; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), amended by county-adopted amendments (superseding the prior 2012 IEBC amendments). Source: Yuma County Building Safety Code Amendments page.; 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), amended by county-adopted amendments. Source: Yuma County Building Safety Code Amendments page.; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), amended by county-adopted amendments dated 2024 (document publish-date 638205375930770000, i.e. 2024). Source: Yuma County Building Safety Code Amendments page.; 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), amended by county-adopted amendments dated 2024. Source: Yuma County Building Safety Code Amendments page.; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), amended by county-adopted amendments dated 2024. Source: Yuma County Building Safety Code Amendments page.; 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC), amended by county-adopted amendments dated 2024 (this is a newer NEC edition than several incorporated Yuma County cities have adopted, e.g. San Luis at 2014 NEC). Source: Yuma County Building Safety Code Amendments page.; 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), amended by county-adopted amendments. This is the most recent energy-code edition found published on the county's amendments page as of this review; no newer IECC adoption document was located. Source: Yuma County Building Safety Code Amendments page.; The full 'Yuma County Comprehensive Building Code' (the county's consolidated code-and-amendments volume) is available for public review at the Board of Supervisors Office (198 S. Main Street, Yuma), the Yuma County Libraries, and the Department of Development Services office (2351 West 26th Street, Yuma). Source: Yuma County Building Safety FAQ, 'Yuma County Comprehensive Building Code, where can I read it?' (yumacountyaz.gov/government/advanced-components/faq-single-list/-seldept-25).. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Yuma County overview page for the full list.

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 Yuma County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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