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Yuma building permits
VerifiedYuma, Arizona — as published 2026-07-03.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Codes adopted
Arizona has no mandatory statewide building code — code adoption is a per-city/county authority under A.R.S. §§ 9-801 et seq. (municipal adoption of technical codes) and City of Yuma Charter Art. VII, § 6(g)(6). The City of Yuma's Department of Community Development, Building Safety Division administers and enforces its own adopted codes within city limits; this is not a county-run or state-run program for the incorporated City of Yuma. Source: Yuma City Code Chapter 150, §§ 150-015, 150-060, 150-045, 150-076, 150-180 (adoption sections, each citing A.R.S. §§ 9-801 et seq. and Charter Art. VII, § 6(g)(6)), codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/yuma2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C, I, J, K, and O — adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2025-033, passed 10-1-25 (effective November 3, 2025); Yuma City Code § 150-0152024 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (IRC), including Appendices BB, BF, BG, BH, BJ, BO, CD, and CF — adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2025-034, passed 9-17-25 (effective November 3, 2025); Yuma City Code § 150-1802024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including Appendices A, B, and E — adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2025-035, passed 9-17-25 (effective November 3, 2025); Yuma City Code § 150-1702024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — effective November 3, 2025; Yuma City Code § 150-090Per the City of Yuma Building Safety Division page: a transitional period ran through January 31, 2026 during which applicants could choose either the 2018 or 2024 codes; use of the 2024 codes became mandatory for all new permit applications beginning February 1, 2026. Source: yumaaz.gov/government/building-safety2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices C and E, made public record by Resolution R2022-018 — adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2022-008, passed 5-4-22; Yuma City Code § 150-060 (Note: Arizona municipalities may adopt either the UPC or IPC; Yuma has adopted the International Plumbing Code, not the Uniform Plumbing Code)2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), made public record by Resolution R2022-019 — adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2022-009, passed 5-4-22; Yuma City Code § 150-0452018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted by City of Yuma; Yuma City Code § 150-065NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC), 2020 Edition, and 2006 International Code Council Electrical Code (ICCEC) Administrative Provisions, made public record by Resolution R2022-021 — adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2022-011, passed 5-4-22; Yuma City Code § 150-0762009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), made public record by Resolution R2013-09 — adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2013-15, passed 4-3-13; Yuma City Code § 150-020 (this is the most recent energy-code edition found adopted by ordinance; no more recent IECC adoption ordinance was located as of this review)2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — Yuma City Code § 150-018ICC A117.1 Accessibility — referenced via Yuma City Code § 150-016(T), in conjunction with Arizona Revised Statutes Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 8 (A.R.S. § 41-1492 et seq., The Arizonans with Disabilities Act) and ADAAGAdobe Building Code (locally authored, not an ICC model code) — Yuma City Code §§ 150-030 through 150-035, covering burnt/unburned adobe masonry construction, electrical, and plumbing requirements specific to adobe structures
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family and two-family dwelling construction in the City of Yuma. Reviewed against the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) as adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2025-034 (Yuma City Code § 150-180), with local amendments at § 150-181 including Yuma-specific climatic/geographic design criteria. Permits are administered by the Building Safety Division within the Department of Community Development and may be applied for online through the Development Portal (Tyler EnerGov) or in person.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new one- and two-family dwelling construction under the 2024 IRC as adopted by Yuma City Code § 150-180
- Design must comply with amended Table R301.2 Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria: Ground Snow Load 0; Wind Design Speed 99 mph; Seismic Design Category not applicable ('No'); Frost line depth 12 inches; Weathering/Termite 'Negligible'; no ice barrier underlayment required
- Plan review fee is 65% of the building permit fee, due at submittal (Yuma City Code § 150-181(L))
- Application accepted online via the Development Portal (Tyler EnerGov Self-Service) or via in-person submittal with construction plans to the Department of Community Development
- Toilet facilities required for construction workers at a ratio of at least one toilet per 15 lots under construction (§ 150-181(G))
- Construction sites must be kept reasonably clean of debris; repeated infractions may be assessed a fee of up to $75.00 per day until resolved (§ 150-181(H))
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the Development Portal (yumaaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net) or in person at Yuma City Hall, 2nd Floor
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsSite plan, foundation plan, floor plan, framing, elevations, and structural details consistent with the 2024 IRC and amended Table R301.2 design criteria
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1 to $500 | $50.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-181(K), Table 1-A (post Ord. O2025-034) |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $501 to $2,000 | $50.00 for the first $500 plus $4 for each additional $100, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 | Yuma City Code § 150-181(K), Table 1-A |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001 to $25,000 | $110.00 for the first $2,000 plus $16 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 | Yuma City Code § 150-181(K), Table 1-A |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,001 to $50,000 | $478.00 for the first $25,000 plus $12 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 | Yuma City Code § 150-181(K), Table 1-A |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $50,001 to $100,000 | $780.00 for the first $50,000 plus $8 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 | Yuma City Code § 150-181(K), Table 1-A |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,001 to $500,000 | $1,180.00 for the first $100,000 plus $6 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 | Yuma City Code § 150-181(K), Table 1-A |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $500,001 to $1,000,000 | $3,580.00 for the first $500,000 plus $6 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 | Yuma City Code § 150-181(K), Table 1-A |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,001 and up | $6,580.00 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof | Yuma City Code § 150-181(K), Table 1-A |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the building permit fee | Yuma City Code § 150-181(L); separate from and in addition to the permit fee |
| Other Inspections and Fees (after-hours, reinspection, weekend/holiday, unlisted, additional plan review) | $75.00/hour after-hours (2-hr min); $75.00/hour reinspection; $150.00/hour weekends/holidays (2-hr min); $75.00/hour unlisted inspections (0.5-hr min); $75.00/hour additional plan review (0.5-hr min); or total hourly City cost if greater | Yuma City Code § 150-181(K), Table 1-A, 'Other Inspections and Fees' |
Residential Addition / Remodel / Alteration Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, remodels, and alterations to existing one- and two-family dwellings in Yuma affecting structural, fire, or life-safety elements, reviewed against the 2024 IRC (new work) and 2024 IEBC (existing-building provisions) as locally amended.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for additions, remodels, and alterations under the 2024 IRC (§ 150-180) and, where applicable to existing structures, the 2024 IEBC (§ 150-170)
- Window replacements of like size (framing unaltered, egress unchanged) are exempt from permit for Group R-3 one- and two-family dwellings when performed by a licensed contractor or owner-occupant (§ 150-181(F)(11); § 150-171(F)(7))
- Replacement of an existing electric water heater in the same location is exempt from permit (§ 150-181(F)(12))
- Plan review fee is 65% of the building permit fee (§ 150-181(L))
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the Development Portal or in person
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsSite plan and framing/structural details showing scope of work and connection to the existing structure
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same schedule as new construction) | $50.00 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling per Table 1-A (e.g., $110.00 for first $2,000 plus $16 per additional $1,000 up to $25,000) | Yuma City Code § 150-181(K) / § 150-016(I), Table 1-A |
| Other Inspections and Fees | $75.00/hour minimum (2-hr minimum after-hours; 0.5-hr minimum for reinspection/unlisted/additional plan review), $150.00/hour weekends/holidays, or total hourly City cost if greater | Yuma City Code § 150-181(K), Table 1-A |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in Yuma, governed by NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC) 2020 Edition and 2006 ICC Electrical Code (ICCEC) Administrative Provisions as adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2022-011 (Yuma City Code § 150-076), with a locally-adopted fee schedule at § 150-077(L).
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of wiring, services, and equipment under NFPA 70 NEC 2020 Edition as adopted by Yuma City Code § 150-076
- Requirements of the most current Arizona Public Service (APS) Electric Service Manual supersede the NEC where APS requirements are more restrictive (§ 150-077(A))
- New construction fee schedule uses per-square-foot rates by occupancy classification (e.g., single- and two-family residential $0.08/sq ft; multifamily $0.05/sq ft); unit/system fee schedules apply to alterations, additions, and specific equipment
- Apply through the Development Portal (Tyler EnerGov) or in person
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the Development Portal or in person at Yuma City Hall
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Issuance | $50.00 (plus $7.00 for each supplemental permit on an unexpired original) | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A, Fee Schedule - Other |
| New Construction — Single- and Two-Family Residential (per sq ft, excludes garages/carports/accessory buildings) | $0.08 per square foot | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A, Fee Schedule for New Construction |
| New Construction — Multifamily (3+ units, per sq ft, excludes garages/carports/accessory buildings) | $0.05 per square foot | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A |
| Services — 600 volts or less, up to 200 amperes | $50.00 each | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A, Unit Fee Schedule |
| Services — 600 volts or less, over 200 to 1,000 amperes | $75.00 each | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A |
| Services — over 600 volts or 1,000 amperes | $125.00 each | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A |
| Receptacle, switch, or light outlets — first 20 fixtures each / additional fixtures each | $1.50 each (first 20) / $1.00 each (additional) | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A, Unit Fee Schedule |
| Residential appliances (ovens, ranges, room A/C, water heaters, dryers, etc., ≤1 HP), each | $5.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A |
| Private in-ground swimming pool (new, single/multifamily, complete system), each | $52.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A, System Fee Schedule |
| Temporary power service pole/pedestal, each | $25.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A |
| Other Inspections and Fees | $50.00/hour minimum (2-hr minimum after-hours; 0.5-hr minimum unlisted/reinspection/plan review), or total hourly City cost if greater | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in Yuma, governed by the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2022-008 (Yuma City Code § 150-060), with a locally-adopted fee schedule at § 150-061(E).
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of any plumbing system, fixture, water heater, gas piping, or sewer/water service line under the 2018 IPC as adopted by Yuma City Code § 150-060
- Minimum permit issuance fee of $50.00 plus per-item unit fees per § 150-061(E), Table 1-A
- Buried non-metallic piping must be identified with minimum #12 gauge solid copper insulated tracer wire per ARS § 40-360 (§ 150-061(N))
- Copper/copper-alloy water distribution piping is prohibited in or on the ground under buildings unless installed in a continuous Schedule 40 ABS/PVC sleeve (§ 150-061(R))
- Apply through the Development Portal or in person
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the Development Portal or in person at Yuma City Hall
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Issuance | $50.00 (plus $7.00 for each supplemental permit on an unexpired original) | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A: Plumbing Permit Fees |
| Each plumbing fixture or trap (incl. water, drainage piping, backflow protection) | $7.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A |
| Each building sewer / trailer park sewer | $15.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A |
| Each private sewage disposal system | $40.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A |
| Each water heater and/or vent | $7.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A |
| Gas piping system, 1 to 5 outlets / each additional outlet over 5 | $5.00 (1-5 outlets) / $1.00 each additional | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A |
| Plumbing sewer tap / sewer connection, each | $20.00 each | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A |
| Backflow protective device (other than atmospheric vacuum breaker) — 2 inches and smaller / over 2 inches | $7.00 (2 in and smaller) / $15.00 (over 2 in) | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A |
| Other Inspections and Fees | $50.00/hour minimum (2-hr minimum after-hours; 0.5-hr minimum unlisted/plan review), or total hourly City cost if greater | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and related mechanical installations in Yuma, governed by the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) as adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2022-009 (Yuma City Code § 150-045), with a locally-adopted fee schedule at § 150-046(F).
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Mechanical permit required for installation or relocation of furnaces, boilers, compressors, air-handling units, evaporative coolers, and appliance vents under the 2018 IMC as adopted by Yuma City Code § 150-045
- Minimum permit issuance fee of $50.00 plus per-unit fees based on appliance type and capacity (§ 150-046(F), Table 1-A)
- Condensate from cooling coils/evaporators must drain to an approved sanitary sewer connection or approved bottom disposal pit (units up to 4 tons) per § 150-046(Q)
- Apply through the Development Portal or in person
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the Development Portal or in person at Yuma City Hall
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Issuance | $50.00 (plus $7.00 for each supplemental permit on an unexpired original) | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A: Mechanical Permit Fees |
| Forced-air/gravity furnace or burner, up to 100,000 Btu/h | $15.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Forced-air/gravity furnace or burner, over 100,000 Btu/h | $18.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Floor furnace (incl. vent) / suspended, recessed wall, or floor-mounted unit heater | $15.00 each | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Appliance vent (not included in an appliance permit) | $7.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Alteration or addition to heating/cooling/absorption appliance or system | $14.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Air-handling unit, up to 10,000 cfm / over 10,000 cfm | $11.00 (up to 10,000 cfm) / $18.00 (over 10,000 cfm) | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Evaporative cooler (other than portable) | $11.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Ventilation fan connected to a single duct | $11.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Appliance/equipment not classed elsewhere or no listed fee | $11.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Other Inspections and Fees | $50.00/hour minimum (2-hr minimum after-hours; 0.5-hr minimum unlisted/reinspection/plan review), or total hourly City cost if greater | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
Re-Roofing Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential and commercial re-roofing in Yuma. Re-roofing is not a separately-ordinanced permit type: it is processed and fee-billed as a standard building permit under the 2024 IBC (§ 150-015, commercial) or 2024 IRC (§ 150-180, residential), valued and charged on the same governing Table 1-A valuation-based fee schedule as new construction — confirmed by a full review of the Yuma City Code Chapter 150 table of contents (American Legal), which contains no separate roofing/re-roofing subchapter or fee table distinct from § 150-016/181.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for re-roofing under the 2024 IBC (commercial, § 150-015) or 2024 IRC (residential, § 150-180); no permit-type-specific ordinance exists — re-roofing is valued and permitted under the general building-permit provisions
- Permit fee is the governing valuation-based Table 1-A schedule (Yuma City Code § 150-016(I) / § 150-181(K)), the same schedule verified for the Residential Building Permit (New Construction) permit type in this file, applied to the re-roof's contract valuation
- Plan review fee is 65% of the building permit fee where plan review is required (§ 150-181(L))
- Review timeline is governed by the City's A.R.S. § 9-835 Building Permit Processing Time Frames document (the same governing timeline source verified for other permit types in this file)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Roofing)Submitted online through the Development Portal or in person
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (governing Table 1-A schedule, same as new construction) | $50.00 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling per Table 1-A (e.g., $110.00 for first $2,000 plus $16 per additional $1,000 up to $25,000) | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I) / § 150-181(K), Table 1-A — the governing fee schedule; no distinct re-roofing fee table exists |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the building permit fee | Yuma City Code § 150-181(L); due at submittal, in addition to the permit fee, where plan review is required |
| Other Inspections and Fees | $75.00/hour minimum (2-hr minimum after-hours), $150.00/hour weekends/holidays, or total hourly City cost if greater | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I), Table 1-A |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems in Yuma, permitted jointly as a building/electrical permit under the 2024 IBC/IRC and NFPA 70 NEC 2020 Edition as locally amended, plus the statewide solar-permitting standards of A.R.S. § 9-468. The City's own Building Permit Processing Time Frames document lists 'Residential Electrical - Solar PV' and 'Commercial Electrical - Solar PV' as distinct tracked permit activities. No Yuma-specific solar/PV submittal page or standalone requirements document was located (see recovery note in tips); the governing requirements are the statewide A.R.S. § 9-468 standards plus the City's general electrical and building permit frameworks, which the City's own time-frames document confirms are the tracks used for this permit.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Solar PV systems are permitted under the electrical permit process (NFPA 70 NEC 2020 Edition, Yuma City Code § 150-076) in conjunction with the building code for structural/mounting review
- Structural mounting must comply with the amended Table R301.2 design criteria (99 mph wind design speed, Ground Snow Load 0) under the 2024 IRC/IBC
- Per A.R.S. § 9-468(A)(1), for grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems: construction plans must show the photovoltaic system location (including roof plan and elevation) and panel mounting details; electrical diagrams must include one-line or three-line diagrams (waivable if a qualified online automated permitting platform verifies code compliance); for DC-to-AC conversions, inverter cut sheets and listings must be included in the plans
- Per A.R.S. § 9-468(A)(1)(e), the City may not require a professional engineer's stamp for a solar PV system unless deemed necessary, and if required must provide the permittee a written explanation of why
- Per A.R.S. § 9-468(B)-(C), any building/permit fee for solar construction must be attributable to and defray/cover the actual cost of the service, may not exceed the actual cost of issuing the permit, an itemized cost breakdown must be provided to the permittee on request, and the City must hold a public hearing with at least 15 days' published notice before adopting or changing such a fee
- Apply through the Development Portal or in person
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Electrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the Development Portal
- RequiredConstruction Plans (roof plan/elevation, mounting details, electrical one-line/three-line diagram, inverter cut sheets)Required per A.R.S. § 9-468(A)(1) for grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems, unless a qualified online automated permitting platform is used to verify code compliance in lieu of the mounting/location/electrical-diagram documentation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Issuance | $50.00 (plus $7.00 for each supplemental permit on an unexpired original) | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A, Fee Schedule - Other; governing base issuance fee for the electrical permit |
| Power Apparatus (Unit Fee Schedule item 5) — governs solar PV inverter/system rating, by kW/kVA/HP bracket | $5.00 (up to and including 1 kW/HP/kVA); $13.00 (over 1 and not over 10); $25.00 (over 10 and not over 50); $50.00 (over 50 and not over 100); $67.00 (over 100) | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A, Unit Fee Schedule item 5 'Power Apparatus' — covers 'motors, generators, transformers, rectifiers, synchronous converters, capacitors, industrial heating, air… Show full citationHideYuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A, Unit Fee Schedule item 5 'Power Apparatus' — covers 'motors, generators, transformers, rectifiers, synchronous converters, capacitors, industrial heating, air conditioners and heat pumps, cooking or baking equipment and other apparatus' rated in HP/kW/kVA/kVAR; this is the governing electrical fee bracket for a solar PV inverter/system, which is rated in kW |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based, for structural/mounting review (governing Table 1-A schedule) | $50.00 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling per Table 1-A | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I) / § 150-181(K), Table 1-A; applies to the structural/racking/mounting portion of the installation reviewed under the building code |
| Fee cap and disclosure (statewide standard) | N/A — statutory constraint, not a stated dollar amount | A.R.S. § 9-468(B): any fee/charge for a solar construction permit must be attributable to and defray/cover the actual cost of the service and may not exceed the actual cost of issuing the permit; an itemized cost breakdown must be provided on request |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of buildings within Yuma city limits, processed as a building permit under the 2024 IBC (commercial, § 150-015) or 2024 IEBC/IRC (residential, § 150-170/180) as locally amended. The City's own Building Permit Processing Time Frames document lists 'Commercial Demolition' and 'Residential Demolition' as distinct tracked permit activities, billed on the same governing Table 1-A valuation-based building permit fee schedule verified for new construction in this file. A full review of the Yuma City Code Chapter 150 table of contents (American Legal) confirms no separate demolition-specific subchapter, bond ordinance, or fee table exists distinct from § 150-016/171/181.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Demolition permit required before demolishing a building within Yuma city limits, reviewed under the applicable adopted building code (2024 IBC for commercial, 2024 IEBC/IRC for residential); no permit-type-specific demolition ordinance exists — demolition is valued and permitted under the general building-permit provisions
- Governing fee is the valuation-based Table 1-A schedule (Yuma City Code § 150-016(I) / § 150-171(I) / § 150-181(K)), the same schedule verified for the Residential Building Permit (New Construction) permit type in this file, applied to the demolition's contract valuation
- Review timeline is governed by the City's A.R.S. § 9-835 Building Permit Processing Time Frames document, which separately tracks 'Commercial Demolition' and 'Residential Demolition' at an 11-business-day overall review time
- Confirmed via a full read of the Yuma City Code Chapter 150 table of contents (§§ 150-001 through 150-999) that no distinct demolition subchapter, site-bond requirement, or utility-disconnection provision exists separate from the general adopted-code 'work requiring a permit' and permit-fee sections
- Apply through the Development Portal or in person
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the Development Portal or in person at Yuma City Hall
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (governing Table 1-A schedule, same as new construction) | $50.00 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling per Table 1-A (e.g., $110.00 for first $2,000 plus $16 per additional $1,000 up to $25,000) | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I) / § 150-171(I) / § 150-181(K), Table 1-A — the governing fee schedule; no distinct demolition bond or fee table exists in the amlegal-hosted Yuma City Code |
| Other Inspections and Fees | $75.00/hour minimum (2-hr minimum after-hours), $150.00/hour weekends/holidays, or total hourly City cost if greater | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I), Table 1-A |
Fence and Wall Permit
VerifiedFences and walls in Yuma are regulated primarily through the Zoning Code (Chapter 154) by height, setback, and location relative to canals/laterals/drainage channels, rather than through a distinct Building Safety Division fee schedule. Walls over applicable height/engineering thresholds are reviewed under the building code.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- A wall or fence is permitted along any lot line in Agriculture, Suburban Ranch, Residential Estate, Low/Medium/High Density Residential, or Transitional zoning districts, but no wall/fence over 3 feet in height is permitted within a required front-yard setback area (Yuma Zoning Code § 154-15.06(A))
- Residential development adjacent to actively-used canals or laterals must construct a barrier wall of solid masonry at least 6 feet high (wrought iron permitted in lieu of masonry only where the development abuts a drainage channel, or where a masonry wall already exists across the street) (§ 154-15.06(B))
- Residential subdivision exterior fencing must be 6 feet high, solid masonry, sealed with anti-graffiti coating, contiguous with subdivision boundaries; no access gates permitted along the exterior masonry run, except temporarily under an encroachment permit (§ 154-15.06(C))
- Walls/fences requiring structural review (e.g., taller masonry walls) are permitted under the applicable adopted building code (2024 IBC/IRC) using the standard valuation-based fee schedule
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Wall/Fence)Submitted online through the Development Portal or in person, where a building permit is required for the wall/fence type and height
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (where a permit is required for wall/fence construction) | $50.00 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling per Table 1-A | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I), Table 1-A; no fee is charged for zoning-only fence permitting under Chapter 154 beyond any applicable zoning review fee, which was not separately published as of this review |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
Fee schedules
Online permit portal
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