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Yuma building permits
VerifiedYuma, Arizona — as published 2026-08-01.
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Codes adopted
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 |
EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of a residential or commercial EV charger/EVSE in the City of Yuma. No dedicated EV charger/EVSE permit type, submittal page, or Table 1-A fee line item was located in the Yuma City Code (§ 150-077, Electrical Permit Fee Schedule) or on the City's Building Safety pages — mirroring the identical documentation gap this file's solar-pv-permit entry already flags. An EV charger installation is permitted as ordinary electrical work under the same NFPA 70 NEC 2020 Edition framework (Yuma City Code § 150-076/077) as any other electrical permit: the base $50.00 Permit Issuance fee plus the applicable Table 1-A fee bracket for the scope of work. Re-verified 2026-07-20 via a direct re-fetch of the live, current Yuma City Code (American Legal, version '2026 S-74 (current)'): all previously-cited dollar figures ($50.00 Permit Issuance, $7.00 supplemental, $50.00/$75.00/$125.00 Services tiers, $50.00/hour Other Inspections) are confirmed unchanged and current. Additionally confirmed the Table 1-A 'Power Apparatus' bracket — rated by HP/kW/kVA/kVAR, the same bracket this file's solar-pv-permit entry documents as covering kW-rated inverters — is the standard Table 1-A classification for motor/apparatus-type electrical equipment and is the most specifically applicable bracket for a kW-rated EVSE charging unit (as distinct from the flat 'Services' fee, which applies to a new/upgraded electrical service connection rather than the charger unit itself).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for the EV charger circuit, any panel/service upgrade, and equipment installation, governed by 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))
- Apply through the Development Portal (Tyler EnerGov) or in person at Yuma City Hall
- If the installation requires new structural work (e.g., a new carport), a companion building permit (valuation-based, Table 1-A) may also apply
- Confirm with Building Safety (928-373-5100 general line; Inspection@YumaAZ.gov for inspection scheduling) which specific Table 1-A fee bracket currently applies to a standalone EV charger circuit before applying, since no EV-specific line item is published
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; same base electrical permit issuance fee documented in this file's electrical-permit entry — no dedicated EV-specific fee line exists |
| Services — 600 volts or less, up to 200 amperes (if a new/upgraded service is required for the charger) | $50.00 each | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A, Unit Fee Schedule |
| Other Inspections and Fees (if no specific Unit Fee Schedule bracket applies) | $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 — this file's tipsAndGotchas flags a possible unverified 2025 rate increase to $75/$150 per hour for this same 'Other Inspections' line in the Building Permit Fee Table; Show full citationHideYuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A — this file's tipsAndGotchas flags a possible unverified 2025 rate increase to $75/$150 per hour for this same 'Other Inspections' line in the Building Permit Fee Table; the Electrical Table's published rate remains $50/hour as of the amlegal.com-hosted code text (re-confirmed live 2026-07-20) |
| Power Apparatus (kW/HP/kVA/kVAR-rated equipment — most specifically applicable Table 1-A bracket for the EVSE unit itself) | Up to and including 1 kW/HP/kVA: $5.00; over 1 to 10: $13.00; over 10 to 50: $25.00; over 50 to 100: $50.00; over 100: $67.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A, System Fee Schedule item 5 — a Level 2 charger (typically 7-19 kW) would fall in the 'over 1 and not over 10' ($13.00) or 'over 10 and not over 50' ($25.00) bracket; Show full citationHideYuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A, System Fee Schedule item 5 — a Level 2 charger (typically 7-19 kW) would fall in the 'over 1 and not over 10' ($13.00) or 'over 10 and not over 50' ($25.00) bracket; a DC fast charger (50 kW+) would fall in the $50.00 or $67.00 brackets. This is the same bracket this file's solar-pv-permit entry documents as covering kW-rated inverters |
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction / Addition)
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction and additions in the City of Yuma, reviewed against the 2024 International Building Code (including Appendices C, I, J, K, and O) as adopted by Ord. O2025-033 (Yuma City Code § 150-015) with local amendments at § 150-016. Administered by the Building Safety Division within the Department of Community Development; apply online through the Development Portal (Tyler EnerGov) or in person at Yuma City Hall. The City's A.R.S. § 9-835 Building Permit Processing Time Frames document tracks 'Commercial Building - New' and 'Commercial Building - Addition' each at a 27-business-day overall review time, and separately tracks related commercial activities including Shell Building (27 days), Foundation Only (19 days), Commercial Fire Sprinkler (11 days), and Commercial Sitework - Grading & Utilities (27 days).
Verified 2026-08-01 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new commercial construction and additions under the 2024 IBC as adopted by Yuma City Code § 150-015; the 2024 codes became effective November 3, 2025 and mandatory for all new permit applications beginning February 1, 2026 (per the City's Building Safety page)
- Permit application accompanied by construction plans must be submitted to the Department of Community Development for review prior to permit issuance; when applying online through the Development Portal, most permit types do not require submitting the paper application form (per the City's Building Permits page)
- Plan review fee is 65% of the building permit fee, due at the time of plan submittal, separate from and in addition to the permit fee (§ 150-016(J))
- Fire protection system submittals must include either a statement of design criteria including a current fire flow test within the past 12 months, or the complete design/plans/calculations; full fire-protection design must be approved in writing by the Fire Department before system installation begins (§ 150-016(G), amending IBC 107.2.2)
- Fire sprinkler where-required thresholds in IBC §§ 903.2.1-903.2.10 are superseded by the City's current adopted fire code (§ 150-016(S)); Commercial Fire Sprinkler is a separately tracked permit activity (11-business-day review) in the City's § 9-835 time-frames document
- Accessibility: buildings must be designed and constructed accessible per A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 8 (Arizonans with Disabilities Act), 28 CFR 35/36, ADAAG, the IBC, and ICC A117.1 (§ 150-016(T)); passenger elevators required on the accessible route in new construction connecting three or more stories, other than structures with four or more dwelling units (§ 150-016(U))
- A dust control plan must be submitted to the building official prior to construction outlining steps to minimize and control dust throughout the project (§ 150-016(EE)); a written site safety plan / fire prevention program is required when the Fire Code Official or Building Official requires one (§ 150-016(DD))
- Grading under IBC Appendix J requires a separate grading permit with its own fee tables J-1 (permit) and J-2 (plan review) (§ 150-016(GG)/(HH)); compacted fill must reach 90% ASTM D 1557 (or 95% ASTM D 698 where approved) verified by special inspection (§ 150-016(X)/(Y)/(II))
- Permit fees must be paid and the permit issued prior to commencement of construction; no occupancy is permitted until the building official issues a Certificate of Occupancy (per the City's Building Permits page)
- Applications are deemed abandoned 180 days after filing absent good-faith pursuit or issuance, with discretionary 180-day extensions on written request (§ 150-016(E)); work commencing before permit issuance incurs an investigation fee of $50.00 minimum up to the full Table 1-A permit fee amount (§ 150-016(K))
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the Development Portal (Tyler EnerGov, yumaaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net) or in person at Yuma City Hall, 2nd Floor; online applications generally do not require the paper form
- RequiredConstruction PlansComplete construction documents (site plan, architectural, structural, MEP) for review against the 2024 IBC as locally amended; required to accompany the permit application per the City's Building Permits page
- RequiredFire Protection System SubmittalEither a statement of fire-protection design criteria with a current fire flow test (within 12 months) or the complete fire-protection design, plans, calculations, and data; complete design must be approved in writing by the Fire Department before installation starts (§ 150-016(G))
- RequiredDust Control PlanPlan outlining steps to minimize and control dust throughout construction, submitted to the building official prior to construction (§ 150-016(EE))
- OptionalSite Safety PlanWritten fire prevention program for all phases of construction, required when the Fire Code Official or Building Official requires it (§ 150-016(DD))
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1 to $500 | $50.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I), Table 1-A (re-verified live 2026-08-01, amlegal version 2026 S-74 current) |
| 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 § 150-016(I), 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 § 150-016(I), 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 § 150-016(I), 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 § 150-016(I), 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 § 150-016(I), 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 § 150-016(I), 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 § 150-016(I), Table 1-A |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the building permit fee | Yuma City Code § 150-016(J); paid at submittal, separate from and in addition to the permit fee; additional plan review for changes/revisions billed at $75.00/hour (0.5-hr minimum) |
| Other Inspections and Fees | $75.00/hour after-hours inspections (2-hr min); $75.00/hour reinspection; $150.00/hour weekend/holiday inspections (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; outside consultant plan checking/inspections at actual costs including administrative overhead | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I), Table 1-A, 'Other Inspections and Fees' (re-verified live 2026-08-01) |
| Grading Permit Fee (if site grading under IBC Appendix J) | $23.50 (1-50 cubic yards) scaling to $919.00 for the first 100,000 cubic yards plus $36.50 per additional 100,000 cubic yards; separate Grading Plan Review Fee per Table J-2 (no fee up to 50 cy, scaling to $402.25 + $7.25 per additional 100,000 cy over 200,000 cy) | Yuma City Code § 150-016(GG) Table J-1 and (HH) Table J-2 |
| Investigation Fee (work commenced before permit) | $50.00 minimum, up to an amount equal to the Table 1-A permit fee, in addition to the permit fee | Yuma City Code § 150-016(K) |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Alteration Permit
VerifiedRequired for tenant improvements, remodels, and alterations to existing commercial buildings in the City of Yuma, reviewed against the 2024 IBC (§ 150-015/016) and the 2024 International Existing Building Code (§ 150-170/171) as locally amended. Yuma does not publish a separately named 'tenant improvement permit' — but the City's own A.R.S. § 9-835 Building Permit Processing Time Frames document tracks 'Commercial Building - Alteration' as a distinct permit activity with a substantially faster review track (14 business days overall) than new commercial construction (27 business days). Fees are billed on the same governing Table 1-A valuation-based schedule as other building permits; there is no TI-specific fee table.
Verified 2026-08-01 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for alterations/tenant improvements to existing commercial buildings, reviewed under the 2024 IBC as amended (§ 150-016) and the 2024 IEBC as adopted (§ 150-170); the 2024 codes are mandatory for all new applications since February 1, 2026
- Processed under the 'Commercial Building - Alteration' activity in the City's A.R.S. § 9-835 time-frames document: 2-day administrative completeness review + 7-day first plan review + 5-day second review (if needed) = 14 business days overall
- Permit fee is the governing valuation-based Table 1-A schedule (§ 150-016(I)) applied to the tenant improvement's valuation; no TI-specific or square-footage-based fee table exists in the Yuma City Code
- Plan review fee is 65% of the building permit fee, due at submittal (§ 150-016(J))
- Changes to fire protection systems require submittals per § 150-016(G) (design criteria with current fire flow test, or complete design approved in writing by the Fire Department before installation); sprinkler thresholds are governed by the City's current adopted fire code (§ 150-016(S))
- Accessibility upgrades per A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 8 (Arizonans with Disabilities Act), ADAAG, and ICC A117.1 apply to the altered work (§ 150-016(T))
- Separate electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits (with their own fee tables under §§ 150-077(L), 150-061(E), 150-046(F)) are required for trade work within the TI scope; the 'Commercial Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical' activities are each tracked at 11 business days in the § 9-835 document
- A new or changed occupancy requires a Certificate of Occupancy from the building official before the space is occupied (per the City's Building Permits page)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the Development Portal (Tyler EnerGov) or in person at Yuma City Hall, 2nd Floor
- RequiredConstruction PlansTenant improvement drawings (floor plan, wall/ceiling details, exiting, structural modifications, MEP scope) for review against the 2024 IBC/IEBC as locally amended
- OptionalFire Protection System Submittal (if sprinkler/alarm work is in scope)Design criteria statement with a current fire flow test (within 12 months) or complete fire-protection design; written Fire Department approval required before system installation (§ 150-016(G))
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); $110.00 for the first $2,000 plus $16 per additional $1,000 to $25,000; $478.00 for the first $25,000 plus $12 per additional $1,000 to $50,000; $780.00 for the first $50,000 plus $8 per additional $1,000 to $100,000; $1,180.00 for the first $100,000 plus $6 per additional $1,000 to $500,000; higher brackets continue per Table 1-A | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I), Table 1-A (re-verified live 2026-08-01) — no tenant-improvement-specific fee table exists; TI work is billed on this same valuation schedule |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the building permit fee | Yuma City Code § 150-016(J); due at submittal, separate from and in addition to the permit fee |
| Other Inspections and Fees | $75.00/hour after-hours and reinspections (2-hr min after-hours); $150.00/hour weekends/holidays (2-hr min); $75.00/hour unlisted inspections and additional plan review (0.5-hr min); or total hourly City cost if greater | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I), Table 1-A, 'Other Inspections and Fees' |
| Trade permits (electrical, plumbing, mechanical) within TI scope | Separate fee tables: $50.00 base issuance per trade permit plus per-item/unit fees | Yuma City Code §§ 150-077(L) (electrical), 150-061(E) (plumbing), 150-046(F) (mechanical) — documented in this file's respective trade-permit entries |
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