Electrical Permit in Yuma, Arizona
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
When you need this permit
- 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
- Required
Electrical Permit Application
Submitted 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 |
Review timeline
6–11 business days
Yuma’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Rough-In
Wiring, box placement, and service connections before walls are closed
- 2
Final
Devices installed and protections verified per NFPA 70 NEC 2020 Edition as locally amended
Tips
- Per the City's Building Permit Processing Time Frames document, 'Residential Electrical' has a 1-day administrative review + 5-day first review (no second review listed) for an 11-business-day overall time; commercial electrical is the same structure.
- Type NM/NMC (nonmetallic sheathed) cable is permitted for branch circuits only in Group R-1/R-2/R-4 and I-1 occupancies serving a single residential unit, per § 150-077(F).
- Knob-and-tube wiring may only be maintained/repaired on existing installations, never extended or used for new circuits (§ 150-077(G)).
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Yuma Department of Community Development, Building Safety Division — official building department
- § 150-076 Adoption of NFPA 70 NEC 2020 Edition | Yuma City Code (American Legal)
- § 150-077 Amendments | Yuma City Code (American Legal)
- Building Permit Processing Time Frames (PDF, via Wayback Machine) | City of Yuma
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 Yuma building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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