Residential Addition / Remodel / Alteration Permit in Yuma, Arizona
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
When you need this permit
- 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
- Required
Building Permit Application
Submitted online through the Development Portal or in person
- Required
Construction Drawings
Site 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 |
Review timeline
5–19 business days
Yuma’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Rough-In / Framing
Structural framing, connections to existing structure, per approved plans
- 2
Final
Completed work verified against approved plans prior to close-out
Tips
- Per the City's Building Permit Processing Time Frames document, 'Residential Multi Family - Alteration' carries a 19-business-day overall review time (2+10+7); this jurisdiction file uses that as an upper bound absent a distinct published figure for single-family alteration/remodel, which the general permits page states is 'in general' 5 business days for residential projects.
- A window replacement of like size (no framing change, no egress reduction) does not require a permit if performed by a licensed contractor or the owner-occupant.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Yuma Department of Community Development, Building Safety Division — official building department
- § 150-181 Amendments | Yuma City Code (American Legal)
- § 150-171 Amendments (IEBC) | Yuma City Code (American Legal)
- Building Permits | City of Yuma
- 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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