How long does residential building permit review take in Yuma?

Per the City's Building Permit Processing Time Frames document, a new residential building permit has an overall review time of 11 business days (1-day administrative completeness review, 5-day first plan review, 5-day second review if needed). The City's general permits page describes residential review as 'in general' 5 business days; the detailed time-frames document governs specific activity types.

Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Yuma, Arizona

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Required 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

From$50.00Building Permit Fee — valuation $1 to $500 — see all 10 fees below

When you need this permit

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

Required
Building Permit Application
Submitted online through the Development Portal (yumaaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net) or in person at Yuma City Hall, 2nd Floor
Required
Construction Drawings
Site 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'

Review timeline

5–11 business days

Yuma’s published plan-review target

Inspection process

1
Foundation
Prior to concrete pour, verifying forms, rebar, and compliance with amended Table R301.2 design criteria
2
Framing
Structural framing per approved plans and 2024 IRC
3
Final
Completed construction inspected for code compliance prior to Certificate of Occupancy issuance

Tips

Per the City's official Building Permit Processing Time Frames document (A.R.S. § 9-835 compliance document), 'Residential Building - New' has a 1-day administrative completeness review, 5-day first plan review, and 5-day second review if needed, for an 11-business-day overall review time; 'Residential Building - Tract House' (standard/model plans) is faster at 1+2+2=5 business days.
The Development Portal (Tyler EnerGov) allows online submission, payment, and inspection scheduling.
Plan review fee (65% of the building permit fee) is separate from and due in addition to the permit fee itself, per § 150-181(L).

Frequently asked questions

How long does residential building permit review take in Yuma?: Per the City's Building Permit Processing Time Frames document, a new residential building permit has an overall review time of 11 business days (1-day administrative completeness review, 5-day first plan review, 5-day second review if needed). The City's general permits page describes residential review as 'in general' 5 business days; the detailed time-frames document governs specific activity types.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

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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