Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit in Yuma, Arizona

Yuma requires a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Yuma Department of Community Development, Building Safety Division at (928) 373-5163 before starting work.

In Yuma, the published Electrical Permit Issuance is: $50.00 (plus $7.00 for each supplemental permit on an unexpired original). Additional published fees: 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); 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; Fee cap and disclosure (statewide standard) — N/A — statutory constraint, not a stated dollar amount. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Yuma's published plan-review target for a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit is 6–12 business days.

You'll need: Building/Electrical Permit Application; Construction Plans (roof plan/elevation, mounting details, electrical one-line/three-line diagram, inverter cut sheets). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Yuma requires 2 inspection(s) for a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final. Schedule each through City of Yuma Department of Community Development, Building Safety Division ((928) 373-5163).

Apply through City of Yuma Department of Community Development, Building Safety Division at Yuma City Hall, Second Floor, One City Plaza, Yuma, AZ 85364-1436. Phone: (928) 373-5163, email: Inspection@YumaAZ.gov. Office hours: Monday - Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; every other Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; closed on designated City holidays. Inspections: (928) 373-5170 (non-emergency, request by 3 p.m. for next-business-day scheduling); after-hours/emergency inspections (928) 373-5163.. Official information: https://www.yumaaz.gov/government/building-safety.

Yuma, Arizona has 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/yuma; 2024 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 § 150-015; 2024 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 § 150-180; 2024 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 § 150-170; 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — effective November 3, 2025; Yuma City Code § 150-090; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), including Appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I — adopted by reference with local amendments by City of Yuma Ord. O2025-039, passed 10-1-25; Yuma City Code § 131-15 (amendments at § 131-16). Appendices A, J, K, L, M, N and O are expressly NOT adopted (§ 131-16(SS) through (GGG)). The City of Yuma Fire Code is enforced by the Community Risk Reduction Division within the Yuma Fire Department, under the supervision of the Fire Chief and with a Fire Marshal in charge of the division (§ 131-18; IFC § 103.1 as amended at § 131-16(D)) — fire permitting is NOT delegated to an independent fire district. Confirmed live on the City’s own Community Risk Reduction page: “The City of Yuma has adopted the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) with local amendments.” Sources: codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/yuma (2026 S-74, read 2026-08-16); yumaaz.gov/government/yuma-fire-department/community-risk-reduction/about-fire-codes-and-ordinances (read in a real browser 2026-08-16).; Per 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-safety; 2018 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 § 150-045; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted by City of Yuma; Yuma City Code § 150-065; NFPA 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 § 150-076; 2009 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 § 150-018; ICC 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 ADAAG; Adobe 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. Local amendments apply — see the Yuma overview page for the full list.