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City of Tombstone

How to apply for a building permit in City of Tombstone, Arizona. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Tombstone Building Department

Street address
611 E. Allen Street, P.O. Box 339, Tombstone, AZ 85638
Coverage
Tombstone maintains an active city building department and building-permit application process.
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Tombstone

Tombstone publishes both a standard building permit application and a manufactured building permit application, confirming an active local permit program.

Note: Tombstone's reviewed pages do not publish a public exemption handout. Applicants should not assume residential exemptions without checking with the Building Inspector or City Hall.

Building code
A December 10, 2024 regular council agenda states the Mayor and Council were approving Resolution No. 13-2024 and Ordinance No. 2024-06 adopting plumbing, mechanical, electric, and dangerous-building codes. The reviewed public pages do not present a consolidated code-adoption summary page, so applicants should confirm the currently enforced code editions directly with the Building Department.

Source: City of Tombstone Building Department ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Use the City's building permit application.
  2. 02
    Check Tombstone Planning and Zoning materials for site-plan, setback, and right-of-way items where applicable.
  3. 03
    Coordinate with the Building Inspector and City Hall for review, issuance, and fees.

Source: City of Tombstone Building Department ↗

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • 520-457-3415 (phone)

Typical sequence: The reviewed public pages do not publish a separate inspection-scheduling page or online scheduler. Permit holders should coordinate inspections directly with the Building Department.

Source: City of Tombstone Building Department ↗

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Tombstone permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Tombstone, AZ?
Tombstone publishes both a standard building permit application and a manufactured building permit application, confirming an active local permit program.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Tombstone, AZ?
To apply for a building permit in Tombstone, AZ, follow these steps: 1. Use the City's building permit application. 2. Check Tombstone Planning and Zoning materials for site-plan, setback, and right-of-way items where applicable. 3. Coordinate with the Building Inspector and City Hall for review, issuance, and fees.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Tombstone, AZ?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Tombstone, AZ via: 520-457-3415.
last verified April 2026 source City of Tombstone Building Department ↗ entry id permits/arizona/cochise/tombstone

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Tombstone Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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