Coconino County, AZ — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Coconino County Community Development, Building and Safety

Coverage

Unincorporated areas of Coconino County, excluding state and federal lands, Indian reservations, and areas where intergovernmental agreements do not apply.

Online portal

Coconino County Online Permit Portal

Coconino County Permit System

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Coconino County

Building permits are required in all unincorporated areas of Coconino County for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, demolition, or change of occupancy or use of buildings and structures.

Scope of work

Permit?

Accessory structures less than 200 square feet

Exempt

Greenhouses up to 400 square feet

Exempt

Other exemptions as detailed in the county's building ordinance and permit information sheets

Exempt

Exempt Accessory structures less than 200 square feet
Exempt Greenhouses up to 400 square feet
Exempt Other exemptions as detailed in the county's building ordinance and permit information sheets

Note: The Innovative Materials and Systems Pilot Program provides alternatives to traditional permitting for certain rural owner-builder projects, though these projects must still comply with all other county, state, and federal requirements. Tribal lands within the county are generally outside county jurisdiction unless an intergovernmental agreement exists. Verify applicability with the county before assuming an exemption.

Required documents

Completed permit application
Site plan
Construction drawings
Project scope information
Structural calculations or engineering as required

Building code: 2018 IRC, 2018 IBC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IFGC, 2018 IPC, 2018 IECC, 2018 IEBC, and 2017 NEC, adopted under the county's 2019-10 building ordinance
Owner-builder: Owner-builders must comply with county requirements; check current permit information sheets for details
Contractor requirements: Contractors must hold appropriate state licenses and comply with county requirements

Source: Coconino County Community Development, Building and Safety ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Varies by project complexity; county publishes permit information sheets for standard project types

01

Review permit information sheets for your project type (residential, ADU, tiny house, solar, RV, etc.)
02

Prepare required submittals according to county specifications
03

Submit application and documents through the online permit portal
04

County staff reviews completeness and processes application
05

Pay applicable permit and processing fees
06

Address any correction comments and resubmit revised documents if required
07

Receive permit approval and commence work

Typical processing time: Varies by project complexity; county publishes permit information sheets for standard project types

Source: Coconino County Community Development, Building and Safety ↗

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Online permit portal (online)

Scheduling deadline: Inspection requests must be submitted no later than 3:00 PM MST the day before the requested date

Source: Coconino County Community Development, Building and Safety ↗

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Coconino County permits

01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Coconino County, AZ? ▸

02 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Coconino County, AZ? ▸

To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Coconino County, AZ, follow these steps: 1. Review permit information sheets for your project type (residential, ADU, tiny house, solar, RV, etc.) 2. Prepare required submittals according to county specifications 3. Submit application and documents through the online permit portal 4. County staff reviews completeness and processes application 5. Pay applicable permit and processing fees 6. Address any correction comments and resubmit revised documents if required 7. Receive permit approval and commence work

03 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Coconino County, AZ? ▸

Building permit processing times in unincorporated Coconino County, AZ typically run Varies by project complexity; county publishes permit information sheets for standard project types. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

04 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Coconino County, AZ? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Coconino County, AZ. The following work is generally exempt: Accessory structures less than 200 square feet; Greenhouses up to 400 square feet; Other exemptions as detailed in the county's building ordinance and permit information sheets. Note: The Innovative Materials and Systems Pilot Program provides alternatives to traditional permitting for certain rural owner-builder projects, though these projects must still comply with all other county, state, and federal requirements. Tribal lands within the county are generally outside county jurisdiction unless an intergovernmental agreement exists. Verify applicability with the county before assuming an exemption. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Coconino County, AZ? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Coconino County, AZ via: Online permit portal. Inspection requests must be submitted no later than 3:00 PM MST the day before the requested date.

last verified April 2026 source Coconino County Community Development, Building and Safety ↗ entry id permits/arizona/coconino/unincorporated

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Coconino County Community Development, Building and Safety before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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