Unincorporated Gila County

A permit is required for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, demolition, or change of occupancy of a building or structure, or for installation, enlargement, alteration, repair, removal, conversion, or replacement of regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems.

Note: Verify permit jurisdiction for your specific parcel with Gila County Community Development, as some very rural or unclassified unincorporated areas may be exempt from county building-permit enforcement under Arizona law.

Building code

2012 ICC-family codes with county amendments (2014 ordinance). Note: Confirm current code edition with Community Development, as code-adoption discussions were ongoing as of January 2026.

1. 01
   Contact Gila County Community Development to determine permit requirements and jurisdictional eligibility for your parcel.
2. 02
   Prepare application materials and construction documents per county requirements.
3. 03
   Submit application packet in person at the appropriate county office or by email to communitydevelopment@gilacountyaz.gov.
4. 04
   County performs administrative review, then routes to building, grading, floodplain, onsite wastewater, and zoning review as applicable.
5. 05
   Address any required corrections or comments from the review process.
6. 06
   Pay permit fees upon approval.
7. 07
   Obtain permit issuance and conduct required inspections during construction.

Typical processing time: The county's stated goal is fifteen business days for plan review of each submittal and resubmittal, though processing time varies based on project complexity and required reviews.

Source: Gila County Community Development Department ↗