City of Bullhead City

Building permits are required for construction, alterations, and work within the City of Bullhead City. Common permit triggers include retaining walls, fences (particularly in recorded easements requiring encroachment permits), manufactured homes, factory-built buildings, pools, spas, and work specified in city code.

Note: Confirm applicable exemptions with Bullhead City Development Services.

Building code

2018 editions of the ICC construction codes (International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Existing Building Code, International Energy Conservation Code) and 2017 NFPA National Electrical Code with local amendments (adopted 2024-04-16, effective 2024-07-01)

Permit validity

Confirm permit validity period with Bullhead City Development Services.

Owner-builder

Owner-builders must complete and submit the owner-builder declaration.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must hold valid Arizona licenses appropriate to the work and maintain compliance throughout construction.

Source: Bullhead City Development Services, Building Division ↗

1. 01
   Review the Building and Zoning Permits Guide and collect the most common permit submittal requirements.
2. 02
   Complete the permit application form and owner-builder declaration if applicable.
3. 03
   Prepare all required construction plans and supporting documentation per the city's requirements.
4. 04
   Submit the complete application with all required documents and permit fees to the Building Division in person.
5. 05
   City staff reviews application for completeness and routes to applicable reviewers.
6. 06
   City typically responds to permit applications within 15 to 20 business days.
7. 07
   Applicant addresses any correction comments and resubmits revised documents if required.
8. 08
   City issues permit upon final approval after all fees are paid.

Typical processing time: City typically responds to permit applications within 15 to 20 business days.

Source: Bullhead City Development Services, Building Division ↗

Permit fees required with application submission. City posts separate fee worksheets for manufactured homes, park trailers, factory-built buildings, and ADOH-related work.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2025-07-01 through 2026-06-30) before budgeting.

• (928) 763-0172 (phone)
• Building Division (in-person)

Typical sequence: Inspection sequence varies by project type. Contact Bullhead City Building Division for specific requirements.

Source: Bullhead City Development Services, Building Division ↗