State Building Permits
Arizona Building Permit Guides
Permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements for counties and cities across Arizona. Select your county to find your local permit guide.
How Arizona Permitting Works
Arizona uses the International Building Code (IBC) as the statewide building code baseline, but permits are still administered by the local jurisdiction where the project is located. Cities, towns, and counties handle plan review, permit issuance, inspections, and local amendments.
Within city or town limits, building permits are usually issued by the municipal building department. In unincorporated areas, permit authority typically falls to the county. Local rules may vary for zoning, floodplain, grading, septic, and utility approvals even when the underlying building code is statewide.
Select your county below, then choose your city or unincorporated area for the specific permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements that apply to your project.
Arizona Counties
Related Arizona Resources
Statewide Resources
- Arizona Registrar of Contractors: roc.az.gov
- Arizona Contractor License Verification: Contractor Search
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with your local building department before applying.
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