City Building Permits

Town of Springerville, AZ Building Permit Guide

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

Arizona Apache County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Town of Springerville.

Department: Town of Springerville Building Department, Planning and Zoning Department
Address: 418 E. Main St., Springerville, AZ 85938
Phone: (928) 333-2656 ext. 227
Website: https://www.springervilleaz.gov/building-department

Online Permit Portal

Open Town of Springerville Building Department

Platform: In-person and paper submittal • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

Determine the project type and review applicable permit requirements on the Building Department website.
Complete the relevant permit application form (residential, commercial, demolition, solar, etc.).
Prepare construction plans and site information to town standards.
Submit the application and all required documents to the Building Department.
Building Department conducts a ten-working-day review period for plan review and approval decisions.
Pay permit fees upon approval.
Obtain the building permit and schedule required inspections.
Request inspections at least 24 hours in advance.
Complete all required inspections before obtaining certificate of occupancy.

Typical processing time: Ten working days for initial plan review, approval, conditional approval, or denial.

Source: Town of Springerville Building Department, Planning and Zoning Department

General Requirements

A building permit is required for all new residential buildings, structural work, electrical reconnections and panel work, water-heater installation, gas-line pressure tests, qualifying HVAC installations, detached accessory structures, porches, additions, garages, qualifying remodels, and demolition.

Required Documents

Completed plan/design review application
Construction plans and specifications
Site plan or property sketch
Project scope information
Applicant and property-owner identification and contact information

Building code: 2021 International Building Code (IBC), 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), and 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

Fees

Penalty (no permit): Double the original permit fee may be charged for permits obtained after-the-fact for already-completed work

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Springerville Building Department, Planning and Zoning Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

(928) 333-2656 ext. 227 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Inspection requests must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance.

Typical inspection sequence: Inspections are required for all phases of construction.

Additional Resources

Building code: 2021 International Building Code (IBC), 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), and 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
Verify contractor license: Arizona Registrar of Contractors License Search
Plan/Design Review Application
Certificate of Occupancy Form
Demolition Permit Application
Manufactured Home Permit Application
Solar Permit Application
License lookup guide: Arizona Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Arizona Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Arizona hub: Arizona Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Springerville Building Department, Planning and Zoning Department before applying.

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.

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