City Building Permits

St. Johns, AZ Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in St. Johns, Arizona. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Arizona Apache County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of St. Johns.

Department
City of St. Johns Community Development / Planning and Zoning
Address
70 E Commercial, PO Box 455, St. Johns, AZ 85936
Phone
(928) 337-4517
Website
https://www.sjaz.us/

Online Permit Portal

Open City of St. Johns

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

Application Process

  1. Contact St. Johns City Hall to confirm current permit application requirements and filing procedures.
  2. Prepare construction plans, site information, and any required zoning or planning approvals.
  3. Verify zoning-plan approval where required by submitting to the Building Inspector.
  4. Ensure the property has frontage on a dedicated public street (required by city zoning ordinance).
  5. Submit the building permit application with all required documents to City Hall.
  6. City staff reviews the application and conducts plan review if required.
  7. Pay permit fees upon approval.
  8. Obtain the building permit before beginning construction.

Typical processing time: Processing times not clearly specified; contact City Hall for current timelines.

Source: City of St. Johns Community Development / Planning and Zoning

General Requirements

A building permit is required for construction projects in the City of St. Johns.

Required Documents

  • Completed building permit application
  • Construction plans and specifications
  • Site plan or property sketch
  • Proof of zoning compliance where required
  • Property-owner identification and contact information
Contractor requirements
Contractors and builders must comply with city building code and zoning ordinance requirements.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of St. Johns Community Development / Planning and Zoning to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (928) 337-4517 (phone)

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of St. Johns Community Development / Planning and Zoning before applying.

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