Benson, AZ Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Benson maintains a local city building department and published residential permit requirements.

Department

City of Benson Building Department

Address

120 W. Sixth Street, Benson, AZ 85602

Phone

520-720-6328

Website

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Complete plan check through the Building Department or the City's contracted firm before permit issuance.
2. Satisfy pre-issuance site conditions identified by the City, including hydrant availability, roadway access requirements, and ADEQ utility completion or permission-to-operate requirements where applicable.
3. Submit a detached site plan and two complete sets of scaled construction plans, plus soils report and engineered structural components where required.
4. Obtain required inspections through construction and final approval before occupancy.

Source: City of Benson Building Department

General Requirements

Benson's published residential permit requirements reflect a standard local building permit program with plan review, inspection, and utility-clearance prerequisites.

Required Documents

• Detached site plan
• Two complete sets of scaled construction plans
• Soils report at plan submittal
• Engineered design for structural components such as retaining walls 4 feet or more
• HOA review verification if applicable

Permit validity

Benson's residential permit requirements state building permits are valid for 180 days from issue date. If no progress has been documented by inspection for a consecutive six-month period, the permit expires. A one-time six-month extension may be requested within the initial 12-month period if significant progress has been made.

Building code

Benson's code-amendment packet shows the City adopted the 2015 ICC construction codes and the 2015 International Fire Code amendments, with permit fees based on Benson City Code Chapter 16 and plan review at 65% of the permit fee.

Fees

Plan check fee

65% of the permit fee

Permit fee formula

Building permit fees are based on the fee schedule established in City Code Chapter 16. Permit valuation may be set by actual cost or by the ICC Building Valuation Data table at the Building Official's discretion.

Reinspection fee

Based on the fee schedule in Chapter 16; after payment, a 24-hour waiting period applies before the next inspection request unless waived by the Building Official.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Benson Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• 520-720-6328 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Benson's residential permit requirements publish the City's required inspection sequence, including site, grading, footing, sub-floor plumbing and electrical, pre-pour, bond beam, roof and wall shear nailing, lath, framing, drywall, and final.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Benson's code-amendment packet shows the City adopted the 2015 ICC construction codes and the 2015 International Fire Code amendments, with permit fees based on Benson City Code Chapter 16 and plan review at 65% of the permit fee.
• Residential Permit Requirements
• 2015 ICC Amendments
• License lookup guide: Arizona Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Arizona Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Arizona hub: Arizona Contractor License & Permit Hub

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