City Building Permits
Page, AZ Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Page, Arizona. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within the incorporated City of Page.
- Department
- City of Page Building and Safety
Online Permit Portal
Platform: City Permit Portal • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Review Building and Safety page for required residential plan review documents
- Prepare building permit application and supporting documents
- Submit through the city's online permit portal
- City staff reviews completeness and processes application
- Pay plan review fees before plan review begins
- Respond to any correction comments and resubmit if required
- Receive permit approval and commence work
Typical processing time: Varies by project complexity
Source: City of Page Building and Safety
General Requirements
Any owner or authorized agent intending to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change occupancy of a building or structure, or to install or alter regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems must apply to the building official and obtain the required permit.
Required Documents
- Building permit application
- Site and plot plan information
- House plans
- Truss calculations
- Engineering specifications where required
- Permit validity
- Final inspection and approval are required before occupancy
- Building code
- 2018 IBC, 2018 IRC, 2018 IPC, 2018 IFGC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IEBC, 2018 International Pool and Spa Code, 2017 NEC, and 2012 IECC
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must hold appropriate state licenses and comply with city requirements
Fees
- Plan check fee
- Must be paid before plan review begins
- Permit fee formula
- Valuation-based per consolidated fee schedule
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective January 25, 2023).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- One-story detached accessory structures up to 120 square feet
- Fences not over 6 feet high
- Retaining walls not over 4 feet high unless supporting a surcharge
- Sidewalks and driveways
- Finish work such as painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, and countertops
- Prefabricated pools less than 24 inches deep
- Swings and other play equipment
- Certain window awnings
Important: In areas using septic systems, such as Ranchette Estates, the city may not issue a building permit before receiving county health approval. Verify all requirements before commencing design work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Contact building inspector (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Schedule inspection with the building inspector 24 hours in advance
Typical inspection sequence: Final inspection and approval are required before occupancy
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2018 IBC, 2018 IRC, 2018 IPC, 2018 IFGC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IEBC, 2018 International Pool and Spa Code, 2017 NEC, and 2012 IECC
- Verify contractor license: Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AROC) License Lookup
- City of Page Contacts
- 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 City of Page Building and Safety before applying.
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