City Building Permits

Globe, AZ Building Permit Guide

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

Arizona Gila County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Globe.

Department: City of Globe Building Safety Department
Address: Globe City Hall Building, 150 N. Pine Street, Globe, AZ 85501
Phone: (928) 425-7146 ext. 219 (Permitting Technician); (928) 961-0468 (Building Official / Community Development Director)
Email: Building@globeaz.gov
Website: https://www.globeaz.gov/o/cog/page/building-safety-department

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: In-person and email submission • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Contact the Building Safety Department to determine permit requirements and discuss your project.
Prepare construction plans and required supporting documents per city requirements.
Submit application materials to the Building Safety Department.
City staff reviews and approves construction plans.
Obtain permit issuance and pay permit fees.
Schedule required inspections at different project phases.
Conduct inspections and complete work.

Source: City of Globe Building Safety Department

General Requirements

A permit is required before beginning any work involving construction.

Required Documents

Completed permit application
Construction plans
Supporting documents

Building code: Effective January 1, 2025: 2021 International Building Code, 2020 National Electrical Code, 2021 International Fire Code, with city amendments in Municipal Code Article 12-1 under Ordinance 889. Adopted appendices include IRC, IMC, IPC, IFGC, IECC, IFC, IEBC, and 2021 International Property Maintenance Code.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

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

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours: Counter permitting hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Time windows: Inspections conducted Monday–Thursday

Additional Resources

Building code: Effective January 1, 2025: 2021 International Building Code, 2020 National Electrical Code, 2021 International Fire Code, with city amendments in Municipal Code Article 12-1 under Ordinance 889. Adopted appendices include IRC, IMC, IPC, IFGC, IECC, IFC, IEBC, and 2021 International Property Maintenance Code.
Verify contractor license: Arizona Registrar of Contractors License Lookup
Building Safety Department
Building Code Ordinance 889
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 Globe Building Safety Department before applying.

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