City Building Permits

Town of Payson, AZ Building Permit Guide

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

Arizona Gila County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Town of Payson. Note: Star Valley permits are handled separately; see Star Valley jurisdiction.

Department: Town of Payson Community Development, Building Division
Address: 303 N. Beeline Highway, Payson, AZ 85541
Phone: (928) 472-5030
Email: building@paysonaz.gov
Website: https://www.paysonaz.gov/departments/community-development/building-division

Online Permit Portal

Open CITYWORKS Public Access Portal

Platform: CITYWORKS • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

Review Building Division application materials, checklists, and requirements for your project type.
Prepare construction plans and supporting documents per town requirements.
Create a CITYWORKS account and submit residential permit application through the public access portal.
Town staff reviews application completeness and routes for technical review.
Address any required corrections or comments from the review process.
Pay permit fees upon approval.
Obtain permit issuance and schedule required inspections.

Source: Town of Payson Community Development, Building Division

General Requirements

A permit is required for residential and commercial construction within the Town of Payson.

Required Documents

Completed permit application
Construction plans
Site plan
Supporting documentation

Building code: 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Existing Building Code, 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 International Fire Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, and 2017 National Electrical Code.
Owner-builder: Owner-builder materials and forms are available through the Building Division.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Payson Community Development, Building Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

Building code: 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Existing Building Code, 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 International Fire Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, and 2017 National Electrical Code.
Verify contractor license: Arizona Registrar of Contractors License Lookup
Building Division
CITYWORKS Portal
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 Payson Community Development, Building Division before applying.

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