City Building Permits
Town of Clifton, AZ Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Town of Clifton, Arizona. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within the incorporated Town of Clifton.
- Department
- Building Department / Code Enforcement
- Address
- Town Hall, 510 Coronado Boulevard, Clifton, AZ 85533
- Phone
- (928) 322-7913
Online Permit Portal
Platform: MyGov • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Application Process
- Review Clifton's exempt work categories and determine if your project requires a building permit.
- Download the residential permit checklist and building permit application from the town website.
- Prepare all required scaled drawings including site plan, footing and foundation plan, floor plan, framing plans, elevations, electrical plans, and plumbing information.
- Create a MyGov account and submit permit application with all required documents online.
- Town staff reviews the application for completeness and permits.
- Contact the Building Inspector at least two days before inspections are needed.
- Receive permit approval and proceed with construction.
Typical processing time: Varies; consult with Building Inspector for specific project timeline.
General Requirements
A building permit is required for any construction, alteration, repair, or demolition within the Town of Clifton unless the work falls within listed exemptions.
Required Documents
- Completed building permit application
- Site plan (scaled)
- Footing and foundation plan
- Floor plan
- Framing plans
- Elevations
- Electrical plans
- Plumbing information
- Building code
- 2009 International Building Code
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- Consult with town for current building permit fees and plan review charges.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Storage structures not over 200 square feet
- Fences not over 6 feet in height
- Retaining walls not over 4 feet
- Sidewalks and driveways
- Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work
- Certain window awnings
- Decks not over 200 square feet and not more than 30 inches above grade
- Portable heating, ventilation, or cooling units
- Replacement of minor parts that do not alter equipment approval or make equipment unsafe
Important: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from other town requirements or codes. Confirm edge cases with the Building Department before proceeding.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (928) 322-7913 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Notify building inspector at least two days before inspection is needed.
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2009 International Building Code
- Verify contractor license: Arizona Registrar of Contractors
- Residential Permit Checklist
- 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 Building Department / Code Enforcement before applying.
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