Town of Duncan, AZ Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Town of Duncan.

Department

Town of Duncan Building Permits / Town Manager Office

Address

Town Hall, 506 SE Old West Hwy, Duncan, AZ 85534

Phone

(928) 359-2791

Website

https://duncanaz.us/home/services/building-permits-fees/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Review Duncan's building permit requirements and determine if work meets the $250+ valuation threshold requiring a permit.
2. Download the building permit application or combined permit form from the town website.
3. Prepare plans drawn to scale as required by town regulations.
4. Submit completed application and plans to Town Hall with required fee.
5. Obtain building permits and approval from the Building Official and Town Manager or Assistant Town Clerk.
6. Arrange for building inspector to inspect work during construction.
7. Receive certificate of completion, occupancy, or conditional occupancy (for commercial permits).

Typical processing time: Varies; consult with town for specific project timeline.

Source: Town of Duncan Building Permits / Town Manager Office

General Requirements

A building permit is required for any construction, remodeling, moving, or repair of a building or structure within town limits, except plaster and painting, when the project valuation exceeds $250. Building official or town manager approval required before starting work.

Required Documents

• Completed building permit application (town form)
• Plans drawn to scale
• Project valuation estimate

Building code

2006 International Building Code

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$30

Plan check fee

65% of building permit fee

Permit fee formula

$30 plus $4.11 per $1,000 of valuation

Payment note

Mobile home permits: $400. Building permit renewal: 50% of original permit fee. Fees include necessary inspections and, for commercial permits, certificates of completion, occupancy, or conditional occupancy.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Duncan Building Permits / Town Manager Office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• (928) 359-2791 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Building inspector or town manager must inspect or cause buildings to be inspected during construction or repair.

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2006 International Building Code
• Verify contractor license: Arizona Registrar of Contractors
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Zoning Regulations (Chapter 15)
• Building Code (Chapter 7)
• Fee Schedule
• License lookup guide: Arizona Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Arizona Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Arizona hub: Arizona Contractor License & Permit Hub

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