Maricopa County, Arizona Building Permits

Building permit requirements and resources for Maricopa County, Arizona jurisdictions. Arizona does not impose one mandatory statewide building code; counties and municipalities adopt and administer codes locally.

Unincorporated Areas

Major Cities

East Valley Cities

West Valley Cities

North Valley & Foothills

North Scottsdale & Paradise Valley

South County

Important Notes

  • Arizona does not impose one mandatory statewide building code. Counties and municipalities adopt and administer codes locally.
  • Tribal land (Gila River Indian Community, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, etc.) is outside ordinary county and city building-code jurisdiction.
  • Maricopa County has many county islands, so verify jurisdiction before filing permits.
  • Several jurisdictions have recently moved to new portals or code cycles; confirm current requirements at filing.

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