Mohave County Building Permit Guide (Unincorporated Area)

Permit Authority

All properties in unincorporated Mohave County (excluding incorporated cities of Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City, and Colorado City, and excluding tribal land within Kaibab, Hualapai, and Fort Mojave Indian Reservations).

Department

Mohave County Development Services, Building Division

Address

3250 E. Kino Avenue, Kingman, AZ 86409

Phone

(928) 757-0903

Email

building@mohave.gov

Website

https://www.mohave.gov/departments/development-services/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Review the applicable permit checklist and application requirements for your project type.
2. Prepare a complete submittal package including all required documents listed on the applicable checklist.
3. Complete the permit application form and include plot plan, fixture-count materials, and property documentation as required.
4. Submit the complete application package with all checklist items and permit fees to a Development Services office in person or by mail.
5. County staff reviews completeness and routes plan review through applicable departments.
6. Applicant addresses any comments or requested revisions and resubmits revised documents.
7. County issues permit upon final approval and receipt of all fees.

Typical processing time: Varies by project complexity; generally 2-4 weeks for standard residential permits after completeness review.

Source: Mohave County Development Services, Building Division

General Requirements

A building permit is required for most construction, alterations, and work within unincorporated Mohave County, including new residential dwellings, commercial construction, grading, accessory structures, solar installations, MEP work, reroofing, and demolition.

Required Documents

• Completed permit application
• Plot plan and site plan
• Construction plans and specifications
• Project scope and work description
• Tax parcel number and property address
• Floodplain information
• Zoning compliance documentation
• Fixture-count materials for residential work

Permit validity

Permit validity varies by permit type; confirm with Development Services.

Building code

2018 International Building Codes and 2017 National Electrical Code (as amended by Mohave County Ordinance 2021-03, effective through 2026-02-02)

Owner-builder

Owner-builders may be required to provide additional documentation or certifications depending on project type.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must hold valid Arizona licenses appropriate to the work performed and maintain compliance with county requirements throughout construction.

Fees

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based building permit fees; separate fees for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical trades

Payment note

Permit fees required with application submission.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Current schedule).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Mohave County Development Services, Building Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• County Online Portal (online)
• (928) 757-0903 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Standard inspection sequence typically includes footing/foundation, MEP rough-in, framing, insulation, drywall, finals. Confirm specific sequence with Development Services.

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2018 International Building Codes and 2017 National Electrical Code (as amended by Mohave County Ordinance 2021-03, effective through 2026-02-02)
• Verify contractor license: Arizona Registrar of Contractors License Lookup
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Development Services Main Page
• License lookup guide: Arizona Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Arizona Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Arizona hub: Arizona Contractor License & Permit Hub