City Building Permits

Show Low, AZ Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Show Low, Arizona. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Arizona Navajo County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Show Low.

Department
City of Show Low Building Safety / Building Division
Address
180 N. 9th St., Show Low, AZ 85901
Website
https://www.showlowaz.gov/o/cosl/page/building-safety

Online Permit Portal

Open View My Permit

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

Application Process

  1. Complete a residential building permit application or applicable permit form through the city portal.
  2. Prepare construction plans conforming to Show Low's adopted 2018 International Code Series.
  3. Submit permit application and plans for plan review.
  4. Receive invoiced plan-review fees and pay deposit.
  5. Receive revised plans or approval from plan review.
  6. Obtain permit upon final approval and fee payment.
  7. Schedule inspections as required (24 hours' notice required).

Typical processing time: Plan review timeframe not specified; contact city for details.

Source: City of Show Low Building Safety / Building Division

General Requirements

A building permit is required for all construction within the City of Show Low.

Required Documents

  • Completed permit application
  • Construction plans
  • Site plan
Permit validity
Applications expire if a permit is not issued within 180 days of submittal.
Building code
2018 International Building Code (IBC), 2018 Mechanical Code, 2018 Plumbing Code, 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC)

Fees

Plan check fee
Calculated from the permit fee
Payment note
Residential permit applications require a deposit at submittal.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Show Low Building Safety / Building Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Permit/Inspection Contact (phone)
Scheduling deadline
Inspections must be called in 24 hours in advance.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Show Low Building Safety / Building Division before applying.

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