County Building Permits

Navajo County Building Permit Guide (Unincorporated Area)

How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Navajo County, Arizona. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Arizona Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All unincorporated areas of Navajo County, excluding lands within the Navajo Nation and Hopi Reservation, and excluding incorporated City of Show Low, City of Holbrook, City of Winslow, Town of Snowflake, Town of Taylor, and Town of Pinetop-Lakeside.

Department
Navajo County Planning and Development Services, Show Low Building Division
Address
1100 E. Thornton Rd., Show Low, AZ 85901
Phone
928-532-6040
Website
https://www.navajocountyaz.gov/289/Building-Information

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Obtain a site plan identifying the property.
  2. Prepare construction plans conforming to Navajo County's adopted 2018 IRC and IBC based codes and 2017 NEC.
  3. Obtain proof of approved septic system or sanitary-district release.
  4. Submit permit application with site plan, construction plans, and septic proof to Navajo County Planning and Development Services.
  5. Applications are reviewed by Flood Control and the Building Department.
  6. Permits expire if work does not commence within 180 days or if more than 180 days pass between inspections.
  7. Obtain required inspections before project completion.

Typical processing time: Timeframe not specified; contact county for details.

Source: Navajo County Planning and Development Services, Show Low Building Division

General Requirements

A building permit is required for all construction and development in unincorporated Navajo County.

Required Documents

  • Site plan
  • Construction plans conforming to adopted codes
  • Proof of approved septic system or sanitary-district release
  • Permit application
Permit validity
Permits expire if work does not commence within 180 days of issuance or if more than 180 days pass between inspections.
Building code
2018 International Building Code (IBC), 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC)

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Navajo County Planning and Development Services, Show Low Building Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 928-532-6040 (phone)

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Navajo County Planning and Development Services, Show Low Building Division before applying.

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