Town of Marana, AZ Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Town of Marana limits. Unincorporated county areas remain under Pima County jurisdiction.

Department

Development Services

Website

https://www.maranaaz.gov/Departments/Development-Services/Need-a-Permit

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Determine whether your project requires a permit by reviewing the town's 'Need a Permit' page and project-specific guidelines.
2. Prepare all required application materials and construction documents.
3. Submit permit application and supporting documents through the Permit Tracker portal or in person.
4. Town staff reviews the application for completeness and routes it for necessary approvals.
5. Respond to any correction comments and resubmit revised documents as needed.
6. Pay permit fees.
7. Receive the issued permit and approved plans.

Typical processing time: Processing time varies by project complexity. Permit Tracker provides online progress tracking.

Source: Development Services

General Requirements

The Town of Marana requires permits for many common residential and commercial projects. The town's 'Need a Permit' page lists project-specific rules. Permits are required for roof structural repairs, HVAC replacement, utility reconnections, water-heater replacement, larger pools and spas, many trailers, and a range of other listed work items.

Required Documents

• Completed permit application
• Site plan
• Construction plans as applicable
• Project specifications

Permit validity

Permit validity periods are established by town regulation; confirmation recommended through Permit Tracker.

Building code

Effective July 18, 2025 (applications received after this date): 2024 International Building Code (IBC), 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), and the town's lighting code and amendments.

Fees

Reinspection fee

Reinspection fee charged after two failed inspections.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• One-story detached accessory structures limited to 200 square feet
• Like-for-like roofing replacement without sheathing replacement
• Same-size/same-location evaporative cooler replacement
• Certain fences and retaining walls under listed height thresholds
• Repair or replacement of paint, flooring, drywall, kitchen cabinets, or countertops
• Prefabricated pools under 18 inches deep
• Like-for-like window replacement

Important: Contact the Town of Marana Development Services to confirm permit requirements for your specific project. Some projects may require zoning clearance even if no building permit is required.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Permit Tracker portal (online)
• Town inspection line (homeowners) (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Contractors schedule inspections in Permit Tracker; homeowners call the inspection line. Approved plans and permit must be on site for all inspections. Reinspection fee is charged after two failed inspections.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Effective July 18, 2025 (applications received after this date): 2024 International Building Code (IBC), 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), and the town's lighting code and amendments.
• Verify contractor license: Arizona Registrar of Contractors License Lookup
• Town Code
• License lookup guide: Arizona Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Arizona Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Arizona hub: Arizona Contractor License & Permit Hub

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