City Building Permits

Apache Junction, AZ Building Permit Guide

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

Arizona Pinal County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Apache Junction.

Department: Development Services, Division of Building Safety and Inspection
Address: 300 E. Superstition Boulevard, Apache Junction, AZ 85119
Phone: 480-982-8002
Email: buildingpermits@apachejunctionaz.gov
Website: https://www.apachejunctionaz.gov/85/Building-Safety-and-Inspection

Online Permit Portal

Open MyGovernmentOnline (MGO)

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

Review work exempt from permits and pre-building permit meeting requirements.
Create account on MyGovernmentOnline portal.
Prepare permit application and construction drawings per city requirements.
Submit application electronically through MGO.
Building Safety Division reviews for plan compliance and code conformance.
Address any correction comments from plan review.
Pay permit fees.
Obtain building permit and begin work.
Schedule inspections through MGO.

Source: Development Services, Division of Building Safety and Inspection

General Requirements

Building permits are required for most construction work in Apache Junction.

Required Documents

Completed permit application
Construction plans and specifications
Site plan
Owner authorization if applicable
Project-specific submittal materials as required by code

Building code: Apache Junction has adopted a new administrative code and building codes. Current code editions are documented in city technical code documents; confirm with Building Safety when submitting.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Important: Apache Junction publishes a current document identifying work exempt from permits. Confirm exemption status before assuming no permit is needed.

Inspections

How to Schedule

MyGovernmentOnline portal (online)

Additional Resources

Building code: Apache Junction has adopted a new administrative code and building codes. Current code editions are documented in city technical code documents; confirm with Building Safety when submitting.
Verify contractor license: Arizona Registrar of Contractors License Lookup
License lookup guide: Arizona Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Arizona Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Arizona hub: Arizona Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Development Services, Division of Building Safety and Inspection before applying.

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