County Building Permits
Pinal County Building Permit Guide (Unincorporated Area)
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Pinal County, Arizona. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All unincorporated areas of Pinal County; also provides inspection, plan review, and investigative services to cities with intergovernmental agreements.
- Department
- Pinal County Building Safety, Development Services / Community Development
- Address
- 85 N. Florence Street, First Floor, Florence, AZ 85132
- Phone
- 520-509-3555
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Pinal County Permitting System • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Determine permit requirement by contacting Pinal County Building Safety or reviewing exemption bulletins.
- Gather required application materials and project documents.
- Submit permit application through the county permitting portal or in person.
- County Building Safety reviews application for completeness and technical compliance.
- Pay applicable plan review and permit fees.
- Respond to any correction comments or requests for additional information.
- Obtain final permit approval and begin permitted work.
- Schedule required inspections through the county system.
Typical processing time: Varies by project complexity; contact Building Safety for specific estimates.
Source: Pinal County Building Safety, Development Services / Community Development
General Requirements
Building permits are required for most construction in unincorporated Pinal County. Walls or fences over 7 feet in height and retaining walls over 4 feet in height specifically require permits.
Required Documents
- Completed permit application
- Construction plans or drawings
- Site plan
- Owner authorization documents (if applicant is not the owner)
- Project-type-specific submittal materials as outlined by Building Safety
- Building code
- 2018 International Building Code (IBC), 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), 2018 Energy Code, 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC)
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Pinal County Building Safety, Development Services / Community Development to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- County permitting portal (online)
- 520-509-3555 (phone)
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), 2018 Energy Code, 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC)
- 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 Pinal County Building Safety, Development Services / Community Development before applying.
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