City Building Permits

Sedona, AZ Building Permit Guide

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

Arizona Yavapai County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Sedona city limits. (Sedona straddles Yavapai and Coconino Counties.)

Department
City of Sedona Community Development / Building Safety
Website
https://www.sedonaaz.gov/your-government/departments/community-development/permits

Online Permit Portal

Open City of Sedona Permits

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Download applicable permit packet for project type (remodels, new homes, duplexes, commercial, demolition, pools, solar, fences, signs, tenant improvements).
  2. Complete permit application and gather required supporting documents.
  3. Submit through Sedona online permit system.
  4. City processes applications first come, first served.
  5. Review time varies based on complexity, workload, submittal quality, corrections, and outside-agency approvals.
  6. Pay permit fees upon approval.
  7. Schedule inspections online.

Typical processing time: Varies based on complexity, workload, submittal quality, corrections, and outside-agency approvals.

Source: City of Sedona Community Development / Building Safety

General Requirements

The City of Sedona administers its own building permit system under City Code chapter 15.05. Permits are required for various residential and commercial projects.

Permit validity
Progress inspections must occur at least every 180 days to keep the permit active. Extension requests are available from Community Development.
Building code
2018 I-Codes (2018 IBC, IRC, IPC, IECC, IMC, IEBC, IFGC, ISPSC) and 2017 NEC, effective October 25, 2019

Fees

Permit fee formula
Valuation-based under Sedona City Code 15.05.060
Payment note
May also include development impact, wastewater, grading, and drainage basin fees.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Sedona Community Development / Building Safety to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Additional Resources

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

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