City Building Permits

Town of Wellton, AZ Building Permit Guide

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

Arizona Yuma County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Town of Wellton limits.

Department: Building Safety Division
Address: 28634 Oakland Avenue, Wellton, AZ 85356
Phone: (928) 785-3348
Website: https://www.welltonaz.gov/1224/Building-Safety

Online Permit Portal

Open Town of Wellton Building Permits

Platform: Town Permit System • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

Contact Town of Wellton Building Safety Division at (928) 785-3348.
Obtain building permit application form and requirements documentation.
Prepare construction plan review requirements and submit required plans and drawings.
Submit completed permit application and construction plans to Building Safety.
Plans examiners review and approve proposed residential and commercial construction plans.
Upon approval, obtain issued permit.
Schedule inspections through Building Safety Division.

Typical processing time: Contact Town of Wellton Building Safety for current processing time estimates.

Source: Building Safety Division

General Requirements

A building permit is required for residential and commercial construction and alterations in the Town of Wellton.

Required Documents

Building permit application
Construction plans meeting town requirements
Supporting documentation as required by plans examiners

Permit validity: Contact the Town of Wellton for permit validity and expiration policies.
Building code: 2009 International Council Code
Owner-builder: Owner-builders may perform work on their own property subject to all permit and code requirements.
Contractor requirements: Contractors must hold a valid Arizona Contractor License and comply with all applicable codes and permit requirements.

Fees

Permit fee formula: Contact Town of Wellton Building Safety Division for current fee schedule and calculation method.
Payment note: Contact Building Safety Division for payment methods and procedures.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Safety Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

(928) 785-3348 (phone)

Inspection hours: Contact Building Safety Division for inspection hours and scheduling.

Typical inspection sequence: Standard residential and commercial inspection sequence; contact the town for specific requirements.

Additional Resources

Building code: 2009 International Council Code
Verify contractor license: Arizona Contractor 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 Building Safety Division before applying.

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.

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