City Building Permits

Yuma, AZ Building Permit Guide

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

Arizona Yuma County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Yuma limits.

Department
Building Safety Division
Address
1 City Plaza, Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone
(928) 373-5163
Website
https://www.yumaaz.gov/government/building-safety

Online Permit Portal

Open City of Yuma Building Safety

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

Application Process

  1. Prepare a completed building permit application and construction plans.
  2. Submit application and plans in person to the City of Yuma Department of Community Development.
  3. City staff route application to Building Safety for plan review and departmental coordination.
  4. Respond to any correction comments or plan-review findings.
  5. Upon approval and fee payment, permit is issued.
  6. Schedule required inspections through Building Safety Division for inspections phone (928) 373-5170.

Typical processing time: Processing time varies; contact the City of Yuma Building Safety Division for estimated review periods.

Source: Building Safety Division

General Requirements

A building permit and inspection are generally required for new construction, remodels, electrical work, mechanical work, and plumbing work. Some minor activities do not require permits.

Required Documents

  • Completed building permit application
  • Construction plans showing scope and details of proposed work
  • Site plan or property sketch
Permit validity
Contact the City for specific permit validity and expiration policies.
Building code
2024 International Building Code (IBC), 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), and 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), effective November 3, 2025. New permit applications submitted after February 1, 2026 must use the 2024 codes.
Owner-builder
Owner-builders may perform work on their own property subject to permit and inspection requirements.
Contractor requirements
Contractors must hold a valid Arizona Contractor License and comply with all applicable code requirements.

Fees

Permit fee formula
Valuation-based; contact City of Yuma Building Safety 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) 373-5170 (phone)
Inspection hours
Contact Building Safety Division for inspection hours.

Typical inspection sequence: Standard residential and commercial inspection sequence applies; contact the city for specific inspection requirements by project type.

Additional Resources

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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