Building Division

Building Division Hours

Monday - Thursday: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday: 7:00 am - 12:00pm

Building Inspection Hours

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Friday: 7:30 am - 9:00 am


​Responsibilities 


The Building Division is responsible for protecting the public health, safety and welfare by regulating safe construction, through the use of building codes.


Gateway Greens

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Bar Strada

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The Vineyards

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Belfry

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Lofts of Old Town

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Park Update

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Merkin Vineyard

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Merkin Vineyard

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Merkin Vineyard

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Springhill Suites

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Springhill Suites

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Springhill Suites

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  1. Do I Need a Building Permit?
  2. Can I Complete the Work Without A Contractors License?
  3. What Code Cycle Does the City of Cottonwood Follow?
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IMPORTANT NOTICE

***EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2022 THE CITY OF COTTONWOOD WILL NO LONGER BE REQUIRING BUILDING PERMIT FOR RE-ROOF OR ROOFING REPAIRS ON RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS.*** 

*Commercial re-roof will still require a building permit.*

Permit Applications

Submit permit applications to building@cottonwoodaz.gov

 **PLEASE NOTE SOME OF OUR APPLICATIONS HAVE CHANGED**

  1. Accessory Structure Permit Application (Residential and Commercial Additions of Storage Sheds, Garages, Carports, Awnings, Etc.)
  2. Commercial Improvement Permit Application (Commercial Remodels, Tenant Improvements, Gas, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Etc.)
  3. Commercial Construction Permit Application (New Construction for Commercial Properties)
  4. Grading Permit Application (For Grading Larger Than 50 Cubic Yards or 10,000 SQ. FT.)
  5. Manufactured Home Permit Application (New Manufactured Home)
  6. Multi Family Permit Application (New Construction of Multi-Family Homes)
  7. Residential Improvement Permit Application (Repairs or Addition of Gas, Electrical, Plumbing, Fences, Residential Remodels, Etc.)
  8. Residential Construction Permit Application (Residential New Construction)
  9. Solar Permit Application (Solar Installation for Commercial and Residential)
  10. Tenant Occupancy Permit Application (PDF)

State of Arizona Department of Housing Applications 

  1. AZ Dept. Of Housing Manufactured Home Installation Permit Application
  2. AZ Dept. Of Housing Install Change Request
  3. AZ Dept. Of Housing 6 Month Extension Install Permit
  4. AZ Dept. Of Housing Factory Built Building Installation Permit Application
  5. AZ Dept. Of Housing Special Event Installation Permit

*EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2021, THE STATE OF ARIZONA, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING, MANUFACTURED HOME DIVISION WILL BE CHANGING THEIR FEE SCHEDULE. PERMIT & INSPECTION FEES FOR ALL MANUFACTURED OR FACTORY BUILT BUILDING PERMITS WILL CHANGE. THE NEW FEES WILL BE IN EFFECT UNTIL JUNE 30, 2022.*

Brochures

  1. Construction Noise Regulations (PDF)
  2. Owner Builder Permitting (PDF)
  3. Swimming Pools and Spa Regulations (PDF)
  4. Fee Increase for Building & Safety Division and Fire Department as of July 1, 2019

Construction Plan Requirements/Checklist

  1. Commercial Building Plans Checklist (PDF)
  2. Residential Code Plan Review Checklist (PDF)
  3. Solar Panel Permit Requirements (PDF)
  4. Tenant Improvement Checklist (PDF)