The Building Safety Division oversees plan reviews, permits, and safety inspections for both commercial and residential projects in Prescott, collaborating with various departments. Our requirements ensure adherence to building standards, safeguarding investments and public safety. Obtaining a permit also creates a record for future owners.
We are currently under the 2018 International Residential Code and 2018 International Building Code. View these codes at ICCSAFE.ORG
Navigating building permits, plan reviews, fees, and inspections for projects requires careful planning, regulatory adherence, and effective communication. It ensures projects meet safety standards, zoning, and city goals.
Please reference the following documents to determine if you need a permit as well as what type/subtype is needed, you’ll need this information when you apply online in the prescottpermits.com system.
Prior to applying for a permit please review the submittal checklists below and have the appropriate required documents ready to upload with your submittal for the correct type and sub-type of building permit.
The Fast Track permitting process allows applicants to submit for a permit without the necessity of construction plans. This program has been created to help customers quickly receive a permit for small, “like for like” projects, that can be verified for code compliance on-site with a proper building inspection.
At permit issuance, applicants will receive both a permit and a Fast Track checklist that highlights common items our inspection staff will be verifying on-site.
Please refer to our fast track permitting checklists below to see if your project qualifies.
NEW PROCESS COMING SOON IN 2024
The Express Model process has been designed to address large mass-graded sites that contain multiple similar or identical structures.
The process begins with an applicant submitting model plans and elevations to be reviewed, approved, and issued by the City of Prescott.
Once the model plan is issued, the applicant is permitted to submit up to five express permits (model site) a day, and all express permits will be reviewed by the City within a 5 day period. Approved model plans for express permits are valid for a duration of three years and are approved to be built anywhere within the City, provided site-conditions are compatible with the submitted model plan designs.
For further information, or to see if your project qualifies for the express model permits process, please refer to our express model permit submittal checklists below:
2018 Building Pad Certification Form
Backwater Valve – Hold Harmless Form
Certified Building Wrap Statement
Code Interpretation - Residential Bedrooms
Code Interpretation - Drinking Fountains
2018 Braced Wall Calculation Sheet
Arizona Registrar of Contractors
Yavapai County Contractors Association
Arizona State Board of Technical Registration
Additional Engineering, Right of Way, or Fire Permits or Supporting Documents may be needed when applying for your building permit. You may select the link below to apply for these permits.
Additionally, for structures located in floodplains, Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), historic preservation districts or airport impact areas, extra documentation might be required when applying for a building permit. Detailed information can be found by following the restrictions link below.
Log into your online PrescottPermits.com portal account to apply for a permit. If you do not already have an account, please follow the steps listed here.
Log into your online PrescottPermits.com portal account to apply for a permit. If you do not already have an account, please follow the steps listed here.
Looking for Permit History & Census Data?
Information related to issued Commercial and Residential Building Permits is available by time period and type. Please follow the link below to view.
The plan review process is a crucial step in ensuring the safety, compliance, and successful execution of construction and development projects. Through a meticulous assessment of proposed plans, specifications, and designs, our expert team evaluates the project’s alignment with building codes, regulations, and industry standards. This thorough examination not only identifies potential issues but also provides valuable insights and recommendations to optimize the project’s feasibility, efficiency, and overall quality.
The following checklists are designed to assist you through the plan review process and ensure that you have addressed essential aspects of your project.
We currently perform plan review under the 2018 International Residential Code and 2018 International Building Code and City of Prescott approved amendments. Complete codes may be viewed at ICCSAFE.ORG.
Code adoption and specific code amendments which supersede designated sections of code can be viewed via links below:
3-1: International Building Code
3-2: International Building Code
3-5: International Building Code
3-6: International Plumbing Code
3-8: International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings
3-17: Administrative Building Code
3-18: International Energy Conservation Code
Each permit type has a unique set of evaluation criteria, review departments, and estimated timeframes. Following receipt of Plans and Supporting Documents files, applicable department reviewers will be assigned based on permit type. If corrections or additional documentation are needed, each reviewer will include detailed notes of required code items. Following completion of all reviews for the round, the permit status is updated to “Corrections Required” and a notification emailed to applicant with Comments Letter posted on the portal. Upon return of updated full set of documentation, a new round of review will commence. You may check the status of your permit review in your PrescottPermits.com portal.
If you have further questions regarding the review process or expected completion date, you may contact the Building Permit Center.
Following review approval by all departments, fees will be applied and applicant notified the permit is Ready to Issue. Following payment (online or via check), the permit will be issued and approved files posted on the portal for download.
For more information see permit fees.
Log into your online PrescottPermits.com portal account to schedule your inspection. If you do not already have an account, please follow the steps listed here.
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