Customer Service and Permitting Division
Kathy Houchin – Manager
The Customer Service and Permitting Unit of the Development Services Department is charged with the intake, processing and issuance of all permits for the unincorporated areas of Yavapai County. Permits for buildings, structures and grading are required in all of the unincorporated areas of Yavapai County. The size, type, use and value of a structure or project will determine the level of review required for the permit.
In 2001 the Board of Supervisors implemented a One Stop Permit Process to insure that permit reviews are coordinated with all County Departments, and that approved plans and permits meet all of the County’s requirements. This One Stop Permit Process is administered by the Development Services Customer Service and Permitting Unit Staff.
Permit applications are accepted between the hours of 7:00am and 5:30pm, Monday through Thursday at 1120 Commerce Drive in Prescott and 10 South 6th Street in Cottonwood. Please allow 10 to 15 working days for your permit processing. Alternate construction methods or commercial projects may require additional processing time.
To apply for a permit you will need to submit a completed permit application packet for the proposed project:
New, Replacement, Relocated Residence, Townhome or Duplex
Installation permits are required for the placement of any manufactured or factory built building.
Includes any alterations to a residential structure
You must have a permit to construct a septic system (Conventional or Alternative).
All New Commercial and Multi-Family Structures
Many permits are hard to categorize and may be found in this section.
Includes any alterations to a commercial structure
Impact Fees, Preliminary Code Review, Permit Fees, and Permit Processing information can be found in this section.
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