Pima County Building Department | Permits, Inspections & Contact

Pima County Development Services handles building, site-development, planning, zoning, and code-compliance services for unincorporated Pima County. Tucson, South Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, and other incorporated jurisdictions may have separate permit authorities. Confirm the parcel’s jurisdiction before applying: a Tucson address does not by itself determine whether the city or county issues the building permit.

Pima County Permit Gateway and Accela

The county’s Permit Gateway guides applicants through the correct permit using a decision tree and supports parcel research, applications, payments, addressing changes, and related services. The county also links to its Accela system for online applications, permit status, fee payments, and inspection results. Use the county’s “Do I need a permit?” and Building Permits Resources pages to identify required documents and exemptions.

Inspections, compliance, and occupancy

Building inspections are requested through the county’s inspection tools after the permit is issued. Required inspections should be completed before work is concealed or covered. Pima County states that final inspection approval of a single-family dwelling constitutes the certificate of occupancy under county rules; commercial or specialized projects may have additional requirements.

Zoning and Building Code Compliance moved into the Development Services Department on July 1, 2026. For a code-compliance question or complaint, use the department’s current contact and complaint routing rather than assuming the City of Tucson is the enforcement authority.

Official contact information

Pima County Development Services lists the Public Works Building at 201 N. Stone Avenue, 1st Floor, Tucson, Arizona 85701, with a main phone of (520) 724-9000. Use Permit Gateway for guided applications and the county’s Accela link for current permit and inspection records.