The City of Tucson reviews plans for residential, commercial and signs in order to issue permits for the work intended. Each of the links below gives information and answers questions about the different types of reviews. All plans require a minimum of 3/32” type. All commercial permits require a licensed contractor. All commercial structural permits require a licensed architect or engineer. If you do not find the answers to your questions here, please feel free to look under FAQ’S or contact us.
Residential Permits
Permits for additions, garages, porches, electrical reconnects, gas line, air conditioning etc.
Commercial Permits
Permits for tenant improvements, certificate of occupancies, new buildings etc.
Signs
Permits for wall signs, freestanding signs, banners etc.
Grading Permits
Permits for grading with bond information.
Permit Exceptions
A list of the items that do NOT need permits
Third Party Reviews
Having plans reviewed by an outside agency requires approval from the Building Official prior to the first submittal. Approval is subject but not limited to type of project, valuation and plan review staffing availability.
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Instruciones en Espanol
Las siguientes instrucciones esperan que han llamado el telefono de este departmento que es (520) 791-5550
* Si usted sabe los cuatro digitos de la extension de la persona con la que se quiere communicar, favor de oprimirlos ahora.
* Para comunicarse con la persona usando el apellido, favor de oprimir el numero 4. (Les van ha solicitar que opriman las primeras cuatro letras del apellido)
Si usted ha obtenido un permiso y necesita inspeccion favor de desconectar y llamar al (520) 740-6970.