Thank you for your interest in the Building Division. Our goal is to provide pleasant, professional, and courteous service in assisting you with your building project. We are here to assist you in the process of constructing a new structure and remodeling or changing the use of an existing structure.

The Building Division site provides forms needed, as well as information that will prove to be helpful when designing and building your project. We have included a list of amendments which have been made to the code.

The Town of Payson is currently using:

• 2018 International Building Code
• 2018 International Existing Bldg Code
• 2018 International Mechanical Code
• 2018 International Fire Code
• 2018 International Plumbing Code
• 2017 National Electric Code

We recommend that you involve the Building Division in the initial planning of your project to avoid unnecessary and costly surprises along the way.

Please use menu on the left to access current permit information, including permit reports.

For questions or to schedule an inspection please don't hesitate to contact the Building Division by phone at (928) 472-5030.

For information regarding the Town of Payson's Code regarding Construction Start/Stop Times please view Town of Payson Ordinance #421.

Permit Information & Applications

• CITYWORKS - New Permit Application Portal Announcement
• CITYWORKS Tutorial PDF
• Residential Permit Requirements
• Residential Construction Checklist
• Residential Checklist 2018 IRC
• Residential Grading & Drainage Plan Checklist
• Owner Builder Form
• Residential Plan Required General Notes
• Manufactured Home Installation Permit
• Solar Plan Submittal Checklist Fillable
• Commercial Project Steps 1.17.2025
• Commercial Permit Application Fillable

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