Residential Projects

Applicability

Applicants that wish to construct a new residential structure are required to submit an application, and associated construction plans, for a residential building permit. All submittals are online. This page provides links to fillable documents and guidance regarding the process, and our expectations, to help expedite the process.

REQUIRED SUBMITTALS

• Cochise County Residential Permit Application
• Contractor Information Form (PDF)
• Site Plans (See Residential Construction Plan Checklist) (PDF)
• Rural Residential Owner Builder Amendment Disclosure Statement (PDF), If applicable. See Owner Builder Amendment for more information 
• Application processing fee

ADDITIONAL PLANS/ATTACHMENTS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED

Based on the location of your project, any of the following may also be required.

• Sierra Vista Sub-Watershed conservation attachment (PDF), where applicable
• Floodplain Use Permit, if applicable. 
  Also see Stormwater/Drainage requirements within the floodplain
• Septic Permit
• Truss Calculations, if applicable
• Floor Plans
• Temporary RV permit, if applicable
• Accessory Structure Permit Application(s), if applicable