Building Permit Applications

Permits are required for furnaces, lawn sprinkler systems, air-conditioners, fireplaces, water heaters, and re-roofs.   You may fill out the on-line permit application or print off an application.  Refer to the One Stop Building Application.

Permits are also required for remodels, additions, basement finishing and similar projects.  Refer to the Addition/Remodel Building Application.

Please note that only electronic submittals are accepted at this time and all included documents must be in PDF format. As of January 4, 2022, all contractors are asked to submit applications directly through Community Core. 

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One-Stop Building Application

The One Stop Building Application is used for furnaces, gas piping test, air-conditioners, fireplaces, water heaters, re-roofs and re-siding.   Contractors should have a current business license and submit applications via Community Core. Community Core access can be gained through the Community Core Online Access menu item on the Building Page. 

Supporting Documents:

one_stop_building_permit_application_2020.docx (MS Word Document)

Addition/Remodel Building Application

The Addition/Remodel Building Application would be used for remodels, additions, basement finishing, detached garages, patio covers, decks and similar projects. 

Supporting Documents:

Homeowner Affidavit (MS Word Document)

Commercial and Residential ADdition / Remodel Application (PDF)



Bella Vista Housing Location Application

This permit application is used only for Bella Vista. Please contact the building division at (970) 475-1120 if you have questions.

Contractors should have a current business license and submit applications via Community Core. Community Core access can be gained through the Community Core Online Access menu item on the Building Page. 

Supporting Documents

Bella Vista Manufactured Home Park Unit Location Permit (PDF)

Bella Vista Owners Statement  (PDF)


Cave Creek Housing Location Application

This permit application is used only for Cave Creek.  Please contact the building division at (970) 475-1120 if you have questions.

Contractors should have a current business license and submit applications via Community Core. Community Core access can be gained through the Community Core Online Access menu item on the Building Page. 

Supporting Documents

Cave Creek Location Application (PDF)

Hwy 85 Overlay District Fence Permit Application

This permit application is only applicable to the Highway 85 Overlay District.

Contractors should have a current business license and submit applications via Community Core. Community Core access can be gained through the Community Core Online Access menu item on the Building Page. 

Supporting Documents

Hwy 85 Overlay Fence Permit Application (PDF)

Manufactured Housing Location Application

This permit application only applies to Green Acres and Terrace Park.  Please contact the building division at (970) 475-1120 if you have questions.

Contractors should have a current business license and submit applications via Community Core. Community Core access can be gained through the Community Core Online Access menu item on the Building Page. 

Supporting Documents

Manufactured Housing Location Application (PDF)

New Commercial Building Application

Contractors should have a current business license and submit applications via Community Core. Community Core access can be gained through the Community Core Online Access menu item on the Building Page. 

Supporting Documents

Commercial Submittal Checklist (PDF)

New Commercial Construction Applications (PDF)


New Residential Building Permit Application

Contractors should have a current business license and submit applications via Community Core. Community Core access can be gained through the Community Core Online Access menu item on the Building Page. 

Supporting Documents

New Construction Application (PDF)

Permit Extension Form

If a permit is about to expire or is expired you may request an extension online or print a form.  Please advised that permit extensions are limited to 180 days past the expired date.

Supporting Documents

Permit Extension Form

Sign Permit Application

A sign permit must be obtained for all temporary, permanent, and replacement signs.

Contractors should have a current business license and submit applications via Community Core. Community Core access can be gained through the Community Core Online Access menu item on the Building Page. 

Supporting Documents

Sign Permit Application (PDF)

Homeowner Affidavit (MS Word)

Homeowner Affidavit (MS DOC)

Setback Certification Form

Setback Certification Form

Certification of Raw Water Dedication

Certification of Raw Water Dedication

Fire District Impact Fee Form (MS Word)

Fire District Impact Fee Form (MS Word)