Frequently Asked Questions

Permits require the Portal Access Code to be entered into “My Account” in order to gain full access to your permit. This is found on the 1st page of your permit if issued after 7/1/25, if issued before, please email building@mohave.gov with your permit number and ask for your access code

Please go to the Permitting page and click Visit Site to get to our newest online database. There is also an Online Portal Log In & Inspection Steps guide there.

Expiration dates initially count from your permit issuance date. On the bottom of your signed permit it states: Building Code Ordinance No. 2021-03 amended Section R 105.5 states "Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced." The 180 day date will restart with every passed inspection or if an extension is requested prior to the 180th day. Extensions and Reinstatement requests can be sent to building@mohave.gov and must be requested in email form.

Inspectors are out in the field normally between 8am and 3:30 pm. Times are not guaranteed as each inspection can take a different amount of time to complete as well as travel time between inspections that can vary. Normally you do not have to be present for the inspection by your permit package and plans if any must be on site in an obvious to find place for the inspection to be signed off.

Corrections can be found on the online portal in your permit. Find your inspection and you should see the corrections note. While physical corrections notes are still currently printed, they will be stapled to your permit on site.

Click here for work exempt from permit.

A freestanding shed with no utilities that does not exceed 300 square feet does not require a permit.

Permit fees vary depending on the project, square footage and sometimes value.  You would need to contact our office for quotes.  See Permit Technicians in our contact information.

The first building permit applied for can provide electric to the property.  No electric is permitted on vacant land.  Contact your local electric utility company for availability.

(Section 27.H) Chain link, wood, or stucco walls/fences, block walls over seven(7)-foot high require a permit.  Retaining walls over four feet  high, measured from the bottom of the footing, require a permit.  Walls/fences cannot be over four (4)-foot high in the front twenty (20)-foot setback.  Fences cannot be located in easements without written authorization from all utility companies. See Residential for the appropriate application.

(Section 25) This will depend on the parcel’s zoning classification. In order to obtain zoning for a parcel, you may call our office or fill out the Parcel Zoning Request form and fax it to our office.

Any grading 100 cubic yards or more requires a permit.  See Grading

No; you can do owner/builder. The Registrar of Contractors limits how many an individual can build and you would need to check with their office.  See Guide for Owner-Builders.

When a building permit for a structure is applied for an address will be assigned upon the issuance of the permit. See Addressing.
Note: Mohave County will not address vacant land.