Development Services

ALERT: Wire fraud emails are on the rise. Please reach out to Yavapai County Development Services at (928) 771-3214 to confirm the authenticity of any unexpected invoices. All legitimate invoices or requests for payment will come through the Citizenserve Online Portal.

Development Services is dedicated to delivering excellent customer service and upholding outstanding values by maintaining effective communication and an atmosphere of mutual respect through education, cooperation, and awareness.

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Striving to give outstanding customer service, the Development Services Department was established to centralize all development related services for the unincorporated communities of Yavapai County. All of the services provided are designed to protect property, the public health, safety and welfare through addressing, building safety, permitting, planning, land use enforcement and environmental services. Staff also maintains the County’s Comprehensive Plan and provides services to both our Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustments

Environmental Unit - Current Review Times

Status for the week of August 25, 2025 - August 29, 2025:

Current Septic Review Times:

6 days out on first review.

Current Inspections Times:

Virtual: Same Day

Onsite: Next Day

*** Please note Inspections for Ash Fork and Seligman are being done on Thursdays ***

Building Safety Unit - Current Review Times

Status for the week of August 25, 2025 - August 29, 2025:

Current Plan Review Times:

2 Weeks 2 Days out on First Review

*** Disclaimer: The Specified timeframe is applicable exclusively to the Building Safety Plan Review.

Current Inspection Times:

Virtual: Same Day

Onsite: Next Day

Please note:

** No Friday Inspections for South of Cordes on the I-17 Corridor

** Starting June 1, 2025 - Inspections will be conducted in the Ash Fork and Seligman areas on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

News

2025 Yavapai County Road Show

Published on August 08, 2025

Plan your stop with us for the 2025 Yavapai County Roadshow. Presentation Topics: The adoption of the 2024 International Codes & Significant changes to the 2024 International Residential Code.

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Join us for a Lunch & Learn on August 27, 2025 @ 11:30 am

Published on August 04, 2025

We're excited to announce our next informational in-person and on-line Lunch & Learn!
Our next Lunch & Learn will feature our Planning Unit presenting:
Shining the Light on Dark Skies!

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Yavapai County Development Services Alert: Wire Fraud

Published on June 04, 2025

Alert: Wire fraud emails are on the rise. Please reach out to Yavapai County Development Services at (928) 771-3214 to confirm the authenticity of any unexpected invoices. All legitimate invoices or requests for payment will come through the CitizenServe Online Portal.

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