Development Services

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 October 13, 2025 - October 17, 2025:

Current Septic Review Times:

10 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 October 13, 2025 - October 17, 2025:

Current Plan Review Times:

2 Weeks 4 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

Newly Adopted Building Code

Published on October 15, 2025

Adoption of the 2024 Building Codes

We are pleased to announce that the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors has approved the 2025 Ordinances adopting the 2024 International Building Codes and other amended codes. These updated codes will go into effect on January 1, 2026.

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Join us for a Lunch & Learn on October 29, 2025 @ 11:30 am

Published on September 17, 2025

Our Environmental Unit will present: Septic 101
General overview about septic system parts
Types of septic systems,
Preventative maintenance
How to apply for a septic system permit

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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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