For unincorporated areas — submittal through final inspection
Maricopa County Planning & Development · Permit Center
Maricopa County's Planning & Development Department regulates building in the unincorporated areas of the county (property inside a city or town is permitted by that jurisdiction). As of 2024, all applications go through the County's online Permit Center — submittals, reviews, inspections, and payments. Here's the standard path; SOKO manages the whole process for you.
The Standard Process
Create a Permit Center Account & Apply
With a Permit Center account, the application and plans are submitted online, and you can search permits and schedule inspections in the same system.
Plan Review & Corrections
The Planning & Development Department reviews the plans against adopted codes. Correction comments come back through Permit Center; we revise and resubmit until approved.
Fees & Permit Issuance
Once approved, invoices are paid in Permit Center and the permit and approved plans are issued.
Inspections
Inspections are scheduled in Permit Center using the permit number. Each phase must pass before it's covered or concealed.
Final Inspection & Close-Out
A final inspection signs off the work before the structure is put into use.
This guide is a general overview of the Maricopa County permitting process for unincorporated areas, provided for your convenience. Specific steps, timelines, program eligibility, and requirements are set by Maricopa County and may change — and property within a city or town is permitted by that jurisdiction. Always follow current County guidance. SOKO Designs manages this process for you from submittal to approval.
We handle the permitting so you can build.
Building in unincorporated Maricopa County or anywhere in the Valley? Let's get it submitted and cleared.
