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FILE 04019 · COUNTY OF PIMASEAT · TUCSONPOPULATION · 1.04MVERIFIED · 05 / 2026
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Pima.

Pima County in Arizona. This is where the state file translates into the local offices that actually issue the permit, schedule the inspection, and sign the filing. Start with the state baseline, then drill into the right city.

Cities on file
1
Trades indexed
12
County seat
Tucson
Last verified
05 / 2026
FAST FACTS

Pima County at a glance

Quick-reference card
County seatTucson
Population (est.)1.04M
FIPS04019
Building departmentCity-by-city; Tucson and other incorporated cities run independent permit portals
Permit portalCity-by-city; Tucson and other incorporated cities run independent permit portals
Fire marshalPima County Fire Department
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County of
Pima
· ACTIVE FILE ·
ARTICLE I · COUNTY BASELINE
CODES & LOCAL AUTHORITY
FIPS 04019
Article I · County Baseline

The county inherits from the state. And adds local rules.

2021 International Codes adopted by most cities with local amendments.

Most development within incorporated cities like Tucson, South Tucson, and Sahuarita is handled by those respective city governments for permitting and zoning. The Pima County Development Services Department handles unincorporated areas. Pima County has specific overlays for flood hazard areas and fire-prone regions that may require additional review.

Pima County has a Dust Control Ordinance that requires measures to prevent fugitive dust emissions during construction activities.

How this fits with the state

The state authority here is Arizona Registrar of Contractors. The county file does not replace that — it adds the permit office, local overlays, and the actual filing path.

Source · City-by-city; Tucson and other incorporated cities run independent permit portalsLast verified · 05 / 2026
ARTICLE II · PERMIT OFFICES
WHERE THE PERMIT IS FILED
OPERATING PATH
Article II · Local Offices

Who issues, who inspects, who signs off.

Contractors typically need to register with the specific city or the county, depending on the project location, in addition to holding a valid Arizona state contractor's license.

Building

City-by-city; Tucson and other incorporated cities run independent permit portals

Permits, plans, inspections

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Permit portal

City-by-city; Tucson and other incorporated cities run independent permit portals

Apply, track, pay

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Planning / zoning

Pima County Development Services Department

Land use, plan review

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Fire marshal

Pima County Fire Department

Prevention, alarms, sprinklers

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
ARTICLE III · INSURANCE & BONDS
COUNTY OVERLAY ON STATE BASELINE
VERIFY BEFORE BIDDING
Article III · County Overlay

What Pima County usually adds.

The state sets the floor. The county and city can require additional certificates, local bonds, or pre-permit registration.

CoverageRequired?MinimumIssued by
Workers' CompensationState rule with county add-ons
Verify
Required with employees; exemption if none
State authority
General LiabilityOften required by permit type
Conditional
Permit-based
City-by-city; Tucson and other incorporated cities run independent permit portals
Surety BondTied to state license or county permit
Conditional
Active bond required; amount tied to license class and volume
State or county
County overlayContractors must carry general liability insurance and workers' compensation as required by Arizona state law, with specific amounts potentially varying by project scope and local city requirements.
Verify
Varies
City-by-city; Tucson and other incorporated cities run independent permit portals
Source · City-by-city; Tucson and other incorporated cities run independent permit portalsVerify before filing
ARTICLE IV · INDEXED CITIES
CITIES IN PIMA COUNTY
1 CITY
Article IV · Browse by City

Indexed cities in Pima County.

Pick a city to open its trade list. The trade page covers licensing, permits, insurance, and typical costs for that work in that city.

TucsonPima County
01
ARTICLE V · TRADES
TRADES IN PIMA COUNTY
12 TRADES
Article V · Trades

Trades branching in Pima County.

Each trade opens against the first indexed city in the county. Use the city browser above to open the same trade in another city.

Concrete
CODE · CN
GL
Open file →
Electrical
CODE · EL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Flooring
CODE · FL
GL
Open file →
Framing
CODE · FR
GL
Open file →
General Contracting
CODE · GC
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
HVAC
CODE · HV
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Landscaping
CODE · LS
GL
Open file →
Painting
CODE · PT
GL
Open file →
Pest Control
CODE · PC
State Lic.GL
Open file →
Plumbing
CODE · PL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Pool Service
CODE · PS
GLBond
Open file →
Roofing
CODE · RF
LicenseBondGL
Open file →
ARTICLE VI · SOURCES
LOCAL SOURCE REGISTER
VERIFY LOCALLY
Article VI · Sources & Citations

Every filing needs a source trail.

This template keeps the county page honest: local context here, filing decisions made with the issuing office.

State

Arizona Registrar of Contractors

Statewide licensing, reciprocity, and renewal rules.

/contractors/arizona
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
County

City-by-city; Tucson and other incorporated cities run independent permit portals

Department that issues permits and schedules inspections for unincorporated areas.

City-by-city; Tucson and other incorporated cities run independent permit portals
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Planning

Pima County Development Services Department

Land use, zoning review, and plan approvals.

Local planning office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Fire

Pima County Fire Department

Prevention, protection systems, and code approvals.

Fire marshal's office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Frequently Asked

Questions contractors ask before filing.

Q01Do I need a state license to work in Pima County?+
Usually yes — the baseline is the state license through Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Pima County and its cities may add local registration before you pull a permit.Source · Arizona Registrar of Contractors
Q02Does the county or the city issue the permit?+
It depends on where the work is. Unincorporated areas usually route through the county (City-by-city; Tucson and other incorporated cities run independent permit portals). Work inside an incorporated city normally files with that city's department.Source · City-by-city; Tucson and other incorporated cities run independent permit portals
Q03What changes between county and state?+
The county adds the actual permit office, local zoning overlays, plan-review timelines, inspections, and local fees. The state license defines who can contract; the county defines how the job gets filed.Source · County and municipal departments

Open the county file. Then pick the city.

Pima County now inherits from the state template and adds its own local detail. The next layer is the city and trade pages.

Browse cities→Back to state←