Find official Cochise County, Arizona zoning, building permit, and ordinance links in one place
Find official Cochise County, Arizona zoning, building permit, and ordinance links in one place
This page is a simple directory of official public resources for Cochise County, Arizona. It does not interpret rules or provide legal advice. It exists only to help you find the correct county pages quickly.
County: Cochise County, Arizona
Last verified: February 5, 2026
Official county website:
https://www.cochise.az.gov/
How this page fits into land search decisions
This page documents official permitting, zoning, and GIS resources for a single county. It is most useful after you already know that Cochise County is a viable place for your goals.
If you are still deciding where to look, rather than researching a specific county, a land locator can help narrow regions first before spending time on county level details.
You can learn the difference here:
Land Search vs Land Locator: How People Actually Find Viable Land
Quick navigation
Start here
If you are unsure which department handles your question, start with Planning and Zoning and the Building Safety Division. If you need official documents, use the county document center.
Planning and zoning:
Planning & Zoning Department
Building permits and inspections:
Building Safety Division
County documents and forms:
Document Center
Primary links
Land use and zoning regulations Building Permits & Inspections
Building Safety Division County Codes & Ordinances
Official county regulations Parcel Maps & GIS
Property and mapping tools Forms & Documents
Permits, packets, and PDFs
Common tasks
I need to know if something requires a building permit
Start with Building Safety
I need zoning rules or land use information
Start with Planning & Zoning
I need to find county ordinances
Start with Codes & Ordinances
I need to look up a parcel or map
Start with GIS Maps
Secondary links
Assessor (property values and parcel records):
Cochise County Assessor
Recorder (recorded documents and searches):
Cochise County Recorder
Environmental Health (septic, wells, permits):
Environmental Health Services
Call script
Hi — I have a property in Cochise County and I’m trying to confirm requirements before I do anything.
1) Which department handles this question?
2) Do I need a permit for [brief description]?
3) Which document or page should I read to confirm this?
4) Is there a form or packet I should start with?
Notes
Planning and zoning topics are handled through the Planning & Zoning Department. Building permits and inspections are handled by the Building Safety Division. County ordinances are listed under Codes & Ordinances. GIS mapping tools are provided through the county GIS Maps page.
If you are researching multiple counties and want a faster way to narrow land that fits off-grid goals, you can use the Frugal Off Grid Land Locator to explore regions before digging into county level details.
Disclaimer: This page is a directory of official public links. It does not provide legal advice and does not interpret regulations. Always confirm details directly with Cochise County.