"B" Services

Batteries (Disposal)

Batteries are accepted at the following locations:

Auto Zone
Checker Auto Parts
Mack’s Auto Supply
Morcomb Diesel
Reynolds Tire Pros
Vista Recycling Inc.
Wal-Mart

Contact the City of Safford at 928-348-3143 for more information.

Bid Information

The bid process is to help the County obtain the best product for the best price by stimulating competition. Bids are submitted in response to an invitation to bid. Bids are received by the Board of Supervisors by the date and time specified in the bid document. Bids are opened and read aloud in the Board meeting on the date indicated in the bid. Bids are awarded to the lowest conforming bidder. See Board of Supervisors' Sealed Bids for a list of current bid invitations.

Billboard Regulations

Billboards (PDF) are allowed as permitted uses in the C-M, M and M-X land use classifications and in an A zone with a use permit.

Bioterrorism

The Graham County Bioterrorism Program is responsible for responding to and preparing for a bioterrorism event, communicable disease outbreak, or any other type of public health emergency. Comprehensive emergency response and preparedness plans are developed and federally funded through a cooperative partnership with the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Arizona Department of Health Services. Instrumental in the development of these plans is the assessment of local resources and limitations, the strengthening of collaborative relationships with agencies having similar missions, the improvement of communication systems, the education of the public, and the provision of training, all necessary to assure an effective response.

Birth Certificates

Graham County Vital Records will be accepting applications for birth and death certificates by mail or drop box only. Please visit our Birth & Death Certificates web page for full information on how to apply.

Blood Pressure Checks

A Blood Pressure Clinic is offered every Friday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on a walk-in basis. Cards are provided for maintaining a record of serial blood pressure readings. Go to the Graham County Health Department for more information.

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

There is created, as provided by A.R.S. 11-807, a Board of Adjustment for the unincorporated area of Graham County. The Board of Adjustment shall be composed of five (5) members, each of whom shall be a resident and taxpayer of the unincorporated area of Graham County. Contact the Graham County Planning and Zoning Department for more information or review 5.7 Board of Adjustment and Appeals in the Graham County Planning and Zoning Ordinance.

Board of Equalization

If the property owner is dissatisfied with the Assessor’s decision on the appeal, for property located in a county with population less than 500,000, a further appeal may be filed with the County Board of Equalization. That board consists of the County Board of Supervisors sitting as a Board of Equalization.

Building Codes

The Graham County building code has the following purposes: Regulate the site preparation and construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, use and occupancy of buildings, structures and building service equipment within the jurisdiction; Provide for issuance of permits and collection of fees; Provide for a building code advisory board; and Provide for penalties for violation of building codes. View the 5.14 Building Codes in the Graham County Planning and Zoning Ordinance.

Building Permits

Graham County Planning and Zoning Ordinance Section 5.6.2 states: "It shall be unlawful to erect, construct, reconstruct, alter, place, or use any building within a Land Use District covered by the ordinance without first obtaining a Building Permit or appropriate Land Use designation from the Planning and Zoning Department." All building and installation permits are to be submitted using this portal. Make sure to upload your building plans, plot plan sketch, and power of attorney forms so that your submission is not rejected.

Call us for more information at 928-428-0410.

Building Rentals

The Graham County Regional Park Complex offers outdoor rentals and building rentals for parties, weddings, meetings, etc. Rentals include:

Agriculture Building
Ball Fields
Chairs
Common Sense Building
Gazebo
Ramadas
Tables

Building Values

Are set according to a nationwide survey done by the IBC 2003. A schedule of valuation is available in the Planning and Zoning Ordinance Section 5.15.

Burn Permits

Property owners are required to obtain permits from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) for the purpose of conducting open burning.

Applying for an open burn permit is now paperless. You may instantly receive your permit confirmation and documentation by completing the online application at http://www.azdeq.gov/OpenBurn.

People without computer access may call ADEQ’s Air Quality Division at (602) 771-0149 for assistance.

Business Licensing

Graham County does not require a business license. You may find information on business licensing from the Arizona Department of Revenue or contact the City of Safford at 928-348-3100 if you will conduct business within city limits.