Off-grid site report
Apache County, AZ
34.1375, -109.2828 · 6,952 ft elevationRead this before you act on anything below. This is my researched starting point for Apache County, AZ, not legal advice and not a guarantee. Rules change, and the deciding facts on any specific parcel (setbacks, perc results, overlay districts, deed restrictions, road frontage) live at the county or town office, not in any database. Before you buy land or build, confirm the current rules directly with the local zoning and health offices - the sources on this page tell you exactly who to call.
The local rulesApache County, AZ
Zoning & raw-land occupancy
Varies locallyApache County Community Development administers a countywide zoning ordinance with distinct districts; what's allowed depends on your parcel's zone. Incorporated towns within the county have their own separate codes. source
Dwellings, tiny homes & RVs
Unclear - verifyNo county-specific ordinance on tiny homes or RV living was found; this likely defaults to state building code baselines. Confirm directly with Apache County Community Development for your dwelling type.
Building permits & codes
RestrictedApache County Building Safety is the permitting and inspection authority for unincorporated areas; a building permit is required for construction. source
Septic & composting toilets
Generally allowedApache County Public Health Environmental Services has delegated state authority to permit certain on-site wastewater systems; a permit is required under Arizona Administrative Code, and other technologies go through ADEQ. source
Greywater reuse
Generally allowedNo county-specific greywater ordinance was found; the statewide tiered permit system, which exempts smaller residential systems, appears to apply as the baseline, though this isn't separately confirmed at the county level.
Rainwater harvesting
Generally allowedNo county restriction on residential rainwater harvesting was found, so the statewide allowance applies.
Private wells & water rights
RestrictedADWR regulates well construction statewide and requires notice before drilling or modifying a well; parts of Apache County are also subject to the ongoing Little Colorado River Adjudication, which can affect water-use claims. source
Living disconnected from utilities
Generally allowedNo countywide ordinance requiring grid or municipal utility connection was found; the county is currently updating its zoning ordinance to address renewable energy systems as a recognized land use. source
Sun30-year normals
- Peak-sun hours, annual average
- 6.2 hrs/day
- Worst month (sizes an off-grid array)
- 5.1 hrs/day
- Yearly output per 1 kW of panels
- 1,749 kWh
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Weather1991-2020
- Precipitation
- 12 in/yr
- Heating degree days
- 5,740 (cold)
- Frost-free season
- May 31 to Sep 29
How far help isstraight-line
- Hospital
White Mountain Regional Medical Center - 0.4 mi
- Fire station
Eagar Fire Department - 1.7 mi
- Hardware store
Woodland Building Center - 0.7 mi
- Grocery
Bashas' - 1.8 mi
From OpenStreetMap. Road miles will be longer, often much longer in hill country.
Plan this spot
These open with this location's real numbers already filled in (ZIP 85925).
Size a solar systemHeat loss & insulationFirewood per winterRainwater harvestGarden sizePanel tilt
Looking at a specific parcel in Apache County, AZ?The rules above are the jurisdiction. The land check runs the parcel itself: flood zone, soils and septic suitability, wetlands, slope, access, climate, and these verdicts, from a parcel number or coordinates.
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Sources: US Census Bureau geocoder; NLR PVWatts v8 (solar); NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals (nearest station) or Open-Meteo (ZIP-centroid) for weather; Open-Elevation; OpenStreetMap contributors. Public data retrieved Aug 22, 2026; agencies update their layers on their own schedules. Planning data, not a survey or legal advice.
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