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Bisbee, AZ Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees and building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permit fees for Bisbee, straight from the official fee schedule, with a free permit fee calculator below.

Building Permit
$1,155.00
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$622.05
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$366.30
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$366.30
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$366.30
$10,000 repipe
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In Bisbee, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,155.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $622.05, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $366.30, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $366.30, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $366.30. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees. Each figure is that single permit only: a job that combines trades, like a kitchen remodel with electrical and plumbing work, pays each applicable permit. Pick a project to load it in the calculator below.

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City of Bisbee City Fee Schedule (updated 09/21/2026), Building Inspector section

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Bisbee permit portal, or call 520-432-6000.

How Bisbee values a job: New residential structures are valued at $160.00 per square foot and new accessory structures at $40.00 per square foot; remodels and additions at contract cost, and commercial work at contract cost or ICC Building Valuation Data.

Schedule effective May 7, 2020. Last verified: October 13, 2026

Bisbee Permit Fee Schedule

Every documented rule for each permit type, straight from the official schedule.

Building Permit Fees in Bisbee

Residential (1–2 family): Photovoltaic solar device, residential
$325.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Photovoltaic solar device, commercial
$375.00 flat
New structure, addition, remodel or repair (building valuation table)
tiered rates by job value‡
Band bases and rates are stored as printed (Res. R-25-02 raised each base by $20 and each rate by $3). The $2,001 to $40,000 base ($98) is $20 above the $78 first band, and each higher base is below where the band beneath it reaches ($117 less at $40,000, $169 at $100,000, $1,236 at $500,000, $1,675 at $1,000,000), so a job just over a threshold can cost less than one just under it.
Up to $2,000
$78.00
Over $2,000, up to $40,000
$98.00 plus $15.50 per additional $1,000
Over $40,000, up to $100,000
$570.00 plus $13.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$1,181.00 plus $11.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$4,345.00 plus $9.00 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000, up to $5,000,000
$7,170.00 plus $6.50 per additional $1,000
Manufactured home installation permit (flat)
$350.00 flat
Solar hot water heater or similar solar device, excluding passive solar (flat)
$75.00 flat
Plan Review Fee (select fee rules only)
65% of the permit fee
Fire Alarm System Permit (Fire Department) (if applicable)
$75.00‡
Fire Sprinkler System Permit (Fire Department) (if applicable)
$150.00‡
Fire System Alteration Permit (Fire Department) (if applicable)
$50.00‡
Fixed Fire Protection System Permit (Fire Department) (if applicable)
$100.00‡
Kitchen Hood System Permit (Fire Department) (if applicable)
$75.00‡
Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)
$75.00‡
Solar Photovoltaic Fire Permit (Fire Department) (select fee rules only) (if applicable)
$75.00‡
Special Request Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$150.00‡
Spray Booth Permit (Fire Department) (if applicable)
$75.00‡
Storage Tank Permit (Fire Department) (if applicable)
$100.00‡

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Bisbee Permit Fee Calculator

Pick a permit type and adjust the job value. Total updates instantly, itemized below.

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Fees in Bisbee are the same either way.

Job type

4 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$1,155.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$700.00‡
$570.00 + 10 × $13.00 per $1,000 over $40,000 (see the fee table above)
Band bases and rates are stored as printed (Res. R-25-02 raised each base by $20 and each rate by $3). The $2,001 to $40,000 base ($98) is $20 above the $78 first band, and each higher base is below where the band beneath it reaches ($117 less at $40,000, $169 at $100,000, $1,236 at $500,000, $1,675 at $1,000,000), so a job just over a threshold can cost less than one just under it.
Plan Review Fee$455.00
Total Estimate$1,155.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

New residential structures are valued at $160.00 per square foot and new accessory structures at $40.00 per square foot; remodels and additions at contract cost, and commercial work at contract cost or ICC Building Valuation Data.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Bisbee building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 520-432-6000. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

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How to Apply for a Permit in Bisbee

The City of Bisbee takes building permit applications online through its CloudPermit portal: create an account, start the permit application and attach your plans where plans are required. The paper permit application (Building Permits / Permit Application) is posted on the city's Documents and Forms page and asks for the project description, estimated value, and owner-builder or contractor license details. A permit is not valid until the application is complete, reviewed and approved and all fees are paid; permits pending payment are held for 7 days after you are told the total. Inspections must be called in within 1 week of completing the work. Questions go to Community Development, 118 Arizona Street, 520-432-6000.

Source: Bisbee application instructions

Apply online: Bisbee permit portal
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118 Arizona Street, Bisbee, AZ 85603

Bisbee Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Bisbee?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,155.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Bisbee's sourced fee schedule, and it covers the building permit alone; a job that combines trades pays each applicable permit. Calculate your job's value for an itemized total.

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Bisbee?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $622.05, based on Bisbee's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Bisbee?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits scale with the value of the job. Every rate comes straight from the sourced fee schedule above. Enter your job's details for an itemized total.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Bisbee?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (65% of the permit fee). Each is included in the estimates it applies to; the fee schedule above shows which permits and job types each one covers.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from City of Bisbee City Fee Schedule (updated 09/21/2026), Building Inspector section. See the official schedule. Last verified .

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