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Cochise County, AZ Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees for unincorporated Cochise County, with a free permit fee calculator. Inside city limits? Pick your city below; incorporated cities have their own fee schedules.

Building Permit
$1,002.05
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$317.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$174.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$174.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$174.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Unincorporated Cochise County, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,002.05 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $317.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $174.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $174.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $174.00. 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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Cochise County Code Chapter 14, Development Services Fee Schedule (effective July 1, 2022; amended Res. 24-14, October 1, 2024)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Unincorporated Cochise County permit portal, or call 520-432-9300.

How Unincorporated Cochise County values a job: Residential new construction is valued at $91.56 per square foot (garages, sheds and accessory structures $39.28; basements, decks, patios, porches and carports $15.00), non-residential new construction uses the current ICC Building Valuation Data, and remodels, repairs and alterations use the signed contract or a fair-market material and labor estimate.

Schedule effective October 1, 2024. Last verified: October 13, 2026

Jurisdictions in Cochise County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Cochise County's 7 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $870.94 (Sierra Vista) to $1,362.90 (Tombstone).

Unincorporated Cochise CountyBisbeeDouglasHuachuca CitySierra VistaTombstoneWillcox

Unincorporated Cochise County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Cochise County

Residential (1–2 family): New home, addition, alteration or accessory structure (valuation table)
tiered rates by job value‡
Two printed band bases do not chain from the band below: the $501 to $5,000 band prints $30 for the first $500, $6 above the $24 charged at $500, and the $5,001 to $40,000 band prints $69 for the first $2,000, so it is stored as $102 at $5,000 ($69 plus $11 for each thousand from $2,000 to $5,000), $27 above the $75 the band below reaches at $5,000.
Up to $500
$24.00
Over $500, up to $5,000
$30.00 plus $1.00 per additional $100
Over $5,000, up to $40,000
$102.00 plus $11.00 per additional $1,000
Over $40,000, up to $100,000
$487.00 plus $9.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$1,027.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$3,827.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000, up to $5,000,000
$6,327.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000
Over $5,000,000
$18,327.00 plus $1.00 per additional $1,000
Residential (1–2 family): Demolition
$25.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Rural owner-builder residential accessory building, limited inspection option
$200.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Rural owner-builder residential accessory building, no inspection or plan review
$147.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Rural owner-builder single-family dwelling, limited inspection with plan review
$825.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Rural owner-builder single-family dwelling, no inspection or plan review
$350.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Swimming pool or spa, including the barrier
tiered rates by job value‡
Priced on the residential valuation table, whose $501 to $5,000 band prints $30 for the first $500 ($6 above the $24 charged at $500) and whose $5,001 to $40,000 band is stored as $102 at $5,000 from its printed $69 for the first $2,000 ($27 above the $75 reached at $5,000); the printed $750 maximum applies above a $69,000 job value, where the table would exceed it.
Up to $500
$24.00
Over $500, up to $5,000
$30.00 plus $1.00 per additional $100
Over $5,000, up to $40,000
$102.00 plus $11.00 per additional $1,000
Over $40,000, up to $69,000
$487.00 plus $9.00 per additional $1,000
Over $69,000
$750.00
Residential (1–2 family): Wall or fence over 7 ft high, or retaining wall over 4 ft high
$124.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: New building, addition, alteration or tenant fit-up (valuation table)
tiered rates by job value
Up to $500
$24.00
Over $500, up to $2,000
$24.00 plus $3.00 per additional $100
Over $2,000, up to $40,000
$69.00 plus $11.00 per additional $1,000
Over $40,000, up to $100,000
$487.00 plus $9.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$1,027.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$3,827.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000, up to $5,000,000
$6,327.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000
Over $5,000,000
$18,327.00 plus $1.00 per additional $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units: Change of use when no other permits are required
$100.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Demolition
$25.00 flat
Plan Review Fee (Commercial) (select fee rules only)
65% of the permit fee
Plan Review Fee (Residential) (select fee rules only)
65% of the permit fee
Utility Compliance Fee (Commercial)
$100.00‡
Utility Compliance Fee (Residential)
$50.00‡
Additional Plan Review (Per Hour) (if applicable)
$50.00 per hour, minimum $50.00
Building Permit Renewal Fee (if applicable)
$100.00
Inspection Outside Normal Business Hours (if applicable)
$170.00
Inspection With No Listed Fee (Courtesy or Investigation) (if applicable)
$104.00
Multiple Use Plan Fee (if applicable)
10% of the permit fee
Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$75.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Unincorporated Cochise County Permit Fee Calculator

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$1,002.05
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$577.00‡
$487.00 + 10 × $9.00 per $1,000 over $40,000 (see the fee table above)
Two printed band bases do not chain from the band below: the $501 to $5,000 band prints $30 for the first $500, $6 above the $24 charged at $500, and the $5,001 to $40,000 band prints $69 for the first $2,000, so it is stored as $102 at $5,000 ($69 plus $11 for each thousand from $2,000 to $5,000), $27 above the $75 the band below reaches at $5,000.
Utility Compliance Fee (Residential)$50.00‡
Plan Review Fee (Residential)$375.05
Total Estimate$1,002.05

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Residential new construction is valued at $91.56 per square foot (garages, sheds and accessory structures $39.28; basements, decks, patios, porches and carports $15.00), non-residential new construction uses the current ICC Building Valuation Data, and remodels, repairs and alterations use the signed contract or a fair-market material and labor estimate.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Cochise County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 520-432-9300. 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 Unincorporated Cochise County

Cochise County Development Services handles building permits for unincorporated areas. Create an account on the county permitting portal, choose Apply for a Permit, pick Residential or Commercial and the matching subtype, enter the parcel and project details, and upload the contractor information form, site plans and floor plans (see the residential plan checklist). Pay the permit fee and the plan review fee from the fee schedule; septic, right-of-way and floodplain permits and fees are separate. Post the placard and inspection card on site, request inspections through the portal, and a final inspection closes the permit. Questions go to Development Services at 520-432-9300.

Source: Unincorporated Cochise County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Cochise County permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
1415 Melody Lane, Building F, Bisbee, AZ 85603
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

Unincorporated Cochise County Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Unincorporated Cochise County?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,002.05, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Unincorporated Cochise County'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 Unincorporated Cochise County?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $317.00, based on Unincorporated Cochise County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Cochise County?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees; 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 Unincorporated Cochise County?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (Commercial Trade Permits) (65% of the permit fee), Plan Review Fee (Commercial) (65% of the permit fee) and Plan Review Fee (Residential) (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 Cochise County Code Chapter 14, Development Services Fee Schedule (effective July 1, 2022; amended Res. 24-14, October 1, 2024). See the official schedule. Last verified .
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