Payson, AZ Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Payson, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $990.13 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $277.68, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $113.36, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $125.84, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $113.36. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft job area. 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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Source

Town of Payson 2026/2027 Fees and Charges Schedule, Exhibit B Community Development (Res. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Payson permit portal, or call 928-472-5030.

How Payson values a job: Payson values new homes and commercial buildings by floor area using the most current International Code Council building valuation data (Building Standards) for the type of occupancy; carports, decks, awnings, Arizona rooms, and similar single family structures use the per square foot values in Table 3-B.

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

Payson Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Payson

New home, addition, remodel, or commercial building (valuation, Table 3-A)

tiered rates by job value

The printed table steps from $55.00 at $2,000 to $69.00 at $2,001 (the base printed for the first $2,001).

Up to $1,000

$0.00

Over $1,000, up to $1,001

$25.00

Over $1,001, up to $2,000

$25.00 plus $3.00 per additional $100

Over $2,000, up to $2,001

$69.00

Over $2,001, up to $40,001

$69.00 plus $11.00 per additional $1,000

Over $40,001, up to $100,001

$487.00 plus $9.00 per additional $1,000

Over $100,001, up to $500,001

$1,027.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000

Over $500,001, up to $1,000,001

$3,827.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,001, up to $5,000,001

$6,327.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000

Over $5,000,001

$18,327.00 plus $1.00 per additional $1,000

Demolition of a building or structure

$50.00 flat

Park model living unit placement

$300.00 flat

Private swimming pool (each pool)

$300.00 flat

Public swimming pool (each pool)

$800.00 flat

Commercial Fire Plan Review

$180.00‡

Plan Review Fee (does not apply to some listed rules)

65% of the permit fee‡

Technology Improvement Fee

4% of the permit fee plus designated fees, maximum $900.00‡

Printed as 4% of the total of all fees in Exhibits B, C and E for the transaction (permits, plan review and inspections), up to $900.00 per transaction; computed here on the permit, plan review and commercial fire plan review fees.

Additional Plan Review for Changes (Per Hour) (if applicable)

$85.00 per hour, minimum $42.50

Engineered Grading Plan Review, Single Sheet (Single Family Lot) (if applicable)

$530.00‡

Hourly Plan Review (Pools and Work With No Listed Fee) (select fee rules only) (if applicable)

$85.00 per hour, minimum $85.00

Inspection Other Than Routine (Per Hour) (if applicable)

$85.00 per hour

Permit Extension, 1 Year (Pre-Frame Combo) (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee

Permit Extension, 6 Months (Post-Drywall) (if applicable)

10% of the permit fee

Permit Extension, 6 Months (Post-Frame or Combo, Pre-Drywall) (if applicable)

30% of the permit fee

Re-inspection (Per Hour) (if applicable)

$85.00 per hour, minimum $85.00

Regular Grading Plan Review (Single Family Lot) (if applicable)

$265.00‡

Residential Fire Plan Review (if applicable)

$60.00‡

Residential Stock Plan Review (After First Review) (if applicable)

$90.00

Single Family Fire Sprinkler Review (if applicable)

$145.00‡

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (Commercial) (if applicable)

$500.00 (Charged per month; the fee doubles every six months.)

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (Residential) (if applicable)

$250.00 (Charged per month; the fee doubles every six months.)

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Electrical Permit Fees in Payson

Residential (1–2 family): Single or two family remodel or addition

$109.00 base, plus $0.06 per sq ft‡

Residential (1–2 family): Residential rooftop solar PV system

$175.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Multi-family residential building

$109.00 base, plus $0.055 per sq ft‡

Electrical work (permit fee, with fixture and equipment unit fees listed separately)

$109.00 flat

Electrical service or panel change (by ampere rating)

tiered rates by amps‡

Permit issuance fee of $109.00 plus the printed service fee for the ampere rating ($30.00, $62.00, or $124.00).

Up to 200 amps

$139.00

Over 200, up to 1,000 amps

$171.00

Over 1,000 amps

$233.00

Commercial Solar Combiner or Junction Box

$30.00 per box (solar combiner or junction box)‡

Commercial Solar Inverter

$40.00 per inverter (commercial solar)

Electrical Fixtures, Receptacles, Switches and Outlets (First 20) (select fee rules only)

$1.10 per fixture (first 20)

Electrical Fixtures, Receptacles, Switches and Outlets (Over 20) (select fee rules only)

$0.75 per fixture (over 20)

Technology Improvement Fee

4% of the permit fee plus designated fees, maximum $900.00‡

Additional Plan Review for Changes (Per Hour) (if applicable)

$85.00 per hour, minimum $42.50

Inspection Other Than Routine (Per Hour) (if applicable)

$85.00 per hour

Permit Extension, 1 Year (Pre-Frame Combo) (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee

Permit Extension, 6 Months (Post-Drywall) (if applicable)

10% of the permit fee

Permit Extension, 6 Months (Post-Frame or Combo, Pre-Drywall) (if applicable)

30% of the permit fee

Re-inspection (Per Hour) (if applicable)

$85.00 per hour, minimum $85.00

Supplemental Electrical Permit (if applicable)

$24.00

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (Commercial) (if applicable)

$500.00 (Charged per month; the fee doubles every six months.)

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (Residential) (if applicable)

$250.00 (Charged per month; the fee doubles every six months.)

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Payson Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Job type

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

Floor area (sq ft)

sq ft

505,000 sq ft

Estimated electrical permit fee

$125.84

Included in this total

Electrical Permit Fee$121.00‡

$109.00 base + 200 sq ft × $0.06 per sq ft

Technology Improvement Fee$4.84‡

Total Estimate$125.84

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Payson building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 928-472-5030. 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 Payson

Residential building permits are applied for online through the Town of Payson Cityworks Permit Center: create an account, upload plans as PDFs, pay fees, and track the permit. Commercial permit applications and submittal requirements are handled directly through the Building Division, so call 928-472-5030 for the current forms before you submit. Inspections are scheduled by phone with a Permit Technician; voicemail requests are not accepted. Contractors need an active Arizona ROC license and, where applicable, a Town of Payson business license.

Source: Payson application instructions

Apply online: Payson permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 928-472-5030
Email: building@paysonaz.gov
Address: 303 N. Beeline Highway, Payson, AZ 85541
Source: Official contact page

Payson Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Payson?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $990.13, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Payson'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 Payson?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $277.68, based on Payson's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Payson?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. Electrical permits are priced per sq ft; 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 Payson?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (65% of the permit fee) and Technology Improvement Fee (4% of the permit fee plus designated fees, maximum $900.00). 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 Town of Payson 2026/2027 Fees and Charges Schedule, Exhibit B Community Development (Res. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026). See the official schedule. Last verified October 13, 2026.

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