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Star Valley, AZ Permit Fees (2026)

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

Hellsgate Fire Department user fees (for example $0.20 per sq ft for a new home) are collected by the fire department, not the Town, and are not included in this estimate. A new home or commercial permit also adds the Town's electrical, mechanical, and plumbing unit fees, priced under those permit types.

In Star Valley, a building permit for a remodel runs $221.10 in permit fees, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $24.00, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $36.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $24.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area and 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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Town of Star Valley Fees and Charges Schedule, Community Development fees (Res. R 24-04, effective August 1, 2024)

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

Call the building department at 928-472-7752.

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

Star Valley Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Star Valley

Residential (1–2 family): Single-family home or addition to an existing single-family home, living space
$0.737 per sq ft‡
Residential (1–2 family): Arizona room or screened room
$0.737 per sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Garage, shed, or other non-living space
$0.274 per sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Metal awning
$0.122 per sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Metal barn
$0.268 per sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Metal pre-manufactured carport
$0.122 per sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Park model living unit
$300.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Private swimming pool
$300.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Wood canopy over a manufactured home
$0.268 per sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Wood covered porch or carport
$0.122 per sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Wood open deck or balcony
$0.101 per sq ft
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial: hotel or motel, office building, apartment house, auditorium, or church
$0.558 per sq ft‡
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial: bank, jail, convalescent home, or hospital
$1.074 per sq ft
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial: restaurant, theater, library, fire station, public building, school, or elderly home
$0.81 per sq ft
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial: retail store, industrial plant, gas station, or bowling alley
$0.462 per sq ft
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial: warehouse or public garage
$0.39 per sq ft
Commercial / 3+ units: Public swimming pool
$800.00 flat
Demolition of a building or structure (permit good for 30 days)
$50.00 flat
Plan Review (select fee rules only)
50% of the permit fee (50% of the building permit fee.)
Planning and Zoning Plan Review (Residential) (select fee rules only) (new construction)
$100.00‡
Pool Plan Review (Per Hour) (select fee rules only)
$70.00 per hour, minimum $70.00‡
Additional Plan Review for Changes, Additions, or Lost Plans (Per Hour) (if applicable)
$70.00 per hour, minimum $35.00
Inspection Outside Routine Hours (Per Hour) (if applicable)
$70.00 per hour, minimum $140.00
Permit Extension, 6 Months (Post-Drywall) (if applicable)
10% of the permit fee
Permit Extension, 6 Months (Post-Frame, Combination, or Pre-Drywall) (if applicable)
30% of the permit fee
Permit Extension, One Year (Pre-Frame Combination) (if applicable)
100% of the permit fee
Planning and Zoning Plan Review, Commercial or Multi-Family Over 3 Units (if applicable)
$1,000.00 (Plus $100.00 per acre on developments over 1 acre, not included.)‡
Re-inspection (Per Hour) (if applicable)
$70.00 per hour, minimum $70.00
Residential Stock Plan Review (After First Review) (if applicable)
$90.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Commercial (After Six Months) (if applicable)
$600.00 (Charged per month.)
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Commercial (First Six Months) (if applicable)
$300.00 (Charged per month.)
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Residential (After Six Months) (if applicable)
$400.00 (Charged per month.)
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Residential (First Six Months) (if applicable)
$200.00 (Charged per month.)

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Star Valley 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

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

sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$221.10
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$147.40‡
200 sq ft × $0.737 per sq ft
Plan Review$73.70
Total Estimate$221.10

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Hellsgate Fire Department user fees (for example $0.20 per sq ft for a new home) are collected by the fire department, not the Town, and are not included in this estimate. A new home or commercial permit also adds the Town's electrical, mechanical, and plumbing unit fees, priced under those permit types.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Star Valley building department before applying. Phone: 928-472-7752. 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 Star Valley

The Town of Star Valley contracts with the Town of Payson building department for application processing, plan review, inspections, and permit issuance; zoning, building, and fees follow Star Valley codes. The Town's permit process chart has applicants get Gila County wastewater and floodplain approval and Hellsgate Fire Department review before submitting plans to Payson. Once Payson verifies the fee, you pay it at Star Valley Town Hall (3675 East Highway 260, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) and take the receipt to Payson to have the permit issued. Call Town Hall at 928-472-7752 for current steps; the town website lists no online permit portal.

Source: Star Valley application instructions

Building Department Contact
Office
Star Valley Town Hall (permit fees are paid here)
Address
3675 East Highway 260, Star Valley, AZ
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Star Valley Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Star Valley?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $221.10, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Star Valley'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 Are Permit Fees Calculated in Star Valley?

A residential building permit is $0.737 per sq ft. Electrical permits are priced per sq ft; Plumbing and Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees. 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 Star Valley?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review (50% of the permit fee (50% of the building 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 Town of Star Valley Fees and Charges Schedule, Community Development fees (Res. R 24-04, effective August 1, 2024). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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