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Maricopa County, AZ Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$1,163.01
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$630.06
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$50.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$50.00
200 A service
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Plumbing Permit
$50.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Unincorporated Maricopa County, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,163.01 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $630.06, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $50.00, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $50.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $50.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume 200 A service. 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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Maricopa County Local Additions and Addenda (TA2022001) Fee Schedule, and Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance Chapter 13 Fees

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Unincorporated Maricopa County permit portal, or call 602-506-3301.

How Unincorporated Maricopa County values a job: Maricopa County values work from the most current Building Valuation Data published in Building Standards, as modified for Arizona; alterations are valued at 20% of new building value and shell buildings at 80%.

Schedule effective September 16, 2022. Last verified: October 8, 2026

Jurisdictions in Maricopa County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Maricopa County's 6 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $325.80 (Scottsdale) to $1,406.00 (Phoenix).

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Unincorporated Maricopa County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Maricopa County

New building, addition, or alteration (Table 1-A, by valuation)
tiered rates by job value
Up to $500
$23.50
Over $500, up to $2,000
$23.50 plus $3.05 per additional $100
Over $2,000, up to $25,000
$69.25 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000
Over $25,000, up to $50,000
$391.75 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$643.75 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$993.75 plus $5.60 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$3,233.75 plus $4.75 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$5,608.75 plus $3.65 per additional $1,000
Above-ground swimming pool or spa
$75.00 flat
Demolition permit
$50.00 flat
Manufactured or mobile home setup and installation
$300.00 flat
Drainage Review, Residential (Administrative Review) (select fee rules only) (new construction)
$60.00‡
Plan Review Fee (select fee rules only)
65% of the permit fee
Zoning Clearance Review (Commercial)
$250.00‡
Zoning Clearance Review (Residential)
$100.00‡
After-Hours Inspection (Commercial) (if applicable)
$250.00
After-Hours Inspection (Residential) (if applicable)
$150.00
Amendment to Approved Plan Data (if applicable)
$30.00
Change to Approved Plan (if applicable)
$250.00
Code Modification Request (if applicable)
$100.00
Drainage Inspection, Residential (each) (if applicable)
$150.00
Inspection With No Listed Fee (if applicable)
$150.00
Reinspection Fee (Commercial) (if applicable)
$250.00
Reinspection Fee (Residential) (if applicable)
$150.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (without bonding) (if applicable)
$250.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Unincorporated Maricopa County Permit Fee Calculator

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$1,163.01
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$644.25
$391.75 + 25 × $10.10 per $1,000 over $25,000 (see the fee table above)
Zoning Clearance Review (Residential)$100.00‡
Plan Review Fee$418.76
Total Estimate$1,163.01

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Maricopa County values work from the most current Building Valuation Data published in Building Standards, as modified for Arizona; alterations are valued at 20% of new building value and shell buildings at 80%.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Maricopa County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 602-506-3301. 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 Maricopa County

Building permits in unincorporated Maricopa County are issued by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department through Permit Center, its online portal. Register a personal or company account, then apply for a permit or plan, upload documents, pay invoices, and schedule inspections there. Minor permits such as A/C and evaporative cooler replacements, like-for-like plumbing and electrical repairs, and gas or electrical clearances are web-issued or processed by staff in one to two business days; work that needs a site plan goes through standard review. Your project may also need a zoning clearance and a drainage review from the same department. For help, call 602-506-3301 or visit 301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170, Phoenix.

Source: Unincorporated Maricopa County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Maricopa County permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Unincorporated Maricopa County Permit Fee FAQs

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

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,163.01, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Unincorporated Maricopa 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 Maricopa County?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $630.06, based on Unincorporated Maricopa County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Maricopa County?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. Electrical permits are priced per amp; 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 Maricopa County?

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 Maricopa County Local Additions and Addenda (TA2022001) Fee Schedule, and Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance Chapter 13 Fees. See the official schedule. Last verified .
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