Glendale, AZ Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Glendale, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,434.78 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $415.96, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $39.79, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $39.79, and a whole-house repipe $216.49. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 15-fixture scope. 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 Glendale Community Development Fee Schedule (effective May 10, 2019), Building Safety

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

Official Fee Schedule

Call the building department at 623-930-2800.

How Glendale values a job: Glendale values work at the estimated cost set by the Building Official from nationally recognized standards, including materials, labor, overhead, and profit, using the ICC Building Valuation Data and other valuation criteria the Building Official approves.

Schedule effective May 10, 2019. Last verified: October 9, 2026

Glendale Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Glendale

Residential (1–2 family): New home, addition, remodel, pool, or other residential building work (valuation table)

$29.79 for the first $500, then tiered rates by job value

Each valuation band starts from the amount the city prints for that band.

Over $500, up to $2,000

$3.85 per $100

Over $2,000, up to $25,000

$86.64 plus $17.74 per additional $1,000

Over $25,000, up to $50,000

$494.66 plus $12.78 per additional $1,000

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$814.16 plus $8.86 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$1,257.16 plus $7.07 per additional $1,000

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

$4,085.16 plus $6.01 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$7,090.16 plus $4.62 per additional $1,000

Residential (1–2 family): Demolition of a residential structure

$59.01 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Mobile home installation

$152.01 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: New commercial building, addition, tenant improvement, or other commercial building work (valuation table)

$29.79 for the first $500, then tiered rates by job value, minimum $114.35

Each valuation band starts from the amount the city prints for that band.

Over $500, up to $2,000

$3.85 per $100

Over $2,000, up to $25,000

$86.64 plus $17.74 per additional $1,000

Over $25,000, up to $50,000

$494.66 plus $12.78 per additional $1,000

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$814.16 plus $8.86 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$1,257.16 plus $7.07 per additional $1,000

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

$4,085.16 plus $6.01 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$7,090.16 plus $4.62 per additional $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units: Demolition of a commercial structure

$126.73 flat

Fence wall over 6 ft high or perimeter residential subdivision wall

$0.12 per sq ft (wall or fence)‡

Retaining wall of any height

$0.19 per sq ft (wall)‡

Building Plan Review Fee (select fee rules only)

75% of the permit fee, minimum $122.88

Record Retention Fee

1% of the permit fee, minimum $10.00‡

Certificate of Occupancy, Tenant Space With No Work (if applicable)

$114.35

Commercial Site Plan Review (carports, retaining walls, bus shelters) (if applicable)

$57.00

Mobile Home Site Plan Review (select fee rules only) (if applicable)

$57.00

Permit Renewal After Expiration (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee

Permit Renewal Before Expiration (if applicable)

50% of the permit fee

Pool Secondary Barrier (if applicable)

$57.00

Pool Site Plan Review (if applicable)

$57.00

Residential Site Plan Review (if applicable)

$61.44

Spray Booth Permit (first booth) (if applicable)

$190.13

Spray Booth, Each Additional Booth (if applicable)

$95.06

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (first, up to 30 days) (if applicable)

$531.22

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, First 30-Day Extension (if applicable)

$1,062.46

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Second 30-Day Extension (if applicable)

$2,124.94

Work Started Before Permit Issued (if applicable)

200% of the permit fee

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Electrical Permit Fees in Glendale

Residential (1–2 family): Residential electrical work (base permit fee; item fees listed separately are added)

$29.79 flat‡

Residential (1–2 family): New home electrical permit

$29.79 base, plus $0.06 per sq ft (livable floor area)‡

Residential (1–2 family): Mobile home electrical upgrade or new service

$114.35 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial electrical work (base permit fee; item fees listed separately are added)

$59.01 flat, minimum $114.35‡

Commercial / 3+ units: Multi-family residential electrical

$59.01 base, plus $0.058 per sq ft (livable floor area), minimum $114.35‡

Electrical permit for a swimming pool or spa

$62.74 flat

Record Retention Fee

1% of the permit fee, minimum $10.00‡

Appliances, 1 HP or Less (each) (if applicable)

$6.00

Appliances, Less Than 1 HP (each) (if applicable)

$6.00

Appliances, More Than 1 HP (each) (if applicable)

$15.58

Bus Ways (each 100 LF) (if applicable)

$9.19

Certificate of Occupancy, Tenant Space With No Work (if applicable)

$114.35

Electrical Clearance for Utility Service (per request) (if applicable)

$114.35

Electrical Clearance for Utility Service (per request) (if applicable)

$114.35

Electrical Service, 200A or Less (if applicable)

$38.64

Electrical Service, 200A or Less (if applicable)

$38.64

Electrical Service, 201A to 999A (if applicable)

$78.75

Electrical Service, Over 200A (if applicable)

$78.75

Lighting Fixtures: Additional (each) (if applicable)

$0.89

Lighting Fixtures: Additional (each) (if applicable)

$0.89

Lighting Fixtures: First 20 (each) (if applicable)

$1.37

Lighting Fixtures: First 20 (each) (if applicable)

$1.36

Miscellaneous Electrical Item (each) (if applicable)

$29.50

Miscellaneous Electrical Item (each) (if applicable)

$23.04

Permit Renewal After Expiration (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee

Permit Renewal Before Expiration (if applicable)

50% of the permit fee

Pole or Platform Mounted Lighting (each) (if applicable)

$1.36

Power Apparatus, 1 HP or Less (each) (if applicable)

$6.00

Power Apparatus, More Than 1 HP, Less Than 10 HP (each) (if applicable)

$15.58

Power Apparatus, More Than 10 HP, Less Than 50 HP (each) (if applicable)

$31.17

Power Apparatus, More Than 100 HP (each) (if applicable)

$94.41

Power Apparatus, More Than 50 HP, Less Than 100 HP (each) (if applicable)

$62.74

Receptacles, Switches, and Outlets: Additional (each) (if applicable)

$0.89

Receptacles, Switches, and Outlets: Additional (each) (if applicable)

$0.89

Receptacles, Switches, and Outlets: First 20 (each) (if applicable)

$1.36

Receptacles, Switches, and Outlets: First 20 (each) (if applicable)

$1.36

Sub Panels (if applicable)

$38.64

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (first, up to 30 days) (if applicable)

$531.22

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, First 30-Day Extension (if applicable)

$1,062.46

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Second 30-Day Extension (if applicable)

$2,124.94

Temporary Power Meter Installation (if applicable)

$152.10

Temporary Power: Distribution System (in addition to pole or pedestal) (if applicable)

$15.58

Temporary Power: Meter Installation (if applicable)

$152.10

Temporary Power: Power Pole or Pedestal (if applicable)

$29.79

Theatrical-Type Lighting (each) (if applicable)

$1.36

Trade Plan Review Fee (electrical, plumbing, mechanical) (if applicable)

75% of the permit fee, minimum $122.88‡

Work Started Before Permit Issued (if applicable)

200% of the permit fee

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Plumbing Permit Fees in Glendale

Residential (1–2 family): Residential plumbing work

$29.79 base, plus $11.78 per fixture‡

Residential (1–2 family): Plumbing permit for a private spa

$38.33 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Plumbing permit for a private swimming pool

$77.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial plumbing work

$59.01 base, plus $12.41 per fixture, minimum $114.35‡

Commercial / 3+ units: Plumbing permit for a public spa

$77.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Plumbing permit for a public swimming pool

$115.65 flat

Backflow prevention device permit

$82.37 per device (backflow prevention)

Record Retention Fee

1% of the permit fee, minimum $10.00‡

Atmospheric Type Vacuum Breaker (if applicable)

$15.58

Backflow Device, Not Atmospheric (per device) (if applicable)

$82.37

Certificate of Occupancy, Tenant Space With No Work (if applicable)

$114.35

Drainage Piping (per 100 LF, 100 ft minimum) (if applicable)

$6.00

Drainage Piping (per 100 LF, 100 ft minimum) (if applicable)

$6.00

Gas Clearance for Utility Service (per request) (if applicable)

$114.35

Gas Clearance for Utility Service (per request) (if applicable)

$114.35

Gas Piping, 5 Outlets or Less (if applicable)

$7.78

Gas Piping, 5 Outlets or Less (if applicable)

$7.78

Gas Piping, Each Additional Outlet (if applicable)

$1.36

Gas Piping, Each Outlet Over 5 (if applicable)

$1.36

Hydrant Backflow Permit (per hydrant) (if applicable)

$72.42

Lawn Sprinkler System, Includes Backflow Device (each) (if applicable)

$18.76

Lawn Sprinkler System, Includes Backflow Device (each) (if applicable)

$18.76

Miscellaneous Equipment or Appliances (each) (if applicable)

$12.41

Miscellaneous Equipment or Appliances (each) (if applicable)

$12.41

Permit Renewal After Expiration (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee

Permit Renewal Before Expiration (if applicable)

50% of the permit fee

Roof Drains Inside Building (each) (if applicable)

$12.41

Sewer (if applicable)

$31.23

Sewer (if applicable)

$31.23

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (first, up to 30 days) (if applicable)

$531.22

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, First 30-Day Extension (if applicable)

$1,062.46

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Second 30-Day Extension (if applicable)

$2,124.94

Trade Plan Review Fee (electrical, plumbing, mechanical) (if applicable)

75% of the permit fee, minimum $122.88‡

Waste Pretreatment Interceptor (each) (if applicable)

$25.21

Water Heater (if applicable)

$15.58

Water Heater (each) (if applicable)

$15.37

Water Piping (per 100 LF, 100 ft minimum) (if applicable)

$6.00

Water Piping (per 100 LF, 100 ft minimum) (if applicable)

$6.00

Work Started Before Permit Issued (if applicable)

200% of the permit fee

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Glendale

Residential (1–2 family): Residential heating, cooling, and ventilation work (base permit fee; equipment fees listed separately are added)

$29.79 flat‡

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration work (base permit fee; equipment fees listed separately are added)

$59.01 flat, minimum $114.35‡

Record Retention Fee

1% of the permit fee, minimum $10.00‡

Air Handler, Less Than 10,000 CFM (each) (if applicable)

$13.48

Air Handler, More Than 10,000 CFM (each) (if applicable)

$22.60

Air Handlers (if applicable)

$13.48

All-in-One HVAC (if applicable)

$13.48

Appliance Vents (each) (if applicable)

$9.19

Appliance Vents (each) (if applicable)

$9.19

Boiler, Compressor, or Absorption System: 3 HP or 100K BTU/h or Less (each) (if applicable)

$18.38

Boiler, Compressor, or Absorption System: Over 15 HP to 30 HP, or Over 500K to Under 1,000,000 BTU/h (each) (if applicable)

$47.21

Boiler, Compressor, or Absorption System: Over 3 HP to 15 HP, or Over 100K to Under 500K BTU/h (each) (if applicable)

$34.38

Boiler, Compressor, or Absorption System: Over 30 HP to 50 HP, or 1,000,000 to Under 1,750,000 BTU/h (each) (if applicable)

$70.26

Boiler, Compressor, or Absorption System: Over 50 HP or Up to 1,750,000 BTU/h (each) (if applicable)

$117.42

Certificate of Occupancy, Tenant Space With No Work (if applicable)

$114.35

Chilled or Hot Water Piping (per 100 LF, 100 ft minimum) (if applicable)

$6.00

Compensation Air Circulation System (each) (if applicable)

$13.48

Evaporative Coolers (if applicable)

$13.48

Evaporative Coolers (each) (if applicable)

$13.48

Exhaust Hood, Type I (each) (if applicable)

$177.06

Exhaust Hood, Type II (each) (if applicable)

$13.48

Exhaust Hoods (if applicable)

$13.48

Floor Furnace (each) (if applicable)

$18.76

Furnace or Package Unit, 100K BTU or Less (each) (if applicable)

$18.76

Furnace or Package Unit, Over 100K BTU (each) (if applicable)

$23.04

Furnace, 100K BTU or Less (if applicable)

$18.76

Furnace, Over 100K BTU (if applicable)

$23.04

Heat Pump, Split System (each) (if applicable)

$32.24

Incinerators, Commercial and Industrial (each) (if applicable)

$18.38

Miscellaneous Equipment or Appliances (if applicable)

$13.48

Miscellaneous Equipment or Appliances (each) (if applicable)

$13.48

Permit Renewal After Expiration (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee

Permit Renewal Before Expiration (if applicable)

50% of the permit fee

Piggy-Back HVAC With Evaporative Cooler (each) (if applicable)

$32.24

Piggy-Backed HVAC (with evaporative cooler) (if applicable)

$32.24

Product Conveying Exhaust System (each) (if applicable)

$13.48

Refrigeration Condensers (each) (if applicable)

$13.48

Refrigeration Evaporators (each) (if applicable)

$13.48

Repairs or Additions to Existing Equipment (if applicable)

$17.35

Repairs or Additions to Existing Equipment (each) (if applicable)

$17.35

Suspended, Recessed, or Floor Mounted Heater (each) (if applicable)

$18.76

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (first, up to 30 days) (if applicable)

$531.22

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, First 30-Day Extension (if applicable)

$1,062.46

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Second 30-Day Extension (if applicable)

$2,124.94

Trade Plan Review Fee (electrical, plumbing, mechanical) (if applicable)

75% of the permit fee, minimum $122.88‡

Vent Fans (each) (if applicable)

$9.19

Vent or Exhaust Fan (each) (if applicable)

$9.19

Work Started Before Permit Issued (if applicable)

200% of the permit fee

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Roofing Permit Fees in Glendale

Residential (1–2 family): Residential reroof that needs a permit (shares the building valuation table)

$29.79 for the first $500, then tiered rates by job value‡

Each valuation band starts from the amount the city prints for that band.

Over $500, up to $2,000

$3.85 per $100

Over $2,000, up to $25,000

$86.64 plus $17.74 per additional $1,000

Over $25,000, up to $50,000

$494.66 plus $12.78 per additional $1,000

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$814.16 plus $8.86 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$1,257.16 plus $7.07 per additional $1,000

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

$4,085.16 plus $6.01 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$7,090.16 plus $4.62 per additional $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial reroof that needs a permit (shares the building valuation table)

$29.79 for the first $500, then tiered rates by job value, minimum $114.35‡

Each valuation band starts from the amount the city prints for that band.

Over $500, up to $2,000

$3.85 per $100

Over $2,000, up to $25,000

$86.64 plus $17.74 per additional $1,000

Over $25,000, up to $50,000

$494.66 plus $12.78 per additional $1,000

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$814.16 plus $8.86 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$1,257.16 plus $7.07 per additional $1,000

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

$4,085.16 plus $6.01 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$7,090.16 plus $4.62 per additional $1,000

Record Retention Fee

1% of the permit fee, minimum $10.00‡

Certificate of Occupancy, Tenant Space With No Work (if applicable)

$114.35

Permit Renewal After Expiration (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee

Permit Renewal Before Expiration (if applicable)

50% of the permit fee

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (first, up to 30 days) (if applicable)

$531.22

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, First 30-Day Extension (if applicable)

$1,062.46

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Second 30-Day Extension (if applicable)

$2,124.94

Work Started Before Permit Issued (if applicable)

200% of the permit fee

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Glendale 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

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

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$1,434.78

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$814.16

$494.66 + 25 × $12.78 per $1,000 over $25,000 (see the fee table above)

Each valuation band starts from the amount the city prints for that band.

Building Plan Review Fee$610.62

Record Retention Fee$10.00‡

Total Estimate$1,434.78

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Glendale values work at the estimated cost set by the Building Official from nationally recognized standards, including materials, labor, overhead, and profit, using the ICC Building Valuation Data and other valuation criteria the Building Official approves.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Glendale building department before applying. Phone: 623-930-2800. 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 Glendale

Glendale Development Services (Building Safety, Codes & Services) takes building permit applications by email only, for electronic plan review. Send the completed fillable permit application, sealed construction drawings, and any calculations or specifications as PDF files to permits@glendaleaz.com, or use the city's online upload pages for houses, pools, solar, and signs or banners. Written applications are not accepted. Single-family additions, accessory structures, and accessory dwelling units need a Zoning Clearance Letter from the Planning Division before you apply for the building permit. Plan review fees are due when you submit the application. There is no online permit portal. Call 623-930-2800 with questions.

Source: Glendale application instructions

Building Department Contact

Phone: 623-930-2800
Email: permits@glendaleaz.com
Address: 5850 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (counter assistance)
Source: Official contact page

Glendale Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Glendale?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,434.78, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Glendale'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 Glendale?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $415.96, based on Glendale's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Glendale?

A residential building permit is $29.79 for the first $500, then tiered rates by job value. Electrical permits are flat fees for the default job (Residential electrical work, base permit fee; item fees listed separately are added), while new construction is priced per sq ft; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees; Roofing permits scale with the value of the job. New construction is priced separately from remodel and alteration work; the calculator asks which kind of job yours is. 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 Glendale?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Building Plan Review Fee (75% of the permit fee, minimum $122.88) and Record Retention Fee (1% of the permit fee, minimum $10.00). 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 City of Glendale Community Development Fee Schedule (effective May 10, 2019), Building Safety. See the official schedule. Last verified October 9, 2026.

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