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Mesa, AZ Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$676.00
$50,000 remodel
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HVAC Permit
$343.20
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$343.20
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$343.20
$10,000 repipe
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In Mesa, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $676.00 in permit fees, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $343.20, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $343.20, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $343.20. 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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City of Mesa Schedule of Fees and Charges: Development Services (Updated for July 2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Mesa permit portal, or call 480-644-4273.

How Mesa values a job: Mesa applies the construction valuation to its residential or commercial rate table: new buildings and additions are valued at building area times the current ICC Building Valuation Data cost per square foot (non-livable residential areas at 50%), and remodels and stand-alone trade permits at the applicant's estimate as verified by the Plans Examiner; for building projects under $25,000 the Plans Examiner sets the minimum fee from the same table based on the number of required inspections.

Schedule effective July 1, 2026. Last verified: October 8, 2026

Mesa Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Mesa

Residential (1–2 family): New home, duplex, townhouse, addition, remodel, or accessory building (residential rate table)
tiered rates by job value
Up to $8,333
$220.00
Over $8,333, up to $16,667
$330.00
Over $16,667, up to $24,999
$440.00
Over $24,999, up to $25,000
$500.00
Over $25,000, up to $200,000
$500.00 plus $6.00 per additional $1,000
Over $200,000, up to $500,000
$1,550.00 plus $9.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $2,000,000
$4,250.00 plus $6.00 per additional $1,000
Over $2,000,000
$13,250.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000
Residential (1–2 family): Above-ground spa
$300.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Manufactured home, park model/RV, or factory-built home site review
$212.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Residential swimming pool or in-ground spa
$330.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: New building, addition, remodel, tenant completion, or accessory building (commercial rate table)
tiered rates by job value
Up to $8,333
$220.00
Over $8,333, up to $16,667
$330.00
Over $16,667, up to $24,999
$440.00
Over $24,999, up to $25,000
$500.00
Over $25,000, up to $500,000
$500.00 plus $10.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$5,250.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000, up to $5,000,000
$7,750.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000
Over $5,000,000, up to $10,000,000
$23,750.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000
Over $10,000,000
$33,750.00 plus $1.00 per additional $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units: Change of occupancy or change of use
tiered rates by job value, minimum $500.00
Up to $8,333
$220.00
Over $8,333, up to $16,667
$330.00
Over $16,667, up to $24,999
$440.00
Over $24,999, up to $25,000
$500.00
Over $25,000, up to $500,000
$500.00 plus $10.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$5,250.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000, up to $5,000,000
$7,750.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000
Over $5,000,000, up to $10,000,000
$23,750.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000
Over $10,000,000
$33,750.00 plus $1.00 per additional $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial factory-built building site review
$263.00 flat
Demolition of a structure
$120.00 flat
House moving
$120.00 flat
Technology Improvement Fee
4% of the permit fee, maximum $800.00
Damage Repair Inspection Fee (per inspection trip) (if applicable)
$120.00
Deferred Submittal Fee (per deferred item) (if applicable)
$500.00
Expedited Review Premium (if applicable)
100% of the permit fee
Foundation and Underground Systems Permit (if applicable)
12.5% of the permit fee
Foundation Only Permit (if applicable)
10% of the permit fee
Permit Application Deposit (Commercial) (select fee rules only) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)
tiered by job value
Up to $24,999
$170.00
Over $24,999, up to $500,000
$500.00
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$5,000.00
Over $1,000,000, up to $5,000,000
$7,000.00
Over $5,000,000, up to $10,000,000
$23,000.00
Over $10,000,000
$33,000.00
Permit Application Deposit (Residential) (select fee rules only) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)
tiered by job value, jobs over $24,999 only
Up to $24,999
$170.00
Over $24,999, up to $200,000
$500.00
Over $200,000, up to $500,000
$1,500.00
Over $500,000, up to $2,000,000
$4,000.00
Over $2,000,000
$13,000.00
Permit-by-Inspection Premium (if applicable)
20% of the permit fee
Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$120.00
Solid Waste Residential Development Fee (per dwelling unit) (select fee rules only) (new construction) (if applicable)
$311.00
Super-Expedited Review Premium (if applicable)
200% of the permit fee
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Mesa Permit Fee Calculator

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

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Fees in Mesa are the same either way.

Job type

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

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$676.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$650.00
$500.00 + 25 × $6.00 per $1,000 over $25,000 (see the fee table above)
Technology Improvement Fee$26.00
Total Estimate$676.00
Paid when you apply, counts toward this total
Permit Application Deposit (Residential)$500.00
You pay this when you apply. It comes off the final permit bill, so it does not add to the total above.

Mesa applies the construction valuation to its residential or commercial rate table: new buildings and additions are valued at building area times the current ICC Building Valuation Data cost per square foot (non-livable residential areas at 50%), and remodels and stand-alone trade permits at the applicant's estimate as verified by the Plans Examiner; for building projects under $25,000 the Plans Examiner sets the minimum fee from the same table based on the number of required inspections.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Mesa building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 480-644-4273. 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 Mesa

Apply for residential and commercial construction permits online through the City of Mesa DIMES portal: create an account, upload the required documents (a fully dimensioned site plan, a code data sheet with the scope of work, trade plans, and the Contractor Licensure Verification Form), and submit the application. Staff return written comments or approval within 10 working days (Monday through Thursday); an expedited 5-day review is available for an additional fee. When the permit is approved you receive a fees due email, and full payment is required before the permit is issued. Contact the Planning Division (480-644-4726) first if your project may need zoning approval, and get Maricopa County Flood Control District approval first if the property is in a flood zone.

Source: Mesa application instructions

Apply online: Mesa permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
55 N. Center St., Mesa, AZ 85201
Hours
Monday to Thursday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm; Friday call center only, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Mesa Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Mesa?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $676.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Mesa'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 Mesa?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC 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 Mesa?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Technology Improvement Fee (4% of the permit fee, maximum $800.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from City of Mesa Schedule of Fees and Charges: Development Services (Updated for July 2026). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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