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Phoenix, AZ Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$1,406.00
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$806.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$606.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$606.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$606.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Phoenix, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,406.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $806.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $606.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $606.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $606.00. 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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Phoenix Planning and Development Department Fee Schedule (City Code Ch. 9, Appendix A.2; Ordinance G-7465, effective January 20, 2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Phoenix permit portal, or call 602-262-7811.

How Phoenix values a job: Phoenix charges permit fees on the higher of the project valuation calculated by Planning and Development (building square footage times its standard rate for the occupancy) or the valuation the applicant provides.

Schedule effective January 20, 2026. Last verified: October 8, 2026

Phoenix Permit Fee Schedule

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

Plumbing Permit Fees in Phoenix

Residential (1–2 family): Residential water heater valued $1,000 or less
$98.00 for the first $1,000
Fixtures, piping, gas lines, or water heater over $1,000 (Table A, by project valuation)
$195.00 for the first $1,000, then tiered rates by job value†
Over $1,000, up to $10,000
$12.00 per $1,000
Over $10,000, up to $50,000
$10.00 per $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $200,000
$9.00 per $1,000
Over $200,000, up to $1,000,000
$9.00 per $1,000
Over $1,000,000, up to $10,000,000
$5.00 per $1,000
Plan Review Fee, trade permits (select fee rules only)
80% of the permit fee, minimum $195.00, jobs over $50,000 only‡
Plan Review Fee, trade permits (select fee rules only)
100% of the permit fee, minimum $195.00, jobs over $5,000 up to $50,000 only‡
Additional Utility Meter (each) (if applicable)
$98.00
Permit Record or Address Change (if applicable)
$49.00
Permit Reinstatement (within 1 year of expiration) (if applicable)
50% of the permit fee
Permit Time Extension (one-time) (if applicable)
50% of the permit fee
Plan Review, Third Review or Unrelated Design Changes (if applicable)
20% of designated fees, minimum $195.00 (20% of the current plan review fee, minimum $195)
Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)
$195.00

† Corroborated across official sources, but not printed line-for-line in the linked schedule.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Phoenix Permit Fee Calculator

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

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Fees in Phoenix are the same either way.

Job type

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

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$500$50,000
Estimated plumbing permit fee
$606.00
Included in this total
Plumbing Permit Fee$303.00
$195.00 for the first $1,000 + 9 × $12.00 per additional $1,000 (see the fee table above)
Plan Review Fee, Trade Permits$303.00‡
Total Estimate$606.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Phoenix charges permit fees on the higher of the project valuation calculated by Planning and Development (building square footage times its standard rate for the occupancy) or the valuation the applicant provides.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Phoenix building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 602-262-7811. 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 Phoenix

Apply for residential and commercial building permits, plan review, and inspections online through the SHAPE PHX customer portal, available 24/7. Residential plan review appointments are available for standard plans for single-family homes, duplexes, and townhomes. Plan review fees are paid when plans are submitted and permit fees before the permit is issued; most fees can also be paid at the Development Center payments counter, 200 West Washington Street. Residential solar submissions go to pdd.photovoltaic.residential@phoenix.gov.

Source: Phoenix application instructions

Apply online: Phoenix permit portal
Building Department Contact
Residential
602-261-8078, residential.building@phoenix.gov
Commercial
602-534-6502, pdd.commercial.building@phoenix.gov
Inspection Requests
602-262-7811
Address
200 West Washington Street, Second Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Hours
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except major holidays

Phoenix Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Phoenix?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,406.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Phoenix'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 Phoenix?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $806.00, based on Phoenix's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Phoenix?

A residential building permit is $195.00 for the first $1,000, then tiered rates by job value. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and 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 Phoenix?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (80% of the permit fee, minimum $195.00, jobs over $50,000 only or 100% of the permit fee, minimum $195.00, jobs over $5,000 up to $50,000 only, depending on the permit) and Plan Review Fee, trade permits (80% of the permit fee, minimum $195.00, jobs over $50,000 only or 100% of the permit fee, minimum $195.00, jobs over $5,000 up to $50,000 only, depending on the permit). 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 Phoenix Planning and Development Department Fee Schedule (City Code Ch. 9, Appendix A.2; Ordinance G-7465, effective January 20, 2026). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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