Surprise, AZ Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Surprise, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $910.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $463.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $314.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $314.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $314.00. 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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Source

City of Surprise Citywide Fee Schedule (Resolution 2026-16, effective 5/19/2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Surprise permit portal, or call 623-222-3000.

Schedule effective May 19, 2026. Last verified: October 9, 2026

Surprise Permit Fee Schedule

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

Plumbing Permit Fees in Surprise

Stand-alone plumbing work (priced on the building permit valuation table)

$100.00 base, tiered rates by job value†

Up to $1,000,000

$100.00 plus $6.00 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$6,100.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000

Permit Administrative Processing Fee

tiered by job value‡

Up to $1,000,000

$5.00 per $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$5,000.00 plus $0.52 per additional $1,000

Plan Review Fee

65% of the permit fee‡

After-Hours Inspection (if applicable)

$100.00 per hour, minimum $200.00

After-Hours Inspection (Weekends, Holidays, Third Shift) (if applicable)

$100.00 per hour, minimum $300.00

Deferred Permit Submittal (if applicable)

$165.00

Expedited Plan Review (if applicable)

200% of designated fees, minimum $1,000.00‡

Printed as 200% of the standard review fee, $1,000 minimum, charged only when an expedited review is requested

Finished Floor Elevation Verification (if applicable)

$415.00

Permit Extension, First (if applicable)

$115.00

Permit Extension, Second and Subsequent (if applicable)

$155.00

Plan Revisions After Permit Approval (if applicable)

$25.00 per quarter hour (15 minutes)

Re-Inspection (if applicable)

$100.00 per hour, minimum $200.00

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Each Added 30 Days (if applicable)

$1,000.00

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, First 30 Days (if applicable)

$500.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Surprise Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Fees in Surprise are the same either way.

Kind of work

Fees in Surprise are the same either way.

Job value ($)

$500$50,000

Estimated plumbing permit fee

$314.00

Included in this total

Plumbing Permit Fee$160.00

$100.00 + $10,000 × $6.00 per $1,000 over $0 (see the fee table above)

Permit Administrative Processing Fee$50.00‡

Plan Review Fee$104.00‡

Total Estimate$314.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Fees are charged on the value your jurisdiction assigns to the work; many use ICC square-footage valuation tables or your contract price, whichever is greater. If the assigned value is higher than your contract, the actual fee will be higher too.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Surprise building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 623-222-3000. 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 Surprise

Apply for building permits, plan review cases and engineering permits online through the City of Surprise Permits & Applications Portal. After the submission is approved you receive a link to create ProjectDox credentials, then upload plans and documents there and work through plan review with city staff. After-hours inspections need an After Hours Inspection Form submitted to the Development Center and the hourly fee paid before the appointment. Inspections are scheduled by the contractor or permit holder.

Source: Surprise application instructions

Apply online: Surprise permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 623-222-3000
Address: 16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm (City Hall)
Source: Official contact page

Surprise Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Surprise?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $910.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Surprise'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 Surprise?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $463.00, based on Surprise's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Surprise?

A residential building permit is $100.00 base, 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 Surprise?

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 City of Surprise Citywide Fee Schedule (Resolution 2026-16, effective 5/19/2026). See the official schedule. Last verified October 9, 2026.

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