Oro Valley, AZ Permit Fees (2026)

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

Golder Ranch Fire District reviews fire plans and inspects fire systems in Oro Valley under its own fee schedule; those fire district fees are not included in these estimates. See the official notice

Building Permit

$10,000 panel or rewire

In Oro Valley, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,063.01 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $321.25, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $54.00, and a whole-house repipe $170.50. 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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Source

Town of Oro Valley Building Valuation Data Schedule and Construction Permit Fee Schedules (adopted by Resolution (R)07-01; Town Code Section 6-1-4)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Oro Valley permit portal, or call 520-229-4800.

How Oro Valley values a job: Permit valuations are set by the Building Official from the Town of Oro Valley Building Valuation Data Schedule and its Miscellaneous Structures schedule, and applicants provide a construction contract or professional estimate of the work's cost to help set the final valuation.

Last verified: October 13, 2026

Oro Valley Permit Fee Schedule

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

Electrical Permit Fees in Oro Valley

Residential (1–2 family): New single-family or two-family home (per sq ft)

$0.056 per sq ft (new home, excludes garage, carports, accessory buildings)

Commercial / 3+ units: New apartment or condominium building, 3 or more units (per sq ft)

$0.05 per sq ft (new building, excludes garages, carports, accessory buildings)‡

Service or panel change, 600 volts or less, up to 200 amperes

$30.50 flat

Electrical apparatus, conduit, or conductors with no fee listed (each)

$18.20 flat

Electrical service over 600 volts or over 1,000 amperes

$124.30 flat

Electrical service, 600 volts or less, over 200 up to 1,000 amperes

$62.15 flat

Fixed appliance or equipment up to 1 horsepower, kilowatt, or kilovolt-ampere (each)

$4.75 per appliance

Lighting fixtures, sockets, or other lamp-holding devices (per fixture)

tiered rates by fixtures

Up to 20 fixtures

$1.10 per fixture

Over 20 fixtures

$0.73 per fixture

Motor, generator, transformer, A/C unit, heat pump, or other power apparatus rated over 1 up to 10 hp, kW, or kVA (each)

$12.30 per unit (motor or apparatus)

Motor, generator, transformer, A/C unit, heat pump, or other power apparatus rated over 10 up to 50 hp, kW, or kVA (each)

$24.60 per unit (motor or apparatus)

Motor, generator, transformer, A/C unit, heat pump, or other power apparatus rated over 100 hp, kW, or kVA (each)

$74.50 per unit (motor or apparatus)

Motor, generator, transformer, A/C unit, heat pump, or other power apparatus rated over 50 up to 100 hp, kW, or kVA (each)

$49.50 per unit (motor or apparatus)

New private in-ground swimming pool (electrical, each pool)

$49.50 flat

Receptacle, switch, and light outlets (per outlet)

tiered rates by fixtures

Up to 20 fixtures

$1.10 per fixture

Over 20 fixtures

$0.73 per fixture

Temporary distribution system and lighting for construction sites or seasonal lots

$12.30 flat

Temporary service pole or pedestal with receptacle outlets

$23.50 flat

Electrical Permit Issuance Fee

$23.50

Permit Renewal After Expiration (one half of the new permit fee) (if applicable)

50% of the permit fee

Supplemental Electrical Permit (if applicable)

$7.25

Work Started Before Permit Issuance (fee equal to the permit fee) (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Plumbing Permit Fees in Oro Valley

Commercial / 3+ units: Public spa (plumbing, each)

$60.75 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Public swimming pool (plumbing, each)

$91.25 flat

Plumbing fixture, trap, or set of fixtures on one trap (each)

$9.80 per fixture

Atmospheric-type vacuum breakers or backflow devices (1 to 5, plus each additional)

tiered rates by devices

Up to 5 devices

$12.30

Over 5 devices

$12.30 plus $2.25 per additional device

Backflow protection device, 2 inches and smaller (each)

$12.30 per device

Backflow protection device, over 2 inches (each)

$24.65 per device

Building sewer or trailer park sewer (each)

$24.65 flat

Gas piping system (1 to 5 outlets, plus each additional outlet)

tiered rates by outlets

Up to 5 outlets

$6.15

Over 5 outlets

$6.15 plus $1.10 per additional outlet

Industrial waste pretreatment interceptor, including trap and vent (each)

$19.90 per interceptor

Lawn sprinkler system on one meter, with backflow protection

$14.80 flat

Plumbing appliance or equipment not classed elsewhere (each)

$9.80 per appliance

Private sewage disposal system (each)

$74.50 flat

Private spa (plumbing, each)

$30.25 flat

Private swimming pool (plumbing, each)

$60.75 flat

Rainwater system, per drain inside the building

$9.80 per drain (rainwater, inside building)

Repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping (per fixture)

$4.75 per fixture

Water heater including vent (each)

$12.30 per water heater

Water piping or water-treating equipment, installation, alteration, or repair (each)

$4.75 flat

Plumbing Permit Issuance Fee

$23.50

Permit Renewal After Expiration (one half of the new permit fee) (if applicable)

50% of the permit fee

Supplemental Plumbing Permit (if applicable)

$7.25

Work Started Before Permit Issuance (fee equal to the permit fee) (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Oro Valley

Furnace, heat pump, or burner, installation or relocation, up to 100,000 Btu/h (each)

$14.80 per unit

Appliance vent installed, relocated, or replaced, not included in an appliance permit (each)

$7.25 per unit

Boiler or compressor over 15 up to 30 horsepower, or absorption system over 500,000 up to 1,000,000 Btu/h

$37.25 per unit

Boiler or compressor over 3 up to 15 horsepower, or absorption system over 100,000 up to 500,000 Btu/h

$27.15 per unit

Boiler or compressor over 30 up to 50 horsepower, or absorption system over 1,000,000 up to 1,750,000 Btu/h

$55.45 per unit

Boiler or compressor over 50 horsepower, or absorption system over 1,750,000 Btu/h

$92.65 per unit

Boiler or compressor up to 3 horsepower, or absorption system up to 100,000 Btu/h

$14.70 per unit

Evaporative cooler other than portable type (each)

$10.65 per unit

Floor furnace, suspended heater, recessed wall heater, or unit heater (each)

$14.80 per unit

Furnace or burner, installation or relocation, over 100,000 Btu/h (each)

$18.20 per unit

Hood served by mechanical exhaust, including ducts (each)

$10.65 per unit

Mechanical appliance or equipment not classed elsewhere (each)

$10.65 per unit

Repair, alteration, or addition to a heating, cooling, absorption, or evaporative cooling system

$13.70 per unit

Ventilation fan connected to a single duct (each)

$7.25 per unit

Ventilation system not part of a heating or air-conditioning system (each)

$10.65 per unit

Air Handling Unit (with each furnace or heat pump) (select fee rules only)

$10.65 per unit†

Mechanical Permit Issuance Fee

$23.50

Air Handling Unit over 10,000 cfm (if applicable)

$18.10

Air Handling Unit up to 10,000 cfm (does not apply to some listed rules) (if applicable)

$10.65

Permit Renewal After Expiration (one half of the new permit fee) (if applicable)

50% of the permit fee

Supplemental Mechanical Permit (if applicable)

$7.25

Work Started Before Permit Issuance (fee equal to the permit fee) (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee

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

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Oro Valley Permit Fee Calculator

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Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Job type

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

Fixtures

fixtures

130 fixtures

Estimated plumbing permit fee

$170.50

Included in this total

Plumbing Permit Fee$147.00

15 fixtures × $9.80 per fixture

Plumbing Permit Issuance Fee$23.50

Total Estimate$170.50

Golder Ranch Fire District reviews fire plans and inspects fire systems in Oro Valley under its own fee schedule; those fire district fees are not included in these estimates. See the official notice

Estimate only. Confirm with the Oro Valley building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 520-229-4800. 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 Oro Valley

Oro Valley takes permit applications and plans online through the Town's Customer Portal, where you create an account, upload your plans as PDF files, pay fees and schedule inspections. Plan review takes about 7 to 20 business days depending on the project. Simple jobs such as like-for-like HVAC or window and door replacements can be submitted for over-the-counter review on Thursday mornings between 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. by titling the submittal "Over the Counter", and water heater replacement permits are self-issued in the portal. Staff contact you to collect the permit fee once it has been determined, and the Town asks for a construction contract or professional estimate of the project's cost to set the permit valuation. Questions go to the Permitting Division at permits@orovalleyaz.gov or 520-229-4800. Golder Ranch Fire District handles fire plan review and fire inspections under its own fees.

Source: Oro Valley application instructions

Apply online: Oro Valley permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 520-229-4800
Email: permits@orovalleyaz.gov
Address: 11000 N. La Cañada Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Source: Official contact page

Oro Valley Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Oro Valley?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,063.01, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Oro Valley'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 Oro Valley?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $321.25, based on Oro Valley's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Oro Valley?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. Electrical permits are flat fees for the default job (Service or panel change, 600 volts or less, up to 200 amperes), while new construction is priced per sq ft; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per unit; 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 Oro Valley?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Electrical Work Included With a New Building Permit (10% of the permit fee), Mechanical Work Included With a New Building Permit (10% of the permit fee), Plan Review Fee (65% of the permit fee) and Plumbing Work Included With a New Building Permit (10% 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 Town of Oro Valley Building Valuation Data Schedule and Construction Permit Fee Schedules (adopted by Resolution (R)07-01; Town Code Section 6-1-4). See the official schedule. Last verified October 13, 2026.

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