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South Tucson, AZ Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$1,155.00
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$570.90
$20,000 re-roof
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Electrical Permit
$81.13
200 A service
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In South Tucson, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,155.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $570.90, and an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $81.13. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume 200 A service. 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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South Tucson City Code, Chapter 4, Division 3, Inspection Fees (Secs. 4-56 to 4-68), codified through Ord. No. 26-01

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

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Apply online at the South Tucson permit portal, or call 520-792-2424.

Last verified: October 13, 2026

South Tucson Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in South Tucson

Building permit for new construction, additions and alterations (total valuation table)
tiered rates by job value
Each band uses its printed base. The bases for $2,000.01 to $25,000, $25,000.01 to $50,000 and over $1,000,000 print $0.55, $4.40 and $110.00 above what the band below accumulates to, so the fee steps up at $2,000.01, $25,000.01 and $1,000,000.01.
Up to $500
$28.60
Over $500, up to $2,000
$28.60 plus $3.63 per additional $100
Over $2,000, up to $25,000
$83.60 plus $16.50 per additional $1,000
Over $25,000, up to $50,000
$467.50 plus $12.10 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$770.00 plus $8.80 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$1,210.00 plus $6.60 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$3,850.00 plus $5.61 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$6,765.00 plus $4.51 per additional $1,000
Certificate of Occupancy Fee (new construction)
$66.00‡
Plan Review Fee (Commercial)
65% of the permit fee
Plan Review Fee (Residential)
50% of the permit fee
Reinspection Fee (if applicable)
$59.40

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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South Tucson Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work

Fees in South Tucson are the same either way.

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$1,155.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$770.00
$467.50 + 25 × $12.10 per $1,000 over $25,000 (see the fee table above)
Each band uses its printed base. The bases for $2,000.01 to $25,000, $25,000.01 to $50,000 and over $1,000,000 print $0.55, $4.40 and $110.00 above what the band below accumulates to, so the fee steps up at $2,000.01, $25,000.01 and $1,000,000.01.
Plan Review Fee (Residential)$385.00
Total Estimate$1,155.00

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 South Tucson building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 520-792-2424. 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 South Tucson

Apply online through the City of South Tucson Permit Management Portal (no account needed): choose the permit type, enter the project and property details and the project value, and upload the site plan, floor plan and construction plans. Applications can also be submitted in person or mailed to City Hall, 1601 S 6th Ave, South Tucson, AZ 85713, and need 2 digital copies of a site plan and a floor plan. Fees are paid online through the portal after approval, based on project valuation. Questions can be directed to Development Services at 520-792-2424.

Source: South Tucson application instructions

Apply online: South Tucson permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
South Tucson City Hall, 1601 South Sixth Avenue, South Tucson, AZ 85713
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

South Tucson Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in South Tucson?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,155.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from South Tucson'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 South Tucson?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $570.90, based on South Tucson's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in South Tucson?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. Electrical permits are priced per amp; Plumbing permits are priced per water; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per system; 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 South Tucson?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Electrical Plan Review Fee (25% of the permit fee plus designated fees), Mechanical Plan Review Fee (25% of the permit fee plus designated fees), Plan Review Fee (Commercial Roofing) (65% of the permit fee), Plan Review Fee (Commercial) (65% of the permit fee), Plan Review Fee (Residential Roofing) (50% of the permit fee), Plan Review Fee (Residential) (50% of the permit fee) and Plumbing Plan Review Fee (25% of the permit fee plus designated fees). 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 South Tucson City Code, Chapter 4, Division 3, Inspection Fees (Secs. 4-56 to 4-68), codified through Ord. No. 26-01. See the official schedule. Last verified .

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