Apache Junction, AZ Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Apache Junction, a building permit for a remodel runs $187.90 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $91.80, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $153.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $244.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $204.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area. 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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Apache Junction City Code Vol. I, Chapter 4, Article 4-4, Section 4-4-1 Building Permit Fees (Development Services Fee Table, effective February 3, 2020, Rev. 10/31/22)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Apache Junction permit portal, or call 480-474-5156.

How Apache Junction values a job: Commercial building fees are a percent of a valuation worked out from the August 2018 ICC Building Valuation Table (square footage of each floor under roof times the rate for the occupancy and construction type); residential building fees are charged per square foot.

Schedule effective February 3, 2020. Last verified: October 9, 2026

Apache Junction Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Apache Junction

Residential (1–2 family): Interior remodel of a home: kitchen, bath, added or removed walls

$0.60 per sq ft (remodeled area), minimum $145.00

Residential (1–2 family): New home or duplex, first story

$1.20 per sq ft (under roof), minimum $850.00

Residential (1–2 family): Demolition of a one or two family home (1 inspection)

$120.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Added story above an existing home

$1.20 per sq ft (under roof), minimum $535.00

Residential (1–2 family): Convert a carport or garage to living space

$0.75 per sq ft (under roof), minimum $195.00

Residential (1–2 family): Exterior stucco on a home not originally stucco (2 inspections)

$200.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Home addition, each floor of a 1 to 3 story addition

$1.05 per sq ft (under roof), minimum $425.00

Residential (1–2 family): Patio cover or Arizona room, unconditioned, 65% glass

$0.95 per sq ft (under roof), minimum $280.00

Residential (1–2 family): Patio or porch roof only, attached to a 1-2 family dwelling, no walls

$0.80 per sq ft (under roof), minimum $240.00

Residential (1–2 family): Window replacement at a home (1 inspection)

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Above-ground swimming pool or prefabricated spa (1 inspection)

$100.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Accessory building over 120 and under 241 sq ft, no electrical, plumbing or mechanical (2 inspections)

$190.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Accessory building over 120 and under 241 sq ft, with any electrical, plumbing or mechanical (3 inspections)

$240.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Accessory dwelling unit or guest house

$1.20 per sq ft (under roof), minimum $475.00

Residential (1–2 family): Detached garage or other enclosed accessory building, 241 sq ft or larger

$1.00 per sq ft (under roof), minimum $425.00

Residential (1–2 family): In-ground residential spa (2 inspections)

$250.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): In-ground residential swimming pool or spa

$0.90 per sq ft (pool maximum width x maximum length), minimum $300.00

Residential (1–2 family): New home built from an approved master plan (80% of the new home fee)

$0.96 per sq ft (under roof), minimum $680.00 (80% of the $1.20 per sq ft new home rate, as printed)‡

Residential (1–2 family): Ramada or carport, unenclosed

$0.85 per sq ft (under roof), minimum $280.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Interior remodel of a commercial space (20% of valuation at 1.00%)

0.2% of job value (1.00% of 20% of the valuation, as printed)

Commercial / 3+ units: New commercial building (1.20% of valuation)

1.2% of job value, minimum $300.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial kitchen ventilation and exhaust system, Type 1 hood, not part of another permit (3 inspections, per hood)

$355.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial or non-residential demolition, including interior demolition separate from remodeling (2 inspections)

$240.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Addition to a commercial building (1.10% of valuation)

1.1% of job value, minimum $300.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial exterior remodel (4 inspections)

$400.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial exterior stucco, not originally stucco (3 inspections)

$350.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial tenant improvement or shell build-out (25% of valuation at 1.20%)

0.3% of job value, minimum $300.00 (1.20% of 25% of the valuation, as printed)

Commercial / 3+ units: Vanilla or minor commercial tenant improvement (10% of valuation at 1.20%)

0.12% of job value, minimum $225.00 (1.20% of 10% of the valuation, as printed)

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial accessory structure, occupancy S-2 Type VB (1.00% of valuation)

1% of job value, minimum $350.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial building shell only (80% of valuation at 1.20%)

0.96% of job value, minimum $300.00 (1.20% of 80% of the valuation, as printed)

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial foundation-only permit (15% of valuation at 1.20%; not deducted from the building permit fee)

0.18% of job value, minimum $300.00 (1.20% of 15% of the valuation, as printed)

Commercial / 3+ units: Public or semi-public spa (3 inspections)

$355.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Public or semi-public swimming pool

$1.00 per sq ft (pool maximum width x maximum length), minimum $355.00

Administrative Fee (does not apply to some listed rules)

$40.00‡

GIS Fee (select fee rules only)

$25.00

GIS Fee (Accessory Buildings) (select fee rules only)

$25.00‡

Technology Fee (Commercial)

3.5% of the permit fee, maximum $750.00

Technology Fee (Residential)

2% of the permit fee‡

Application Deposit (Commercial) (does not apply to some listed rules) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

40% of the permit fee, minimum $155.00‡

Application Deposit (Residential) (does not apply to some listed rules) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

40% of the permit fee, minimum $95.00‡

Art in Public and Private Development Fee (commercial project 5,000 to 10,000 sq ft) (if applicable)

0.5% of job value, maximum $100,000.00

Art in Public and Private Development Fee (commercial project over 10,000 sq ft) (if applicable)

1% of job value, maximum $100,000.00

Art in Public and Private Development Fee (commercial project under 5,000 sq ft) (if applicable)

0.25% of job value, maximum $100,000.00

Each Additional Story or Basement (Residential New Home) (select fee rules only) (if applicable)

$1.05 per sq ft (additional story or basement)

Floodplain Administration Fee (if applicable)

$50.00

Next-Day Reinspection (if applicable)

$75.00

Occupied Roof (Residential New Home) (select fee rules only) (if applicable)

$0.80 per sq ft (occupied roof)

Same-Day Reinspection (if applicable)

$90.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Apache Junction

Residential (1–2 family): New heat pump, air conditioner or mini-split at a single-family home, park model or manufactured home (1 inspection)

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): New residential gas storage tank, 100 to 500 gallons (2 inspections)

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Residential gas clearance (1 inspection)

$100.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Residential gas line addition, repair or replacement

$115.00 for the first 50 linear feet (gas line), plus $25.00 per 50 linear feet (gas line) or fraction thereof‡

$115 covers the first 50 feet, then $25 for each additional 50-foot increment

Commercial / 3+ units: Replace an existing commercial rooftop unit under 2,000 cfm

$200.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Add a new commercial rooftop unit of 2,000 cfm or greater

$400.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Add a new commercial rooftop unit under 2,000 cfm

$300.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Add or replace a commercial mini-split, central air or remote cooler or freezer condenser

$175.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Add, replace or repair commercial ventilation equipment required by the International Mechanical Code

$150.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial gas clearance

$125.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial gas line addition, repair or replacement

$200.00 for the first 50 linear feet (gas line), plus $30.00 per 50 linear feet (gas line) or fraction thereof‡

$200 covers the first 50 feet, then $30 for each additional 50-foot increment

Commercial / 3+ units: Replace an existing commercial rooftop unit over 2,000 cfm

$300.00 flat

Administrative Fee (does not apply to some listed rules)

$40.00‡

Technology Fee (Stand-Alone Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing)

2% of the permit fee

Additional Mini-Split or Condenser on the Same Building (select fee rules only) (if applicable)

$50.00

Additional Rooftop Unit on the Same Building (select fee rules only) (if applicable)

$100.00

Next-Day Reinspection (if applicable)

$75.00

Same-Day Reinspection (if applicable)

$90.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Roofing Permit Fees in Apache Junction

Residential (1–2 family): Residential roof replacement (1 inspection)

$90.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial roof replacement (1.00% of a valuation equal to 10% of the ICC occupancy U, Type VB valuation)

0.1% of job value, minimum $225.00‡

1.00% of 10% of the ICC occupancy U, Type VB valuation, as printed

Administrative Fee (does not apply to some listed rules)

$40.00‡

Technology Fee (Commercial Roof Replacement)

3.5% of the permit fee, maximum $750.00‡

Technology Fee (Residential)

2% of the permit fee‡

Next-Day Reinspection (if applicable)

$75.00

Same-Day Reinspection (if applicable)

$90.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Apache Junction Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Estimated roofing permit fee

$91.80

Included in this total

Roofing Permit Fee$90.00

$90.00 flat

Technology Fee (Residential)$1.80‡

Total Estimate$91.80

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Apache Junction building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 480-474-5156. 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 Apache Junction

Apache Junction takes building permit applications online through MyGovernmentOnline (MGO). Set up an MGO account, then apply, pay and track permits, plan review and inspections there. A signed MGO acknowledgement must accompany each permit application, and the city posts a separate application guide with a required-materials checklist for each project type. Questions go to the Building Safety and Inspection Division at buildingpermits@apachejunctionaz.gov or 480-474-5156.

Source: Apache Junction application instructions

Apply online: Apache Junction permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 480-474-5156
Email: buildingpermits@apachejunctionaz.gov
Address: 300 E Superstition Boulevard, Apache Junction, AZ 85119
Source: Official contact page

Apache Junction Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Apache Junction?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $187.90, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Apache Junction'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 Apache Junction?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $91.80, based on Apache Junction's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Apache Junction?

A residential building permit is $0.60 per sq ft (remodeled area), minimum $145.00. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits are flat fees. 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 Apache Junction?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Technology Fee (Commercial Roof Replacement) (3.5% of the permit fee, maximum $750.00), Technology Fee (Commercial) (3.5% of the permit fee, maximum $750.00), Technology Fee (Residential) (2% of the permit fee) and Technology Fee (Stand-Alone Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing) (2% 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 Apache Junction City Code Vol. I, Chapter 4, Article 4-4, Section 4-4-1 Building Permit Fees (Development Services Fee Table, effective February 3, 2020, Rev. 10/31/22). See the official schedule. Last verified October 9, 2026.

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