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Nogales, AZ Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Nogales, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $721.25 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $333.75, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $196.25, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $196.25, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $196.25. 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

Nogales City Code Sec. 5-26 (Ord. O2015-11-005), adopting the 2012 International Residential Code and its Appendix L permit fee table

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

Apply online at the Nogales permit portal, or call 520-287-6571.

Last verified: October 13, 2026

Nogales Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Nogales

New building, addition, alteration, or solar (by job value)
tiered rates by job value†
Up to $500
$24.00
Over $500, up to $2,000
$24.00 plus $3.00 per additional $100
Over $2,000, up to $40,000
$69.00 plus $11.00 per additional $1,000
Over $40,000, up to $100,000
$487.00 plus $9.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$1,027.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$3,827.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000, up to $5,000,000
$6,327.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000
Over $5,000,000
$18,327.00 plus $1.00 per additional $1,000
Plan Review Fee (Commercial)
65% of the permit fee‡
Plan Review Fee (New Homes) (new construction)
65% of the permit fee‡
Plan Review Fee (Residential Additions and Alterations) (remodel/alteration)
25% of the permit fee‡

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Nogales 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 Nogales are the same either way.

$
$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$721.25
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$577.00
$487.00 + 10 × $9.00 per $1,000 over $40,000 (see the fee table above)
Plan Review Fee (Residential Additions and Alterations)$144.25‡
Total Estimate$721.25

‡ 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 Nogales building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 520-287-6571. 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 Nogales

The City of Nogales Community Development Department handles building plan review and inspections at its Development Center. The city recommends a pre-application conversation and uses a Project Application Form, both linked from the Community Development and Planning Division pages.

After you apply you get a Permit Tracking Number. Register on the City of Nogales Citizen Access Portal (Accela) to check permit status, plan review comments and inspection results, and pay a building permit online through the city's Building Permit Payment form using that tracking number.

Source: Nogales application instructions

Apply online: Nogales permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
777 North Grand Avenue, Nogales, AZ 85621

Nogales Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Nogales?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $721.25, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Nogales'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 Nogales?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $333.75, based on Nogales's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Nogales?

A residential building permit is 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 Nogales?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (Commercial) (65% of the permit fee), Plan Review Fee (New Homes) (65% of the permit fee) and Plan Review Fee (Residential Additions and Alterations) (25% 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 Nogales City Code Sec. 5-26 (Ord. O2015-11-005), adopting the 2012 International Residential Code and its Appendix L permit fee table. See the official schedule. Last verified .

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