Prescott, AZ Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Prescott, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $458.85 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $223.74, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $134.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $178.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $134.00. 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 Prescott FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule (Exhibit B to Res. 2026-1986)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Prescott permit portal, or call 928-777-1371.

How Prescott values a job: New buildings and additions are valued from the ICC Building Valuation Data table (per square foot, rounded up to the whole dollar, with City figures for patios, decks, carports and re-roofs); other work is valued at the estimated total cost of labor and materials, which the building official may adjust.

Schedule effective July 1, 2026. Last verified: October 13, 2026

Prescott Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Prescott

Residential (1–2 family): New home, addition, remodel, or accessory structure (by job value)

tiered rates by job value

Up to $14,000

$67.00

Over $14,000

$64.54 plus $4.61 per additional $1,000

Residential (1–2 family): Fast Track: window or door like-for-like replacement, or accessory structure demolition (no plans)

$67.00 flat†

Commercial / 3+ units: New building, addition, tenant improvement, or remodel (by job value)

tiered rates by job value

Up to $14,000

$67.00

Over $14,000

$64.54 plus $4.61 per additional $1,000

Electrical Permit Fee (New Floor Area, Commercial) (new construction)

$0.08 per sq ft (new or added floor area), minimum $66.00

Electrical Permit Fee (New Floor Area) (new construction)

$0.04 per sq ft (new or added floor area)

Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Plan Review (new construction)

65% of designated fees†

65% of the electrical, mechanical, plumbing and fuel gas square-foot fees

Mechanical Permit Fee (New Floor Area, Commercial) (new construction)

$0.08 per sq ft (new or added floor area), minimum $66.00

Mechanical Permit Fee (New Floor Area) (new construction)

$0.04 per sq ft (new or added floor area)

Permit Issue Fee

$67.00

Plan Review Fee (does not apply to some listed rules)

70% of the permit fee, jobs over $14,000 only

Plan Review Fee

$51.00, jobs up to $14,000 only

Plan Review Fee (does not apply to some listed rules)

$44.00, jobs up to $14,000 only

Plumbing Permit Fee (New Floor Area, Commercial) (new construction)

$0.08 per sq ft (new or added floor area), minimum $66.00

Plumbing Permit Fee (New Floor Area) (new construction)

$0.04 per sq ft (new or added floor area)

After-Hours Inspection (Two-Hour Minimum) (if applicable)

$198.00

Fuel Gas Permit Fee (New Floor Area, Commercial) (new construction) (if applicable)

$0.08 per sq ft (new or added floor area), minimum $66.00†

Fuel Gas Permit Fee (New Floor Area) (new construction) (if applicable)

$0.04 per sq ft (new or added floor area)†

New Permit on Existing Expired Permit (if applicable)

$201.00

Plan Review Deposit (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

$1,026.00, jobs over $100,000 only†

Plan Review Deposit (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

$798.00, jobs over $100,000 only†

Plan Revisions to Approved Plans (Per Hour) (if applicable)

$107.00

Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)

$101.00

Residential Fire Sprinkler Plan Review and Inspections (New Home) (new construction) (if applicable)

$312.00

Same-Day Inspection (if applicable)

$201.00

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

$802.00

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

$401.00

Wildland-Urban Interface Defensible Space Inspection (if applicable)

$205.00

Wildland-Urban Interface Plan Review (if applicable)

$111.00

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

Roofing Permit Fees in Prescott

Residential (1–2 family): Re-roof with tear-off, sheathing replacement, or structural work (by job value)

tiered rates by job value†

Up to $14,000

$67.00

Over $14,000

$64.54 plus $4.61 per additional $1,000

Residential (1–2 family): Fast Track: non-structural residential re-roof (no plans)

$67.00 flat†

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial re-roof (by job value)

tiered rates by job value†

Up to $14,000

$67.00

Over $14,000

$64.54 plus $4.61 per additional $1,000

Permit Issue Fee

$67.00

Plan Review Fee

$51.00, jobs up to $14,000 only

Plan Review Fee (does not apply to some listed rules)

$44.00, jobs up to $14,000 only

Plan Review Fee (Trade and Re-Roof Permits) (does not apply to some listed rules)

70% of the permit fee, jobs over $14,000 only†

After-Hours Inspection (Two-Hour Minimum) (if applicable)

$198.00

New Permit on Existing Expired Permit (if applicable)

$201.00

Plan Revisions to Approved Plans (Per Hour) (if applicable)

$107.00

Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)

$101.00

Same-Day Inspection (if applicable)

$201.00

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

$802.00

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

$401.00

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

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Prescott Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Job type

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

Job value ($)

$500$100,000

Estimated roofing permit fee

$223.74

Included in this total

Roofing Permit Fee$92.20

$64.54 + $6,000 × $4.61 per $1,000 over $14,000 (see the fee table above)

Permit Issue Fee$67.00

Plan Review Fee (Trade and Re-Roof Permits)$64.54

Total Estimate$223.74

New buildings and additions are valued from the ICC Building Valuation Data table (per square foot, rounded up to the whole dollar, with City figures for patios, decks, carports and re-roofs); other work is valued at the estimated total cost of labor and materials, which the building official may adjust.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Prescott building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 928-777-1371. 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 Prescott

The City of Prescott Building Safety Division issues building permits through the PrescottPermits.com online portal. Use the City's permit type descriptions to choose the permit type and subtype, gather the documents on the matching submittal checklist, then create a portal account and upload the application and files.

Small like-for-like jobs (HVAC, water heater, window and door, interior plumbing repair, panel replacement up to 200 amps, non-structural re-roof, accessory structure demolition) can use a Residential Fast Track permit, which needs no construction plans; properties in historic districts or FEMA flood zones are not eligible.

After every department approves the review, fees are applied and the permit is marked Ready to Issue; pay online or by check and the permit and approved files post to the portal. Inspections are scheduled online in the portal. For questions call the Building Permit Center at 928-777-1371 or email buildingpermits@prescott-az.gov.

Source: Prescott application instructions

Apply online: Prescott permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 928-777-1371
Email: buildingpermits@prescott-az.gov
Address: 201 N Montezuma St, Prescott, AZ 86301
Source: Official contact page

Prescott Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Prescott?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $458.85, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Prescott'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 Prescott?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $223.74, based on Prescott's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Prescott?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. Electrical and Roofing permits scale with the value of the job; Plumbing permits are flat fees for the default job (Fast Track: interior plumbing re-pipe or repair, no plans), while other work scales with the value of the job; Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees for the default job (Fast Track: HVAC like-for-like change-out, no plans), while other work scales 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 Prescott?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Plan Review (65% of designated fees), Plan Review Fee (70% of the permit fee, jobs over $14,000 only) and Plan Review Fee (Trade and Re-Roof Permits) (70% of the permit fee, jobs over $14,000 only). 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 Prescott FY2027 Citywide Fee Schedule (Exhibit B to Res. 2026-1986). See the official schedule. Last verified October 13, 2026.

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