Yavapai County, AZ Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees for unincorporated Yavapai County, with a free permit fee calculator. Inside city limits? Pick your city below; incorporated cities have their own fee schedules.

In Unincorporated Yavapai County, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,163.01 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $200.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $150.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $300.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $300.00. 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

Yavapai County Development Services Approved Fees and Refund Policy (Building Safety and Planning fees adopted 12/4/2024, effective 1/6/2025)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Unincorporated Yavapai County permit portal, or call 928-771-3214.

How Unincorporated Yavapai County values a job: Building permit fees are priced on the total job valuation, taken from the county's table of 2024 ICC square-foot construction costs by occupancy and construction type, or from the licensed commercial contractor's bid price for tenant improvements and commercial trade work.

Schedule effective January 6, 2025. Last verified: October 13, 2026

Jurisdictions in Yavapai County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Yavapai County's 10 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $458.85 (Prescott) to $1,858.31 (Cottonwood).

Unincorporated Yavapai CountyCamp Verde Chino Valley Clarkdale Cottonwood Dewey-Humboldt Jerome Prescott Prescott Valley Sedona

Unincorporated Yavapai County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Yavapai County

Residential (1–2 family): Above-ground water tank over 5,000 gallons, residential

$300.00 flat‡

Residential (1–2 family): Manufactured home placement

$150.00 flat‡

Commercial / 3+ units: Above-ground water tank over 5,000 gallons, commercial

$700.00 flat‡

New building, addition, remodel, or accessory building (by job value)

tiered rates by job value

Printed band bases do not reconcile: the $5,001 to $25,000 band reaches $380.00 at $25,000 but the next band prints $391.75, and $644.25 at $50,000 against $643.75 printed. Each band uses its own printed base.

Up to $5,000

$100.00

Over $5,000, up to $25,000

$100.00 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000

Over $25,000, up to $50,000

$391.75 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$643.75 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$993.75 plus $5.60 per additional $1,000

Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000

$3,233.75 plus $4.75 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$5,608.75 plus $3.65 per additional $1,000

Concrete or masonry fireplace or stove, plans required

$425.00 flat‡

Demolition of an existing structure

$150.00 flat‡

Exterior fireplace or barbecue, plans required

$425.00 flat‡

Pre-manufactured free-standing swimming pool, spa, or whirlpool

$300.00 flat‡

Prefabricated metal fireplace, stove, or insert, no plans required

$175.00 flat‡

Plan Review Fee (select fee rules only)

65% of the permit fee

Zoning Clearance (Commercial New Construction) (select fee rules only) (new construction)

$500.00 to $5,000.00 by sq ft under roof†

Up to 2,999 sq ft

$500.00

Over 2,999, up to 5,999 sq ft

$1,000.00

Over 5,999, up to 9,999 sq ft

$2,000.00

Over 9,999, up to 49,999 sq ft

$3,000.00

Over 49,999 sq ft

$5,000.00

Zoning Clearance (Commercial Remodel) (select fee rules only) (remodel/alteration)

$400.00†

Zoning Clearance (New Home) (select fee rules only) (new construction)

$200.00†

Zoning Clearance (Residential Remodel) (select fee rules only) (remodel/alteration)

$100.00‡

Additional Plan Review for Plan Changes (per hour, 1 hour minimum) (if applicable)

$100.00

Demolition, Each Additional Structure (if applicable)

$75.00‡

Inspection Outside Normal Business Hours (2 hour minimum) (if applicable)

$150.00

Inspection With No Listed Fee, Site Investigation, or Special Inspection (2 hour minimum) (if applicable)

$150.00

Issued Permit Extension (1st) (if applicable)

$100.00

Issued Permit Extension (2nd) (if applicable)

$100.00

Limited Extension of Issued Permit (if applicable)

$200.00

Permit Application Extension (if applicable)

$50.00

Plan Check Deposit (New Commercial Project) (select fee rules only) (new construction) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

$1,000.00

Plan Check Deposit (New Residence) (select fee rules only) (new construction) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

$800.00

Plan Check Deposit (select fee rules only) (remodel/alteration) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

$150.00, jobs over $10,000 up to $25,000 only

Plan Check Deposit (select fee rules only) (remodel/alteration) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

$250.00, jobs over $25,000 only

Plan Check Deposit (select fee rules only) (remodel/alteration) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

$100.00, jobs up to $10,000 only

Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)

$300.00

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (Commercial, 30 days) (if applicable)

$1,000.00

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (Residential, 30 days) (if applicable)

$500.00

Zoning Clearance (Residential Addition or Accessory Structure) (if applicable)

$125.00‡

Zoning Clearance (Slab, Patio, Fence, or Wall) (if applicable)

$100.00‡

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Electrical Permit Fees in Unincorporated Yavapai County

Residential (1–2 family): Stand-alone residential electrical permit

$300.00 flat‡

Residential (1–2 family): Residential back-up generator with gas line, LPG tank, and electric to transfer switch or panel

$300.00 flat‡

Residential (1–2 family): Residential battery energy storage system only

$300.00 flat‡

Residential (1–2 family): Residential grid-tied solar, not installed by an Arizona licensed registrant (by job value, labor cost)

tiered rates by job value‡

Up to $5,000

$100.00

Over $5,000, up to $25,000

$100.00 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000

Over $25,000, up to $50,000

$391.75 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$643.75 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$993.75 plus $5.60 per additional $1,000

Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000

$3,233.75 plus $4.75 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$5,608.75 plus $3.65 per additional $1,000

Residential (1–2 family): Residential off-grid solar as sole source of power, including generator, battery, or wind turbine

$730.00 flat‡

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial electrical work, plans required (by job value, bid price)

tiered rates by job value‡

Up to $5,000

$100.00

Over $5,000, up to $25,000

$100.00 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000

Over $25,000, up to $50,000

$391.75 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$643.75 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$993.75 plus $5.60 per additional $1,000

Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000

$3,233.75 plus $4.75 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$5,608.75 plus $3.65 per additional $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial battery energy storage system only

$600.00 flat‡

Plan Review Fee (Commercial Trade Permits) (select fee rules only)

65% of the permit fee‡

Additional Plan Review for Plan Changes (per hour, 1 hour minimum) (if applicable)

$100.00

Inspection Outside Normal Business Hours (2 hour minimum) (if applicable)

$150.00

Inspection With No Listed Fee, Site Investigation, or Special Inspection (2 hour minimum) (if applicable)

$150.00

Issued Permit Extension (1st) (if applicable)

$100.00

Issued Permit Extension (2nd) (if applicable)

$100.00

Limited Extension of Issued Permit (if applicable)

$200.00

Permit Application Extension (if applicable)

$50.00

Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)

$300.00

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (Commercial, 30 days) (if applicable)

$1,000.00

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (Residential, 30 days) (if applicable)

$500.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Plumbing Permit Fees in Unincorporated Yavapai County

Residential (1–2 family): Stand-alone residential plumbing permit

$300.00 flat‡

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial plumbing work, plans required (by job value, bid price)

tiered rates by job value‡

Up to $5,000

$100.00

Over $5,000, up to $25,000

$100.00 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000

Over $25,000, up to $50,000

$391.75 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$643.75 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$993.75 plus $5.60 per additional $1,000

Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000

$3,233.75 plus $4.75 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$5,608.75 plus $3.65 per additional $1,000

Plan Review Fee (Commercial Trade Permits) (select fee rules only)

65% of the permit fee‡

Additional Plan Review for Plan Changes (per hour, 1 hour minimum) (if applicable)

$100.00

Inspection Outside Normal Business Hours (2 hour minimum) (if applicable)

$150.00

Inspection With No Listed Fee, Site Investigation, or Special Inspection (2 hour minimum) (if applicable)

$150.00

Issued Permit Extension (1st) (if applicable)

$100.00

Issued Permit Extension (2nd) (if applicable)

$100.00

Limited Extension of Issued Permit (if applicable)

$200.00

Permit Application Extension (if applicable)

$50.00

Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)

$300.00

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (Commercial, 30 days) (if applicable)

$1,000.00

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (Residential, 30 days) (if applicable)

$500.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Unincorporated Yavapai County

Residential (1–2 family): Residential air conditioner or HVAC replacement unit only

$150.00 flat‡

Residential (1–2 family): Residential complete HVAC system including mini-split, stand-alone permit

$300.00 flat‡

Residential (1–2 family): Residential combined permit for one equipment installation covering two trades, such as electrical and mechanical for an A/C unit

$300.00 flat‡

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial mechanical or HVAC work, plans required (by job value, bid price)

tiered rates by job value‡

Up to $5,000

$100.00

Over $5,000, up to $25,000

$100.00 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000

Over $25,000, up to $50,000

$391.75 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$643.75 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$993.75 plus $5.60 per additional $1,000

Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000

$3,233.75 plus $4.75 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$5,608.75 plus $3.65 per additional $1,000

Roof-mounted HVAC system, replacement unit only

$150.00 flat‡

Plan Review Fee (Commercial Trade Permits) (select fee rules only)

65% of the permit fee‡

Additional Plan Review for Plan Changes (per hour, 1 hour minimum) (if applicable)

$100.00

Inspection Outside Normal Business Hours (2 hour minimum) (if applicable)

$150.00

Inspection With No Listed Fee, Site Investigation, or Special Inspection (2 hour minimum) (if applicable)

$150.00

Issued Permit Extension (1st) (if applicable)

$100.00

Issued Permit Extension (2nd) (if applicable)

$100.00

Limited Extension of Issued Permit (if applicable)

$200.00

Permit Application Extension (if applicable)

$50.00

Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)

$300.00

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (Commercial, 30 days) (if applicable)

$1,000.00

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (Residential, 30 days) (if applicable)

$500.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Unincorporated Yavapai County 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 plumbing permit fee

$300.00

Plumbing Permit Fee$300.00‡

$300.00 flat

Total Estimate$300.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Yavapai County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 928-771-3214. 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 Unincorporated Yavapai County

Apply online through the Yavapai County OpenGov permit portal (Development Services Customer Service and Permitting Unit), which handles intake, review, payment, and inspections for the unincorporated areas of Yavapai County; the county moved from its old Citizenserve portal to OpenGov on July 28, 2026. Permits for buildings, structures, and grading are required throughout the unincorporated county. Permit technicians answer questions from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Prescott office (1120 Commerce Drive, 928-771-3214) and the Cottonwood office (10 S. 6th Street, 928-639-8151). A plan check deposit is collected when plans are submitted and deducted from the total. Plan on at least 10 to 15 days of processing after the application is complete and the initial payment is received; exact fees are set during plan review.

Source: Unincorporated Yavapai County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Yavapai County permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 928-771-3214
Email: web.development.services@yavapaiaz.gov
Address: 1120 Commerce Drive, Prescott, AZ 86305 (Cottonwood office: 10 S. 6th Street, Cottonwood, AZ 86326, phone 928-639-8151)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Source: Official contact page

Unincorporated Yavapai County Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Unincorporated Yavapai County?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,163.01, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Unincorporated Yavapai County'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 Unincorporated Yavapai County?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $200.00, based on Unincorporated Yavapai County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Yavapai County?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits are flat fees. 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 Unincorporated Yavapai County?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (65% of the permit fee) and Plan Review Fee (Commercial Trade Permits) (65% 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 Yavapai County Development Services Approved Fees and Refund Policy (Building Safety and Planning fees adopted 12/4/2024, effective 1/6/2025). See the official schedule. Last verified October 13, 2026.

Yavapai County, AZ Permit Fees (2026)

Jurisdictions in Yavapai County

Unincorporated Yavapai County Permit Fee Schedule

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Yavapai County

Electrical Permit Fees in Unincorporated Yavapai County

Plumbing Permit Fees in Unincorporated Yavapai County

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Unincorporated Yavapai County

Roofing Permit Fees in Unincorporated Yavapai County

Unincorporated Yavapai County Permit Fee Calculator

How to Apply for a Permit in Unincorporated Yavapai County

Unincorporated Yavapai County Permit Fee FAQs

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How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Unincorporated Yavapai County?

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Yavapai County?

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Unincorporated Yavapai County?

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