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Somerton, AZ Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$1,237.50
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$368.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$50.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$50.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$130.00
15-fixture scope
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In Somerton, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,237.50 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $368.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $50.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $50.00, and a whole-house repipe $130.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 15-fixture scope. 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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City of Somerton Resolution No. 2026-004, Schedule 1 (adopted June 2, 2026, effective July 1, 2026), and the city's posted Permit Fees page (building permit fee table)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Call the building department at (928) 722-7369.

How Somerton values a job: New construction is valued from gross square footage using the ICC Building Valuation Data (August 2023) cost per square foot for the occupancy and construction type, and remodels are valued at job cost (materials and labor), per the city's posted Permit Fees page.

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

Somerton Permit Fee Schedule

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

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Somerton

Heating, cooling, and ventilation work (base permit fee; equipment fees listed separately are added)
$50.00 flat
Air conditioner replacement permit (same location)
$50.00 flat
Additional Plan Review for Changes to Approved Plans (per hour) (if applicable)
$50.00 per hour (additional plan review)
Air-Handling Unit over 10,000 CFM (each) (if applicable)
$18.00
Air-Handling Unit to 10,000 CFM (each) (if applicable)
$11.00
Alteration of or Addition to a Heating, Cooling, Absorption or Evaporative Cooling System (each) (if applicable)
$14.00
Appliance Vent Not Included in an Appliance Permit (each) (if applicable)
$7.00
Boiler or Compressor over 15 to 30 hp or Absorption System over 500,000 to 1,000,000 BTU/H (each) (if applicable)
$37.00
Boiler or Compressor over 3 to 15 hp or Absorption System over 100,000 to 500,000 BTU/H (each) (if applicable)
$28.00
Boiler or Compressor over 30 to 50 hp or Absorption System over 1,000,000 to 1,750,000 BTU/H (each) (if applicable)
$55.00
Boiler or Compressor over 50 hp or Absorption System over 1,750,000 BTU/H (each) (if applicable)
$93.00
Boiler or Compressor to 3 hp or Absorption System to 100,000 BTU/H (each) (if applicable)
$15.00
Commercial or Industrial-Type Incinerator (each) (if applicable)
$15.00
Domestic-Type Incinerator (each) (if applicable)
$18.00
Evaporative Cooler Other Than Portable Type (each) (if applicable)
$11.00
Floor Furnace (each) (if applicable)
$15.00
Forced-Air or Gravity-Type Furnace or Burner over 100,000 BTU/H (each) (if applicable)
$18.00
Forced-Air or Gravity-Type Furnace or Burner up to and Including 100,000 BTU/H (each) (if applicable)
$15.00
Inspection after Normal Working Hours (per hour) (if applicable)
$50.00 per hour (after-hours inspection), minimum $50.00
Other Appliance or Equipment Regulated by the Mechanical Code (each) (if applicable)
$11.00
Re-Inspection Not Covered by Original Permit Fee (per hour) (if applicable)
$50.00 per hour (re-inspection)
Remodel or Alteration Involving Two or More Trades (if applicable)
$100.00‡
Supplemental Mechanical Permit (each) (if applicable)
$7.00
Suspended Heater, Recessed Wall Heater, or Floor-Mounted Unit Heater (each) (if applicable)
$15.00
Ventilation Fan Connected to a Single Duct (each) (if applicable)
$11.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Somerton Permit Fee Calculator

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Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee
$50.00
Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$50.00
$50.00 flat
Total Estimate$50.00

Estimate only. Confirm with the Somerton building department before applying. Phone: (928) 722-7369. 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 Somerton

Apply through the City of Somerton Building Safety and Code Enforcement Office, 143 N. State Ave. (2nd Floor). Complete the city's building application form for your project (new residential, remodel, solar, demolition, block wall, A/C replacement, or general) and submit it with scaled plans; the general application lists two sets of plans including a site plan, floor plan, elevations, and foundation plan. Plans are reviewed, and the division issues the building permit once they are approved. Schedule inspections by calling 928-722-7399 before 3:00 PM on a business day. The city lists no online permit portal on its Building Safety page. Call 928-722-7369 with questions.

Source: Somerton application instructions

Building Department Contact
Address
143 N. State Ave. (2nd Floor), Somerton, AZ 85350
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30am-5:30pm; Fri 7:30am-4:30pm (closed every other Friday)

Somerton Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Somerton?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,237.50, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Somerton'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 Somerton?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $368.00, based on Somerton's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Somerton?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. Electrical and Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; 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 Somerton?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Check Fee (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 City of Somerton Resolution No. 2026-004, Schedule 1 (adopted June 2, 2026, effective July 1, 2026), and the city's posted Permit Fees page (building permit fee table). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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