BuildingPermitCost Arizona permit fees at a glance
This page covers 5 cities and 2 counties in Arizona, each priced from its own official fee schedule. For the same $75,000 addition, totals run from $829.00 in Scottsdale to $1,788.30 in Avondale, with a Arizona median of $1,350.94, 65% above the median of $820.58 across all 267 places on this site.
The most common pricing method here is a fee table based on project value (6 of 7), followed by a rate per square foot (1). For project value, 3 places use the ICC Building Valuation Data table, 1 place uses the higher of your bid and a valuation table and 1 place uses floor area instead of value.
6 of 7 charge a separate plan review fee; the most common rate is 65% of the permit fee (4 places).
4 of 7 schedules state an effective date, 4 of them from 2025 or later. Every page shows its effective date and the date we last checked it against the official source.
| Project | Arizona median | National median | Places |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 remodel | $627.00 | $380.00 | 7 |
| $75,000 addition | $1,350.94 | $820.58 | 7 |
| $350,000 new home | $3,949.69 | $2,918.63 | 7 |
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Cities
| Jurisdiction | $25k remodel | $75k addition | $350k new home | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale | $839.55 | $1,788.30 | $5,459.55 | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Chandler | $586.58 | $1,215.64 | $3,535.95 | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Mesa | $520.00 | $832.00 | $3,016.00 | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Phoenix | $906.00 | $1,670.40 | $6,125.40 | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Scottsdale | $370.20 | $829.00 | $4,363.00 | Nov 4, 2026 |
Counties
| Jurisdiction | $25k remodel | $75k addition | $350k new home | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | $645.56 | $1,350.94 | $3,949.69 | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Yavapai County | $627.00 | $1,350.94 | $3,949.69 | Nov 5, 2026 |
Arizona permit fee questions
How much is a building permit in Arizona?
It depends on the city or county, because each sets its own fees. Across the 7 places we cover in Arizona, the median for a $75,000 addition is $1,350.94 and for a $350,000 new home $3,949.69, including plan review and required surcharges.
Which Arizona places have the lowest and highest permit fees?
For a $75,000 addition, the lowest total we found is $829.00 in Scottsdale, AZ and the highest is $1,788.30 in Avondale, AZ. The tables on this page list every place we cover.
Totals use each jurisdiction's own formula for a 300 sq ft remodel, a 400 sq ft addition and a 2,400 sq ft wood-frame home. Trade permits and conditional fees are not included. Fees are estimates based on the official schedules; confirm with the permit office before applying.