Building Permit Fees in Scottsdale, AZ (2026)

City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services is the permit office for Scottsdale, AZ. The fee schedule year is 2026.

Updated Sep 1, 2026 ยท Fees checked Sep 1, 2026

Permit fees by job

Building permit fees in Scottsdale, AZ by job, 2026
JobPermit feeHow it is calculatedOfficial source
Roof replacement

Typical $0, no permit

The typical path does not require a permit.

Typical/low/high like-for-like similar-material recovering = $0 documented exemption.

Full roof replacement calculation below

City of Scottsdale Permit Services (work that does not require a permit)

Retrieved Sep 1, 2026

HVAC replacement

Typical $121

Typical 3-ton (36,000 BTU) like-for-like split = minimum permit $121.00. Low/high same.

Full HVAC replacement calculation below

City of Scottsdale miscellaneous permit fees, Resolution 13661 (Minimum Permit one discipline $121)

Retrieved Sep 1, 2026

Deck

Typical $518.60

Range $413 to $589

Typical 16x20 = 320 sf: $237 + $0.54x320 = $409.80 + plan $0.34x320 = $108.80 = $518.60. Low 200 sf = $413.00. High 400 sf = $589.00.

Full deck calculation below

City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services FY26/27 fee schedules, Resolution 13661 (effective July 1, 2026)

Retrieved Sep 1, 2026

Kitchen remodel

Typical $325.80

Range $303.60 to $414.60

Typical-job spec 200 sf: $237 + $0.94x200x0.30 = $293.40 + plan $0.54x200x0.30 = $32.40 = $325.80. Low 150 sf = $303.60. High 400 sf = $414.60.

Full kitchen remodel calculation below

City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services FY26/27 fee schedules, Resolution 13661 (effective July 1, 2026)

Retrieved Sep 1, 2026

How each fee is calculated

Roof replacement

Fee basis: Often exempt.

Project value on this row: low $8,000, typical $12,000, high $22,000.

Typical/low/high like-for-like similar-material recovering = $0 documented exemption.

City of Scottsdale, not Phoenix and not Mesa. Official permit-services list: Roof Recovering (re-shingle or retile a roof when similar material is used) does not require a permit. Like-for-like asphalt reroof is treated as that documented exemption. Structural roof work or a change of material would use Single Family Remodel with Roof Modification and is not assumed.

City of Scottsdale Permit Services (work that does not require a permit) Retrieved Sep 1, 2026.

Deck

Fee basis: Per square foot.

Project value on this row: low $8,000, typical $12,000, high $19,200.

  • Typical 16x20 = 320 sf: $237 + $0.54x320 = $409.80 + plan $0.34x320 = $108.80 = $518.60.
  • Low 200 sf = $413.00.
  • High 400 sf = $589.00.

City of Scottsdale. New uncovered/covered deck uses Single Family Addition Less than 500 sq. ft. ($237 base + $0.54/sf covered non-A/C) plus plan review $0.34/sf. Not Phoenix PDD dollars.

City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services FY26/27 fee schedules, Resolution 13661 (effective July 1, 2026) Retrieved Sep 1, 2026.

Kitchen remodel

Fee basis: Per square foot.

Project value on this row: low $15,000, typical $35,000, high $75,000.

Typical-job spec 200 sf: $237 + $0.94x200x0.30 = $293.40 + plan $0.54x200x0.30 = $32.40 = $325.80.

  • Low 150 sf = $303.60.
  • High 400 sf = $414.60.

City of Scottsdale. Kitchen uses Single Family Remodel: $237 base + $0.94/sf x 30% of affected livable area, plus plan review $0.54/sf x 30%.

City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services FY26/27 fee schedules, Resolution 13661 (effective July 1, 2026) Retrieved Sep 1, 2026.

Questions about these permit fees

How much is a roof replacement permit in Scottsdale?

The typical permit fee is $0, no permit. The typical path does not require a permit. Fee basis: Often exempt. Project value on this row: low $8,000, typical $12,000, high $22,000. Source: City of Scottsdale Permit Services (work that does not require a permit). Retrieved Sep 1, 2026.

Do I need a permit for a roof replacement in Scottsdale?

No. The typical path does not require a permit. Fee basis: Often exempt. City of Scottsdale, not Phoenix and not Mesa. Official permit-services list: Roof Recovering (re-shingle or retile a roof when similar material is used) does not require a permit. Like-for-like asphalt reroof is treated as that documented exemption. Structural roof work or a change of material would use Single Family Remodel with Roof Modification and is not assumed.

How much is an HVAC replacement permit in Scottsdale?

The typical permit fee is $121. Fee basis: Flat fee. Project value on this row: $7,500. Source: City of Scottsdale miscellaneous permit fees, Resolution 13661 (Minimum Permit one discipline $121). Retrieved Sep 1, 2026.

How much is a deck permit in Scottsdale?

The typical permit fee is $518.60. The range is $413 to $589. Fee basis: Per square foot. Project value on this row: low $8,000, typical $12,000, high $19,200. Source: City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services FY26/27 fee schedules, Resolution 13661 (effective July 1, 2026). Retrieved Sep 1, 2026.

How much is a kitchen remodel permit in Scottsdale?

The typical permit fee is $325.80. The range is $303.60 to $414.60. Fee basis: Per square foot. Project value on this row: low $15,000, typical $35,000, high $75,000. Source: City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services FY26/27 fee schedules, Resolution 13661 (effective July 1, 2026). Retrieved Sep 1, 2026.

Where do I apply for a building permit in Scottsdale?

Apply with City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services. The permit portal is https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/planning-development/permit-services.

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