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Town of Payson building permits

Verified

Town of Payson, Arizona — as published 2026-08-16.

Verified 2026-08-16 · Source

Codes adopted

Arizona has NO statewide mandatory building code for general construction — code adoption is a per-jurisdiction (city/town/county) authority under state enabling statutes (A.R.S. Title 9 for municipalities). The Town of Payson independently adopts and administers its own construction codes through its Community Development Department / Building Division; it does NOT defer to Gila County for permitting within town limits. Gila County (which covers unincorporated areas around Payson) separately runs its own, older code cycle (2012 I-Codes / 2011 NEC per Gila County Building Safety) — the two are distinct code regimes. Source: Town of Payson Code of Ordinances, Chapter 150 (Standardized Building and Construction Codes), via American Legal Publishing code library; Gila County Building Safety 'Adopted Building Code' page.2018 International Building Code (IBC), published on or after August 31, 2017 by the International Code Council, Inc., adopted by reference (Payson Code of Ordinances § 150.21), with Town of Payson local amendments including: Section 101.4 revised so referenced codes mean only codes specifically adopted by the Town; Section 104.10.1 (flood hazard areas) not adopted; new § 105.8 requiring construction sites be kept reasonably clear of debris; Section 107.2.6.1 (flood hazard documentation) revised to route through the Town Engineering Department prior to Certificate of Occupancy; Section 109.4 work-commencing-before-permit adds a minimum $70 investigation fee; Section 412.4.5 (residential aircraft hangar height/area limits) not adopted; Section 903.2.8 sprinkler trigger exempts single-family detached and duplex structures under 4,800 sq ft livable area; Table 2902.1 adds a drinking-fountain footnote for occupant loads over 99; IBC Appendix chapters not specifically adopted. Source: Payson Code of Ordinances § 150.21, International Building Code (amlegal.com); Town of Payson 'Amendments-2018' Building Department document.2018 International Residential Code (IRC), published on or after August 31, 2017 by the International Code Council, Inc., adopted by reference (Payson Code of Ordinances § 150.20), with extensive Town of Payson local amendments — see Local Amendments below for the Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (Table R301.2(1)) and fire-sprinkler provisions. IRC Appendix M (Home Day Care - R3 Occupancy), Appendix Q (Tiny Houses), Appendix R (Light Straw Clay Construction), and Appendix S (Straw Bale Construction) are specifically adopted. Source: Payson Code of Ordinances § 150.20, International Residential Code (amlegal.com).2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), as adopted by the Town of Payson (one edition behind the 2018 ICC set, consistent with the standard ICC/NEC publication offset). Source: Town of Payson Building Division / Residential Permit Application program materials (via web search of paysonaz.gov Building Division and Residential Permit Application pages, confirming 2017 NEC alongside the 2018 IBC/IRC).Current Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Fire Code, and Electric Code 'as adopted by the town' are cross-referenced generally in the Unified Development Code's building-permit application requirements (Payson Code of Ordinances § 154-09-003(C)(4): 'all required structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, civil engineering and other drawings and documents necessary to meet the requirements of the current Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Fire Code, Electric Code and other codes adopted by the town'). The specific edition years for the standalone Mechanical, Plumbing, Fuel Gas, Existing Building, and Fire Code sections of Chapter 150 (following the same numbering pattern as § 150.20 IRC and § 150.21 IBC) could not be independently re-verified against the live amlegal.com code library within this research pass after repeated rate-limiting/bot-challenge blocks on those specific sub-pages; the 2018 IBC/IRC and 2017 NEC editions ARE independently confirmed. Given the Town's Chapter 150 adopts the IBC/IRC as a matched 2018-cycle ICC set, the companion IMC/IPC/IFGC/IEBC sections are very likely also the 2018 ICC editions, but this specific file does not assert that as verified fact — see confidence notes on individual permit types below.Manufactured homes, mobile homes, factory-built buildings, and Park Model living units are subject to a Town of Payson building permit for placement per IRC § 105.1 as locally amended: approved hold-down anchors are required at building corners, and hard-wired/exterior electrical and mechanical equipment requires a separate permit. Park Model Living Unit is separately defined in IRC § 202 as amended (factory-assembled portable unit with an Arizona RV seal, chassis-mounted, not more than 12 ft wide, not more than 400 sq ft, not less than 320 sq ft, permanently connected to utilities, no holding tank other than an approved water heater). Source: Payson Code of Ordinances § 150.20 IRC amendments (1)-(2), (8).

Permit types & fees

Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

Verified

Required for new single-family and two-family dwelling construction in the Town of Payson. Reviewed against the 2018 IRC and Town of Payson amendments. Applications are submitted at the Community Development Department / Building Division using the Residential Building Permit Application form.

Verified 2026-08-16 · Source

Requirements

Building permit required for new single-family and two-family dwelling construction within Payson town limits; no permit is issued in a new subdivision until all subdivision improvements have been accepted by the Town Council
Plans must comply with the 2018 IRC and Town of Payson amendments, including the amended Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (48 lbs/sq ft ground snow load; 115/89 mph wind, Exposure B; Seismic Design Category B; 18-inch frost depth)
A registered design professional is NOT required for single- or two-family residential construction (per Building Division FAQs)
Site plan required showing lot dimensions, existing/proposed structure locations, easements, drainage, and parking/access
Applicant must provide evidence of an approved means of sanitary disposal where applicable (Northern Gila County Sanitary District, Gila County Health Department, or ADEQ)
Owner-builders may self-perform under A.R.S. §32-1121A.5/A.6 exemptions; the Handyman Exemption (§32-1121A.14) does not apply to permitted work or projects with $1,000+ in materials/labor
Building permit fee is valuation-based (Chapter 150 Table 3-A); plan review fee is 65% of the calculated Building Permit fee

Required documents

RequiredResidential Building Permit ApplicationTown of Payson Building Department application form listing job address, owner, general/electrical/plumbing/mechanical contractors (with ROC and Town business license numbers), project valuation, and square footage by area type
RequiredResidential Construction ChecklistTown of Payson Building Department submittal checklist for residential construction plan sets
RequiredResidential Grading and Drainage Plan ChecklistTown of Payson checklist for residential grading/drainage plan requirements
RequiredSite/Plot PlanLot dimensions, easements, setbacks, structure locations, and drainage

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building Permit Fee — Valuation Table 3-A	$0 ($1-$1,000); $25 + $3/additional $100 to $2,000; $69 + $11/additional $1,000 to $40,000; $487 + $9/additional $1,000 to $100,000; $1,027 + $7/additional $1,000 to $500,000; $3,827 + $5/additional $1,000 to $1,000,000; $6,327 + $3/additional $1,000 to $5,000,000; $18,327 + $1/additional $1,000 above $5,000,000	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Community Development Fees and Charges, Building Division, Valuation Table 3-A, printed p.6 — read from a 200 dpi rendered page image; all eight valuation bands are byte-for-byte identical to the FY2021-2022 edition this record previously cited.
Plan Review Fee	65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, 'New Home & Commercial Fee Calculation' step D, printed p.6: 'Plan Review fees are calculated by multiplying the Building Permit fee by 65%.' Read from a 200 dpi rendered page image; unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.
Investigation Fee (work commenced before permit issuance)	Equal to the permit fee that would have applied; minimum $70	Payson Code of Ordinances § 150.20 IRC amendment (4) / § 150.21 IBC amendment (5), both re-read on amlegal.com 2026-08-16 and both still reading '...except that the minimum amount to be collected may… Show full citationHide Payson Code of Ordinances § 150.20 IRC amendment (4) / § 150.21 IBC amendment (5), both re-read on amlegal.com 2026-08-16 and both still reading '...except that the minimum amount to be collected may be not less than $70.' DISCLOSURE OF A SECOND OFFICIAL SOURCE: the Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026) states this fee only as 'Building Without a Permit ... Investigation Fee Equal to Project Permit Fee' (Exhibit B, printed p.9, read from a rendered page image) and does NOT restate the $70 floor. The codified ordinance is the instrument that sets the minimum, so the $70 floor is recorded here; the fee schedule's silence is noted rather than treated as a repeal.

Residential Addition / Remodel / Detached Garage Permit

Verified

Required for room additions, remodels, and detached garages/storage on existing one- and two-family dwellings in Payson. Reviewed against the 2018 IRC as adopted and amended by the Town of Payson, using the Permit Cost Estimate Sheet for Additions-Remodels-Detached Garages for valuation.

Verified 2026-08-16 · Source

Requirements

Building permit required for room additions, remodels, and detached garages/storage structures
Fees are calculated using the Permit Cost Estimate Sheet for Additions-Remodels-Detached Garages (distinct from the Single Family Residential Permit Cost Estimate sheet used for new homes)
Miscellaneous single-family-detached structure types (Arizona Room/Screened-In, Wood Covered Porch/Carport, Metal Barn, Wood Open Deck/Balcony, Metal Awning, Metal Pre-Manufactured Carport) are priced per square foot under Chapter 150 Table 3-B, then run through the Table 3-A valuation fee schedule
Plans must comply with Town of Payson Design Criteria (115/89 mph wind, Exposure B; Seismic Design Category B; 48 lbs/sq ft ground snow load)

Required documents

RequiredResidential Building Permit ApplicationSubmitted at the Building Division counter
RequiredPermit Cost Estimate Sheet for Additions-Remodels-Detached GaragesTown of Payson valuation worksheet used to calculate the Building Permit fee for additions, remodels, and detached garages
RequiredSite/Plot PlanShowing existing structure, addition/garage footprint, and setbacks

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Arizona Room / Screened-In (Table 3-B, per sq ft, then Table 3-A)	$60.00/sq ft	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Valuation Table 3-B, printed p.7 — read from a 200 dpi rendered page image; all seven per-square-foot valuations are unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.
Wood Covered Porch/Carport (Table 3-B, per sq ft, then Table 3-A)	$25.00/sq ft	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Valuation Table 3-B, printed p.7 — read from a 200 dpi rendered page image; all seven per-square-foot valuations are unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.
Wood Open Deck/Balcony (Table 3-B, per sq ft, then Table 3-A)	$20.00/sq ft	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Valuation Table 3-B, printed p.7 — read from a 200 dpi rendered page image; all seven per-square-foot valuations are unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.
Metal Barns (Table 3-B, per sq ft, then Table 3-A)	$30.00/sq ft	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Valuation Table 3-B, printed p.7 — read from a 200 dpi rendered page image; all seven per-square-foot valuations are unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.
Metal Pre-Manufactured Carports (Table 3-B, per sq ft, then Table 3-A)	$20.00/sq ft	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Valuation Table 3-B, printed p.7 — read from a 200 dpi rendered page image; all seven per-square-foot valuations are unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.
Metal Awning (Table 3-B, per sq ft, then Table 3-A)	$15.00/sq ft	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Valuation Table 3-B, printed p.7 — read from a 200 dpi rendered page image; all seven per-square-foot valuations are unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.
Wood Canopy over Manufactured Home (Table 3-B, per sq ft, then Table 3-A)	$50.00/sq ft	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Valuation Table 3-B, printed p.7 — read from a 200 dpi rendered page image; all seven per-square-foot valuations are unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.

Electrical Permit

Verified

Required for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in Payson. Submitted via the combined Plumbing/Electrical/Mechanical/Fire-Alarm Supplemental Permit Application. Governed by the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by the Town of Payson.

Verified 2026-08-16 · Source

Requirements

Electrical permit required for service entrances/panels, receptacles/switches/fixtures, signs/outline lighting, and solar photovoltaic system components
Governed by the 2017 NEC as adopted by the Town of Payson
A copy of APS Service Location Approval is required if electrical service is to be relocated
Submitted via the combined Supplemental Permit Application (covers Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, and Fire Alarm/Sprinkler contractors on one form)
Applicant must certify current Arizona ROC licensing for the trade, or ownership of the primary residence performing the work personally

Required documents

RequiredSupplemental Permit ApplicationTown of Payson Building Department combined trade-permit application covering electrical service entrances/panels, receptacle/fixture counts, signs, and temporary power
OptionalAPS Service Location ApprovalRequired only if the electrical service is being relocated

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Electrical Permit Issuance	$109.00	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Electrical Fee Table 3-C, 'Permit Issuance', printed p.7. The issuance fee rose from $24.00 (FY2021-2022 schedule) to $109.00 in the FY2026-2027 edition.
Supplemental Permit	$24.00	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Electrical Fee Table 3-C, 'Supplemental Permit', printed p.7. The supplemental permit fee rose from $8.00 (FY2021-2022 schedule) to $24.00 in the FY2026-2027 edition.
Single/Two Family Residential Remodels & Additions (electrical)	$0.060 per sq ft + electric meter fee	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Electrical Fee Table 3-C, printed p.7 (Services block continues onto printed p.8) — read from 200 dpi rendered page images; unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.
Receptacles, switches, lights, fixtures, outlets — first 20	$1.10 each	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Electrical Fee Table 3-C, printed p.7 (Services block continues onto printed p.8) — read from 200 dpi rendered page images; unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.
Receptacles, switches, lights, fixtures, outlets — additional	$0.75 each	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Electrical Fee Table 3-C, printed p.7 (Services block continues onto printed p.8) — read from 200 dpi rendered page images; unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.
Service, less than 600V and not over 200A rated	$30.00	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Electrical Fee Table 3-C, printed p.7 (Services block continues onto printed p.8) — read from 200 dpi rendered page images; unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.
Service, 600V and less than 1,000A rated	$62.00	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Electrical Fee Table 3-C, printed p.7 (Services block continues onto printed p.8) — read from 200 dpi rendered page images; unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.
Service, over 600V or over 1,000A	$124.00	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Electrical Fee Table 3-C, printed p.7 (Services block continues onto printed p.8) — read from 200 dpi rendered page images; unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.

Plumbing Permit

Verified

Required for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in Payson, including water heaters, gas piping, and fixtures. Submitted via the combined Supplemental Permit Application.

Verified 2026-08-16 · Source

Requirements

Plumbing permit required for fixtures/traps, water heaters, gas piping, and residential/commercial pools and spas
Governed by the current Plumbing Code as adopted by the Town of Payson (cross-referenced generally in Payson Code of Ordinances § 154-09-003(C)(4))
Submitted via the combined Supplemental Permit Application (covers Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, and Fire Alarm/Sprinkler contractors on one form)
Applicant must certify current Arizona ROC licensing for the trade, or ownership of the primary residence performing the work personally

Required documents

RequiredSupplemental Permit ApplicationTown of Payson Building Department combined trade-permit application covering fixture/trap counts, gas piping outlets, and water heaters

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Plumbing Permit Issuance	$109.00	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Plumbing Permit Fee Table 3-E, 'Permit Issuance', printed p.8. The issuance fee rose from $24.00 to $109.00 between the FY2021-2022 and FY2026-2027 editions.
Supplemental Permit	$24.00	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Plumbing Permit Fee Table 3-E, 'Supplemental Permit', printed p.8. The supplemental permit fee rose from $8.00 to $24.00 between the FY2021-2022 and FY2026-2027 editions.
Fixtures (trap), each	$10.00	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Plumbing Permit Fee Table 3-E, printed p.8 — read from a 200 dpi rendered page image; unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.
Water Heaters, each	$12.00	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Plumbing Permit Fee Table 3-E, printed p.8 — read from a 200 dpi rendered page image; unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.
Gas piping, 1-5 outlets	$6.00	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Plumbing Permit Fee Table 3-E, printed p.8 — read from a 200 dpi rendered page image; unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.
Gas piping, outlets over 5	$1.00 per outlet	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Plumbing Permit Fee Table 3-E, printed p.8 — read from a 200 dpi rendered page image; unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.
Unclassified Plumbing Equipment (miscellaneous)	$10.00	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Plumbing Permit Fee Table 3-E, printed p.8 — read from a 200 dpi rendered page image; unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit

Verified

Required for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installations in Payson, including furnaces, air handlers, and evaporative coolers. Submitted via the combined Supplemental Permit Application.

Verified 2026-08-16 · Source

Requirements

Mechanical permit required for furnace installation, air handlers, suspended unit heaters, gas fireplaces, air conditioning, evaporative coolers, and compressors
Governed by the current Mechanical Code as adopted by the Town of Payson (cross-referenced generally in Payson Code of Ordinances § 154-09-003(C)(4))
Submitted via the combined Supplemental Permit Application (covers Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, and Fire Alarm/Sprinkler contractors on one form)
Applicant must certify current Arizona ROC licensing for the trade, or ownership of the primary residence performing the work personally

Required documents

RequiredSupplemental Permit ApplicationTown of Payson Building Department combined trade-permit application covering furnace/unit/compressor counts by BTU class

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Mechanical Permit Issuance	$109.00	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Mechanical Fee Table 3-D, 'Permit Issuance', printed p.8. The issuance fee rose from $24.00 under the FY2021-2022 schedule to $109.00 in the FY2026-2027 edition.
Supplemental Permit	$24.00	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Mechanical Fee Table 3-D, 'Supplemental Permit', printed p.8. The supplemental permit fee rose from $8.00 under the FY2021-2022 schedule to $24.00 in the FY2026-2027 edition.
Furnace, including ducts, 100,000 BTU or less	$15.00	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Mechanical Fee Table 3-D, printed p.8 — read from a 200 dpi rendered page image; unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.
Furnace, including ducts, over 100,000 BTU	$18.00	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Mechanical Fee Table 3-D, printed p.8 — read from a 200 dpi rendered page image; unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.
Suspended Unit Heater	$15.00	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Mechanical Fee Table 3-D, printed p.8 — read from a 200 dpi rendered page image; unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.
Air Handlers, up to and including 10,000 CFM	$11.00	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Mechanical Fee Table 3-D, printed p.8 — read from a 200 dpi rendered page image; unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.
Air Handlers, over 10,000 CFM	$18.00	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Mechanical Fee Table 3-D, printed p.8 — read from a 200 dpi rendered page image; unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.
Unclassified Machinery Equipment (incl. Pellet & Wood Stoves)	$11.00	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Mechanical Fee Table 3-D, printed p.8 — read from a 200 dpi rendered page image; unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.

Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Solar Water Heater Permit

Verified

Required for installation of residential solar electric (PV) systems and solar water heater systems in Payson. Governed by the Town's dedicated Solar Electric and Solar Water Heater Submittal Checklist and the 2017 NEC (for the electric portion) as adopted by the Town of Payson.

Verified 2026-08-16 · Source

Requirements

PV system capacity in DC/AC watts must be stated, with one set of plans and a site plan showing property lines, building location, and equipment layout (module arrays, inverter(s), disconnects, panels, meters, and any hybrid-system components)
One-line and three-line electrical schematics with required labeling
Cut sheets and listings required for PV panels, inverters, combiners, AC/DC disconnects, connectors, meter sockets, and any additional/replacement sub-panels or main panels
Photovoltaic mounting details with listed hardware and wind/gravity calculations
Solar water heater submittals require system capacity in gallons/liters, site plan, equipment layout, cut sheets for panels/pumps/storage tanks, and mounting details with wind/gravity calculations
Contractor/Owner-Builder Bonding Certificate required for projects over $50,000
Homeowner association review, ROC License verification, and Payson Business License verification required
Required approvals from Fire, Engineering, and Zoning before Building Department issuance
Electronic submittals are preferred

Required documents

RequiredSolar Electric and Solar Water Heater Submittal ChecklistTown of Payson Building Department checklist covering both PV and solar water heater submittal requirements, with sign-off fields for Fire, Engineering, and Zoning approval
RequiredBuilding/Electrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted alongside the Solar checklist at the Building Division

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Solar Photovoltaic — Single Family Residential System	$175.00 total fee charged	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Electrical Fee Table 3-C, 'Solar Photovoltaic Systems' block, printed p.7 — read from a 200 dpi rendered page image; all four solar figures are unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.
Solar Photovoltaic — Commercial Inverters	$40.00 each + plan review by the hour	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Electrical Fee Table 3-C, 'Solar Photovoltaic Systems' block, printed p.7 — read from a 200 dpi rendered page image; all four solar figures are unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.
Solar Photovoltaic — Combiners or Junction Boxes	$30.00 each + plan review by the hour	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Electrical Fee Table 3-C, 'Solar Photovoltaic Systems' block, printed p.7 — read from a 200 dpi rendered page image; all four solar figures are unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.
Solar Hot Water System	$35.00 plus $10.00 per fixture	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Electrical Fee Table 3-C, 'Solar Photovoltaic Systems' block, printed p.7 — read from a 200 dpi rendered page image; all four solar figures are unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.

Demolition Permit

Verified

Required for demolition of any structure in Payson. Fee is a flat charge valid for a limited window from issuance.

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Requirements

Building permit required before demolishing a structure within Town of Payson limits
Permit is good for only 30 days from the date issued
General demolition requirements apply per Payson Code of Ordinances § 154-09-003 (site plan, declared use, and compliance documentation)

Required documents

RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted at the Building Division counter
RequiredSite PlanShowing the structure(s) to be demolished and other existing structures on the lot

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Demolition Permit	$50.00	$50.00 confirmed unchanged. Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide $50.00 confirmed unchanged. Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, 'Other Permit Fees', printed p.9 — read from a 200 dpi rendered page image. CORRECTION 2026-08-16: the '30 days from the date issued' validity qualifier this record previously published has been REMOVED. It came from the FY2021-2022 schedule, whose line reads 'Demolition Permit ... $50.00, good for only 30 days from the date issued'; the FY2026-2027 line reads simply 'Demolition Permit ... $50.00' with no validity period stated. No current Town source found in this pass restates the 30-day limit, so it is no longer asserted; confirm the permit's validity period with the Building Division (928-474-5242) before relying on any window.

Fence and Retaining Wall Permit

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Fences up to a limited height and location in Payson do not require a building permit; taller fences and all retaining walls 4 feet or more in height require a permit, with structural engineering required for retaining walls at that height.

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Requirements

Residential fences 6 feet or less in the rear of the property, or 4 feet or less in the front of the property, do NOT require a Building Permit
Fences exceeding those height/location limits require a Building Permit
Retaining walls 4 feet or more in height require engineering for the wall design AND a permit issued prior to the start of construction
Recommend consulting the Building Division prior to construction to confirm no Town right-of-way or easement conflicts, even for exempt fences

Required documents

RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationRequired only for fences/walls exceeding the no-permit thresholds
RequiredStructural Engineering CalculationsRequired for retaining walls 4 feet or more in height

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Fence/Wall Permit (valuation-based)	Valuation-based per Chapter 150 Table 3-A	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division. Re-confirmed 2026-08-16: a full-text sweep of the 36-page schedule for 'fence' and 'retaining' returns no Building Division fence or wall line item, so fences/walls requiring a permit remain valuation-based building permits under Table 3-A (printed p.6).

EV Charger / EVSE Permit

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The Town of Payson does not publish a dedicated EV charger/EVSE permit. Installation of an EV charging circuit is permitted as electrical work submitted via the Town's combined Supplemental Permit Application (Plumbing/Electrical/Mechanical/Fire Alarm), governed by the 2017 NEC as adopted by the Town. There is no EV-specific fee line; a dedicated EVSE outlet/circuit is billed under the same itemized receptacle/outlet and service fee table (Chapter 150 Table 3-C) used for all electrical work.

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Requirements

Electrical permit required for the EV charging circuit, submitted via the Town's combined Supplemental Permit Application
Governed by the 2017 NEC as adopted by the Town of Payson
A copy of APS Service Location Approval is required if electrical service is to be relocated as part of the installation
Applicant must certify current Arizona ROC licensing for the trade, or ownership of the primary residence performing the work personally

Required documents

RequiredSupplemental Permit ApplicationTown of Payson Building Department combined trade-permit application covering electrical service entrances/panels, receptacle/fixture counts, and temporary power
OptionalAPS Service Location ApprovalRequired only if the electrical service is being relocated

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Electrical Permit Issuance	$109.00	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Electrical Fee Table 3-C, 'Permit Issuance', printed p.7. The issuance fee rose from $24.00 to $109.00 between the FY2021-2022 and FY2026-2027 editions; the earlier $24.00 figure is superseded.
Supplemental Permit	$24.00	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Electrical Fee Table 3-C, 'Supplemental Permit', printed p.7. The supplemental permit fee rose from $8.00 (the FY2021-2022 schedule's figure) to $24.00 between the two editions.
Receptacles, switches, lights, fixtures, outlets — first 20	$1.10 each	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Electrical Fee Table 3-C, printed p.7 (Services block continues onto printed p.8) — read from 200 dpi rendered page images; unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition. This is the mechanism a dedicated EVSE outlet/circuit is billed under; no EV-specific line item exists anywhere in the FY2026-2027 schedule (full-text sweep for "electric vehicle", "EV charg" and "charging" returns no match).
Service, less than 600V and not over 200A rated	$30.00	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, Electrical Fee Table 3-C, printed p.7 (Services block continues onto printed p.8) — read from 200 dpi rendered page images; unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition. Applies if a service upgrade accompanies the EV charger installation.

Commercial Building Permit

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Required for new commercial building construction and for interior/exterior alterations (tenant improvements) to existing commercial buildings in Payson. Reviewed against the 2018 IBC, 2018 IPC, 2018 IMC, and 2017 NEC per the Town of Payson's own Commercial Construction Checklist. Tenant improvement work is NOT a separate permit type in Payson: it is submitted using the same Commercial Construction Checklist and Building Permit Application as new commercial construction, and billed the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee (Chapter 150 Table 3-A) plus 65% plan review fee. The checklist's only distinction between 'building' and 'tenant space' is for the registered-design-professional-stamp threshold (see requirements below), not a separate application, checklist, or fee schedule.

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Requirements

Building permit required for new commercial building construction and for tenant improvements (interior/exterior alterations to an existing commercial building); both use the same Town of Payson Commercial Construction Checklist (Revised 7/20/20)
Design Review Approval is required before plans can be submitted for building permit review, per the Commercial Construction Checklist
Reviewed against 2018 IBC, 2018 IPC, and 2018 IMC, plus 2017 NEC, per the Commercial Construction Checklist
Electronic submittal (email or thumb drive) is preferred; if paper copies are submitted, 9 full sets are required (10 sets if the project includes a commercial kitchen)
A registered design professional (architect/engineer) stamp is required, per A.R.S. § 32-144, if the building (not the tenant space alone) is 3,000 sq. ft. or more, is over two stories, or has 20 or more occupants — consistent with the same three-part threshold stated in the Building Division FAQs
Fire sprinklers are required for commercial buildings 4,800 sq. ft. or larger, per Town Ordinance #912 (distinct from the residential 4,800-sq.-ft. IRC sprinkler-installation exemption elsewhere in this file)
Commercial submittal package (per the Commercial Construction Checklist) includes, as applicable to the project: Permit Application, Site/Civil Plans, Landscape Plan, Building Occupancy Group designation, Type of Construction, Structural Engineering, Truss Calculations, Soils Report, Asbestos Report, Contractor Bonding Certificate, Sanitary District Approval, Fire Sprinkler Plans, Accessibility Provisions, Temporary Power Agreement, Contractor License Verification, and Business License Verification
If the Property Owner and Building Owner are different entities, both names must be reflected adjacent to each other in the Owner Box on all Building Permit copies, per the Commercial Construction Checklist
Building permit fee is valuation-based (Chapter 150 Table 3-A, same table used for residential 'New Home & Commercial' fee calculation); plan review fee is 65% of the calculated Building Permit fee

Required documents

RequiredCommercial Construction ChecklistTown of Payson Building Department checklist (Revised 7/20/20) covering commercial new-construction and tenant-improvement submittal requirements, with a staff sign-off field
RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted at the Building Division counter or electronically (preferred)
RequiredSite/Civil PlansProperty lines, drainage, easements, parking, and utility locations; civil drawings required per the Commercial Construction Checklist
RequiredStructural Engineering / Truss CalculationsRequired per the Commercial Construction Checklist for engineered structural elements
RequiredContractor Bonding CertificateRequired per the Commercial Construction Checklist
OptionalAsbestos ReportRequired per the Commercial Construction Checklist where applicable (e.g., alteration of an existing building)
OptionalFire Sprinkler PlansRequired where the project triggers a sprinkler requirement (e.g., buildings 4,800 sq. ft. or larger per Ordinance #912)

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Commercial Building Permit Fee — Valuation Table 3-A	Same valuation-based schedule used for the 'New Home & Commercial Fee Calculation': $0 ($1-$1,000); $25 + $3/additional $100 to $2,000; $69 + $11/additional $1,000 to $40,000; $487 + $9/additional $1,000 to $100,000; $1,027 + $7/additional $1,000 to $500,000; $3,827 + $5/additional $1,000 to $1,000,000; $6,327 + $3/additional $1,000 to $5,000,000; $18,327 + $1/additional $1,000 above $5,000,000	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Community Development Fees and Charges, Building Division — 'New Home & Commercial Permits' / 'New Home & Commercial Fee Calculation', Valuation Table 3-A, printed p.6 — read from a 200 dpi rendered page image; all eight valuation bands unchanged from the FY2021-2022 edition.
Plan Review Fee	65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, 'New Home & Commercial Fee Calculation' step D, printed p.6 — read from a rendered page image; unchanged.
Investigation Fee (work commenced before permit issuance)	Equal to the permit fee that would have applied; minimum $70	Payson Code of Ordinances § 150.21 IBC amendment (5), re-read on amlegal.com 2026-08-16 and still setting a $70 minimum; Show full citationHide Payson Code of Ordinances § 150.21 IBC amendment (5), re-read on amlegal.com 2026-08-16 and still setting a $70 minimum; applies identically to commercial work. The Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026) states only 'Building Without a Permit ... Investigation Fee Equal to Project Permit Fee' (Exhibit B, printed p.9) without restating the $70 floor — both sources are disclosed here.
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy — Commercial, first six months	$500.00/month	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Division, 'Temporary Certificate of Occupancy', printed p.9: 'Commercial 1st six months ... $500.00/month to double every 6 months.' A Residential Temporary Certificate of Occupancy is separately listed at $250.00/month on the same line block. This supersedes the $300.00/month figure from the FY2021-2022 schedule.
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy — Commercial, after six months	$1,000.00/month	Derived from the published doubling rule rather than from a separate printed line: the Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Derived from the published doubling rule rather than from a separate printed line: the Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, printed p.9, prints 'Commercial 1st six months ... $500.00/month to double every 6 months' with the footnote 'Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Fees double every six months.' The FY2021-2022 edition printed the two tiers as separate lines ($300.00/month and $600.00/month); the FY2026-2027 edition prints only the first tier plus the doubling rule, so $1,000.00/month is the doubled first-tier rate and not a directly printed figure.
Engineering Division Plan Review — Commercial & Industrial Developments, 1st & 2nd Review	$265.00/Sheet, each review	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit C, Engineering Division Fees and Charges, 'Plan Review Fees for Subdivisions, Multi Family Residential, Commercial & Industrial Developments', printed p.13. The FY2026-2027 edition no longer bundles a 1st-and-2nd review: it prints 'Construction Plans (Grading, Drainage, Paving, etc.) up to 24" x 36": Each Review ... $265.00/Sheet', with Addenda to Permitted Drawings and As-Built Drawings also at $265.00/Sheet. This supersedes the FY2021-2022 schedule's '$300.00/sheet (both reviews included)' figure.
Engineering Division Plan Review — Additional Reviews	$265.00/Sheet	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit C, printed p.13: every review is now charged at the same $265.00/Sheet rate, and the Final Subdivision Plat block prints '1st Review — Included in Comm Dev Fees; Additional Reviews (Each) — $265.00/Sheet.' The separate discounted additional-review rate no longer exists; under the prior FY2021-2022 schedule it was $150.00/sheet.
Non-Subdivision Commercial or Industrial Lot Development Permit Fee	$3,150/acre ($600.00 minimum)	This fee was $2,500.00/acre under the FY2021-2022 schedule. Show full citationHide This fee was $2,500.00/acre under the FY2021-2022 schedule. The current figure comes from the Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit C, Engineering Division Fees and Charges, 'Non-Subdivision Multi-Family, Commercial or Industrial Lot Developments — Project Administration and Field Observation Fee', printed p.14. The fee covers Town project administration and field observation and is calculated on the total lot area of the parcel(s) being developed; a Right-of-Way permit and Grading Permit are additionally required at the rates listed in the same exhibit.
Planning & Zoning Plan Review — Commercial/Multi-Family	$300.00 (over 3 dwelling units), plus $100.00/acre on development over 1 acre	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Planning and Zoning, 'PLAN REVIEWS', printed p.11: 'Commercial/Multi-Family... $300.00 (Over 3 DU) (Plus $100.00/acre on development over 1 acre).' The base fee was $1,000.00 in the superseded FY2021-2022 schedule; the $100.00/acre component is unchanged — only the base fee moved. Note that machine text extraction renders this page with rows offset by one; the figure here reflects the printed page itself.
Design Review — New Projects	$700.00	This fee was $150.00 under the FY2021-2022 schedule. Show full citationHide This fee was $150.00 under the FY2021-2022 schedule. The current figure comes from the Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Planning and Zoning, 'ZONING APPLICATION SUBMITTALS', Design Review block, printed p.10. Caution when reading the published PDF: the Design Review block's rows are easily offset by one, which would wrongly pair 'New Projects' with $2,000.00 and 'Façade Changes' with $50.00; the correct rows read Façade Changes and Minor Additions $250.00, Paint Color Approval $50.00, New Projects $700.00. The Commercial Construction Checklist requires Design Review Approval before plans can be submitted for building permit review.
Design Review — Facade changes and minor additions	$250.00	Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. Show full citationHide Town of Payson Fees and Charges Schedule FY2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-020, effective July 1, 2026), Exhibit B, Planning and Zoning, Design Review block, printed p.10. The FY2021-2022 schedule's $50.00 figure is superseded; in the current schedule, $50.00 is the Paint Color Approval line immediately below Façade Changes — an adjacent row easily misread when working from the PDF's flowed text.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-08-16.

Town of Payson Community Development Department — Building Division — official building department

Fee schedules

Applications & forms

Checklists & handouts

Residential Construction Checklist | Town of Payson Building Department (PDF)

Codes & ordinances

Department & other records

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