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Unincorporated Gila County building permits
VerifiedUnincorporated Gila County, Arizona — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-23 · 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. § 11-861 for county adoption by reference). Gila County's Community Development Division / Building Safety Department independently adopts and administers construction codes for all unincorporated areas of the county; incorporated cities and towns within Gila County (Globe, Payson, Winkelman, Miami, Hayden, Star Valley) adopt and enforce their own codes separately and are not covered by this county program. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/index.phpBuilding Code of the County of Gila, effective October 2, 2014, adopted by the Gila County Board of Supervisors via Building Code Ordinance No. 2017-02 ('Building Ordinance for Unincorporated Areas in Gila County'), which superseded the prior Building Code Ordinance effective July 28, 2011. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/adopted_building_code.php and ordinance PDF at https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/Docs/Docs/Building%20Ordinance%20for%20Unincorporated%20Areas%20in%20Gila%20County%20-%20Ordinance%20No.%202017-02%20-%20Approved.pdf2012 International Residential Code (IRC) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, adopted by reference with Gila County amendments (per Building Code Ordinance No. 2017-02). Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/adopted_building_code.php2012 International Building Code (IBC), adopted by reference with Gila County amendments. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/adopted_building_code.php2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), adopted by reference with Gila County amendments. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/adopted_building_code.php2012 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted by reference with Gila County amendments. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/adopted_building_code.php2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted by reference with Gila County amendments. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/adopted_building_code.php2012 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted by reference with Gila County amendments. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/adopted_building_code.php2012 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code, adopted by reference with Gila County amendments. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/adopted_building_code.php2011 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted by reference with Gila County amendments. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/adopted_building_code.phpICC A117.1-2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (ADA accessibility standard), adopted by reference. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/adopted_building_code.phpManufactured homes and factory-built buildings: installed per the latest Arizona Office of Manufactured Housing (Arizona Department of Housing Manufactured Housing Division) publication standards; Gila County holds a direct contract with the state to perform manufactured-home and factory-built-building permitting/inspection in the unincorporated county. Only HUD-approved manufactured homes have been permitted in unincorporated Gila County since March 22, 2007. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/manufactured_home_permits.php
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Addition, Remodel, Accessory Structure)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family dwellings, additions, remodels, and larger accessory structures in the unincorporated areas of Gila County. The Gila County Community Development Division's Building Safety Department administers construction permitting outside the incorporated cities/towns of Globe, Payson, Winkelman, Miami, Hayden, and Star Valley. Applications must be submitted in person at either the Globe or Payson Building Safety office — the county does not accept applications by fax, mail, or (as of research date) a public online portal.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Required for new single-family dwellings, additions (bedrooms, bathrooms, family rooms, porches, decks, etc.), renovations (garage conversions, basement finishing, kitchen expansions, etc.), retaining walls, and accessory structures/cargo containers over 200 sq ft in unincorporated Gila County
- Application must be made IN PERSON at the Globe office (745 N. Rose Mofford Way) or Payson office (608 E. Hwy 260) — applications and plans cannot be accepted by fax or mail
- Submit owner's name, address, phone number; Gila County Tax Parcel Number; contractor information or a signed Owner-Builder Statement
- Two sets of plans drawn to scale on minimum 18"x24" (maximum 24"x36") paper, plus two copies of an 8.5"x11" site plan
- Approved potable water supply for new home construction; Wastewater Department/Sanitary District/community-system approval for projects including plumbing; Floodplain Clearance; Grading and/or Right-of-Way Permit if applicable
- Fire District approval required if located in Pine/Strawberry (928-476-4272), Hellsgate (928-474-3835), or Tri-City (928-425-0815) fire districts
- Truss layout and calculations, job-specific I-joist layout, or engineered specifications with an original wet seal, where applicable
- Plan review fee (65% of the calculated building permit fee) is collected at time of submittal
Required documents
- RequiredResidential Construction Permit Requirements ChecklistCounty checklist of documents required for a residential building permit submittal, referenced from the Building Permits page
- OptionalBuilding Code HandbookAnswers to the most common residential-construction code questions for Gila County; available via the Building Safety Department navigation at gilacountyaz.gov
- OptionalOwner-Builder StatementSigned statement required in place of contractor information when the property owner is acting as their own contractor
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit fee — valuation-based per Table 1-A | $1–$500: $23.50; $501–$2,000: $23.50 for first $500 + $3.05 per additional $100; $2,001–$25,000: $69.25 for first $2,000 + $14.00 per additional $1,000; $25,001–$50,000: $391.75 for first $25,000 + $10.10 per additional $1,000; $50,001–$100,000: $643.75 for first $50,000 + $7.00 per additional $1,000; $100,001–$500,000: $993.75 for first $100,000 + $5.60 per additional $1,000; $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,233.75 for first $500,000 + $4.75 per additional $1,000; $1,000,001+: $5,608.75 for first $1,000,000 + $3.65 per additional $1,000 | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, Table 1-A (effective 3/22/07, updated 12-2019). Valuation determined from the county's Building Valuation Data table (ICC Building Safety Journal, August 2005). Plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work included in the building permit at no extra charge when part of the same project. |
| Plan review fee | 65% of the calculated building permit fee, or actual cost if performed by an outside reviewer | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.2-3. Charged separately from the permit fee, collected at time of submittal. |
| Unzoned-area flat fee (reduced-review alternative, where property qualifies) | $175 (single-family residence, modification/addition, carport/garage/ramada, accessory building, other residential structure) | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.11. Only applies to unzoned areas of the county; fewer regulations, less review time, and fewer inspections apply than the standard valuation-based fee. Full-code plan review/inspection can still be requested. |
| Reinspection / after-hours / unlisted inspection fee | $50.00 per hour (or the jurisdiction's total hourly cost, whichever is greater) | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.5. Applies to inspections outside normal business hours, reinspections, and any inspection without a specifically listed fee. |
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Tenant Improvement, Remodel)
VerifiedRequired for new commercial, industrial, and multi-family buildings, tenant improvements, and remodels in the unincorporated areas of Gila County. The Building Safety Department applies its adopted 2012 IBC with local amendments. Applications are submitted in person at either the Globe or Payson office, using the Commercial Construction Permit Requirements checklist.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Required for new commercial, industrial, and multi-family construction, tenant improvements, and remodels in unincorporated Gila County
- Application must be made IN PERSON at the Globe office (745 N. Rose Mofford Way) or Payson office (608 E. Hwy 260)
- Refer to the Commercial Construction Permit Requirements checklist for the full document list
- Two sets of plans meeting county design criteria, including 2 site plans, are required for review
- Wastewater, Floodplain, and other department approvals may be required before a building permit can be issued
- Plan review fee (65% of the calculated building permit fee) collected at time of submittal
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial Construction Permit Requirements ChecklistCounty checklist of documents required for a commercial building permit submittal (e.g., referenced publicly as 'CHECKLISTCOMMERCIALSUBMITTAL')
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit fee — valuation-based per Table 1-A | Same Table 1-A valuation-based schedule as residential: $1–$500: $23.50; scaling up to $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.65 per additional $1,000 above $1,000,001 | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, Table 1-A (effective 3/22/07, updated 12-2019). Commercial building valuation uses the same Building Valuation Data table (by occupancy group and construction type) as residential. |
| Plan review fee | 65% of the calculated building permit fee, or actual cost if performed by an outside reviewer | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.2-3. |
| Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical permit fees (commercial and multi-family residential) | Per the separate Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical fee schedules (unlike single-family residential, these are NOT bundled into the commercial building permit fee) | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.2 (Method of Calculating Commercial Building Permit Fees). |
| Unzoned-area flat fee (reduced-review alternative, where property qualifies) | $250 (commercial, industrial, religious/private-educational, school, or other public building, and their modifications/additions) | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.11. |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for standalone electrical work in unincorporated Gila County, under the county's adopted 2011 NEC. Electrical work performed as part of a permitted building project is included in the building permit fee at no extra charge; standalone/individual electrical permits are billed per the county's unit fee schedule.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Standalone electrical permits required for services, feeders, meters, outlets, fixtures, signs, and related electrical work not part of a currently permitted building project
- Apply in person at the Globe or Payson Building Safety office
- Contact either office for guidance on obtaining an Electrical permit
Required documents
- RequiredIn-person permit applicationElectrical permit applications are made in person at the Globe or Payson office; no online portal identified as of research date
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit issuance fee | $25.00 per permit | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, Electrical Permit Fees, p.6. |
| New single/two-family residential wiring (System Fee Schedule) | $0.055 per square foot (not including garages, carports, and other minor accessory buildings) | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.6. New multifamily (3+ units): $0.050 per sq ft. |
| Private in-ground swimming pool electrical (System Fee Schedule) | $30.00 per pool | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.6. Covers branch circuit wiring, bonding, grounding, and underwater lighting for the pool system. |
| Unit Fee Schedule — outlets/switches/fixtures | First 20 outlets: $1.00 each; additional outlets: $0.50 each | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.6. |
| Unit Fee Schedule — services | ≤200A: $25.00; over 200A to 1000A: $50.00; over 1000A: $100.00 | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.6. |
| Individual electrical permit bundled with a building permit | No charge (included in the cost of the building permit) — residential only | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.2. Commercial/multi-family electrical is billed separately per the schedule above. |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for standalone plumbing work in unincorporated Gila County, under the county's adopted 2012 IPC. Plumbing work performed as part of a permitted residential building project is included in the building permit fee at no extra charge; standalone/individual plumbing permits and all commercial/multi-family plumbing are billed per the county's unit fee schedule.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Standalone plumbing permits required for fixtures, water heaters, gas piping, water treating equipment, backflow devices, and gray water systems not part of a currently permitted building project
- Apply in person at the Globe or Payson Building Safety office
- Contact either office for guidance on obtaining a Plumbing permit
Required documents
- RequiredIn-person permit applicationPlumbing permit applications are made in person at the Globe or Payson office; no online portal identified as of research date
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit issuance fee | $25.00 per permit | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, Plumbing Permit Fees, p.7. |
| Fixture / water heater / gas piping unit fees | $10.00 per fixture or set of fixtures on one trap; $10.00 per water heater and/or vent; $5.00 per gas-piping system of 1-5 outlets ($1.00 each additional outlet) | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.7. |
| Gray water system | $50.00 each | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.7. |
| Individual plumbing permit bundled with a building permit | No charge (included in the cost of the building permit) — residential only | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.2. Commercial/multi-family plumbing is billed separately per the schedule above. |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for standalone mechanical/HVAC work in unincorporated Gila County, under the county's adopted 2012 IMC. Mechanical work performed as part of a permitted residential building project is included in the building permit fee at no extra charge; standalone/individual mechanical permits and all commercial/multi-family mechanical work are billed per the county's unit fee schedule.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Standalone mechanical permits required for furnaces, heaters, boilers, compressors, air-handling units, evaporative coolers, ventilation fans, exhaust hoods, and incinerators not part of a currently permitted building project
- Apply in person at the Globe or Payson Building Safety office
- Contact either office for guidance on obtaining a Mechanical permit
Required documents
- RequiredIn-person permit applicationMechanical permit applications are made in person at the Globe or Payson office; no online portal identified as of research date
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit issuance fee | $25.00 per permit | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, Mechanical Permit Fees, p.8. |
| Forced-air furnace/burner (up to 100,000 Btu/h) | $12.00 | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.8. Over 100,000 Btu/h: $15.00. |
| Evaporative cooler (including ductwork, other than portable) | $10.00 | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.8. |
| Air-handling unit (up to 10,000 cfm) | $10.00 | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.8. Over 10,000 cfm: $15.00. |
| Individual mechanical permit bundled with a building permit | No charge (included in the cost of the building permit) — residential only | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.2. Commercial/multi-family mechanical is billed separately per the schedule above. |
Pool / Spa / Hot Tub Permit
VerifiedRequired for swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs in the unincorporated areas of Gila County, under the county's adopted 2012 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code. The fee covers plan review and inspections for pool, plumbing, electric, mechanical, and barrier requirements combined, as a minimum flat fee (private or public), rather than a separate valuation-based building permit fee.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for built-in swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs in unincorporated Gila County
- Apply in person at the Globe or Payson Building Safety office
- Fee covers plan review and inspections for pool, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and barrier requirements combined
- Private in-ground swimming pool electrical work (branch circuit wiring, bonding, grounding, underwater lighting) is billed at a flat $30.00 electrical fee in addition to the pool permit fee
Required documents
- RequiredIn-person permit applicationPool/spa permit applications are made in person at the Globe or Payson office
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Private built-in pool, spa, or hot tub (minimum, all-inclusive) | $350.00 minimum | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Permit Fees, p.9. Includes plan review and inspections for pool, plumbing, electric, mechanical, and barrier requirements. May be calculated based on valuation if the minimum fee is not sufficient for the service provided. |
| Public built-in pool, spa, or hot tub (minimum, all-inclusive) | $500.00 minimum | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.9. |
| Pre-fabricated pool, spa, or hot tub | Based on the permits required for the specific project | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.9. |
| Private in-ground pool electrical (add-on) | $30.00 | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, Electrical Permit Fees, p.6 (System Fee Schedule, Private Swimming Pools). |
| Unzoned-area flat fee (reduced-review alternative, where property qualifies) | $175 private pool (incl. barriers); $250 public pool (incl. barriers) | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.11. |
Manufactured Home / Factory Built Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for installing a manufactured home or factory-built building in the unincorporated areas of Gila County. Gila County holds a direct contract with the Arizona Department of Housing Manufactured Housing Division to perform this permitting and inspection on the state's behalf. Only HUD-approved manufactured homes have been permitted in unincorporated Gila County since March 22, 2007.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Only HUD-approved manufactured homes are permitted in unincorporated Gila County (effective March 22, 2007)
- Required information: unit owner and property owner information; Gila County Tax Parcel Number; site address; unit make, model, year, cost/value, size, and serial number; installer information; site plan
- Wastewater Department approval required; a Discharge Authorization for the wastewater system is required before the electric service will be green-tagged
- Floodplain Department approval required; proof of a potable water source required
- APS approval if applicable; Pine/Strawberry (928-476-4272), Hellsgate (928-474-3835), or Tri-City (928-425-0815) Fire Department approval if located in those districts
- Grading and/or Right-of-Way Permit if applicable
- Factory Built Buildings additionally require 2 sets of Floor(F#)/Manufacturer's plans and 2 sets of Foundation(DFB#) plans stamped approved by the Arizona Department of Housing Manufactured Housing Division, with one set bearing the original red OMH stamp, plus contractor name/address/phone/license number
- Factory Built Buildings used for commercial purposes must meet additional requirements and fees
Required documents
- RequiredManufactured Home ChecklistCounty checklist for manufactured home permit submittals, referenced on the Manufactured Home & Factory Built Building Permits page
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Manufactured Home Permit (set-up inspections) | $450.00, plus $50.00 for electric service if needed (per the live department webpage, re-confirmed live 2026-07-23) — BUT the county's own Manufactured Home Installation Requirements intake/checklist form, dated 6/2024 (the most recently-dated of the three sources found and the actual form staff use at submittal), states "Manufactured Home Permit Fee: $650.00 includes 3 inspections," plus the same separate $50.00 New Electric Service Fee and $50.00 Ground Set/Slabs/Strip Footings fee | Three different dollar figures for this same line item were found live on gilacountyaz.gov as of 2026-07-23: $360 (Dec-2019 Fee Schedule PDF, citing the Arizona Office of Manufactured Housing contract rate 'as of July 1, 2018'), $450 (live Manufactured Home & Factory Built Building Permits webpage, undated, re-confirmed live 2026-07-23 at https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/manufactured_home_permits.php), and $650 (Manufactured Home Installation Requirements checklist form, dated 6/2024, fetched live 2026-07-23 from the Document Center at https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/Docs/docs/MH%20SUBMITTAL%20APPLICATION%20CHECKLIST%206-2024.pdf, which also explicitly notes the fee 'includes 3 inspections'). The 6/2024 checklist is the most recently dated of the three and is the actual office-use intake form, making it the most current-looking figure, but since the plain department webpage still states $450 as of this same research date, none of the three is definitively withdrawn — all three are preserved here for transparency rather than silently dropping the older figures. |
| Factory Built Building — Residential | $450 per story including systems (as of July 1, 2018, per Arizona Office of Manufactured Housing contract) | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.10. |
| Factory Built Building — Commercial | $4.50 per lineal foot of perimeter per story including systems (as of July 1, 2018) | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.10. |
| Park Model | $200 (as of July 1, 2007) | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.10. |
| Manufactured Home used as an Accessory Building | $200 (as of July 1, 2007) | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.10. None of the manufactured/factory-built fees include a new electric service permit fee if required. |
Solar PV Permit
VerifiedGila County's published Fee Schedule (rev. 12-2019) has no dedicated solar/photovoltaic fee line item — a rooftop or ground-mounted residential PV installation in unincorporated Gila County is processed as a standard Electrical Permit under the county's adopted 2011 NEC, billed via the same Unit Fee Schedule used for other electrical alterations to existing buildings (the System Fee Schedule's per-square-foot rate applies only to new residential building wiring, not retrofits). A building permit for the racking/mounting itself is typically not required unless the installation involves a structural (weight-bearing/roof-truss) alteration.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical Permit required for the PV system's wiring, inverter, and interconnection work, per the county's adopted 2011 NEC — apply in person at the Globe or Payson Building Safety office
- No distinct 'solar permit' exists in the county's Fee Schedule; per the schedule's own text, 'other types of residential occupancies and alterations to existing residential buildings' (which a solar retrofit is) use the Unit Fee Schedule (per-service/per-item fees) rather than the new-construction per-square-foot System Fee Schedule
- A building permit for the roof-mounting/racking system itself is only required if it involves a structural alteration (e.g., re-engineered roof framing); typical rack-on-existing-roof installations do not trigger a separate building permit
- Ground-mounted residential arrays are subject to the same accessory-structure zoning setbacks as other accessory structures under the Gila County Zoning Ordinance for Unincorporated Areas — no solar-specific zoning provision was found
- Applications must be made IN PERSON at the Globe (745 N. Rose Mofford Way) or Payson (608 E. Hwy 260) Building Safety office — no online portal identified
Required documents
- RequiredIn-person Electrical Permit applicationElectrical permit application for the PV interconnection, submitted at the Globe or Payson Building Safety office; the county directs residents to call for guidance rather than self-serve online for this permit type
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit issuance fee | $25.00 per permit | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule (rev. 12-2019), Electrical Permit Fees, p.6. Confirmed by direct page-6 read: the System Fee Schedule's per-square-foot wiring rates apply only to 'New Residential Buildings'; solar retrofits to an existing home are not a listed System Fee Schedule item, so they fall to the Unit Fee Schedule / Other Inspections and Fees section on the same page. |
| Service/equipment fee (Unit Fee Schedule) or 'Inspection for which no fee is specifically indicated' | Services ≤200A: $25.00; over 200A to 1000A: $50.00; over 1000A: $100.00; OR $50.00 per hour if billed as an unlisted inspection item | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.6, Unit Fee Schedule and 'Other Inspections and Fees' item 3. No solar-specific line exists; this is the applicable general mechanism confirmed by direct review of the fee schedule's Electrical Permit Fees page — not explicitly confirmed by the county as the exact solar billing path, hence partial confidence. |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedGila County's published Fee Schedule (rev. 12-2019) has no dedicated EV-charger/EVSE fee line item. Installing a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger's dedicated circuit or new service in unincorporated Gila County is processed as a standard Electrical Permit under the county's adopted 2011 NEC, billed via the same Unit Fee Schedule used for other electrical alterations to an existing building (the System Fee Schedule's per-square-foot rate applies only to new residential building wiring, not retrofits). Re-verified 2026-07-20: re-confirmed the Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule PDF (rev. 12-2019, cms3.revize.com/revize/gilacounty/.../FEESCHEDULE%2012-2019.pdf) is live and remains the county's real, current, published fee mechanism. No EV-specific line item exists, but the $25.00 Electrical Permit issuance fee is a genuine, citable, currently-applicable governing figure per avenue 5 of this review, sufficient to upgrade this entry from partial to verified.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical Permit required for the EV charger's dedicated circuit or service work, per the county's adopted 2011 NEC — apply in person at the Globe or Payson Building Safety office
- No distinct 'EV charger permit' exists in the county's Fee Schedule; per the schedule's own text, alterations to existing residential buildings use the Unit Fee Schedule (per-service/per-item fees) rather than the new-construction per-square-foot System Fee Schedule
- If the electrical work is part of a permitted residential building project (e.g., new home pre-wired for a charger), it is included in the building permit fee at no additional charge
- Applications must be made IN PERSON at the Globe (745 N. Rose Mofford Way) or Payson (608 E. Hwy 260) Building Safety office — no online portal identified
Required documents
- RequiredIn-person Electrical Permit applicationElectrical permit application for the EV charger circuit, submitted at the Globe or Payson Building Safety office
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit issuance fee | $25.00 per permit | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule (rev. 12-2019), Electrical Permit Fees, p.6. Re-checked the fee schedule PDF on 2026-07-20 specifically for 'EV', 'electric vehicle', or 'EVSE' language — none exists; an EV charger circuit retrofit is not a listed System Fee Schedule item (that per-square-foot rate applies only to New Residential Buildings), so it falls to the Unit Fee Schedule / Other Inspections and Fees section on the same page, the same treatment this database's solar-pv-permit entry for Gila County documents for a solar retrofit. |
| Service/equipment fee (Unit Fee Schedule) — if the charger requires a new/upgraded service | Services ≤200A: $25.00; over 200A to 1000A: $50.00; over 1000A: $100.00 | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.6, Unit Fee Schedule — applies if the EV charger installation requires a new or upgraded electrical service. |
| Unit Fee Schedule — outlets/switches/fixtures (if billed as a new circuit/outlet rather than a service change) | First 20 outlets: $1.00 each | Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.6 — not explicitly confirmed by the county as the exact EV-charger billing path, hence partial confidence. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.
Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Unincorporated Gila County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.