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Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Unincorporated Gila County, Arizona

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Permit issuance feeGila County Community Development Fee Schedule, Mechanical Permit Fees, p.8.
$25.00 per permit
Forced-air furnace/burner (up to 100,000 Btu/h)Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.8. Over 100,000 Btu/h: $15.00.
$12.00
Evaporative cooler (including ductwork, other than portable)Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.8.
$10.00
Air-handling unit (up to 10,000 cfm)Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.8. Over 10,000 cfm: $15.00.
$10.00
Individual mechanical permit bundled with a building permitGila County Community Development Fee Schedule, p.2. Commercial/multi-family mechanical is billed separately per the schedule above.
No charge (included in the cost of the building permit) — residential only

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Equipment

    Equipment installed and ductwork complete before wall cover or concealment, per 2012 IMC

  2. 2

    Final

    Equipment operational; combustion air and venting verified

See the full Unincorporated Gila County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • If the mechanical work is part of a permitted residential building project, it is included in the building permit fee — a separate mechanical permit is only needed for standalone work.
  • Commercial and multi-family residential mechanical work is always billed per the separate unit fee schedule, regardless of whether a building permit is also being pulled.

Frequently asked questions

If it's a standalone replacement not part of a broader building permit, yes — a Mechanical permit is required, with a $25 issuance fee plus a per-unit fee (e.g., $12 for a furnace up to 100,000 Btu/h). Source: Gila County Community Development Fee Schedule (https://cms3.revize.com/revize/gilacounty/government/community_development/Docs/Docs/FEESCHEDULE%2012-2019.pdf), p.8

In Unincorporated Gila County, the published Permit issuance fee is: $25.00 per permit. Additional published fees: Forced-air furnace/burner (up to 100,000 Btu/h) — $12.00; Evaporative cooler (including ductwork, other than portable) — $10.00; Air-handling unit (up to 10,000 cfm) — $10.00; Individual mechanical permit bundled with a building permit — No charge (included in the cost of the building permit) — residential only. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Unincorporated Gila County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Gila County Community Development Division — Building Safety at Globe: 928-402-4224 (press option for permitting); Payson: 928-474-7110 (press option for permitting) for current turnaround.

You'll need: In-person permit application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Gila County requires 2 inspection(s) for a mechanical / hvac permit, in order: Rough-In / Equipment, Final. Schedule each through Gila County Community Development Division — Building Safety (Globe: 928-402-4224 (press option for permitting); Payson: 928-474-7110 (press option for permitting)).

Apply through Gila County Community Development Division — Building Safety at Globe Office: 745 N. Rose Mofford Way, Globe, AZ 85501; Payson Office: 608 E. Hwy 260, Payson, AZ 85541. Phone: Globe: 928-402-4224 (press option for permitting); Payson: 928-474-7110 (press option for permitting), email: Contact via Globe or Payson office phone lines listed above; the county's Building Safety page lists an obfuscated contact-form email rather than a plain address. Office hours: County offices generally Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm (per county-wide footer hours at gilacountyaz.gov). Building applications must be made IN PERSON at either the Globe or Payson Building Safety office — applications and plans cannot be accepted by fax or mail. Plan review payments accepted by credit/debit card by phone (3% service fee added), cash, or check payable to Gila County. Chief Building Official: Randy Pluimer.. Official information: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/index.php.

Unincorporated Gila County, Arizona has 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.php; Building 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.pdf; 2012 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.php; 2012 International Building Code (IBC), adopted by reference with Gila County amendments. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/adopted_building_code.php; 2012 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.php; 2012 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.php; 2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted by reference with Gila County amendments. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/adopted_building_code.php; 2012 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted by reference with Gila County amendments. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/adopted_building_code.php; 2012 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.php; 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted by reference with Gila County amendments. Source: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community_development/building_safety/adopted_building_code.php; ICC 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.php; Manufactured 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. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Gila County overview page for the full list.

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.