What expedited plan review options does Gilbert offer?

Gilbert offers OTC (over the counter, case by case), Express (+60% fee, 3-day review for qualifying projects), Expedited (double fee, half review time, for new commercial and TIs >25,000 sf), One & Done Self-Certification (8-day, B/M/S TIs, single review), At-Risk (save 4–6 weeks for DR projects), and Permit by Appointment (+20% fee + $93/hour per staff member, 2nd review in meeting with all parties present).

Commercial Building Permit (New Construction / Tenant Improvement) in Gilbert, Arizona

Required for new commercial construction and tenant improvements in the Town of Gilbert. Includes new commercial buildings, tenant improvements (TI), and shell buildings. Multiple expedited review programs are available including Express (3-day, +60% fee), Expedited (half review time, double fee for large new commercial and TIs >25,000 sf), One & Done Self-Certification (8-day for B/M/S TIs), and Permit by Appointment (PBA, +20% fee + $93/hour). Applications submitted through OneStopShop at onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

Submit through OneStopShop portal at onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov
Plans must comply with 2018 IBC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IPC, 2018 IFGC, 2018 IECC, 2018 IFC, and 2017 NEC as amended by the Town of Gilbert Technical Codes 2020 Edition
Arizona ROC-licensed contractor required
Plans requiring structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, or plumbing design must be prepared and stamped by a licensed Arizona engineer or architect
Projects going through Design Review Board must receive approval before construction documents are approved (At-Risk review option available after DR Study Session)
Permit fee must be paid prior to permit issuance

Required documents

Req
Building Permit Application
Permit application submitted through OneStopShop portal at onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov
Req
Construction Documents / Plans
Full construction document set prepared and sealed by a registered design professional
Req
Energy Code Compliance Documentation
Documentation demonstrating compliance with the 2018 IECC commercial provisions

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building Permit Fee — valuation-based	$1.00–$1,100.00: $50.00; $1,100.01–$2,000.00: $50.00 + $3.00 per additional $100; $2,000.01–$25,000.00: $75.00 + $12.50 per additional $1,000; $25,000.01–$50,000.00: $355.00 + $9.00 per additional $1,000; $50,000.01–$100,000.00: $580.00 + $6.25 per additional $1,000; $100,000.01–$250,000.00: $895.00 + $5.00 per additional $1,000; $250,000.01–$500,000.00: $2,900.00 + $4.25 per additional $1,000; $500,000.01–$1,000,000.00: $5,000.00 + $2.75 per additional $1,000; over $1,000,000.00: $3,500.00 + $1.25 per additional $1,000	Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Building Permit and Plan Review Fees Table, effective July 1, 2025, adopted by Town Council May 20, 2025 by Resolution 4563. Same valuation-based table applies to commercial construction.
Plan Review Fee	65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee	Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563.
Express Permitting Surcharge	Plan review fee plus 60% of the total plan fee	Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Plan Review table, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563; confirmed by Plan Review Programs document (doc 26224, November 2024). Applies to projects reviewable in 1–3 days (minor TIs up to 2,500 sf B/M/S occupancies, additions, garage conversions, residential detached structures). Not eligible: floodplain/on-lot water retention projects.
Expedited Plan Review Surcharge	2 times the total plan review fee (review time reduced by 50% for first review)	Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Plan Review table, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563; confirmed by Plan Review Programs document (doc 26224, November 2024). Limited to new commercial buildings (any size) and TIs over 25,000 sf.
Permit by Appointment (PBA) Surcharge	Plan review fee plus 20% of the total plan review fee, plus $93 per hour for each staff member required to be in attendance	Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Plan Review table, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563. Limited to 1-story commercial new builds (B/M/S occupancies), commercial daycares, TIs (any size/type), and single-family residential structures.
Re-inspection Fee	$150 per re-inspection	Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Applied Miscellaneous Building Fees, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563.
Additional Inspection / Plan Review (outside normal hours or 3rd+ review)	$150 per hour, 2-hour minimum (outside hours); $150 per hour, 1-hour minimum (3rd or subsequent review)	Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Applied Miscellaneous Building Fees, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563.

Review timeline

8–13 business days

Gilbert’s published plan-review target

Inspection process

1
Rough Inspections (Plumbing / Mechanical / Electrical)
Rough-in inspections for all trades before concealment
2
Framing Inspection
Structural framing inspection before covering
3
Fire System Inspections
Fire sprinkler and alarm system inspections per 2018 IFC as adopted
4
Final Inspection
Final inspection of all systems; Certificate of Occupancy issued upon passing

Tips

New commercial projects: 13/8 working-day review goals (1st/2nd); TIs <25,000 sf: 8/4 days; TIs >25,000 sf: 12/8 days. These are A.R.S. § 9-835 max time frames.
One & Done Self-Certification is available for B, M, S occupancy TIs — only one plan review is performed if the registrant certifies corrections will be made. Must have current ICC building plan review certification and $500K/$1M insurance.
At-Risk plan review allows submission before Design Review Board approval for projects in the DR process — saves 4–6 weeks if DR goes smoothly.
Electric, Plumbing, and Mechanical permits for commercial TIs have a 3/3 working-day review goal.
Fire sprinkler modifications (<20 heads and alarms): 8/4 days. Modifications <5 heads: 3/3 days.
PBA hourly rate is $93/hour per staff member (adopted July 1, 2025 per Resolution 4563).

Frequently asked questions

What expedited plan review options does Gilbert offer?: Gilbert offers OTC (over the counter, case by case), Express (+60% fee, 3-day review for qualifying projects), Expedited (double fee, half review time, for new commercial and TIs >25,000 sf), One & Done Self-Certification (8-day, B/M/S TIs, single review), At-Risk (save 4–6 weeks for DR projects), and Permit by Appointment (+20% fee + $93/hour per staff member, 2nd review in meeting with all parties present).

Sources & verification

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