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Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family Dwelling) in Gilbert, Arizona

Required for new single-family residential construction in the Town of Gilbert. Applications are submitted through the OneStopShop portal at onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov. The Plan Review and Inspection Division reviews plans against the 2018 IBC, 2018 IRC, and Town of Gilbert Technical Codes 2020 Edition. Custom single-family homes have a 12-working-day first review target and 8-working-day subsequent review target; standardized plans have a 3-working-day target.

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When you need this permit

  • Submit through OneStopShop portal at onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov
  • Plans must comply with 2018 IBC, 2018 IRC, 2018 IECC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IPC, 2018 IFGC, and 2017 NEC as amended by the Town of Gilbert Technical Codes 2020 Edition
  • Soils report required unless subdivision has one on file with the Town or applicant supplies a signed soils report waiver (call 480-503-6700 to check)
  • Arizona ROC-licensed contractor required unless property owner is building for sole occupancy and property will not be offered for sale or rent within one year of completion (per A.R.S. § 32-1121.A.5) Contractor
  • Permit fee must be paid prior to permit issuance
  • Development fees may apply in addition to permit fees

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-basedSource: 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. Valuation determined from the ICC Building Valuation Data table, updated July 1 of each year by the Building Official.
$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
Plan Review FeeSource: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Building Permit and Plan Review Fees Table, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563.
65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee
Re-inspection FeeSource: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Applied Miscellaneous Building Fees, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563.
$150 per re-inspection
Additional Inspection / Plan Review (outside normal hours)Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Applied Miscellaneous Building Fees, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563.
$150 per hour, 2-hour minimum

Review timeline

Plan reviewGilbert’s published plan-review target
8–12 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation / Slab Inspection

    Inspection of foundation, footings, and slab before pouring concrete

  2. 2

    Rough Framing Inspection

    Inspection of framing, masonry, firestopping, draftstopping, and bracing after roof, masonry, and all framing are in place but before covering. Per IRC §R109.1.4 (as amended), inspection includes rough plumbing, mechanical, and electrical.

  3. 3

    Rough Plumbing / Mechanical / Gas / Electrical Inspection

    Rough inspection of plumbing, mechanical, gas, and electrical systems made prior to covering or concealment and before fixtures or appliances are set or installed (per IRC §R109.1.2 as amended)

  4. 4

    Insulation Inspection

    Inspection of insulation installation for energy code compliance before covering

  5. 5

    Final Inspection

    Final inspection confirming all systems complete and structure ready for occupancy; Certificate of Occupancy issued upon passing final

See the full Gilbert inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Custom single-family homes: 12/8 working-day review goals (1st/2nd reviews); standardized plans: 3/3 days. Targets are A.R.S. § 9-835 max time frames.
  • All permit applications go through OneStopShop at onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov — not a walk-in counter process.
  • Permits expire if substantial work is not started and inspections are not requested within 180 days of issuance. One 180-day extension may be requested in writing.
  • Work-before-permit-issuance doubles the permit fee (penalty equals the full permit fee per Gilbert's IBC §109.4 amendment).
  • Up to 80% of permit and plan review fees are refundable if no work is done or application is withdrawn; written request required from original permittee.
  • Soils reports: call (480) 503-6700 before assuming you need a new one — your subdivision may already have one on file.

Frequently asked questions

Gilbert requires a residential building permit (new single-family dwelling) for: Submit through OneStopShop portal at onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov; Plans must comply with 2018 IBC, 2018 IRC, 2018 IECC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IPC, 2018 IFGC, and 2017 NEC as amended by the Town of Gilbert Technical Codes 2020 Edition; Soils report required unless subdivision has one on file with the Town or applicant supplies a signed soils report waiver (call 480-503-6700 to check); Arizona ROC-licensed contractor required unless property owner is building for sole occupancy and property will not be offered for sale or rent within one year of completion (per A.R.S. § 32-1121.A.5); Permit fee must be paid prior to permit issuance; Development fees may apply in addition to permit fees. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Gilbert Development Services Department — Plan Review and Inspection Division at (480) 503-6700 before starting work.

In Gilbert, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation-based is: $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. Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — 65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee; Re-inspection Fee — $150 per re-inspection; Additional Inspection / Plan Review (outside normal hours) — $150 per hour, 2-hour minimum. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Gilbert's published plan-review target for a residential building permit (new single-family dwelling) is 8–12 business days.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Construction Documents / Plans; Soils Report (or Waiver); Energy Code Compliance Documentation. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Gilbert requires 5 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new single-family dwelling), in order: Foundation / Slab Inspection, Rough Framing Inspection, Rough Plumbing / Mechanical / Gas / Electrical Inspection, Insulation Inspection, Final Inspection. Schedule each through Town of Gilbert Development Services Department — Plan Review and Inspection Division ((480) 503-6700).

Through the OneStopShop portal at onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov.

Gilbert, Arizona has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with Appendices C, I, and K, and Town of Gilbert amendments — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739, Town of Gilbert Technical Codes 2020 Edition); 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), with Appendices H, P, and Q, and Town of Gilbert amendments — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with Town of Gilbert amendments — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), with Town of Gilbert amendments — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with Town of Gilbert amendments — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), with Town of Gilbert amendments — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), with Town of Gilbert amendments — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); 2018 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) — voluntary adoption only — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), with Town of Gilbert amendments — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); Town of Gilbert Technical Codes 2020 Edition — local amendment overlay (Code of Gilbert Chapter 10, Sections 10-31 and 10-32) incorporating December 2023 amendments per gilbertaz.gov Document 35111. Local amendments apply — see the Gilbert overview page for the full list.

The 2018 IRC, 2018 IBC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IPC, 2018 IFGC, 2018 IECC, 2018 IFC, and 2017 NEC, all with Town of Gilbert amendments as published in the Town of Gilbert Technical Codes 2020 Edition (Code of Gilbert Chapter 10, Sections 10-31 and 10-32). These were effective January 1, 2020 per Ordinance 2739.

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