Mechanical / HVAC Permit — Goodyear, Arizona · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source: https://www.goodyearaz.gov/business/development-center/fees
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Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Goodyear, Arizona
Required for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installation or replacement in Goodyear, governed by the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) as adopted by the City of Goodyear. AC replacement (other than like-for-like) and new AC installation with or without ductwork use the City's Commercial Fees mechanical schedule; like-for-like AC replacement qualifies for Express Lane and EZ Permit review.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- Mechanical permit required for installation or replacement of furnaces, air conditioning units, boilers, and compressors; governed by the 2018 IMC as adopted by the City of Goodyear
- Furnace/air conditioner replacement requires a permit; if 'like for like,' plans are not required, per the Homeowner Info page
- Mechanical – Air Conditioning Without Duct Work: $55 base + $62 permit + $86 Planning and Zoning + $102 application, plus $0/$97-hr plan review depending on valuation
- Mechanical – Air Conditioning With Duct Work: $55 base + $130 permit + $86 Planning and Zoning + $102 application
- AC Unit Replacement (like-for-like only) qualifies for Express Lane (under 7 working days) and EZ Permit (5/6/6 business days) review
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Fee schedule
Review timeline
Inspection process
- 1
Rough-In
Ductwork and equipment rough-in before wall closure
- 2
Final
Equipment operational, clearances and venting verified per 2018 IMC
See the full Goodyear inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →
Tips
- A/C Unit — New or Replacement has a Plan Review Target Time Frame of 5/6/6 business days per the Review Times page; a like-for-like unit can also use the Express Lane or EZ Permit tracks with the same 5/6/6-day target.
- The Homeowner Info page confirms plans are not required for HVAC (like-for-like) replacement.
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Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
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 Goodyear building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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