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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

Express Lane — AC Replacement (residential, like-for-like only)City of Goodyear Development Services Fee Schedule, Express Lane Fees
$55 Base + $68 Permit + $102 Application = $225 Total
AC Installation or Replacement (other than like-for-like)City of Goodyear Development Services Fee Schedule, Residential Fees
$0 plan review (up to $10,000 valuation) or $97/hr min $50 (over $10,000); $55 Base + $68 Permit + $86 Planning and Zoning + $102 Application
Mechanical — Air Conditioning, Without Duct WorkCity of Goodyear Development Services Fee Schedule, Commercial Fees
$0 plan review (up to $10,000 valuation) or $97/hr min $50 (over $10,000); $55 Base + $62 Permit + $86 Planning and Zoning + $102 Application
Mechanical — Air Conditioning, With Duct WorkCity of Goodyear Development Services Fee Schedule, Commercial Fees
$0 plan review (up to $10,000 valuation) or $97/hr min $50 (over $10,000); $55 Base + $130 Permit + $86 Planning and Zoning + $102 Application
Mechanical — Boilers/Compressors/Absorption Systems (over 15 HP to 30 HP, or 500,000-1,000,000 BTU/H)City of Goodyear Development Services Fee Schedule, Commercial Fees
$0 plan review (up to $10,000 valuation) or $97/hr min $50 (over $10,000); $55 Base + $95 Permit + $102 Application

Review timeline

Plan reviewGoodyear’s published plan-review target
5–6 business days

How long did your Mechanical / HVAC Permit permit actually take in Goodyear?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Ductwork and equipment rough-in before wall closure

  2. 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.

Frequently asked questions

Goodyear requires a mechanical / hvac permit for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Goodyear Development Services — Building Safety Division at 623-932-3910 before starting work.

Using the Express Lane fee schedule, an AC Replacement (residential, like-for-like only) costs $55 base plus $68 permit plus $102 application, for a $225 total, per the City of Goodyear Development Services Fee Schedule.

Goodyear's published plan-review target for a mechanical / hvac permit is 5–6 business days.

You'll need: Mechanical Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Goodyear requires 2 inspection(s) for a mechanical / hvac permit, in order: Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through City of Goodyear Development Services — Building Safety Division (623-932-3910).

Apply through City of Goodyear Development Services — Building Safety Division at 1900 N. Civic Square, 2nd Floor, Goodyear, AZ 85395. Phone: 623-932-3910, email: buildingsafety@goodyearaz.gov. Office hours: Development Center, 1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, AZ 85395; general Development Services line 623-932-3910; development counter/fee questions 623-932-3004 option 2; project fee estimate requests developmentcounter@goodyearaz.gov. Official information: https://www.goodyearaz.gov/government/departments/engineering-development-services/development-services/building-safety-division/currently-adopted-building-codes.

Goodyear, Arizona has adopted: Arizona has no mandatory statewide building code for general construction — the state legislature does not adopt a single edition binding all municipalities; each Arizona city/town or county adopts and amends its own building code by ordinance (contrast with counties, which are directed by A.R.S. Title 11 to adopt at least the most recent edition or the immediately preceding edition of the ICC codes for unincorporated areas). The City of Goodyear operates its own Development Services / Building Safety Division and administers its own adopted codes and permitting program within city limits — it does not defer to Maricopa County. Source: City of Goodyear Building Safety Division, Currently Adopted Building Codes page.; 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019. Source: City of Goodyear Currently Adopted Building Codes page; 2018 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (IRC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019, plus City of Goodyear Residential Design Standards (Table 301.2(1)); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019; 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019 (Arizona municipalities generally use the IPC rather than the Uniform Plumbing Code); 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019; 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019; City Code Fire Code amendments codified at Section 5-2-1 (International Fire Code Adopted); 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) — City of Goodyear (Goodyear retains the 2017 NEC rather than a later edition as of this review); ICC A117.1-2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities — American National Standards Institute / International Code Council; 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design — U.S. Department of Justice; NFPA 99 (2018 Edition), Standard for Health Care Facilities Code — National Fire Protection Association; Technical Building Codes amendments codified at City Code Section 9-1-1 ('Adoption by reference'). Source: City of Goodyear Currently Adopted Building Codes page (Building Safety Division). Local amendments apply — see the Goodyear overview page for the full list.

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.