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Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Scottsdale, Arizona

A mechanical permit is required to install, alter, reconstruct or repair any furnace, refrigeration or other air conditioning equipment or system in Scottsdale, except portable or window units. Mechanical work must comply with the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with Scottsdale amendments, effective January 1, 2023. Most single-family residential mechanical work qualifies as a Minimum Permit — no plan review required. Minimum permit HVAC examples include: HVAC change out, ceiling fan (new installation).

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Mechanical work must comply with the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with Scottsdale amendments (effective January 1, 2023)
  • Submit permit application through Scottsdale SPUR portal
  • Most single-family residential mechanical work qualifies as a Minimum Permit — no plan review required, apply online
  • Portable or window A/C units are exempt from the mechanical permit requirement

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Fee schedule

Minimum Permit (single discipline — mechanical)Permit Fee Schedule – Miscellaneous, Resolution No. 13661 (FY 2026/27, effective July 1, 2026). A plan review is not required for minimum permit residential mechanical work. Source: scottsdaleaz.gov/planning-development/fees.
$121
Minimum Combination Permit (all disciplines)Permit Fee Schedule – Miscellaneous, Resolution No. 13661.
$379

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Scottsdale building department
~1–5 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Framing inspection (rough mechanical)

    All mechanical rough-in work must be inspected before it is covered — inspected at the framing/rough-in stage for projects with full plan review.

  2. 2

    Final inspection

    When HVAC equipment and all mechanical fixtures are in place.

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

Tips

  • HVAC change-outs are a Minimum Permit ($121) in Scottsdale — no plan review required, apply online in SPUR.
  • Scottsdale adopted both the 2021 IMC and 2021 IFGC with local amendments, effective January 1, 2023.
  • Portable or window A/C units do not require a mechanical permit.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. An HVAC change-out requires a mechanical permit. It qualifies as a Minimum Permit ($121) — no plan review required. Apply online through the Scottsdale SPUR portal. Source: City of Scottsdale Permit Services page, scottsdaleaz.gov.

In Scottsdale, the published Minimum Permit (single discipline — mechanical) is: $121. Additional published fees: Minimum Combination Permit (all disciplines) — $379. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a mechanical / hvac permit in Scottsdale typically runs 1–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services at 480-312-2500.

You'll need: Application for Single Family Residential (mechanical scope). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Scottsdale requires 2 inspection(s) for a mechanical / hvac permit, in order: Framing inspection (rough mechanical), Final inspection. Schedule each through City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services (480-312-2500).

Apply through City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services at 7447 E. Indian School Road, Suite #105, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Phone: 480-312-2500, email: OneStopShopStaff@ScottsdaleAZ.gov. Office hours: Mon 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Tue 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Wed 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (no new transactions after 4 p.m.); Sat–Sun Closed. Official information: https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/planning-development.

Scottsdale, Arizona has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 1, 2023 (per City Council adoption); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 7, 2023; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 1, 2023; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 1, 2023; 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 1, 2023; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 1, 2023; 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 1, 2023; 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 1, 2023; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 7, 2023; 2021 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective July 1, 2023 (mandatory); 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 1, 2023. Local amendments apply — see the Scottsdale overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

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 Scottsdale building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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