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Water Heater Permit in Scottsdale, Arizona

A plumbing permit is required for water heater replacement (gas or electric) in Scottsdale. Water heater replacements qualify as a Minimum Permit — no plan review required, apply and pay online through Scottsdale SPUR. The dedicated 'Water Heaters (except solar)' fee line in the miscellaneous fee schedule is $63.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Apply through Scottsdale SPUR portal
  • Qualifies as a Minimum Permit — no plan review required
  • Work must comply with the 2021 IPC with Scottsdale amendments

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Fee schedule

Water Heater (except solar) — permit feePermit Fee Schedule – Miscellaneous, Resolution No. 13661 (FY 2026/27, effective July 1, 2026). Verbatim: 'Water Heaters (except solar): $63.' Source: scottsdaleaz.gov/planning-development/fees.
$63

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Scottsdale building department
~1–3 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final inspection

    Water heater installation inspected when work is complete, to verify correct installation per the 2021 IPC.

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

Tips

  • Water heater permit fee in Scottsdale is a flat $63 (FY 2026/27) — one of the lowest fees in the county.
  • Solar water heaters are a separate fee line ($90) on the miscellaneous fee schedule.
  • No plan review is required — apply and pay online in SPUR.

Frequently asked questions

Scottsdale requires a water heater permit for: Apply through Scottsdale SPUR portal; Qualifies as a Minimum Permit — no plan review required; Work must comply with the 2021 IPC with Scottsdale amendments. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services at 480-312-2500 before starting work.

$63 for gas or electric water heater replacement. Solar water heaters are $90. No plan review required — apply online through SPUR. Source: Permit Fee Schedule – Miscellaneous, Resolution No. 13661 (effective July 1, 2026).

Plan review for a water heater permit in Scottsdale typically runs 1–3 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 (plumbing / water heater scope). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Scottsdale requires 1 inspection(s) for a water heater permit, in order: 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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