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 2026-06-29 · 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
Required documents
- Req
Application for Single Family Residential (plumbing / water heater scope)
SFR permit application for water heater replacement; submitted through SPUR
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Water Heater (except solar) — permit fee | $63 | Permit 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. |
Review timeline
~1–3 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Scottsdale building department
Inspection process
- 1
Final inspection
Water heater installation inspected when work is complete, to verify correct installation per the 2021 IPC.
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
- How much does a water heater permit cost in Scottsdale?
- $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).
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.
- City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services — official building department
- Permit Services (Minimum Permits — water heater) | City of Scottsdale
- Permit Fee Schedule – Miscellaneous (FY 2026/27, Resolution No. 13661) — PDF
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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