How do I submit a new home permit in Surprise?

Submit your permit request online through the Permits & Applications Portal at app.oncamino.com/surprise-az. Once the submission is approved, you will receive login credentials to upload your construction documents via ProjectDox, where City staff will conduct the plan review. Source: City of Surprise Building Inspections & Plan Review page and Permits & Applications page, surpriseaz.gov.

Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Custom Home) in Surprise, Arizona

Required for new single-family dwellings and custom residences in Surprise. Applications are submitted online through the Permits & Applications Portal (Clariti/Oncamino); after initial approval, plans are uploaded and reviewed via ProjectDox. Permit fees are valuation-based: a flat $100 base fee plus $6 per each $1,000 of valuation up to $999,999.99 (then $5 per $1,000 beyond the first $1 million), plus an administrative processing fee of 0.50% of valuation (for the first $1 million). Plan review is 65% of the permit fee. Custom homes submitted on or after January 1, 2026 must comply with the 2024 I-Codes as locally amended.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

Submit the permit request online through the Permits & Applications Portal at app.oncamino.com/surprise-az; after approval, upload construction documents via ProjectDox
Plans must comply with the 2024 International Residential Code (for one- and two-family dwellings) or 2024 IBC (for commercial/multifamily), with Surprise local amendments adopted under Ordinance 2025-14, effective January 1, 2026
A licensed Arizona contractor is generally required; property owners building their own primary residence may qualify for an owner-builder permit under applicable Arizona law
Permit is valid for 24 months from issuance; work must commence within 180 days of issuance; more than 180 days between inspections will void the permit

Required documents

Req
Permits & Applications Portal submission (Clariti/Oncamino)
Initial permit request submitted at app.oncamino.com/surprise-az
Req
Construction documents uploaded via ProjectDox
Full plan set (architectural, structural, MEP as applicable) uploaded to ProjectDox after Portal approval

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building/Fire Permit Fee — base + valuation tiers	Base: $100 per permit (Fee 1 of 3). Valuation $1.00–$999,999.99: $6.00 per each $1,000 of valuation (Fee 2 of 3). Valuation $1,000,000+: $5.00 per each $1,000 beyond the first $1,000,000 (Fee 3 of 3).	Citywide Fee Schedule, Resolution #2026-16, effective 5/19/2026. Valuation is determined by the City based on ICC Building Valuation Data.
Building Permit Administrative Processing Fee	0.50% of valuation (for first $999,999.99); 0.052% of valuation beyond the first $1,000,000.	Citywide Fee Schedule, Resolution #2026-16, effective 5/19/2026.
Building/Fire/Landscape Plan Review Fee	65% of the permit fee	Citywide Fee Schedule, Resolution #2026-16, effective 5/19/2026. Applied per permit.
Re-inspection	$100 per hour ($200.00 minimum)	Citywide Fee Schedule, Resolution #2026-16, effective 5/19/2026.
After-hours inspection	$100 per hour ($200.00 minimum); weekends/holidays/3rd shift: $100 per hour ($300.00 minimum)	Citywide Fee Schedule, Resolution #2026-16, effective 5/19/2026. Subject to availability; requires After Hours Inspection Form submitted to Development Center and fee paid prior to appointment.

Review timeline

15–30 business days

Surprise’s published plan-review target

Inspection process

1
Foundation / Pre-pour
Underground plumbing, electrical, rebar, and footings inspected before concrete is poured.
2
Rough Framing and Trades
Rough framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspected before insulation and drywall.
3
Insulation
Insulation inspected before drywall installation where required by energy code.
4
Final
All work complete per approved plans; all fixtures, devices, and systems inspected at final before Certificate of Occupancy is issued.

Tips

Custom home plans submitted on or after January 1, 2026 must comply with the 2024 I-Codes (Ordinance 2025-14); plans designed to the 2018 codes will not be accepted for new submittals after that date.
Submit through the Clariti/Oncamino Portal first; plans are uploaded separately in ProjectDox only after the Portal submission is approved and login credentials are provided.
The permit fee is valuation-based: for a $300,000 home, example fee = $100 + ($300 × $6) = $1,900 permit fee + $1,235 plan review (65%) + $1,500 admin processing (0.50%) = approximately $4,635 total.
Permit validity is 24 months from issuance — all required inspections including final must occur before expiration.

Frequently asked questions

How do I submit a new home permit in Surprise?: Submit your permit request online through the Permits & Applications Portal at app.oncamino.com/surprise-az. Once the submission is approved, you will receive login credentials to upload your construction documents via ProjectDox, where City staff will conduct the plan review. Source: City of Surprise Building Inspections & Plan Review page and Permits & Applications page, surpriseaz.gov.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.

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

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