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Plumbing Permit in City of Maricopa, Arizona

Required for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in Maricopa, governed by the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted and amended by the City of Maricopa.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Plumbing permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems, fixtures, water heaters, and gas piping
  • Governed by the 2024 IPC as adopted by the City of Maricopa, with City amendments to gas test pressure (minimum 10 psi for 10 minutes) and water/sewer pipe trench cover depth (P2603.5.1, P2604.3)
  • Residential Minor Plumbing Permits (flat fee) apply to small-scope work; Major Plumbing permits are billed based on project valuation
  • Apply via the VIP Portal (ci-maricopa-az.smartgovcommunity.com)

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Residential Minor Plumbing PermitCity of Maricopa Development Services Fee Schedule, Building Safety Fees — Permits, effective 10/02/2025
$56
Major Plumbing PermitCity of Maricopa Development Services Fee Schedule, Building Safety Fees — Permits, effective 10/02/2025
Based on project valuation
Residential Permit Issuance FeeCity of Maricopa Development Services Fee Schedule, Building Safety Fees — Permits, effective 10/02/2025
$50

Review timeline

Plan reviewCity of Maricopa’s published plan-review target
20–42 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Underground/Slab

    Before concrete pour — verify pipe slope, materials, cleanouts

  2. 2

    Rough-In

    After pipes installed, before walls closed

  3. 3

    Final

    Fixtures connected, water heater and gas connections verified, no leaks; gas test pressure minimum 10 psi for 10 minutes per City-amended IPC G2417.4.1

See the full City of Maricopa inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • The City's Plan Review Turnaround Times document lists 'Plumbing' at 4 working days first review / 3 subsequent, with a 10-day administrative completeness review and a notably longer 32-day substantive review, for a 42-working-day overall review time (2 review cycles).
  • Minor residential plumbing work shares a flat $56 fee category on the Fee Schedule with minor mechanical and electrical work, separate from valuation-based Major Plumbing work.

Frequently asked questions

City of Maricopa requires a plumbing permit for: Plumbing permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems, fixtures, water heaters, and gas piping; Governed by the 2024 IPC as adopted by the City of Maricopa, with City amendments to gas test pressure (minimum 10 psi for 10 minutes) and water/sewer pipe trench cover depth (P2603.5.1, P2604.3); Residential Minor Plumbing Permits (flat fee) apply to small-scope work; Major Plumbing permits are billed based on project valuation; Apply via the VIP Portal (ci-maricopa-az.smartgovcommunity.com). If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Maricopa Development Services Department (Permit Center) at (520) 316-6920 before starting work.

In City of Maricopa, the published Residential Minor Plumbing Permit is: $56. Additional published fees: Major Plumbing Permit — Based on project valuation; Residential Permit Issuance Fee — $50. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Per the City's Plan Review Turnaround Times document, 'Plumbing' averages 4 working days for first review (3 for subsequent reviews), plus a 10-working-day administrative completeness review and a 32-working-day substantive review, for an overall review time of about 42 working days based on 2 review cycles.

You'll need: Building/Plumbing Permit Application (VIP Portal). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

City of Maricopa requires 3 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit, in order: Underground/Slab, Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through City of Maricopa Development Services Department (Permit Center) ((520) 316-6920).

Apply through City of Maricopa Development Services Department (Permit Center) at 39700 W Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, AZ 85138. Phone: (520) 316-6920, email: dsd@maricopa-az.gov. Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (CLOSED Fridays) — the City of Maricopa operates on a four-day work week. The City has moved to an all-digital application and plan review platform; paper plan submittals are no longer accepted. All permit applications, plan submittals, fee payments, and inspection requests are handled via the VIP Portal (ci-maricopa-az.smartgovcommunity.com), a SmartGov Community platform. Source: City of Maricopa Permit Center page and Plan Review Turnaround Times document (Rev 5/2026).. Official information: https://www.maricopa-az.gov/Departments/Development-Services/Permit-Center.

City of Maricopa, Arizona has adopted: Arizona has NO statewide mandatory building code floor for general construction — code adoption is a per-city/county authority under state enabling statutes (e.g., A.R.S. Title 9 for municipalities). The City of Maricopa independently adopts and administers its own construction codes through its Development Services Department; it does not defer to Pinal County for permitting within incorporated city limits. Source: Maricopa City Code (MCC) Chapter 15, Building Regulation, Ordinance 26-01.; On January 20, 2026, the City of Maricopa City Council approved adoption of the 2024 International Codes (IBC, IRC, IPMC, IMC, IPC, IFGC, IECC, IFC, International Swimming Pool and Spa Code) plus the 2023 NEC and ICC A117.1-2017 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities Code, codified as Ordinance 26-01 and effective February 20, 2026. Source: City of Maricopa Public Notice — City of Maricopa Building Codes Implementation; Maricopa City Code Chapter 15.05, as codified March 2026.; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), published by the International Code Council, together with appendages, adopted as the building code of the City of Maricopa (MCC 15.05.040), with City amendments. Source: Maricopa City Code 15.05.040, Ordinance 26-01 § 2.; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), published by the International Code Council, together with appendices (excluding B, BB, NB, NG, NH, and N2), adopted as the residential building code of the City of Maricopa (MCC 15.05.050), with City amendments. Source: Maricopa City Code 15.05.050, Ordinance 26-01 § 2.; 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), adopted as the property maintenance code of the City of Maricopa (MCC 15.05.060), with City amendments. Source: Maricopa City Code 15.05.060, Ordinance 26-01 § 2.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted as the mechanical code of the City of Maricopa (MCC 15.05.070), with City amendments. Source: Maricopa City Code 15.05.070, Ordinance 26-01 § 2.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted as the plumbing code of the City of Maricopa (MCC 15.05.080), with City amendments. Source: Maricopa City Code 15.05.080, Ordinance 26-01 § 2.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted as the fuel gas code of the City of Maricopa (MCC 15.05.090), with City amendments. Source: Maricopa City Code 15.05.090, Ordinance 26-01 § 2.; National Electrical Code (NEC), 2023 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, adopted as the electrical code of the City of Maricopa (MCC 15.05.100), with City amendments (electrical code cycle is one edition behind the 2024 ICC set, as is standard practice statewide). Source: Maricopa City Code 15.05.100, Ordinance 26-01 § 2.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), adopted as the energy code of the City of Maricopa (MCC 15.05.110). Source: Maricopa City Code 15.05.110, Ordinance 26-01 § 2.; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), adopted as the fire code of the City of Maricopa (MCC 15.05.120) with Appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, and O adopted and extensive City amendments (sprinkler/alarm thresholds, fire department connection sizing, hazardous materials permitting); administered by the City of Maricopa Fire/Medical Department. Source: Maricopa City Code 15.05.120, Ordinance 26-01 § 2.; International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, adopted by the City of Maricopa (MCC 15.05.130). Source: Maricopa City Code 15.05.130, Ordinance 26-01 § 2 (chapter section list).; ICC A117.1-2017 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities Code, adopted by the City of Maricopa (MCC 15.05.140) as its accessibility standard (the IBC's own referenced-standard section was amended to point to A117.1-2017 rather than an earlier edition). Source: Maricopa City Code 15.05.040(B) and 15.05.140, Ordinance 26-01 § 2.; International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, adopted by the City of Maricopa (MCC 15.05.150). Source: Maricopa City Code 15.05.150, Ordinance 26-01 § 2 (chapter section list).; Building permit and plan review fees are NOT set by the ICC codes' own fee tables — every adopted code's fee schedule section (IBC 109.2, IRC R108.2, IMC 108.2, IPC 106.6.2, IFGC 108.2) is explicitly amended to read: 'Building permit fees shall be assessed in accordance with the City of Maricopa Development Services Fee Schedule as approved by City Council.' The Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 10/02/2025) is the sole authoritative fee source. Source: Maricopa City Code 15.05.040(B), .050(B), .070(B), .080(B), .090(B); City of Maricopa Development Services Fee Schedule, Rev. 10/2025.; Manufactured homes, mobile homes, and factory-built buildings are separately addressed under the City's Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles Process Guide; construction/installation standards for these units are regulated directly by the State of Arizona (A.R.S. § 41-4001 et seq., Arizona Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety / Office of Manufactured Housing), with the City handling on-site placement, foundation/tie-down, and zoning compliance. Source: City of Maricopa Handouts, Checklists & Guidelines page — Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles Process Guide.. Local amendments apply — see the City of Maricopa overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.

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