Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Yuma, Arizona
VerifiedRequired for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and related mechanical installations in Yuma, governed by the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) as adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2022-009 (Yuma City Code § 150-045), with a locally-adopted fee schedule at § 150-046(F).
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- Mechanical permit required for installation or relocation of furnaces, boilers, compressors, air-handling units, evaporative coolers, and appliance vents under the 2018 IMC as adopted by Yuma City Code § 150-045
- Minimum permit issuance fee of $50.00 plus per-unit fees based on appliance type and capacity (§ 150-046(F), Table 1-A)
- Condensate from cooling coils/evaporators must drain to an approved sanitary sewer connection or approved bottom disposal pit (units up to 4 tons) per § 150-046(Q)
- Apply through the Development Portal or in person
Required documents
- Required
Mechanical Permit Application
Submitted online through the Development Portal or in person at Yuma City Hall
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Issuance | $50.00 (plus $7.00 for each supplemental permit on an unexpired original) | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A: Mechanical Permit Fees |
| Forced-air/gravity furnace or burner, up to 100,000 Btu/h | $15.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Forced-air/gravity furnace or burner, over 100,000 Btu/h | $18.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Floor furnace (incl. vent) / suspended, recessed wall, or floor-mounted unit heater | $15.00 each | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Appliance vent (not included in an appliance permit) | $7.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Alteration or addition to heating/cooling/absorption appliance or system | $14.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Air-handling unit, up to 10,000 cfm / over 10,000 cfm | $11.00 (up to 10,000 cfm) / $18.00 (over 10,000 cfm) | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Evaporative cooler (other than portable) | $11.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Ventilation fan connected to a single duct | $11.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Appliance/equipment not classed elsewhere or no listed fee | $11.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Other Inspections and Fees | $50.00/hour minimum (2-hr minimum after-hours; 0.5-hr minimum unlisted/reinspection/plan review), or total hourly City cost if greater | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
Review timeline
6–11 business days
Yuma’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Rough-In
Ductwork and mechanical equipment rough-in before walls closed
- 2
Final
Equipment operational, condensate disposal, combustion air, and clearances verified
Tips
- Per the City's Building Permit Processing Time Frames document, 'Residential Mechanical' has an 11-business-day overall review time (1-day admin + 5-day first review).
- A typical furnace replacement (up to 100,000 Btu/h) costs $50.00 issuance + $15.00 for the appliance = $65.00 minimum.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Yuma Department of Community Development, Building Safety Division — official building department
- § 150-045 Adoption of the 2018 International Mechanical Code | Yuma City Code (American Legal)
- § 150-046 Amendments | Yuma City Code (American Legal)
- Building Permit Processing Time Frames (PDF, via Wayback Machine) | City of Yuma
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 Yuma building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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