Building permits in Tucson, AZ
Permits for Tucson are issued by City of Tucson, Planning & Development Services Department (PDSD). Applications go through the portal below.
Checked against the department's own page on 6 Sep 2026
Where to file
- Department
- City of Tucson, Planning & Development Services Department (PDSD)
- Phone
- (520) 791-5550
- Portal
- www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Permits
TDC Online portal. 201 N Stone Ave. pdsdinquiries@tucsonaz.gov.
What each job needs in Tucson
Typical requirements and fee ranges. Fees scale with project valuation, so treat these as a starting point and confirm the number with City of Tucson before you quote.
| Project | Permits | Typical fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Remodel | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Addition | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| New Construction | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Site / Grading | $500–3,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
| Electrical | Electrical | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Plumbing | Plumbing | $50–200 | 3–5 business days |
| HVAC / Mechanical | Mechanical (HVAC) | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Roofing | Roofing | $100–400 | 1–5 business days |
| Deck / Fence | Building | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Demolition | Demolition | $50–400 | 5–10 business days |
| Commercial Build-Out | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Fire / Life-Safety Review | $300–2,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
Licensing in Arizona
A state ROC license is required for essentially all residential and commercial contracting work (no handyman exemption above $1,000); the ROC licenses both general and specialty contractors.
Issued by Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) · Verify a licence
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Other Arizona jurisdictions
All Arizona jurisdictionsDepartment, portal and phone checked against the official page on 6 Sep 2026. Fee ranges and turnaround times are typical for this kind of work and are not quotes. Requirements change, so confirm with the department before you file. SQM.AI is not a law firm and this page is not legal advice.