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Do I need a permit for a water heater replacement in Phoenix, AZ?

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No permit is required when a licensed contractor replaces an existing water heater in a one- or two-family home. DIY (homeowner) water heater replacement requires a permit.

What changes the answer

Cost

Valuation-based (Table A): $98 minimum for residential water heaters and fences (valuation $1-$1,000); otherwise $195 base, then $12 per additional $1,000 up to $10,000.

Fee source: https://www.phoenix.gov/content/dam/phoenix/pddsite/documents/impact-fees/fee-schedule.pdf

Where to apply

City of Phoenix PDD Residential Projects

Permitting authority: City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department (PDD). Zoning (setbacks, height, lot coverage) applies even when a building permit is not required.

Official sources

“DIY electric water heater replacements (no permit is required if you use a licensed contractor)”

Source: https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/pdd/residential-building/resident-plan-reviews.html

“Replacement of an existing water heater in one- and two-family dwellings by a licensed contractor.”

Source: https://www.phoenix.gov/content/dam/phoenix/pddsite/documents/trt/external/dsd_trt_pdf_00618.pdf

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