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Plumbing jobs that need no permit in Arizona cities
Source: Arizona Plumbing Help (arizonaplumbinghelp.com), part of the Local Help Stations network (localhelpstations.com). Last updated November 2, 2026.
| City | No permit needed for | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson | Replacing a toilet in the same spot; fixing leaks or clearing clogs in accessible parts of the system. | (source: City of Tucson Planning and Development Services) checked November 2, 2026 |
| Phoenix | In kind replacement of appliances with no changes to water, drain or gas piping. | (source: City of Phoenix Planning and Development) checked November 2, 2026 |
| Chandler | Like for like water heaters, water softeners and water treatment systems. | (source: City of Chandler Development Services) checked November 2, 2026 |
| Surprise | Hot water recirculators, water softeners, water filtration systems. | (source: City of Surprise) checked November 2, 2026 |
| Goodyear | Stopping leaks in drain, soil, waste or vent piping without replacing pipe; replacing a toilet in the same location. | (source: City of Goodyear Development Services) checked November 2, 2026 |
Tucson requires a permit for any new piping, a water softener, or fixtures that connect new water, drain or vent piping. (source: City of Tucson Planning and Development Services)
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Sources
- City of Tucson Planning and Development Services: Do I Need a Permit? (Exemptions) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Phoenix Planning and Development: Work Exempt from Permit (PBCC Section 105.2, PDF) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Chandler Development Services: Homeowner Building Permit Manual (rev. 4/09/26, PDF) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Surprise: Local Amendments to the 2024 International Codes (effective January 1, 2026, PDF) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Goodyear Development Services: Homeowner Info (Homeowner Permit FAQs) (checked November 2, 2026)
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