Scottsdale, Arizona - City Development Fees
Scottsdale | City | Maricopa County | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA
Scottsdale is an affluent East Valley city in Maricopa County, Arizona, part of the Phoenix metropolitan area and recognized for its Old Town district and North Scottsdale luxury corridor. The City of Scottsdale collects development fees through two primary departments: Planning and Development Services (zoning and planning application fees, building permit fees) and Water Resources Division (water and wastewater development impact fees under ARS 9-463.05; water meter and service connection fees). Notably, Scottsdale explicitly collects ARS 9-463.05 development impact fees only for water and wastewater services - the City does not levy development impact fees for roads, parks, public safety, or library. Current fee schedules are effective as of July 1, 2025 (FY25-26, Resolution No. 13391) for planning/permit fees and September 15, 2025 (Schedule #09-15-25) for water/wastewater development fees. Verify current amounts with the City of Scottsdale before relying on them.
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Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water and Wastewater Development Impact Fees (ARS 9-463.05) | Confirmed | Residential (5/8-1 inch meter) $14,864 total ($8,836 water + $6,028 wastewater); 2-inch meter $118,912; 6-inch turbine $1,189,120; by meter size per Schedule #09-15-25 | 2025-09-15 |
| Zoning and Planning Application Fees | Confirmed | Pre-Application $131; Conditional Use Permit Major $3,656; General Plan Amendment Major $5,975; Rezoning Residential District $1,757 + $132/acre (0-20 acres); DRB Major Subdivision $3,656 + $20/lot; Development Agreement $2,719 | 2025-07-01 |
| Single Family Residential Permit Fees | Confirmed | SFR Custom: base $237 + $0.94/sq. ft. livable (A/C) + $0.54/sq. ft. covered (non A/C); CO fee $195; GIS fee $379; SFR Remodel: $237 base + $0.94/sq. ft. x 30%; Fence Walls: $237 + $0.27/linear ft. | 2025-07-01 |
| Water Meter and Service Connection Fees | Confirmed | 5/8-inch meter + service line $2,690; 3/4-inch $2,730; 1-inch $2,880; 1.5-inch $4,400; 2-inch $4,790; 25% surcharge outside city limits (Code Section 49-21) | 2025-07-01 |
| Special District Fees (CFDs / PIDs / TIF) | Not administered | Scottsdale CFDs are ARS Title 48 bond-financed taxing districts - not city-levied developer application fees. No city-administered special district developer application fee found on scottsdaleaz.gov. | - |
| Proffers | Not applicable | Arizona jurisdictions do not use cash proffers (a Virginia conditional-zoning mechanism; no ARS counterpart) | - |
Water and Wastewater Development Impact Fees (ARS 9-463.05)
Source: City of Scottsdale Water and Wastewater Development Fees PDF (Schedule #09-15-25, effective September 15, 2025; SHA-256 2db89773...), obtained from the City of Scottsdale Water Resources Division official document store (scottsdaleaz.gov). Fees are authorized under ARS 9-463.05 and Scottsdale Revised Code Section 49-82. Payment is due before building permit issuance per Code Section 49-82.
Important Arizona context: The City of Scottsdale collects ARS 9-463.05 development impact fees only for water and wastewater services. Per Scottsdale Water's public documentation and the adopted Infrastructure Improvements Plan (IIP): "the only Necessary Public Services for which development fees are collected are for Water and Wastewater services." The City does not levy ARS 9-463.05 development impact fees for roads, parks, public safety, or library. Fees are structured by meter size per Equivalent Demand Unit (EDU).
| Meter Size | Water Development Fee | Wastewater Development Fee | Total Impact Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8, 3/4 and 1 Inch meter | $8,836 | $6,028 | $14,864 |
| 1 1/2 Inch meter | $44,180 | $30,140 | $74,320 |
| 2 Inch meter | $70,688 | $48,224 | $118,912 |
| 3 Inch Compound meter | $154,603 | $105,490 | $260,093 |
| 3 Inch Turbine meter | $192,625 | $131,410 | $324,035 |
| 4 Inch Compound meter | $265,080 | $180,840 | $445,920 |
| 4 Inch Turbine meter | $331,350 | $226,050 | $557,400 |
| 6 Inch Compound meter | $596,430 | $406,890 | $1,003,320 |
| 6 Inch Turbine meter | $706,880 | $482,240 | $1,189,120 |
| Greater than 6 Inch meter | Based on number of EDUs for average daily demands; determined by division director | ||
Impact fee authority: City of Scottsdale Water Resources Division. Authorizing statute: ARS 9-463.05. Payment timing: before building permit issuance per Scottsdale Revised Code Section 49-82 (payment exceptions in paragraphs 2-5). Supporting planning document: Infrastructure Improvements Plan (IIP) Water and Wastewater 2025, published by Scottsdale Water.
Zoning, Planning, and Permit Fees
Source: Two official PDFs from the City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services, both Exhibit A attachments to Resolution No. 13391 (Official Schedule of City of Scottsdale Rates and Fees): (1) Application Fee Schedule FY 2025/26 (effective July 1, 2025; SHA-256 4cb76de0...) covering all planning and zoning application types; (2) Permit Fee Schedule - Single Family Residential FY 2025/26 (effective July 1, 2025; SHA-256 b42b045a...) covering SFR building permit fees. Both obtained from scottsdaleaz.gov official document store.
Planning and Zoning Application Fees
| Application Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pre-Application Meeting | $131 |
| Records Packet | $29 |
| Abandonment of Right of Way - Single Family Lot | $2,409 |
| Abandonment of Right of Way - All Other (including Subdivisions) | $3,424 |
| Annexation / De-annexation | $2,972 |
| Board of Adjustment - Appeal | $237 |
| Board of Adjustment - Residential Variance (Single Family Lot) | $237 |
| Board of Adjustment - All Other Variances | $1,873 |
| Building Advisory Board of Appeals - Commercial | $473 |
| Building Advisory Board of Appeals - Residential | No charge |
| Conditional Use Permit - Major | $3,656 |
| Conditional Use Permit - Minor | $931 |
| Development Agreement Application | $2,719 |
| Development Review (DRB) - Major Subdivision (Preliminary Plat) | $3,656 + $20 per lot |
| Development Review (DRB) - Minor Subdivision | $1,825 + $20 per lot |
| Development Review (DRB) - New Construction | $2,309 |
| Development Review (DRB) - Revision (includes Replat) | $700 |
| Development Review (DRB) - Time Extension | $468 |
| Development Review Minor (Staff Approval) - Major | $468 |
| Development Review Minor (Staff Approval) - Minor | $131 |
| General Plan Amendment - Major | $5,975 |
| General Plan Amendment - Minor | $3,245 |
| Hardship Exemption | $237 |
| In-lieu Parking | $237 |
| Special Exception | $237 |
| Water Analysis Review | $552 |
| Zoning District Map Amendment - Residential District | $1,757 + per acre fee |
| Zoning District Map Amendment - Commercial District | $3,251 + per acre fee |
| Zoning District Map Amendment - Industrial District | $3,251 + per acre fee |
| Zoning District Map Amendment - Mixed-use District | $8,453 + per acre fee |
| Zoning District Map Amendment - Historic Property | No fee |
| Zoning Text Amendment - Major | $3,650 |
| Zoning Text Amendment - Minor | $1,336 |
| Street Name Change | $379 |
| Address Change or Request - Residential | $79 |
| Address Change or Request - Commercial | $142 |
Rezoning Per-Acre Fee Scale
Rezoning per-acre fees are assessed in addition to the base Zoning District Map Amendment fee above. The rate is tiered by project acreage.
| Acreage Tier | Per-Acre Rate |
|---|---|
| 0-20 acres | $132 per acre |
| 21-100 acres | $105 per acre |
| 101-600 acres | $79 per acre |
| 600+ acres | $79 per acre |
Single Family Residential Permit Fees
| Permit Type / Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single Family Custom - Base fee | $237 |
| Single Family Custom - Livable area with A/C | $0.94 per sq. ft. |
| Single Family Custom - Covered area (non A/C) | $0.54 per sq. ft. |
| Single Family Custom - Certificate of Occupancy | $195 |
| Single Family Custom - GIS fee | $379 |
| Single Family Custom - Lowest Floor Certificate Review | $363 |
| Single Family Remodel - Base fee | $237 |
| Single Family Remodel - Livable area with A/C | $0.94 per sq. ft. x 30% |
| Single Family Addition - Base fee | $237 |
| Single Family Addition - Livable area with A/C | $0.94 per sq. ft. |
| Fence Walls - Base fee | $237 |
| Fence Walls - Linear footage | $0.27 per linear ft. |
| Retaining Walls - Base fee | $237 |
| Retaining Walls - Linear footage | $2.49 per linear ft. |
Zoning, planning application, and permit fee authority: City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services. All fees are per Resolution No. 13391 (Exhibit A - Official Schedule of City of Scottsdale Rates and Fees), effective July 1, 2025 (FY 2025/26). Commercial permit fee schedules and plan review fee schedules are published as separate PDFs at scottsdaleaz.gov/planning-development/fees and are not fully captured in this pass; the zoning_fees family is confirmed on the application fee and SFR permit fee surfaces above.
Water Meter and Service Connection Fees
Source: City of Scottsdale Miscellaneous Water Meter/Service Fees PDF (effective July 1, 2025; SHA-256 83a0b5fb...), obtained from the City of Scottsdale Water Resources Division official document store (scottsdaleaz.gov). Governed by Scottsdale Revised City Code Section 49. These are physical installation and connection fees for new water service, and are separate from - and additive to - the ARS 9-463.05 water/wastewater development impact fees captured in the section above.
Note: No separate sewer service connection or tap fee was located in this research pass. Scottsdale's wastewater capacity charges are collected via the ARS 9-463.05 development impact fees above. A 25% surcharge applies to all fees for locations outside city limits or in county island locations, per Code Section 49-21.
| Meter Size / Fee Item | Meter Only | Service Line Only | Meter and Service Line (Total) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 inch meter | $340 | $2,400 | $2,690 |
| 3/4 inch meter | $370 | $2,410 | $2,730 |
| 1 inch meter | $490 | $2,440 | $2,880 |
| 1 inch meter - Turbine Meter Construction Deposit | $930 | ||
| 1.5 inch meter | $710 | $3,750 | $4,400 |
| 2 inch meter | $930 | $3,920 | $4,790 |
| 3 inch meter (and larger) - Turbine Meter Construction Deposit | $2,570 (contact Development Services at 480-312-2500 for full rate) | ||
Additional Water Service Fees
| Fee Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Move Service and Meter or Meter Only (up to/less than 15 feet) | $1,640 |
| Move Service and Meter or Meter Only (greater than 15 feet) | Actual Cost |
| Raise or Lower Service and Meter to Grade | $440 |
| Meter Bench Test - Malfunctioning | $0 |
| Meter Bench Test - Normal Functioning | $160 |
| Meter Removal | $95 |
| Water Main Shutdown | $285 |
Water meter and service connection fee authority: City of Scottsdale Water Resources Division, per Revised City Code Section 49.
Coverage Notes - What This Page Does Not Cover
Per ZoneFee's Partial-Verified Publication Standard, the items below were not closed via confirmed standalone fee amounts on this page. They are disclosed here rather than estimated or omitted silently.
Special District Fees (CFDs / PIDs / TIF)
Scottsdale has established Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) under ARS Title 48 Special Taxing Districts, but Scottsdale CFDs are bond-financed taxing districts where costs are borne by property owners as development proceeds - they are not city-levied developer application fees. Per the City's financial services page (scottsdaleaz.gov/finance/community-facilities-districts): "A Community Facilities District (CFD) is a special taxing district that allows the financing of the installation, operation and maintenance of public improvements. The bonds associated with the CFDs are the responsibility of property owners." No city-levied CFD developer application fee or special district development fee schedule was found on scottsdaleaz.gov. Closed-search outcome: this fee family is not administered by this jurisdiction.
Proffers
Arizona jurisdictions do not use cash proffers. Proffers are a Virginia conditional-zoning mechanism (Virginia Code Section 15.2-2303) with no counterpart in the Arizona Revised Statutes. Developer-side capital contributions in Scottsdale are captured through impact fees (ARS 9-463.05 water/wastewater development fees), zoning and planning application fees, permit fees, and water meter/service connection fees captured above. Closed-search outcome: this fee family does not apply to this jurisdiction.
Road, Park, Public Safety, and Library Impact Fees
The City of Scottsdale does not levy ARS 9-463.05 development impact fees for roads, parks, public safety, or library. This is a documented policy choice by the City, confirmed in Scottsdale Water's public documentation and the adopted IIP. As a result, this page does not contain a roadway impact fee or parks impact fee section. This is not a data gap - it reflects how Scottsdale's fee program is structured.
Commercial Permit Fees and Plan Review Fees
Scottsdale publishes separate fee schedule PDFs for commercial permit fees and plan review fees (residential and commercial) under the same FY25-26 fee cycle at scottsdaleaz.gov/planning-development/fees. These additional fee surfaces were not captured in this research pass. The zoning_fees family on this page is confirmed on the planning/zoning application fee and SFR permit fee surfaces only.
Fee Authorities
| Authority | Fee Types | Official Website |
|---|---|---|
| City of Scottsdale - Planning and Development Services | Planning and zoning application fees; building permit fees (SFR); plan review fees; civil improvement permit fees | scottsdaleaz.gov/planning-development/fees |
| City of Scottsdale - Water Resources Division | Water and wastewater development impact fees (ARS 9-463.05); water meter and service connection fees (Code Section 49) | scottsdaleaz.gov/water/water-service/rates-fees |
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| City of Scottsdale Water and Wastewater Development Fees - Schedule #09-15-25, effective September 15, 2025 (ARS 9-463.05; Code Section 49-82) (SHA-256 2db89773...) | City of Scottsdale - Water Resources Division | 2026-06-25 |
| City of Scottsdale Application Fee Schedule FY 2025/26, effective July 1, 2025 - Exhibit A Resolution No. 13391 (SHA-256 4cb76de0...) | City of Scottsdale - Planning and Development Services | 2026-06-25 |
| City of Scottsdale Permit Fee Schedule - Single Family Residential FY 2025/26, effective July 1, 2025 - Exhibit A Resolution No. 13391 (SHA-256 b42b045a...) | City of Scottsdale - Planning and Development Services | 2026-06-25 |
| City of Scottsdale Miscellaneous Water Meter/Service Fees, effective July 1, 2025 (Code Section 49) (SHA-256 83a0b5fb...) | City of Scottsdale - Water Resources Division | 2026-06-25 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-06-25. Fee schedules are subject to change. Note: FY26/27 fee schedules (effective July 1, 2026) were posted on scottsdaleaz.gov as of June 24, 2026; the FY25-26 schedules remain currently effective through June 30, 2026. Verify current rates directly with the City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services and Water Resources Division before relying on this data for any financial decision.
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This page reflects fee data sourced from four official City of Scottsdale PDFs: the Water and Wastewater Development Fees schedule (Schedule #09-15-25, effective September 15, 2025), the Application Fee Schedule FY25-26 (effective July 1, 2025), the Permit Fee Schedule - Single Family Residential FY25-26 (effective July 1, 2025), and the Miscellaneous Water Meter/Service Fees schedule (effective July 1, 2025) - all obtained from the City of Scottsdale's official document store at scottsdaleaz.gov. ZoneFee does not guarantee that fee amounts are current at the time you read this page. Fee schedules change. Scottsdale levies ARS 9-463.05 development impact fees only for water and wastewater services - not for roads, parks, public safety, or library. Arizona jurisdictions do not use cash proffers, and no city-administered special district developer application fee was found. Verify all current rates directly with the City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services and Water Resources Division before relying on this data for land acquisition, project budgeting, or any financial decision. This page is for research and due-diligence reference only - it is not legal or financial advice.