At-a-glance
- Licensing body: Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC)
- License threshold: License required for any project over $1,000 or requiring a permit
- Permit authority: City or county building department
- Typical fees: $100–$500 for a bathroom remodel permit
The $1,000 threshold
Any residential construction project over $1,000, or any project requiring a permit, requires a licensed contractor in Arizona. Bathroom remodels always cross both thresholds.
The correct license category for bathroom remodels is B or B-4 (Residential Contractor) or R-11 (Plumbing) for plumbing-only scopes.
Hard water and drainage
Phoenix-area water is famously hard. Fixture warranty terms sometimes exclude damage from mineral scale unless the home has a water softener. Ask your contractor whether the fixtures you're choosing come with hard-water warranty exclusions.
Not sure which remodeler is right for your Arizona home? Julia walks you through a 2-minute guided conversation and matches you with vetted local providers.
Frequently asked questions
What's the ROC threshold?+
$1,000 or any permitted project.
Deep-dive planning guides
Arizona-specific planning guides
Permits in other states
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