# Arizona HVAC Help

> Arizona heating and air conditioning rules from official sources: AC and furnace permits by city, evaporative coolers, contractor licenses, contracts, complaints and the recovery fund. Information only. A free information site from Local Help Stations. Not an HVAC company or government office. Contact: call (888) 477-1121 (calls only) or email requests@localhelpstations.com.

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## Key facts
- AC permit rules differ by city: Mesa needs none if the new unit uses the same or less electricity; Tucson requires one. Source: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Business-Development/Development-Services/Building-Permit-Plan-Review/Residential-Construction/Residential-Construction-FAQ (checked 2026-11-02)
- Jobs that need a building permit are not covered by the under $1,000 handyman exemption. Source: https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/01121.htm (checked 2026-11-02)
- Contracts over $1,000 must be in writing with the contractor's license number. Source: https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/01158.htm (checked 2026-11-02)
- Complaints to ROC must be filed within two years; ROC counts remodels and repairs from when work was last performed. Source: https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/01162.htm (checked 2026-11-02)
- The recovery fund pays up to $30,000 per claimant for residential work. Source: https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/01132-01.htm (checked 2026-11-02)

## Pages
- [Do I need a permit to replace an AC in Arizona?](https://arizonahvachelp.com/ac-replacement-permit/): City by city Arizona AC and furnace replacement permit rules.
- [When an AC change needs a permit in Phoenix](https://arizonahvachelp.com/refrigerant-and-size-changes/): Phoenix's screening questions for AC replacements.
- [Mini-split and ductwork permits in Arizona](https://arizonahvachelp.com/mini-splits-and-ducts/): Tucson's rules for mini-splits and ducts.
- [Evaporative cooler permits in Arizona](https://arizonahvachelp.com/evaporative-coolers/): Swamp cooler replacement rules in Arizona cities.
- [Can I do my own HVAC work in Arizona?](https://arizonahvachelp.com/owner-builder/): The Arizona owner exemption and how cities handle owners doing their own work.
- [When does an Arizona contractor need a license?](https://arizonahvachelp.com/license-rules/): The $1,000 handyman exemption, ROC licensing and penalties for unlicensed work.
- [Arizona contractor contract rules](https://arizonahvachelp.com/contracts/): What a written Arizona contractor contract over $1,000 must include.
- [How to check an Arizona contractor and complain](https://arizonahvachelp.com/check-a-contractor/): Check a license with ROC and the two year complaint deadline.
- [The Arizona Residential Contractors' Recovery Fund](https://arizonahvachelp.com/recovery-fund/): Who the fund covers and its limits.

## Cities
- [Arizona cities](https://arizonahvachelp.com/cities/)
- [Phoenix heating and air conditioning permits and rules](https://arizonahvachelp.com/cities/phoenix/): Phoenix heating and air conditioning permit rules plus Arizona license and contract rules, from official sources.
- [Tucson heating and air conditioning permits and rules](https://arizonahvachelp.com/cities/tucson/): Tucson heating and air conditioning permit rules plus Arizona license and contract rules, from official sources.
- [Mesa heating and air conditioning permits and rules](https://arizonahvachelp.com/cities/mesa/): Mesa heating and air conditioning permit rules plus Arizona license and contract rules, from official sources.
- [Chandler heating and air conditioning permits and rules](https://arizonahvachelp.com/cities/chandler/): Chandler heating and air conditioning permit rules plus Arizona license and contract rules, from official sources.
- [Scottsdale heating and air conditioning permits and rules](https://arizonahvachelp.com/cities/scottsdale/): Scottsdale heating and air conditioning permit rules plus Arizona license and contract rules, from official sources.
- [Glendale heating and air conditioning permits and rules](https://arizonahvachelp.com/cities/glendale/): Glendale heating and air conditioning permit rules plus Arizona license and contract rules, from official sources.
- [Surprise heating and air conditioning permits and rules](https://arizonahvachelp.com/cities/surprise/): Surprise heating and air conditioning permit rules plus Arizona license and contract rules, from official sources.
- [Flagstaff heating and air conditioning permits and rules](https://arizonahvachelp.com/cities/flagstaff/): Flagstaff heating and air conditioning permit rules plus Arizona license and contract rules, from official sources.
- [Gilbert heating and air conditioning permits and rules](https://arizonahvachelp.com/cities/gilbert/): Gilbert heating and air conditioning permit rules plus Arizona license and contract rules, from official sources.
- [Goodyear heating and air conditioning permits and rules](https://arizonahvachelp.com/cities/goodyear/): Goodyear heating and air conditioning permit rules plus Arizona license and contract rules, from official sources.
- [Yuma heating and air conditioning permits and rules](https://arizonahvachelp.com/cities/yuma/): Yuma heating and air conditioning permit rules plus Arizona license and contract rules, from official sources.

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