Since November 1, 2026, electrical and other building permits for addresses inside Town of San Tan Valley limits go through the Town of San Tan Valley, not Pinal County. Addresses in the unincorporated San Tan Valley area still permit through Pinal County, so the first step for any project is confirming which side of the town line your property sits on.
If you’re planning a panel upgrade, an EV charger, a pool, or a remodel in San Tan Valley, here’s what changed, what didn’t, and how Henderson’s Electric Solutions handles it for you.
What changed for San Tan Valley permits on November 1, 2026?
Pinal County stopped handling building plan review, permits, and inspections for properties inside Town of San Tan Valley limits on November 1, 2026. Pinal County’s alert says it won’t accept permit applications for incorporated San Tan Valley received on or after that date. New applications go to the Town of San Tan Valley through its online permitting portal.
Before this, the Town had already taken over zoning, right-of-way, engineering, and sign permits on July 1, 2026, while building permits stayed with the County. That meant a two-step process: a zoning clearance from the Town, then a building permit from the County. For new building permits inside town limits, the Town now handles the building permit too.
Does this apply to my address?
It depends on where your property sits, not on the city in your mailing address. “San Tan Valley” on an envelope covers both the incorporated town and unincorporated areas nearby.
- Inside Town of San Tan Valley limits: new building permits and inspections go through the Town.
- Unincorporated San Tan Valley area: Pinal County still handles permits, the same as before.
- Queen Creek addresses: properties inside Queen Creek town limits generally permit through the Town of Queen Creek, including the parts of town that sit in Pinal County.
Some neighborhoods near a boundary can go either way. We confirm the jurisdiction for your exact address before we schedule any permitted work.
What if my permit was already with Pinal County?
Projects the County already accepted before November 1 stay with the County through completion. According to the County’s notice and local reporting, that includes plan review, inspections, and final approval. If you’re in the middle of a permitted project, you shouldn’t need to start over with the Town.
What electrical work usually needs a permit?
Larger electrical jobs generally need a permit and inspection, wherever you live in the East Valley. Common examples:
- Panel upgrades and service changes
- Pool, spa, and hot tub wiring
- Remodels, ADUs, casitas, and additions
- Commercial tenant improvements
Whether a smaller repair needs a permit depends on the job and the jurisdiction’s rules, so we check before we start. Current electrical code calls for surge protection when a home’s service is replaced or upgraded, so on a panel or service upgrade, we build whole-home surge protection into the plan.
Do I have to pull the permit myself?
No. Henderson’s Electric Solutions pulls the permit when required, whether it’s through the Town of San Tan Valley, Pinal County, or the Town of Queen Creek. We meet the inspector, and on panel and service work, we coordinate the SRP or APS disconnect and reconnect, so you don’t have to call the utility yourself. On jobs run by a general contractor, the GC usually holds the permit, and we work under their plan.
Randy Henderson is our licensed electrician (Arizona ROC CR-11 #341452), and he’s responsible for the work on every job.
Will the change slow down my project?
Any new permitting office takes time to settle in, and the Town has said its system is running and that consultants are helping with plan review and inspections. We can’t promise review times for the Town or the County. What we can do is confirm your jurisdiction up front, submit a complete application, and give you a realistic timeline with your estimate.
Frequently asked questions
Is San Tan Valley a town now? Yes. The Town of San Tan Valley is incorporated, and since November 1, 2026 it handles building permits and inspections inside its town limits. Nearby unincorporated areas still go through Pinal County.
How do I know if my home is inside the Town of San Tan Valley limits? Your mailing address alone won’t tell you. Check the Town’s boundary information or call us. We confirm the jurisdiction for your address before we schedule permitted work.
I started a project with Pinal County in October. Do I need a new permit? Generally no. Projects the County accepted before November 1, 2026 stay with the County through final inspection.
Who pulls the permit when I hire Henderson’s? We do, wherever one is required. On general contractor jobs, the GC usually holds the permit.
Need electrical work in San Tan Valley?
We’re based in Queen Creek and work across San Tan Valley, Queen Creek, Florence, Coolidge, and the rest of the East Valley. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 6 AM to 6 PM, and for urgent problems, see our San Tan Valley emergency electrician page. Call (480) 228-3875 or request an estimate.