01 · Projects & permitsWhere do I start a remodel in Mesa?
Before buying materials for an addition, patio enclosure or system alteration, contact Mesa Planning with the address and project description; the city's residential guide identifies these as permit categories and directs applications through DIMES. Prepare the site plan and drawings appropriate to the work, and retain approved plans for inspections. If jurisdiction is unclear, open Maricopa County's boundary guide, enable Municipal Annexations and confirm the result with the permit office; the map is a reference, not a survey or final determination.
Next step: Ask Planning whether your proposed use and placement are allowed, then use the Residential Construction guide to assemble the applicable DIMES submission.
02 · UtilitiesDoes Mesa provide electric and gas service at my address?
Use Mesa's electric and gas service-area map to check the home location, then confirm the provider for each service. For city residential accounts, the current instructions direct new customers to call or visit with identification and the service address; ownership or lease documents may also be requested. For a city gas connection, arrange active electricity, an adult over 18 to be present, all gas appliances connected before service connection, and access for the field representative's gas pressure test. Call the utility contact center at 480-644-2221 to confirm the services and appointment requirements for your address.
Next step: Use the map first, then call Mesa's utility contact center at 480-644-2221 to confirm which city services apply and what the start appointment requires.
03 · Home careHow should I prepare my Mesa home for storms?
Mesa's severe-weather guide recommends checking nearby storm drains for debris and securing outdoor furniture before storms. Build those checks into a walk around the property while conditions are safe, and report public drainage obstructions rather than entering drains. Save the outage contact for the electric provider shown on your bill: the city guide separates Mesa's electric service area from SRP. After rain, keep children away from washes and storm drains, and do not drive around flood barricades.
Next step: Bookmark the city's Severe Weather Preparation page for provider-specific outage links and sandbag information before a storm is forecast.
