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Commercial Building Permit in Avondale, Arizona

Required for new commercial construction, and for existing commercial/tenant-improvement work reviewed under 2024 IEBC Chapter 6, in the City of Avondale. The City's Commercial Submittal Checklist (rev. 01.14.2026) explicitly lists 'Project Scope of Work (For Existing Work Use 2024 IEBC Chapter 6)' as a General submittal item and the City's SELECTXT inspection code list includes a dedicated 'Tenant Improvement Final Fire' inspection (code 988) within the same Commercial (BLDCOM) inspection category — Avondale does not appear to run a separate tenant-improvement permit type; TI work is processed through this same commercial building permit process. Reviewed against the 2024 IBC and City of Avondale amendments (effective January 1, 2026). Applications are submitted electronically via the Avondale Citizen Portal (Accela Citizen Access).

Verified 2026-07-29 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Building permit required for new commercial (and multi-family, MFR) construction, and for existing-building/tenant-improvement work reviewed under 2024 IEBC Chapter 6, within Avondale city limits
  • Plans must comply with the 2024 IBC and City of Avondale amendments (effective January 1, 2026)
  • All commercial construction documents shall be prepared and sealed by a registered design professional when required by the adopted building codes or Arizona law, as determined by the Building Official (2024 IBC Section 107), per the Commercial Submittal Checklist
  • Complete electronic submittal required per the Commercial Submittal Checklist (rev. 01.14.2026), covering General, Architectural, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Additional Documents categories
  • IECC compliance path must be identified (2024 IECC C401.2.1), with exterior/interior lighting and building thermal envelope energy compliance reports
  • Special inspections must be identified where required, with a Special Inspection Certificate submitted
  • Submittal via the Avondale Citizen Portal (Accela Citizen Access)
  • All work must be performed by an Arizona ROC-licensed contractor Contractor

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation (Tiers A–H)City of Avondale FY2026 Rates and Fees Schedule (effective 9/1/2025), Building Permit Fees, Resolution 3050-612; this is the same citywide valuation-based tier table applied to all building permits (commercial and residential) — the schedule does not publish a separate commercial-only fee table
Tier A ($1–$500): $50; Tier B ($501–$2,000): $50 for the first $500 plus $5.00 per additional $100 (or fraction) to $2,000; Tier C ($2,001–$25,000): $125 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000 (or fraction) to $25,000; Tier D ($25,001–$50,000): $447 for the first $25,000 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000 to $50,000; Tier E ($50,001–$100,000): $797 for the first $50,000 plus $9.00 per additional $1,000 to $100,000; Tier F ($100,001–$500,000): $1,247 for the first $100,000 plus $8.00 per additional $1,000 to $500,000; Tier G ($500,001–$1,000,000): $4,477 for the first $500,000 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000 to $1,000,000; Tier H ($1,000,000+): $7,947 for the first $1,000,000 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Building Plan Review Fee (Building Review Fee)City of Avondale FY2026 Rates and Fees Schedule, Building Plan Review Fees, Resolution 3050-612
65% of the Building Permit Fee
Application Processing FeeCity of Avondale FY2026 Rates and Fees Schedule, Building Division Fees, Resolution 1045-0725, effective 9/1/2025
$102.00
Certificate of Completion for Commercial Shell BuildingsCity of Avondale FY2026 Rates and Fees Schedule, Certificate of Occupancy Fees, Resolution 1045-0725, effective 9/1/2025 — applies to commercial shell buildings specifically (distinct from the general Certificate of Occupancy fee under the separate certificate-of-occupancy-permit entry)
$225.00
4th Plan ReviewCity of Avondale FY2026 Rates and Fees Schedule, Resolution 3203-614 (7/16/2014)
50% of First Review Fee
Expedited ReviewCity of Avondale FY2026 Rates and Fees Schedule, Resolution 1045-0725, effective 9/1/2025
Double Plan Review Fee

Review timeline

Plan reviewAvondale’s published plan-review target
16–24 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation (Layout/Setbacks, Footing/Ufer, Stem, Pre-Slab, Post-Tension Slab)

    SELECTXT Commercial (BLDCOM) codes 100-125; required before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Underground/Soils (Under-Slab Plumbing/Electrical, UG Building Sewer/Water/Electric/Gas Service)

    SELECTXT Commercial (BLDCOM) codes 140-180

  3. 3

    Rough (Shear Wall, Roof Truss/Nail, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electric, Service Entrance Section, Distribution Panels, Framing)

    SELECTXT Commercial (BLDCOM) codes 200-245, before walls are closed

  4. 4

    Masonry Walls / Wall Cover (Window/Door Flashing, Water-Resistant Barrier, Fire Rated/Drywall Nail, Lath Nail, Tilt Panels)

    SELECTXT Commercial (BLDCOM) codes 270-350

  5. 5

    Above Grid Ceiling (AGC Framing, Plumbing, Electric, Mechanical, Fire Dampers, Labeling, Roof Drain, HVAC Pre-Wrap, Grease Duct Test, Type I Hood Performance Test)

    SELECTXT Commercial (BLDCOM) codes 400-450 — unique to the commercial inspection category (not present in the residential BLDRES list); applies to above-ceiling MEP work and, for food-service tenants, kitchen exhaust/grease duct systems

  6. 6

    Building Department Final Inspection Verifications (Special Inspection Review, Backflow, Final Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical/Insulation/Building/Accessibility, Final Combination)

    SELECTXT Commercial (BLDCOM) codes 600-660

  7. 7

    Other Department Inspections (Fire Site/Final, Planning Site/Final) and Certificates (Certificate of Completion for Shell, Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Certificate of Occupancy)

    SELECTXT Commercial (BLDCOM) codes 800-890, required before Certificate of Occupancy issuance

See the full Avondale inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • The Commercial Submittal Checklist (rev. 01.14.2026) is used for both new commercial construction and existing-building/tenant-improvement work (via 2024 IEBC Chapter 6 scope-of-work designation) — Avondale does not publish a separate tenant-improvement permit application or fee table, so budget and schedule TI work against this same commercial building permit process.
  • Per the City of Avondale Development Services Review Timelines (A.R.S. § 9-835 compliance document, revised 10/31/2024, effective 06/10/2024), all Building Division applications — the document does not split out a commercial-specific figure — get 16 business days for 1st review and 8 business days for each subsequent review; the City's business week is Monday–Thursday.
  • The Commercial (BLDCOM) SELECTXT inspection list includes an 'Above Grid Ceiling' category (framing, plumbing, electric, mechanical, fire dampers, roof drain, HVAC pre-wrap, grease duct test, Type I hood performance test) and inspections not found in the residential list (Service Entrance Section, Distribution Panels, Tilt Panels, Storage Racking, Final Accessibility) — confirm which apply to your specific commercial scope with the Building Services Division.
  • The FY2026 Rates and Fees Schedule (effective 9/1/2025) is the current, sole fee authority; a new rates-and-fees resolution was noticed for a City Council vote on July 13, 2026, so fee amounts should be reconfirmed if querying after that date.
  • Inspections are scheduled via SELECTXT (text (833) 324-1348 with SCHEDULE/CANCEL/RESCHEDULE/RESULTS) or the Selectron Building Inspection website; next-business-day inspections must be requested by 4:00 p.m. Inspections run Monday–Thursday 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., closed Fridays and City holidays.
  • Permits become invalid if work is not commenced within 180 days of issuance, or if more than 180 days pass between approved inspections.

Frequently asked questions

Avondale requires a commercial building permit for: Building permit required for new commercial (and multi-family, MFR) construction, and for existing-building/tenant-improvement work reviewed under 2024 IEBC Chapter 6, within Avondale city limits; Plans must comply with the 2024 IBC and City of Avondale amendments (effective January 1, 2026); All commercial construction documents shall be prepared and sealed by a registered design professional when required by the adopted building codes or Arizona law, as determined by the Building Official (2024 IBC Section 107), per the Commercial Submittal Checklist; Complete electronic submittal required per the Commercial Submittal Checklist (rev. 01.14.2026), covering General, Architectural, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Additional Documents categories; IECC compliance path must be identified (2024 IECC C401.2.1), with exterior/interior lighting and building thermal envelope energy compliance reports; Special inspections must be identified where required, with a Special Inspection Certificate submitted; Submittal via the Avondale Citizen Portal (Accela Citizen Access); All work must be performed by an Arizona ROC-licensed contractor. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Avondale Development Services Department — Building Services Division at 623-333-4000 before starting work.

Per the City of Avondale FY2026 Rates and Fees Schedule (effective 9/1/2025), the Building Permit Fee is calculated from a citywide valuation-based tier table (Tiers A through H) applied to all building permits, plus a Building Plan Review Fee equal to 65% of the Building Permit Fee, plus a flat $102.00 Application Processing Fee. Commercial shell buildings additionally incur a $225.00 Certificate of Completion fee.

The City's Development Services Review Timelines document (A.R.S. § 9-835 compliance doc, effective 06/10/2024, revised 10/31/2024) lists a single 'Building Applications' category — not split by commercial vs. residential — allotted 16 business days for first review and 8 business days for each subsequent review, using a Monday–Thursday business week.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Commercial Submittal Checklist; Site Plan / Foundation / Roof / Framing Plans; Soils/Geotechnical Report. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Avondale requires 7 inspection(s) for a commercial building permit, in order: Foundation (Layout/Setbacks, Footing/Ufer, Stem, Pre-Slab, Post-Tension Slab), Underground/Soils (Under-Slab Plumbing/Electrical, UG Building Sewer/Water/Electric/Gas Service), Rough (Shear Wall, Roof Truss/Nail, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electric, Service Entrance Section, Distribution Panels, Framing), Masonry Walls / Wall Cover (Window/Door Flashing, Water-Resistant Barrier, Fire Rated/Drywall Nail, Lath Nail, Tilt Panels), Above Grid Ceiling (AGC Framing, Plumbing, Electric, Mechanical, Fire Dampers, Labeling, Roof Drain, HVAC Pre-Wrap, Grease Duct Test, Type I Hood Performance Test), Building Department Final Inspection Verifications (Special Inspection Review, Backflow, Final Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical/Insulation/Building/Accessibility, Final Combination), Other Department Inspections (Fire Site/Final, Planning Site/Final) and Certificates (Certificate of Completion for Shell, Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Certificate of Occupancy). Schedule each through City of Avondale Development Services Department — Building Services Division (623-333-4000).

Apply through City of Avondale Development Services Department — Building Services Division at 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, AZ 85323. Phone: 623-333-4000, email: buildingservices@avondaleaz.gov. Office hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Building Services Division, per the City's Building Services Division page); City Hall / Development Services counter hours are Monday–Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM per the City's Contact Us footer (City Hall operates a compressed 4-day, 10-hour workweek). Applications are submitted electronically via the Avondale Citizen Portal (Accela Citizen Access). Building Official: Benjamin Carr (bcarr@avondaleaz.gov), per the 2025 Arizona Building Officials (AZBO) Directory.. Official information: https://avondaleaz.gov/government/departments/development-services/building-division/.

Avondale, Arizona has adopted: Arizona has NO statewide mandatory building code floor for general construction — code adoption is a per-city/county authority under state enabling statutes (e.g., A.R.S. Title 9 for municipalities). The City of Avondale independently adopts and administers its own construction codes through its Development Services Department / Building Services Division; it does not defer permitting to Maricopa County. Source: City of Avondale Building Services Division page (avondaleaz.gov/government/departments/development-services/building-division/).; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), as published by the International Code Council, adopted by reference with City of Avondale amendments. Effective January 1, 2026 (per the City's 'Current Adopted Building Codes (effective January 1, 2026)' list). Source: City of Avondale Building Services Division page; City of Avondale Building Code Adoption ordinance document ('Building-Code-Adoption-Final.pdf').; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), adopted by reference with City of Avondale amendments, effective January 1, 2026. Source: City of Avondale Building Services Division page; City of Avondale Building Code Adoption ordinance document.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), adopted by reference with City of Avondale amendments, effective January 1, 2026. Source: City of Avondale Building Services Division page.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), as published by the National Fire Protection Association, adopted with City of Avondale amendments (note: electrical code cycle is one edition behind the 2024 ICC set), effective January 1, 2026. Source: City of Avondale Building Services Division page; City of Avondale Building Code Adoption ordinance document (Avondale Amendments to the 2023 National Electrical Code).; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted by reference with City of Avondale amendments, effective January 1, 2026. Source: City of Avondale Building Services Division page.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted by reference with City of Avondale amendments, effective January 1, 2026, including a burial-depth amendment to G2415.12/IFGC 404.12 and added stub-out/push-to-connect-valve provisions (P2605.1.1, P2605.1.2). Source: City of Avondale Building Code Adoption ordinance document.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted by reference with City of Avondale amendments, effective January 1, 2026. Source: City of Avondale Building Services Division page.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), adopted by reference with City of Avondale amendments, effective January 1, 2026 (Manual J design criteria: elevation 1,101 ft, latitude 34°, outdoor summer design dry-bulb 108°F, outdoor winter design dry-bulb 33°F). Source: City of Avondale Building Services Division page; City of Avondale Building Code Adoption ordinance document.; 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), adopted by reference, effective January 1, 2026. Source: City of Avondale Building Services Division page.; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), adopted by reference with City of Avondale amendments (including an amended barrier-height provision requiring a minimum 60-inch/5-foot barrier height, up from the model code's 48 inches), effective January 1, 2026. Source: City of Avondale Building Services Division page; City of Avondale Building Code Adoption ordinance document (Avondale Amendments to the 2024 ISPSC, Section 305.2.1); City of Avondale Swimming Pool Requirements handout (rev. 10.26.2023).; All work must be performed by a contractor licensed with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC), unless the property owner qualifies as an owner-builder under A.R.S. § 32-1121 (Building Permit Application, Standard Conditions and Applicant Certification, rev. 05.06.2026). Source: City of Avondale Building Permit Application.. Local amendments apply — see the Avondale overview page for the full list.

No separate tenant-improvement permit type or fee table was found on the City's official site. The Commercial Submittal Checklist (rev. 01.14.2026) directs applicants doing existing-building work to use 2024 IEBC Chapter 6 for scope-of-work purposes within the same commercial building permit submittal, and the City's SELECTXT commercial inspection code list includes a dedicated 'Tenant Improvement Final Fire' inspection (code 988) alongside the standard commercial inspection sequence — indicating TI work is processed through this same permit type rather than a distinct one.

Sources & verification

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