Commercial Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Shell Building) in Buckeye, Arizona

Buckeye requires a commercial building permit (new construction / addition / shell building) for: New commercial/industrial ground-up construction, additions, and shell buildings within Buckeye city limits require a Commercial Building Permit; Plans must comply with the 2024 IBC and City of Buckeye amendments (Chapter 15, Article 15-2), effective for submittals on/after January 1, 2025; Nonresidential/commercial projects must use Arizona state-licensed commercial contractors (exception: R-3 occupancies), per City of Buckeye amendment to IBC 104.3.2; A Site Plan approved by Planning & Zoning, or an approval letter, is required as part of the building permit submittal (Commercial Building Checklist, 2021); Complete construction plans (architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing/gas, electrical), drawn to scale and sealed by an Arizona-registered design professional where applicable, per the Commercial Building Checklist (2021) and Commercial Building Submittal Guide (rev. 2024); Submittal via the EnerGov CSS online portal (egselfservice.buckeyeaz.gov) or by emailing a completed Building Permit Application and plans to permitcenter@buckeyeaz.gov. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Buckeye Development Services Department — Permit Center at 623-349-6200 before starting work.

In Buckeye, the published Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation (Table 1-A) is: $72 (valuation $1-$500); $270 for the first $500 + $15 per additional $100 to $2,000; $490 for the first $2,000 + $9 per additional $1,000 to $25,000; $690 for the first $25,000 + $35 per additional $1,000 to $50,000; $1,570 for the first $50,000 + $16.50 per additional $1,000 to $100,000; $2,405 for the first $100,000 + $13.00 per additional $1,000 to $500,000; $7,630 for the first $500,000 + $18.50 per additional $1,000 to $1,000,000; $16,864 for the first $1,000,000 + $5 per additional $1,000 above $1,000,000. Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee, Commercial Building, 1st and 2nd Review — 65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee (per ICC valuation); Truss Calculation Review, Commercial, 1st and 2nd Review, Per Structure — $652; Racking Review, Commercial, 1st and 2nd Review, Per Facility — Based on Standard Valuation (Table 1-A); Subsequent Reviews (3rd and beyond) — $130 per hour; Certificate of Occupancy — $140. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Per the City of Buckeye Plan Review Timeframes Guideline (eff. 09/28/2023), commercial projects under 80,000 sq ft average 25 business days for 1st review (15 for 2nd, 10 for each subsequent review); projects 80,000 sq ft or larger average 35/20/10 business days.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Site Plan (Approved by Planning & Zoning, or Approval Letter); Construction Plans (Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing/Gas, Electrical); Structural Calculations; Geotechnical Investigation Report (Soils Report); Building Pad Elevation Form. Depending on your project, Buckeye may also ask for: Special Inspection Certificate. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Apply through City of Buckeye Development Services Department — Permit Center at The Landing, 945 N. 215th Ave. Suite 137, Buckeye, AZ 85326 (City Hall: 530 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye, AZ 85326). Phone: 623-349-6200, email: permitcenter@buckeyeaz.gov. Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Applications submitted by emailing permitcenter@buckeyeaz.gov or via the EnerGov CSS (Customer Self Service) online portal at egselfservice.buckeyeaz.gov; select residential permit types (Gas Lines, Pools, Spas, Fences, Electric Meters, Water Heaters, Temporary Signs, Single Service Dry Utility) are issued same day if a complete submittal is received by 2 p.m.. Official information: https://www.buckeyeaz.gov/business/development-services/permit-center.

Buckeye, 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 Buckeye runs its own Development Services Department / Permit Center and independently adopts and administers its own construction codes; it does not defer permitting to Maricopa County. Source: City of Buckeye Permit Center page (buckeyeaz.gov/business/development-services/permit-center) and City of Buckeye October 2024 Building and Life Safety Codes Update ordinance text.; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), as published by the International Code Council, adopted by reference as the City's uniform building code (City of Buckeye Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15, Article 15-2, Section 15-2-1), with City of Buckeye amendments. Effective for all permit applications and plans submitted for the first time on or after January 1, 2025 (standard plans previously approved under the 2018 codes had until December 31, 2025 to update). Source: City of Buckeye October 2024 Building and Life Safety Codes Update.; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), as published by the International Code Council, adopted by reference (Section 15-2-2), with City of Buckeye amendments, effective for submittals on or after January 1, 2025. Source: City of Buckeye October 2024 Building and Life Safety Codes Update.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted by reference (Section 15-2-3), with City of Buckeye amendments. Source: City of Buckeye October 2024 Building and Life Safety Codes Update.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted by reference (Section 15-2-4), with City of Buckeye amendments, including adoption of Appendix E (Sizing of Water Piping System). Source: City of Buckeye October 2024 Building and Life Safety Codes Update.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), as published by the National Fire Protection Association, adopted by reference (Section 15-2-5), with City of Buckeye amendments (note: electrical code cycle is one edition behind the 2024 ICC set). Residential photovoltaic systems are specifically required to be installed per the 2023 NEC as adopted by the City of Buckeye. Source: City of Buckeye October 2024 Building and Life Safety Codes Update.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted by reference (Section 15-2-6), with City of Buckeye amendments. Source: City of Buckeye October 2024 Building and Life Safety Codes Update.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), adopted by reference (Section 15-2-9), with City of Buckeye amendments. Source: City of Buckeye October 2024 Building and Life Safety Codes Update.; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), adopted by reference (Section 15-2-10) as the City's uniform fire code, with City of Buckeye amendments; administered by the City of Buckeye Fire Marshal/Fire Department. Source: City of Buckeye October 2024 Building and Life Safety Codes Update.; International Energy Conservation Code, as adopted and amended from time to time by the City of Buckeye, governs energy-efficiency requirements (IRC Chapter 11 is deleted and replaced with a reference to the adopted IECC). Source: City of Buckeye October 2024 Building and Life Safety Codes Update.; ICC A117.1 Accessibility code, as adopted and amended by the governing authority, plus the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and the Arizonans with Disabilities Act (A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 8) and its Implementing Rules (A.A.C. Title 10, Chapter 3, Article 4). Source: City of Buckeye October 2024 Building and Life Safety Codes Update (IBC Chapter 11 amendment).; Manufactured homes, mobile homes, and factory-built buildings are regulated directly by the State of Arizona (A.R.S. § 41-4001 et seq., Arizona Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety / Office of Manufactured Housing) for construction/installation standards; the City of Buckeye issues a separate on-site permit for placement, foundation/tie-down, zoning compliance, and site improvements. Source: City of Buckeye October 2024 Building and Life Safety Codes Update (IBC Section 3113).. Local amendments apply — see the Buckeye overview page for the full list.

No. Tenant improvements to an existing space use a separate Tenant Improvement Checklist, a different plan-review fee formula (Based on Standard Valuation rather than 65% of the Building Permit Fee), and a different review timeline (25/25/15 business days) — see this file's commercial-tenant-improvement-permit entry.