Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Buckeye, Arizona

Buckeye requires a residential building permit (new construction) for: Building permit required for new single-family and two-family dwelling construction within Buckeye city limits; Plans must comply with the 2024 IRC and City of Buckeye amendments, including Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (115 mph wind, Exposure C; Seismic Design Category B; 34°F winter design temperature; moderate-to-heavy termite potential); Mandatory residential air conditioning capable of maintaining 90°F or below (IRC R325.9); Construction documents, statement of special inspections, and geotechnical report (where applicable) must be prepared by an Arizona-registered design professional per the State Board of Technical Registration; Submittal via the EnerGov CSS online portal (egselfservice.buckeyeaz.gov) or by emailing a completed Building Permit Application and plans to permitcenter@buckeyeaz.gov; Tract homes and custom homes are both billed at 65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee (per ICC valuation) for 1st and 2nd plan review, per the Development User Fee Schedule. 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 (Single Family Tract or Custom Home), 1st and 2nd Review — 65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee (per ICC valuation); Truss Calculation Review, Residential (per standard), 1st and 2nd Review — $280; Certificate of Occupancy, Residential, per residence — $140; Subsequent Reviews (3rd and beyond) — $130 per hour. 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 (effective 09/28/2023), a Residential Standard Plan under 5,000 sq ft averages 20 business days for first review (10 for second review, 10 for each subsequent review); plans 5,000 sq ft or larger average 25/15/15 business days.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Residential Single Family Tract Home Checklist / Custom Home Checklist; Site/Plot Plan; Construction Drawings and Structural Calculations. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Buckeye requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction), in order: Foundation/Footing, Framing, Lath or Gypsum Board Inspection, Final / Certificate of Occupancy. Schedule each through City of Buckeye Development Services Department — Permit Center (623-349-6200).

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.

The 2024 IRC and 2024 IBC (for non-residential portions), as adopted and amended by the City of Buckeye, apply to all plans first submitted on or after January 1, 2025, per the City's October 2024 Building and Life Safety Codes Update.