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Demolition Permit in Chandler, Arizona

A demolition permit is required in Chandler for demolition of commercial or residential structures. The flat permit fee is $100.00 (Fee Schedule §4.6.4(a)). Apply through the Citizen Access portal or walk-in at 215 E. Buffalo St.

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When you need this permit

  • A demolition permit is required for demolition of commercial or residential structures
  • Apply through the Citizen Access portal or walk-in at 215 E. Buffalo St.
  • Contact Arizona Blue Stake (811) before any excavation associated with demolition

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Fee schedule

Demolition permit — flat feeCity of Chandler Fee Schedule, Section 4.6.4(a): 'Demolition permit, commercial/residential — $100.00.' This flat fee applies to both commercial and residential demolition.
$100.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Chandler building department
~1–5 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final inspection

    Site cleared and demolition work completed per permit requirements.

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

Tips

  • Chandler's demolition permit is a flat $100.00 for both commercial and residential projects.
  • Contact Arizona Blue Stake (811) at least two days before any excavation.

Frequently asked questions

Chandler requires a demolition permit for: A demolition permit is required for demolition of commercial or residential structures; Apply through the Citizen Access portal or walk-in at 215 E. Buffalo St.; Contact Arizona Blue Stake (811) before any excavation associated with demolition. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Chandler Development Services Department — Building Safety at 480-782-3000 before starting work.

Chandler charges a flat fee of $100.00 for a demolition permit for commercial or residential structures. Source: City of Chandler Fee Schedule, Section 4.6.4(a) (Res. 4703).

Plan review for a demolition permit in Chandler typically runs 1–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Chandler Development Services Department — Building Safety at 480-782-3000.

You'll need: Building Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Chandler requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Final inspection. Schedule each through City of Chandler Development Services Department — Building Safety (480-782-3000).

Apply through City of Chandler Development Services Department — Building Safety at 215 E. Buffalo St., Chandler, AZ 85225. Phone: 480-782-3000, email: prod@chandleraz.gov. Office hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, except holidays; Walk-in plan review: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Official information: https://www.chandleraz.gov/government/departments/development-services/building-safety-plan-review-permits-and-inspections.

Chandler, Arizona has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by Chandler City Council, Ordinance No. 5108; effective for plans submitted on or after July 1, 2025; Chandler amendments published in City Code Chapter 29, Article II (Ordinance No. 5108); 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article VI); effective July 1, 2025; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article III); effective July 1, 2025; Chandler's 2024 code set retains the 2023 NEC edition (not the 2024 NEC); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article IV); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article V); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article VII); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article VIII); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article IX); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article X); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 28); effective July 1, 2025. Local amendments apply — see the Chandler overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Chandler building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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