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Demolition Permit in Gilbert, Arizona

Required for demolition of structures in the Town of Gilbert. Applications submitted through OneStopShop at onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov. Gas lines, demolition, and spas may qualify for OTC (Over the Counter) review per the Plan Review Programs document. The demolition permit fee is a flat fee per the Town's adopted fee schedule.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Submit through OneStopShop portal at onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov
  • Arizona ROC-licensed contractor required for commercial demolition; verify for residential Contractor
  • Utility disconnection/capping required before demolition (verify with Development Services)
  • Asbestos survey/abatement may be required per Maricopa County Air Quality Department regulations — verify separately with MCESD

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Fee schedule

Demolition Permit — flat feeSource: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Applied Miscellaneous Building Fees — Demolition Permit, effective July 1, 2025, adopted by Town Council May 20, 2025 by Resolution 4563.
$150

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Gilbert building department
~1–3 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final Demolition Inspection

    Inspection confirming demolition is complete, site graded, and utilities capped

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Tips

  • Demolition may qualify for OTC (Over the Counter) review per Gilbert's Plan Review Programs — no plan review wait time in straightforward cases.
  • Asbestos and hazardous material removal is governed by Maricopa County Environmental Services — get clearance separately before demolition.
  • Demolition permit is a $150 flat fee per the July 1, 2025 adopted fee schedule (Resolution 4563).

Frequently asked questions

Gilbert requires a demolition permit for: Submit through OneStopShop portal at onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov; Arizona ROC-licensed contractor required for commercial demolition; verify for residential; Utility disconnection/capping required before demolition (verify with Development Services); Asbestos survey/abatement may be required per Maricopa County Air Quality Department regulations — verify separately with MCESD. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Gilbert Development Services Department — Plan Review and Inspection Division at (480) 503-6700 before starting work.

The demolition permit is a $150 flat fee per the Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), effective July 1, 2025, adopted by Town Council Resolution 4563 on May 20, 2025.

Plan review for a demolition permit in Gilbert typically runs 1–3 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Town of Gilbert Development Services Department — Plan Review and Inspection Division at (480) 503-6700.

You'll need: Demolition Permit Application. Depending on your project, Gilbert may also ask for: Utility Disconnection Confirmation. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Gilbert requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Final Demolition Inspection. Schedule each through Town of Gilbert Development Services Department — Plan Review and Inspection Division ((480) 503-6700).

Apply through Town of Gilbert Development Services Department — Plan Review and Inspection Division at 90 E. Civic Center Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85296. Phone: (480) 503-6700, email: onestopshop@gilbertaz.gov. Office hours: Monday–Thursday: 7:00 AM–6:00 PM; Friday: Closed (Town Hall operates a 4-day/10-hour week; confirmed live on the Development Services department page 2026-07-16). Official information: https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/development-services.

Gilbert, Arizona has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with Appendices C, I, and K, and Town of Gilbert amendments — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739, Town of Gilbert Technical Codes 2020 Edition); 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), with Appendices H, P, and Q, and Town of Gilbert amendments — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with Town of Gilbert amendments — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), with Town of Gilbert amendments — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with Town of Gilbert amendments — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), with Town of Gilbert amendments — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), with Town of Gilbert amendments — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); 2018 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) — voluntary adoption only — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), with Town of Gilbert amendments — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); Town of Gilbert Technical Codes 2020 Edition — local amendment overlay (Code of Gilbert Chapter 10, Sections 10-31 and 10-32) incorporating December 2023 amendments per gilbertaz.gov Document 35111. Local amendments apply — see the Gilbert overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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