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Swimming Pool / Spa Permit in Gilbert, Arizona

Required for installation of permanent/in-ground swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs in the Town of Gilbert. Note: IBC §3109 (Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs) is deleted in its entirety by Gilbert's local amendments — pool permitting is governed under Gilbert's own land development code and relevant sections of the 2018 IBC. Above-ground portable spas and pools have a separate fee. Applications through OneStopShop at onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov. Swimming pools (major misc.) have a 12/8 working-day review goal.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Submit through OneStopShop portal at onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov
  • Arizona ROC-licensed contractor required Contractor
  • Plans must show pool location, setbacks, barrier/fencing, equipment placement, and electrical details
  • Pool barrier/fence requirements apply per adopted code — verify fence height exemptions (Gilbert exempts fences not over 3 feet high from permit; pool barriers may need to meet separate safety requirements)

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Fee schedule

Swimming Pool — Permanent/In-GroundSource: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Applied Miscellaneous Building Fees — Swimming Pool, Permanent/in ground pools/spas, effective July 1, 2025, adopted by Town Council May 20, 2025 by Resolution 4563.
$300
Portable Above-Ground Pools/SpasSource: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Applied Miscellaneous Building Fees — Swimming Pool, Portable above ground pools/spas, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563.
$140
Plan Review FeeSource: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Building Permit and Plan Review Fees Table, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563.
65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee (where applicable)
Re-inspection FeeSource: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Applied Miscellaneous Building Fees, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563.
$150

Review timeline

Plan reviewGilbert’s published plan-review target
8–12 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Pre-Gunite / Pre-Shotcrete Inspection

    Inspection of rebar/steel placement before pool shell is formed

  2. 2

    Plumbing / Mechanical Inspection

    Inspection of pool plumbing, filtration, and mechanical systems

  3. 3

    Electrical / Bonding Inspection

    Inspection of pool electrical bonding and equipment wiring per 2017 NEC

  4. 4

    Barrier / Fence Inspection

    Inspection of required pool barrier/fencing

  5. 5

    Final Inspection

    Final inspection confirming pool complete and all safety requirements met

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

Tips

  • Swimming pools (as major miscellaneous) have a 12/8 working-day review goal per Gilbert's published time frames.
  • IBC §3109 (Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs) is deleted in its entirety by Gilbert's local amendments — contact Development Services for the specific code sections that govern pools.
  • Pool barrier requirements apply separately from the fence permit exemption (fences ≤3 feet exempt from permit). Verify pool safety barrier requirements with Development Services at (480) 503-6700.
  • Permanent pool fee is $300 and portable above-ground pool fee is $140 per the July 1, 2025 adopted fee schedule.

Frequently asked questions

Gilbert requires a swimming pool / spa permit for: Submit through OneStopShop portal at onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov; Arizona ROC-licensed contractor required; Plans must show pool location, setbacks, barrier/fencing, equipment placement, and electrical details; Pool barrier/fence requirements apply per adopted code — verify fence height exemptions (Gilbert exempts fences not over 3 feet high from permit; pool barriers may need to meet separate safety requirements). 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.

Per the Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883, effective July 1, 2025, adopted by Resolution 4563 May 20, 2025): $300 for a permanent/in-ground pool or spa; $140 for a portable above-ground pool or spa.

Gilbert's published plan-review target for a swimming pool / spa permit is 8–12 business days.

You'll need: Pool Permit Application; Pool Construction Plans / Site Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Gilbert requires 5 inspection(s) for a swimming pool / spa permit, in order: Pre-Gunite / Pre-Shotcrete Inspection, Plumbing / Mechanical Inspection, Electrical / Bonding Inspection, Barrier / Fence Inspection, Final 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.

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