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Glendale building permits
VerifiedGlendale, Arizona — as published 2026-07-17.
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Codes adopted
2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and I, with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 20262024 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices BB, BC, BF, BO and CF, with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 20262024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 20262024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 20262024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices C and E, with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 20262024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including Appendices A and B, with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 20262024 International Fire Code (IFC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-52, effective January 9, 20262023 National Electrical Code (NEC), as published by the National Fire Protection Association — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 20262024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 20262024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 20262024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 20262024 International Green Construction Code (IgCC), as published by ICC — adopted by Ordinance O25-51 (voluntary compliance), effective January 9, 20262010 Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines; Arizonans with Disabilities Act (A.R.S. §§ 41-1492.03)ICC A117.1-2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and FacilitiesCity of Glendale Revised Sound Attenuation StandardsMaricopa Association of Governments Fireplace StandardFair Housing Accessibility Guidelines (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, March 6, 1991)
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (Single Family / Custom Home)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family dwellings and custom homes in Glendale. The applicant submits a completed Permit/Plan Review Application (Residential) along with two sets of construction documents to the Development Services Center at 5850 West Glendale Avenue. Plans are reviewed for compliance with the 2024 Glendale building codes (adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026). The permit is issued once plans are approved and permit fees are paid. Inspections are scheduled by calling before 5 a.m. for a same-day inspection.
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Requirements
- Submit a completed Permit/Plan Review Application (Residential 2026) with two sets of construction documents to the Development Services Center
- Provide construction type, occupancy type, and construction valuation on the application (construction valuation includes all materials, labor, overhead, and profit)
- Plans must comply with the 2024 International Residential Code and all other codes adopted by Ordinance O25-51 (effective January 9, 2026)
- An Arizona ROC-licensed contractor is required unless the owner is building for sole personal occupancy and not offering for sale or rent within one year (ARS 32-1121)
- Owner-builder applicants must complete the Owner Builder Addendum available from the Residential PDF forms page
- Permit is valid for six months from the date of issuance; once work starts and first inspection passes, permit remains valid as long as work continues with inspections; if no inspection for six months, permit expires
Required documents
- RequiredPermit/Plan Review Application — Residential (2026)Current (2026) single-family residential permit application form, available on the Glendale Permit Applications page
- OptionalOwner Builder AddendumRequired for owner-builder applicants who are building for their own use and not using a licensed contractor
- OptionalResidential Standard Plan Submittal Checklist (2019)Checklist of required plan submittal elements for standard residential projects; available on the Glendale Residential PDF forms page
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit — valuation-based (Table 3A) | $1 to $500: $29.79; $501 to $2,000: $29.79 for first $500 plus $3.85 per additional $100 (or fraction); $2,001 to $25,000: $86.64 for first $2,000 plus $17.74 per additional $1,000; $25,001 to $50,000: $494.66 for first $25,000 plus $12.78 per additional $1,000; $50,001 to $100,000: $814.16 for first $50,000 plus $8.86 per additional $1,000; $100,001 to $500,000: $1,257.16 for first $100,000 plus $7.07 per additional $1,000; $500,001 to $1,000,000: $4,085.16 for first $500,000 plus $6.01 per additional $1,000; $1,000,001 and up: $7,090.16 for first $1,000,000 plus $4.62 per additional $1,000 | City of Glendale Community Development Fee Schedule, Table 3A Building Permit Fees, effective May 10, 2019. Valuation is the total estimated cost including materials, labor, overhead, and profit; determined by the Building Official based on nationally recognized standards (ICC Building Valuation Data, August 2018 edition cited in the fee schedule). This fee schedule is posted as the current schedule on the Building Permits Fee Schedule page as of June 29, 2026; re-confirmed still the posted current schedule (only fee PDF linked, 461KB) 2026-07-16, with all eight Table 3A tiers re-verified against the PDF. Building/trade permit fees are set by council resolution (per Glendale's IBC Section 109 amendment) and have not been revised since May 10, 2019 — unlike the Impact Fee Schedule, which follows the ARS 9-463.05 development-fee cycle and was updated 6/24/2026. |
| Plan review — Building (custom home or addition) | 75% of the building permit fee (minimum $122.88) | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Residential Fees — Custom Home, Remodel, Room Addition Plans: Building Plan Review, effective May 10, 2019. Plan review fees are due when the permit application is submitted. |
| Plan review — standard production home | 75% of the building permit fee (minimum $122.88) for base plan; additional $61.44 per additional elevation or building footprint change | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Residential Fees — Standard Plans: Base Plan plus variations, effective May 10, 2019. |
| Expedited plan review | 300% of the normal plan review fee; requires approval of the Building Safety Official | City of Glendale Plan Review Target Turnaround Times (effective January 29, 2018; revised 2020). Expedited review time is 50% of the standard review time. |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, remodels, room additions, patio enclosures, carport-to-garage conversions, patio covers, and detached structure additions on single-family residential properties in Glendale. The applicant submits a completed Permit/Plan Review Application (Residential 2026) with construction documents to the Development Services Center. Glendale publishes ready-to-use permit packets for common addition types (Patio Enclosure, Residential Addition / Room Addition, Carport to Garage Enclosure, Detached Structure Addition, Patio Cover Addition) on the Permit Packets page. Permit fees are valuation-based per Table 3A.
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Requirements
- Submit a completed Permit/Plan Review Application (Residential 2026) with two sets of construction documents
- For common addition types, Glendale's Permit Packets (patio enclosure, room addition, carport-to-garage, patio cover, detached structure) provide pre-approved plan sets
- Plans must comply with the 2024 International Residential Code and all codes adopted by Ordinance O25-51
- Licensed Arizona ROC contractor required unless owner-builder exemption applies (ARS 32-1121)
Required documents
- RequiredPermit/Plan Review Application — Residential (2026)Current residential permit application; required for all residential addition and remodel projects
- OptionalPermit Packet — Patio Enclosure (2024)Pre-made plan packet for patio enclosures; published by Glendale Development Services (816KB PDF)
- OptionalPermit Packet — Residential Addition / Room Addition (2024)Pre-made plan packet for room additions (2MB PDF)
- OptionalPermit Packet — Carport to Garage Enclosure (2019)Pre-made plan packet for carport-to-garage conversion (195KB PDF)
- OptionalPermit Packet — Patio Cover Addition (2019)Pre-made plan packet for patio cover additions (347KB PDF)
- OptionalPermit Packet — Detached Structure Addition (2019)Pre-made plan packet for detached structure additions (345KB PDF)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit — valuation-based (Table 3A) | $1 to $500: $29.79; $501 to $2,000: $29.79 for first $500 plus $3.85 per additional $100; $2,001 to $25,000: $86.64 for first $2,000 plus $17.74 per additional $1,000; $25,001 to $50,000: $494.66 for first $25,000 plus $12.78 per additional $1,000; $50,001 to $100,000: $814.16 for first $50,000 plus $8.86 per additional $1,000 | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Table 3A (effective May 10, 2019). Valuation includes all materials, labor, overhead, and profit. Re-verified against the posted fee schedule PDF 2026-07-16; unchanged. |
| Plan review — Building (custom / room addition) | 75% of the building permit fee (minimum $122.88) | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Residential Fees — Custom Home, Remodel, Room Addition Plans (effective May 10, 2019). |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedElectrical work in Glendale is governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026. Residential electrical permits are applied for using the Permit/Plan Review Application (Residential 2026). Glendale charges electrical permit fees on a per-item basis (base fee plus individual counts of circuits, fixtures, outlets, appliances, and sub-panels) rather than a valuation-based Table 3A fee. An electrical clearance inspection fee applies when required by the utility company to energize service.
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Requirements
- Electrical work must comply with the 2023 NEC as adopted by Ordinance O25-51 (effective January 9, 2026)
- Submit a completed Permit/Plan Review Application (Residential 2026)
- Ground-fault protection performance tests are required for equipment per Glendale's IBC Section 110.3.11.1 amendment
- Licensed Arizona ROC electrical contractor required unless owner-builder exemption applies
Required documents
- RequiredPermit/Plan Review Application — Residential (2026)Current residential permit application; used for electrical permits
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical permit — base fee | $29.79 base fee | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Residential Fees — Electrical Permit: Base Permit Fee (effective May 10, 2019). All electrical per-item fees re-verified against the posted fee schedule PDF (pages rendered to PNG and read visually) 2026-07-16; unchanged. |
| Electrical service (200A or less) | $38.64 | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Electrical Service 200A or less (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Electrical service (over 200A) | $78.75 | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Electrical Service over 200A (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Electrical clearance (inspection not included) | $114.35 per request | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Electrical Clearance, when required by utility company to energize service (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Temporary power meter installation | $152.10 | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Temporary Power Meter Installation (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Sub-panels | $38.64 each | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Sub panels (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Appliances (1 HP or less — dishwasher, range, water heater, dryer, etc.) | $6.00 each | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Appliances 1 HP or less (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Receptacles/switches/outlets — first 20 fixtures | $1.36 each | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Receptacles/Switches/Outlets, first 20 fixtures (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Receptacles/switches/outlets — additional fixtures beyond 20 | $0.89 each | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Receptacles/Switches/Outlets, additional fixtures (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Livable floor area (electrical) | $0.06 per square foot | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Livable Floor Area charge (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Plan review — Electrical | 75% of the electrical permit fee (minimum $122.88) | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Residential Fees — Electrical Plan Review (effective May 10, 2019). |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedPlumbing work in Glendale is governed by the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC, with Appendices C and E) as adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026. Residential plumbing permits are applied for using the Permit/Plan Review Application (Residential 2026). Glendale charges plumbing permit fees on a per-item basis (base fee plus individual fixture, sewer, water piping, and drainage counts).
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Requirements
- Plumbing work must comply with the 2024 IPC (Appendices C and E) as adopted by Ordinance O25-51 (effective January 9, 2026)
- Submit a completed Permit/Plan Review Application (Residential 2026)
- Licensed Arizona ROC plumbing contractor required unless owner-builder exemption applies
Required documents
- RequiredPermit/Plan Review Application — Residential (2026)Current residential permit application; used for plumbing permits
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing permit — base fee | $29.79 base fee | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Residential Fees — Plumbing Permit: Base Permit Fee (effective May 10, 2019). All plumbing per-item fees re-verified against the posted fee schedule PDF (pages rendered to PNG and read visually) 2026-07-16; unchanged. |
| Fixtures | $11.78 each | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Plumbing Fixtures (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Sewer | $31.23 | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Plumbing Sewer (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Water piping and drainage piping | $6.00 per 100 linear feet (100 ft minimum) | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Water Piping and Drainage Piping (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Water heater | $15.58 each | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Plumbing Permit: Water Heater (effective May 10, 2019). A water heater replacement requires a separate plumbing permit. |
| Gas piping (5 outlets or fewer) | $7.78 | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Gas Piping 5 outlets or less (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Gas piping (each additional outlet beyond 5) | $1.36 each | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Gas Piping each additional outlet (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Gas clearance (when required by utility to establish service) | $114.35 per request | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Gas Clearance (effective May 10, 2019). Inspection not included with the plumbing permit. |
| Plan review — Plumbing | 75% of the plumbing permit fee (minimum $122.88) | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Residential Fees — Plumbing Plan Review (effective May 10, 2019). |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedMechanical and HVAC work in Glendale is governed by the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC, with Appendices A and B) as adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026. Residential mechanical permits are applied for using the Permit/Plan Review Application (Residential 2026). Glendale charges mechanical permit fees on a per-item basis (base fee plus counts of air handlers, furnaces, evaporative coolers, vents, etc.).
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Requirements
- Mechanical and HVAC work must comply with the 2024 IMC and 2024 IFGC (Appendices A and B) as adopted by Ordinance O25-51 (effective January 9, 2026)
- Submit a completed Permit/Plan Review Application (Residential 2026)
- Licensed Arizona ROC mechanical contractor required unless owner-builder exemption applies
Required documents
- RequiredPermit/Plan Review Application — Residential (2026)Current residential permit application; used for mechanical/HVAC permits
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical permit — base fee | $29.79 base fee | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Residential Fees — Mechanical Permit: Base Permit Fee (effective May 10, 2019). All mechanical per-item fees re-verified against the posted fee schedule PDF (pages rendered to PNG and read visually) 2026-07-16; unchanged. |
| Air handlers | $13.48 each | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Mechanical Permit: Air Handlers (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Evaporative coolers | $13.48 each | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Mechanical Permit: Evaporative Coolers (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Furnaces (100K BTU or less) | $18.76 each | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Mechanical Permit: Furnaces 100K BTU or less (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Furnaces (over 100K BTU) | $23.04 each | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Mechanical Permit: Furnaces over 100K BTU (effective May 10, 2019). |
| All-in-one HVAC (package unit) | $13.48 each | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Mechanical Permit: All-in-one HVAC (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Vent fans and appliance vents | $9.19 each | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Mechanical Permit: Vent Fans and Appliance Vents (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Repairs/additions to existing equipment | $17.35 | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Mechanical Permit: Repairs/additions to existing equipment (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Plan review — Mechanical | 75% of the mechanical permit fee (minimum $122.88) | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Residential Fees — Mechanical Plan Review (effective May 10, 2019). |
Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedA building permit is required for residential rooftop photovoltaic systems in Glendale. Photovoltaic work must comply with Glendale's currently adopted codes — the 2024 IRC and 2023 NEC (Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026). The applicant submits two complete sets of plans to the Development Services Center, including a site plan showing all buildings and the PV unit location, a three-line diagram, electrical one-line diagram, roof plan, cut sheets for all equipment, and specifications. The permit fee is valuation-based (Table 3A) calculated on the system's value including installation (before rebates).
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Requirements
- Submit two complete sets of plans including: site plan, three-line diagram, electrical one-line diagram, roof plan showing new/existing equipment, cut sheets from a nationally recognized testing agency (e.g. UL)
- Provide construction valuation (system value including installation, before rebates) on the permit application
- An Arizona ROC-licensed contractor is required ('Qualified Personnel' as defined by the NEC); the 2023 NEC requires qualified personnel to install solar equipment and all wiring and interconnections
- Specify applicable codes on plans (2024 IRC, 2023 NEC per the current Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026)
- Note on plans: photovoltaic system shall be installed per NEC Article 690 with all required warnings, signage, and plaques
- Rapid shutdown is required per NEC 690.56(c)(1)
- Provide required module setbacks on roof (2024 IRC R324); see IRC R324.6.2 for ridge setbacks based on roof area covered
- Check with your utility provider for additional requirements and for a list of approved licensed contractors
- Contact the Planning Department at 623-930-2800 for any setback, height, color/reflectivity, or zoning requirements for ground-mounted systems
Required documents
- RequiredPermit/Plan Review Application — Residential (2026)Current residential permit application used for solar PV permits
- RequiredSite plan, three-line diagram, electrical one-line diagram, roof plan, and equipment cut sheetsTwo complete sets of plans required for submittal; see Glendale's Residential Photovoltaic System Requirements document for the full checklist
- OptionalResidential Photovoltaic System Requirements (2019)Glendale's checklist and requirements for residential PV permits; available on the Residential PDF forms page (references prior codes; verify current code editions against Ordinance O25-51)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar PV permit — valuation-based (Table 3A) | Based on the construction valuation of the system including installation (before rebates); per Table 3A (e.g. $501 to $2,000: $29.79 for first $500 plus $3.85 per additional $100; $2,001 to $25,000: $86.64 for first $2,000 plus $17.74 per additional $1,000) | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Table 3A (effective May 10, 2019). Glendale's PV Requirements document states the permit fee is based on Table 3A using the system's value including installation (before rebates). Re-verified 2026-07-16: PV Requirements document and Table 3A both unchanged. |
| Plan review — Electrical (PV system) | 75% of the electrical permit fee (minimum $122.88) | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Residential Fees — Electrical Plan Review (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Electrical clearance (if required by utility) | $114.35 per request | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Electrical Clearance (effective May 10, 2019). Utility company may require a clearance inspection to energize the interconnection. |
EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit
VerifiedThe City of Glendale's Community Development Fee Schedule (effective 5/10/2019, still the current posted schedule) has no dedicated 'EV charger,' 'EVSE,' or 'electric vehicle' line item -- unlike solar PV, which has its own submittal checklist and is billed via the same itemized Electric Permit fee table. Installing a Level 2 (240V) home or commercial EV charging station requires a standard City of Glendale Electric Permit, billed under the fee schedule's per-component residential electrical items (base permit fee plus whichever of sub-panel, service-upgrade, or miscellaneous-circuit fees apply to the specific job), governed by NEC Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System) as adopted via the 2023 NEC.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- A City of Glendale Electric Permit is required for installation of a Level 2 (240V, 50A+) EV charging circuit or dedicated EVSE branch circuit; per Arizona statewide practice and NEC Article 625 as adopted with the City's 2023 NEC, any new dedicated EV charger circuit requires electrical permitting and inspection
- If the installation requires a new sub-panel, the fee schedule's flat Sub Panel fee applies in addition to the Electric Permit base fee
- If the installation requires an electrical service upgrade (e.g., upsizing to accommodate charger load), the amperage-based Electrical Service fee tiers (200A or less vs. over 200A) apply instead of/in addition to the base fee
- If a utility clearance is required to energize new service for the charger, the Electrical Clearance fee applies
- Multi-family or commercial EV charging installations may require full plan review (one-line diagram, load calculation, site layout) rather than an over-the-counter residential permit -- coordinate with Development Services and, for service capacity questions, Glendale's utility provider (APS or SRP, depending on the parcel; Glendale itself does not operate the electric utility, unlike its water utility)
- No dedicated EV-charger submittal checklist analogous to the City's Residential Photovoltaic System Submittal Checklist was found published; applicants should use the standard residential electrical permit submittal process
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Glendale Electrical Permit ApplicationStandard residential or commercial electrical permit application submitted through Development Services; no EV-specific form was found published separately from the general electrical permit process
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical permit -- base fee | $29.79 base fee | City of Glendale Community Development Fee Schedule (effective 5/10/2019) -- no distinct 'EV charger'/'EVSE' line item exists on the fee schedule; this is the general Electric Permit base fee that would apply to any EV charger circuit installation, confirmed directly against the fee schedule PDF (verified via Wayback Machine archive of the current live document, 2026-07-20, since the live glendaleaz.gov URL returned an HTTP 403 to automated fetches at time of check). |
| Sub panels (if a new sub-panel is required to feed the EVSE circuit) | $38.64 each | City of Glendale Fee Schedule -- Sub panels (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Electrical Service upgrade -- 200A or less (if the install requires a new/upsized service) | $38.64 | City of Glendale Fee Schedule -- Electrical Service 200A or less (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Electrical Service upgrade -- over 200A | $78.75 | City of Glendale Fee Schedule -- Electrical Service over 200A (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Electrical Clearance (when required by utility company to energize service) | $114.35 per request | City of Glendale Fee Schedule -- Electrical Clearance (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Plan review -- Electrical (for multi-family/commercial installs requiring plan review) | 75% of the electrical permit fee (minimum $122.88) | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Residential Fees -- Electrical Plan Review (effective May 10, 2019). |
Fence / Wall Permit
VerifiedA building permit is required for fences and walls in Glendale, except fences other than swimming pool barriers and perimeter subdivision fences that are 7 feet (2134 mm) or less in height, which are exempt from permit requirements per Glendale's amended IBC Section 105.2. For fences/walls requiring a permit (over 7 feet, retaining walls of any height, and swimming pool barriers), the applicant submits a completed permit application. Fence and wall permit fees are charged per square foot of wall face area rather than on valuation.
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Requirements
- Fences other than swimming pool barriers and perimeter subdivision fences that do not exceed 7 feet (2134 mm) in height are exempt from a permit per Glendale's IBC Section 105.2 amendment (Ordinance O25-51)
- Swimming pool barriers require a permit regardless of height; see pool permit requirements
- Perimeter subdivision fences require a permit per Glendale's code
- Retaining walls of any height require a permit
- Fences or walls exceeding 7 feet require a structural plan review
- Submit a completed Permit/Plan Review Application
Required documents
- RequiredPermit/Plan Review Application — Residential (2026)Current residential permit application used for fence/wall permits
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fence/wall — perimeter residential subdivision wall | $0.12 per square foot of wall face area | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Sign/Fence Fees — Perimeter residential subdivision walls (effective May 10, 2019). All fence/wall fees re-verified against the posted fee schedule PDF (page rendered to PNG and read visually) 2026-07-16; unchanged. |
| Fence/wall — fence walls over 6 feet in height | $0.12 per square foot of wall face area | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Sign/Fence Fees — Fence walls over 6 ft in height (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Retaining walls of any height | $0.19 per square foot | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Sign/Fence Fees — Retaining walls of any height (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Structural plan review (fences/walls requiring engineering) | $122.88 per hour (minimum $61.44 for 1/2 hour) | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Sign/Fence Fees — Structural Plan Review (effective May 10, 2019). |
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit
VerifiedAn Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a secondary living unit on the same lot as a single-family detached dwelling, with a kitchenette or kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area. Glendale permits one attached ADU and one detached ADU per single-family lot (or up to two detached ADUs on lots one acre or more if one is deed-restricted as affordable housing). ADUs must not exceed 1,000 square feet. A Zoning Clearance Letter from the Planning Division is required before submitting construction documents. All ADUs must have separate utility meters (including a separate city water meter from the main dwelling).
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Requirements
- A Zoning Clearance Letter (reviewed and approved by the Planning Division) is required before submitting construction documents or permit applications; contact Planning at 623-930-2800
- ADU must not exceed 1,000 square feet
- All ADUs must have separate utility meters, including a separate city water meter (requires a new water tap to the city main; work in the right-of-way requires additional permits and a specially licensed contractor)
- No more than one attached ADU and one detached ADU per lot; on lots one acre or more, up to two detached ADUs if one is recorded as a restricted-affordable unit
- ADU setbacks: rear and side setbacks of no less than 5 feet; front setback per zoning district requirements
- ADU shall not be sold or conveyed separately from the primary dwelling
- ADU shall not have a separate street address; it shares the primary dwelling's address with a Unit 1 or Unit 2 suffix
- ADU impact fees (attached or detached): fire, library, parks and police impact fees are charged at 25% of the single-family rates; water and sewer impact fees apply only if the ADU's added demand requires upsizing the home's water meter, in which case the fee is the difference between the existing and upsized meter impact fees (ARS 9-463.05.U.1) — per the ADU Requirements document revised 6/25/2026 and the Impact Fee Schedule updated 6/24/2026
- ADUs may not be constructed before the primary single-family dwelling unit
Required documents
- RequiredAccessory Dwelling Unit Requirements and Updates (revised 6/25/2026)Glendale's official ADU requirements document including UDC Section 35.3.204, fee estimates, and significant UDC changes (Dec 2023 and Dec 2024). Sign and submit prior to Zoning Clearance Letter application. The current revision (6/25/2026) is linked from the Permit Applications page; the Residential PDF forms page still links the prior 9/8/2025 revision, whose UDC Section 35.3.204 requirements text is identical.
- RequiredPermit/Plan Review Application — Residential (2026)Current residential permit application used for ADU construction permits
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Zoning Clearance Letter (Planning Division) | Contact Planning Division at 623-930-2800 for current fee; rough estimate table in the ADU document lists $144.00 | ADU Requirements document rough fee estimate table shows Zoning Clearance Letter (ZCL) at $144.00 — unchanged between the 9/8/2025 and 6/25/2026 revisions (re-verified 2026-07-16, table rendered to PNG and read visually). This is a rough estimate; confirm current fee with the Planning Division. |
| Building Safety Plan Review (per ADU rough estimate) | Approximately $1,052.90 for a 1,000 sq ft detached or attached ADU (rough estimate only) | ADU Requirements document rough fee estimate table — $1,052.90 unchanged between the 9/8/2025 and 6/25/2026 revisions (re-verified 2026-07-16; table assumes a 1,000 sq ft R-3 V-B ADU, Table 3B construction valuation $120,750). This is an estimate; actual fee is based on Table 3A valuation. |
| Building permit — valuation-based (Table 3A) | Based on construction valuation per Table 3A (e.g. for a $100,000–$500,000 ADU: $1,257.16 for first $100,000 plus $7.07 per additional $1,000) | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Table 3A (effective May 10, 2019). Actual ADU permit fee based on the construction valuation determined by the Building Official. |
| Water & Sewer impact fees (ADU — attached or detached) | No additional water/sewer impact fee unless the ADU's added demand requires upsizing the home's water meter; if upsized, the fee is the difference between the existing and upsized meter impact fees (example in the schedule: 3/4-inch to 1-inch meter, East Glendale: $4,773 = $11,898 - $7,125). Other ADU impact fees are 25% of single-family rates: Parks & Rec $298.50, Libraries $88.75, Police $175.50, Fire $212.50, Streets $0 | CHANGED 2026: the prior rule (9/8/2025 ADU doc: detached ADU pays Single Family impact fees, attached pays Multifamily) was replaced. Per the ADU Requirements document revised 6/25/2026 and the Impact Fee Schedule (effective 9/8/2025, updated 6/24/2026), ADU impact fees are 25% of single-family rates and water/sewer impact fees are meter-upsize-differential only (ARS 9-463.05.U.1). Verified 2026-07-16. |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedA demolition permit is required for the demolition of structures in Glendale. The fee is a flat rate per structure for residential demolition, and a higher flat rate for commercial demolition. The applicant submits a completed permit application to the Development Services Center.
Verified 2026-07-16 · Source
Requirements
- Submit a completed Permit/Plan Review Application for the demolition project
- Utility disconnects may be required before demolition
- Contact the Development Services Center at 623-930-2800 for any specific requirements
Required documents
- RequiredPermit/Plan Review Application — Residential (2026) or Commercial Application (2026)Current permit application; used for demolition permits
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential demolition permit | $59.01 per structure | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Residential Fees — Demolition Permit: Per structure (effective May 10, 2019). Re-verified against the posted fee schedule PDF 2026-07-16; unchanged. |
| Commercial demolition permit | $126.73 per structure | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Commercial Fees — Demolition Permit (effective May 10, 2019). |
Commercial / Multifamily Building Permit
VerifiedA commercial building permit is required for new commercial construction, commercial remodels and tenant improvements, and multifamily residential projects. Plans are submitted to the Development Services Center and may be submitted electronically via Glendale's electronic plan submittal system. The permit fee is valuation-based per Table 3A; a minimum commercial permit fee of $114.35 applies. A Certificate of Occupancy is issued upon successful final inspection.
Verified 2026-07-16 · Source
Requirements
- Submit a completed Permit/Plan Review Application — Commercial / Multi-Family Residential (2026)
- Plans must comply with the 2024 IBC and all codes adopted by Ordinance O25-51 (effective January 9, 2026)
- Electronic plan submittal is available via the Submit Electronic Plans page
- Minimum commercial permit fee of $114.35 applies
Required documents
- RequiredPermit/Plan Review Application — Commercial / Multi-Family Residential (2026)Current commercial permit application (1MB PDF), available on the Glendale Permit Applications page
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit — valuation-based (Table 3A), minimum $114.35 | $1 to $500: $29.79 (minimum $114.35 for commercial); $2,001 to $25,000: $86.64 for first $2,000 plus $17.74 per additional $1,000; $25,001 to $50,000: $494.66 for first $25,000 plus $12.78 per additional $1,000; $50,001 to $100,000: $814.16 for first $50,000 plus $8.86 per additional $1,000; $100,001 to $500,000: $1,257.16 for first $100,000 plus $7.07 per additional $1,000 | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Table 3A, with minimum commercial fee of $114.35 (effective May 10, 2019). Re-verified against the posted fee schedule PDF (including TCO and Change of Occupancy fees, pages rendered to PNG) 2026-07-16; unchanged. |
| Plan review — Building (commercial) | 75% of the building permit fee (minimum $122.88) | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Commercial Fees — Building Plan Review (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) | $531.22 for up to 30 days; first 30-day extension: $1,062.46; second 30-day extension: $2,124.94 | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Certificate of Occupancy: First TCO valid up to 30 days (effective May 10, 2019). No project shall exceed 90 days under a TCO; third or subsequent extensions double the prior fee. |
| Certificate of Occupancy (standard) | Included in original permit fee | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Certificate of Occupancy (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Change of Occupancy or Use | $122.88 per hour (2-hour minimum) plan review + $114.35 per hour (2-hour minimum) inspection | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Change of Occupancy or Use (effective May 10, 2019). |
Sign Permit
VerifiedA sign permit is required for commercial signage in Glendale, including wall signs, monument/freestanding signs, and face changes. Plans are reviewed by the Building Safety Division against the sign requirements in Glendale Municipal Code Section 7.100 (Sign Ordinance). New tenants must have an approved tenant improvement permit or an issued Certificate of Occupancy before a sign permit can be issued. All submittals require landlord approval on company letterhead.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Submit a completed fillable Permit Application (available on the Submit Electronic Plans page) with business tenant name, property address, description of work, applicant contact information, and total square footage and valuation of all proposed signs
- Sign Contractor's name, address, AZROC license number, and City of Glendale business license (if applicable)
- Glendale Business License Number and expiration date for the business
- One set of color plans drawn to scale (no free-hand sketches) showing elevations, dimensions, design, materials, and location of each proposed sign
- Cross-section detail plan showing connections, supports, returns, electrical details, and trim caps
- Footing detail plan and measurements for freestanding/monument signs
- Site plan with North arrow, surrounding street names, and full building view showing placement of all existing and proposed signage
- Landlord approval letter on company letterhead with a valid signature, printed name, management company name, and title (signature approvals on plans or by email alone are not accepted)
- New tenants must have an approved tenant improvement permit or an issued Certificate of Occupancy with a name change in the same occupancy before a sign permit will be issued
- All signs must comply with Glendale Municipal Code Section 7.100 (Sign Ordinance) — e.g., individual pan channel letters required for wall and monument signs (raceways/cabinets/can signs prohibited absent a Master Sign Package), roof signs and A-frame signs prohibited, no signs in the public right-of-way
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application (fillable)General City of Glendale permit application, used for sign permits; available on the Submit Electronic Plans page
- RequiredSign Submittal Requirements plans packageColor plans, cross-section details, footing details (freestanding signs), and site plan per the Sign Submittal Requirements guide (revised 4/1/2023)
- RequiredLandlord approval letterSigned letter on management company letterhead approving the sign installation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Plan Review | 75% of the building permit fee (1/2 hour minimum at $61.44) | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Sign Permits (effective May 10, 2019); page rendered to PNG and read visually to confirm figures 2026-07-23. |
| Building Permit — Subdivision Advertising/Directional Sign | $76.04 per sign | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Sign Permits (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Building Permit — Construction/Development Sign | $76.04 per sign | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Sign Permits (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Building Permit — Promotional Pennants, Balloons, Banners, Displays | $31.67 per occasion (10 days) | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Sign Permits (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Building Permit — Permanent Commercial Sign, Face Change Only | $31.67 per sign | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Sign Permits (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Building Permit — Permanent Commercial Sign, No Electric | $76.04 per sign | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Sign Permits (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Building Permit — Permanent Commercial Sign, With Electric | $114.35 per sign | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Sign Permits (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Building Permit — Billboards | $76.04 per sign, plus EMB fee based on value per Table 3A, plus $114.35 additional per sign if illuminated | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Sign Permits (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Building Permit — Flag Poles | $50.00 per pole | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Sign Permits (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Electric Permit (for illuminated signs) | $76.04 per sign | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Sign Permits (effective May 10, 2019). |
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit
VerifiedThe Glendale Fire Department (established 1912) reviews and permits its own fire protection systems directly, rather than through an outside fire district — it is one of the Arizona municipalities with its own locally-enacted fire code (2024 IFC with Glendale amendments, adopted by Ordinance O25-52 effective January 9, 2026). Automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and fire alarm panels are each selected as distinct line items on the single 'Glendale Fire Department Construction Permits' checklist submitted with plan review, and each carries its own fee schedule. Small tenant-improvement-scale sprinkler and alarm work can qualify for an expedited Over-the-Counter (OTC) permit instead of full plan review.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Submit the Glendale Fire Department Construction Permits checklist, selecting all applicable system types (e.g., Automatic Sprinkler System, Fire Alarm System - New Installation, Fire Alarm System - Modification, Fire Alarm Panel - Installation Only)
- Fire sprinkler plans must comply with NFPA 13 and the adopted International Fire Code / International Building Code editions
- Fire alarm plans must comply with the adopted International Fire Code and NFPA standards, with complete plans and specifications submitted for review
- Hydrostatic testing of sprinkler piping is performed at 200 psi for a minimum of two hours with all system piping visible from floor level
- No permit fee applies to installing a 13-D residential sprinkler system in a Group R, Division 3 occupancy not used for commercial purposes (e.g., not assisted living or a group home)
- Over-the-Counter (OTC) expedited permits are available for: underground fire line stub-outs 20 feet or less in length; fire sprinkler monitoring systems up to 5 devices; fire alarm modifications up to 5 devices; and fire sprinkler modifications up to 20 heads not requiring hydraulic calculations or pressure testing
Required documents
- RequiredGlendale Fire Department Construction Permits checklistOne-page checklist form used to select all fire-related construction permit types relevant to the project (sprinkler, alarm, standpipes, hood systems, etc.)
- RequiredFire protection system plans and specificationsComplete engineered plans/specifications for the sprinkler or alarm system, stamped per NFPA 13 / adopted IFC requirements
- OptionalOver-the-Counter Supplemental FormSupplemental form used when a project qualifies for an expedited OTC fire permit (small sprinkler/alarm modifications, monitoring systems, or underground fireline stub-outs)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Sprinkler System — New Installation (minimum fee) | $317.32 minimum; $0.053/SF for the first 10,000 SF, $0.018/SF for area over 10,000 SF (each riser calculated as a separate system; no system may exceed 52,000 SF); add $94.42 per floor level above/below grade; add $317.32 per in-rack storage system | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Fire Department Fees (effective May 10, 2019); page rendered to PNG and read visually to confirm figures 2026-07-23. No fee applies to a 13-D residential sprinkler system in a non-commercial Group R-3 occupancy. |
| Automatic Sprinkler System — Modification | 1-20 heads: $237.99; 21-100 heads: $347.54; 101-500 heads: $623.31 (over 500 heads treated as new installation); modifications not requiring changing/adding heads: $317.32 | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Fire Department Fees (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Fire Alarm System — New Installation | Up to 10,000 SF: $515.63; 10,001-52,000 SF: $769.70; each additional 52,000 SF or fraction: $362.65; add $94.42 per floor level above/below grade | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Fire Department Fees (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Fire Alarm System — Modification | 1-10 devices: $317.32; each additional device over 10: $33.05 | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Fire Department Fees (effective May 10, 2019). Devices include pull stations, smoke/heat detectors, and audible/visual alarms. |
| Fire Alarm Panel — Installation Only | Up to 10,000 SF: $515.63; 10,001-52,000 SF: $769.70; each additional 52,000 SF or fraction: $362.65; add $94.42 per floor level above/below grade | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Fire Department Fees (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Fire Protection System Monitoring | $237.99 | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Fire Department Fees (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Fire Service Mains | First 200 FT: $339.99; each additional 200 FT or fraction: $237.99 | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Fire Department Fees (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Fire Pumps | Single pump: $793.29; each additional pump: $634.64; modification not requiring pump test: $317.32; modification requiring pump test: $475.97 | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Fire Department Fees (effective May 10, 2019). |
Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Occupancy
VerifiedGlendale's real local equivalent of a 'change of use' permit is its Certificate of Occupancy (CO) process, issued by the Building Safety Division. All new businesses, and any change of ownership, change of FEIN, or change of business name, require a Certificate of Occupancy in the new business's name. If construction work (fire, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or structural) is involved, a Tenant Improvement permit application and plans must be submitted; if no construction work is anticipated, a 'No Work Certificate of Occupancy' (NWCO) application is submitted instead. A separate Change of Occupancy or Use fee applies when the classification of use changes, per the City's fee schedule (charged hourly, 2-hour minimum, for plan review and inspection). Existing buildings vacant for one year or longer require a new Certificate of Occupancy before occupancy resumes.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Determine whether construction work is involved: if yes, submit a Tenant Improvement Permit Application and plans; if no, submit a 'No Work Certificate of Occupancy' (NWCO) application with the business name
- For a standard (post-final-inspection) Certificate of Occupancy request, email the project name, project address, building permit number, and contact information to COORequest@glendaleaz.com after passing all final inspections
- For a No Work Certificate of Occupancy, submit the completed application to permits@glendaleaz.com; Development Services staff will follow up by email for payment ($114.35 total fee)
- Schedule and pass the Building Safety inspection (NWCO inspection code 162), which reviews items such as visible address/suite numbers, illuminated and visible exit signs, tested emergency lighting, unobstructed exits, current fire extinguisher service tags, no exposed wiring, annual fire alarm panel and AFES testing logs on-site, and ADA-compliant exit door hardware
- A new Certificate of Occupancy is required before resuming occupancy of any building or structure that has been vacant for one year or longer
- When a Change of Occupancy or Use is involved (a change in the classification of use rather than simply a new tenant in the same occupancy), the hourly Change of Occupancy or Use plan review and inspection fees apply in addition to any Certificate of Occupancy fee
Required documents
- OptionalNo Work Certificate of Occupancy (NWCO) applicationApplication used when no construction work is being performed for a new business, ownership change, FEIN change, or business name change; per the NWCO Guide for Businesses
- OptionalCertificate of Occupancy request emailProject name, address, building permit number, and contact information emailed to COORequest@glendaleaz.com after final inspections pass on a permitted project
- OptionalTenant Improvement Permit Application and plansRequired instead of the NWCO application whenever fire, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or structural construction work is involved
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| No Work Certificate of Occupancy (NWCO) | $114.35 total | NO WORK CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY GUIDE, City of Glendale (revised per form date 03/12/2024). |
| Certificate of Occupancy (standard, post-final-inspection) | Included in original building permit fee | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Certificate of Occupancy (effective May 10, 2019); confirmed via the Certificate of Occupancy page, which describes emailing COORequest@glendaleaz.com with no additional fee mentioned for a standard CO request following a permitted project's final inspections. |
| Change of Occupancy or Use | $122.88 per hour (2-hour minimum) plan review + $114.35 per hour (2-hour minimum) inspection | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Change of Occupancy or Use (effective May 10, 2019); same fee also documented on the commercial-building-permit entry in this file. |
Sources & verification
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