Commercial / Multifamily Building Permit in Glendale, Arizona
A 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 2026-06-29 · Source
When you need this permit
- 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
- Req
Permit/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). |
| 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). |
Review timeline
10–25 business days
Glendale’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Foundation / Structural
Before concrete is poured; structural elements inspected
- 2
Rough Trades
Rough electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspected before concealment
- 3
Final / Certificate of Occupancy
After all work is complete per approved plans; Certificate of Occupancy issued upon successful final inspection
Tips
- Glendale accepts electronic plan submittals — see the Submit Electronic Plans page.
- The minimum commercial permit fee is $114.35.
- A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) is $531.22 for up to 30 days; projects should not exceed 90 days under a TCO.
- Expedited review (50% of normal time) is available at 300% of the plan review fee.
- New commercial buildings: plan review target is 25 business days (1st review), 15 days (2nd+ review). Tenant improvements: 10 business days (1st review).
Frequently asked questions
- How long does commercial plan review take in Glendale?
- Target turnaround times: new commercial buildings 25 business days (1st review) / 15 days (2nd+); commercial remodels 15 / 13 business days; tenant improvements 10 / 10 business days. These are targets, not guarantees. Expedited review (50% of normal time) is available at 300% of the plan review fee. Source: City of Glendale Plan Review Target Turnaround Times (revised 2020).
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.
- City of Glendale Development Services — official building department
- Building Permits | City of Glendale Building Safety
- Submit Electronic Plans | City of Glendale
- Permit/Plan Review Application — Commercial (2026) — PDF (1MB)
- City of Glendale Community Development Fee Schedule (effective May 10, 2019) — PDF
- Plan Review Target Turnaround Times (effective 1/29/2018, revised 2020) — PDF
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 Glendale building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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