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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 2026-07-16 · 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

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Fee schedule

Building permit — valuation-based (Table 3A), minimum $114.35City 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.
$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
Plan review — Building (commercial)City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Commercial Fees — Building Plan Review (effective May 10, 2019).
75% of the building permit fee (minimum $122.88)
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO)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.
$531.22 for up to 30 days; first 30-day extension: $1,062.46; second 30-day extension: $2,124.94
Certificate of Occupancy (standard)City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Certificate of Occupancy (effective May 10, 2019).
Included in original permit fee
Change of Occupancy or UseCity of Glendale Fee Schedule — Change of Occupancy or Use (effective May 10, 2019).
$122.88 per hour (2-hour minimum) plan review + $114.35 per hour (2-hour minimum) inspection

Review timeline

Plan reviewGlendale’s published plan-review target
10–25 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation / Structural

    Before concrete is poured; structural elements inspected

  2. 2

    Rough Trades

    Rough electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspected before concealment

  3. 3

    Final / Certificate of Occupancy

    After all work is complete per approved plans; Certificate of Occupancy issued upon successful final inspection

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

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

Glendale requires a commercial / multifamily building permit for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Glendale Development Services at 623-930-2800 before starting work.

In Glendale, the published Building permit — valuation-based (Table 3A), minimum $114.35 is: $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. Additional published fees: Plan review — Building (commercial) — 75% of the building permit fee (minimum $122.88); 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; Certificate of Occupancy (standard) — Included in original permit fee; Change of Occupancy or Use — $122.88 per hour (2-hour minimum) plan review + $114.35 per hour (2-hour minimum) inspection. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

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).

You'll need: Permit/Plan Review Application — Commercial / Multi-Family Residential (2026). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Glendale requires 3 inspection(s) for a commercial / multifamily building permit, in order: Foundation / Structural, Rough Trades, Final / Certificate of Occupancy. Schedule each through City of Glendale Development Services (623-930-2800).

Apply through City of Glendale Development Services at 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301. Phone: 623-930-2800, email: permits@glendaleaz.com. Office hours: Counter assistance hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Development Services Center, per the Building Safety Contact Information page; verified 2026-07-16). Official information: https://www.glendaleaz.gov/Business/Building-Safety-Codes-Services.

Glendale, Arizona has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and I, with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices BB, BC, BF, BO and CF, with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices C and E, with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including Appendices A and B, with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-52, effective January 9, 2026; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), as published by the National Fire Protection Association — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Green Construction Code (IgCC), as published by ICC — adopted by Ordinance O25-51 (voluntary compliance), effective January 9, 2026; 2010 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 Facilities; City of Glendale Revised Sound Attenuation Standards; Maricopa Association of Governments Fireplace Standard; Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, March 6, 1991). Local amendments apply — see the Glendale 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 Glendale building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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