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Demolition Permit in Glendale, Arizona

A 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

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Residential demolition permitCity 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.
$59.01 per structure
Commercial demolition permitCity of Glendale Fee Schedule, Commercial Fees — Demolition Permit (effective May 10, 2019).
$126.73 per structure

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Glendale building department
~1–5 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final Demolition Inspection

    Inspection after demolition is complete to verify the site meets city requirements

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

Tips

  • Utility disconnects (gas, electric, water, sewer) are typically required before a demolition permit is issued.
  • Residential demolition: $59.01 per structure; commercial: $126.73 per structure.

Frequently asked questions

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

Residential demolition is $59.01 per structure; commercial demolition is $126.73 per structure. Source: City of Glendale Community Development Fee Schedule (effective May 10, 2019).

Plan review for a demolition permit in Glendale typically runs 1–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Glendale Development Services at 623-930-2800.

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

Glendale requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Final Demolition Inspection. 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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