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Residential Addition / Remodel Permit in Glendale, Arizona

Required 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.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • 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) Owner-builderContractor

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Fee schedule

Building permit — valuation-based (Table 3A)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.
$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
Plan review — Building (custom / room addition)City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Residential Fees — Custom Home, Remodel, Room Addition Plans (effective May 10, 2019).
75% of the building permit fee (minimum $122.88)

Review timeline

Plan reviewGlendale’s published plan-review target
10–15 business days

How long did your Residential Addition / Remodel Permit permit actually take in Glendale?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footing (if applicable)

    For additions involving new foundation work: before concrete is poured

  2. 2

    Rough Framing and Trades

    After rough framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical; before insulation and drywall

  3. 3

    Final

    When all work is complete per approved plans

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

Tips

  • Glendale publishes ready-to-use permit packets for common project types (patio enclosure, room addition, carport-to-garage, patio cover, detached structure); using a packet can streamline the plan review process.
  • Call for inspections before 5 a.m. for same-day scheduling.
  • Permit remains valid as long as inspections continue; expires if work stops for six months.

Frequently asked questions

Glendale requires a residential addition / remodel permit for: 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). 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) is: $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. Additional published fees: Plan review — Building (custom / room addition) — 75% of the building permit fee (minimum $122.88). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Glendale's published plan-review target for a residential addition / remodel permit is 10–15 business days.

You'll need: Permit/Plan Review Application — Residential (2026). Depending on your project, Glendale may also ask for: Permit Packet — Patio Enclosure (2024); Permit Packet — Residential Addition / Room Addition (2024); Permit Packet — Carport to Garage Enclosure (2019); Permit Packet — Patio Cover Addition (2019); Permit Packet — Detached Structure Addition (2019). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Glendale requires 3 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel permit, in order: Foundation / Footing (if applicable), Rough Framing and Trades, Final. 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.

Yes. Glendale publishes Permit Packets for Patio Enclosures (2024), Room Additions (2024), Carport to Garage Enclosures (2019), Patio Cover Additions (2019), and Detached Structure Additions (2019) on the Permit Packets page. These pre-made plan sets can simplify the submittal and plan review process. Source: Glendale Permit Packets page (glendaleaz.gov).

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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