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 2026-06-29 · 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)
Required documents
- Req
Permit/Plan Review Application — Residential (2026)
Current residential permit application; required for all residential addition and remodel projects
- Opt
Permit Packet — Patio Enclosure (2024)
Pre-made plan packet for patio enclosures; published by Glendale Development Services (816KB PDF)
- Opt
Permit Packet — Residential Addition / Room Addition (2024)
Pre-made plan packet for room additions (2MB PDF)
- Opt
Permit Packet — Carport to Garage Enclosure (2019)
Pre-made plan packet for carport-to-garage conversion (195KB PDF)
- Opt
Permit Packet — Patio Cover Addition (2019)
Pre-made plan packet for patio cover additions (347KB PDF)
- Opt
Permit 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. |
| 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). |
Review timeline
10–15 business days
Glendale’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Foundation / Footing (if applicable)
For additions involving new foundation work: before concrete is poured
- 2
Rough Framing and Trades
After rough framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical; before insulation and drywall
- 3
Final
When all work is complete per approved plans
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
- Does Glendale provide pre-made permit packets for common additions?
- 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 2026-06-29.
- City of Glendale Development Services — official building department
- Permit Packets | City of Glendale Building Safety
- Permit Packet — Patio Enclosure (2024) — PDF (816KB)
- Permit Packet — Room Addition (2024) — PDF (2MB)
- City of Glendale Community Development Fee Schedule (effective May 10, 2019) — 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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