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Fence, Wall, and Retaining Wall Permit in Goodyear, Arizona

Fences up to 6 feet and retaining walls up to 4 feet (footing bottom to wall top) do not require a Building Safety permit in Goodyear, though zoning and engineering requirements may still apply. Taller fences/walls and retaining walls over 4 feet require a building permit under the City's 'Wall or Fence' fee category.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

When you need this permit

  • No Building Safety permit required for fences/walls up to 6 feet in height, or retaining walls 4 feet or less (measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall) — Zoning and Engineering requirements must still be verified separately
  • Building permit required for retaining walls over 4 feet, or perimeter walls over 6 feet ('Wall or Fence – Retaining Walls over 4' or Perimeter Walls Over 6'' fee category)
  • Plan review is $0 up to $10,000 valuation or $97/hr (min 1/2 hr $50) above $10,000; permit fee follows Table 1-A, plus $86 Planning and Zoning and $102 Application
  • Non-Commercial walls (residential, multi-family, subdivision/theme) use an 'Other Types of Construction' valuation of $10.00 per linear foot

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Fee schedule

Wall or Fence — Retaining Walls over 4' or Perimeter Walls over 6'City of Goodyear Development Services Fee Schedule, Residential Fees
$0 plan review (up to $10,000 valuation) or $97/hr min $50 (over $10,000); Table 1-A Permit + $86 Planning and Zoning + $102 Application
Non-Commercial Walls (Residential, MF, Subdivision/Theme) valuationCity of Goodyear Development Services Fee Schedule, Valuation Table 1-A, Other Types of Construction
$10.00 per linear foot

Review timeline

Plan reviewGoodyear’s published plan-review target
5–15 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing

    Required for engineered retaining walls before backfill

  2. 2

    Final

    Completed fence/wall verified against approved plans

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

Tips

  • Residential 'Wall or Fence' has a Plan Review Target Time Frame of 5/15/10 business days per the Review Times page.
  • Fences/walls up to 6 feet and retaining walls up to 4 feet are exempt from a Building Safety permit per the Homeowner Info page, but zoning setback and engineering requirements still apply and should be verified before construction.
  • The permit-exempt retaining-wall height (4 feet) is measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, not from finished grade.

Frequently asked questions

No Building Safety permit is required for a fence or wall up to 6 feet in height, though Zoning and Engineering requirements still need to be verified. A permit is required for retaining walls over 4 feet (footing bottom to wall top) or perimeter walls over 6 feet. Source: City of Goodyear Homeowner Info page and Development Services Fee Schedule.

In Goodyear, the published Wall or Fence — Retaining Walls over 4' or Perimeter Walls over 6' is: $0 plan review (up to $10,000 valuation) or $97/hr min $50 (over $10,000); Table 1-A Permit + $86 Planning and Zoning + $102 Application. Additional published fees: Non-Commercial Walls (Residential, MF, Subdivision/Theme) valuation — $10.00 per linear foot. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Goodyear's published plan-review target for a fence, wall, and retaining wall permit is 5–15 business days.

You'll need: Wall/Fence Building Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Goodyear requires 2 inspection(s) for a fence, wall, and retaining wall permit, in order: Footing, Final. Schedule each through City of Goodyear Development Services — Building Safety Division (623-932-3910).

Apply through City of Goodyear Development Services — Building Safety Division at 1900 N. Civic Square, 2nd Floor, Goodyear, AZ 85395. Phone: 623-932-3910, email: buildingsafety@goodyearaz.gov. Office hours: Development Center, 1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, AZ 85395; general Development Services line 623-932-3910; development counter/fee questions 623-932-3004 option 2; project fee estimate requests developmentcounter@goodyearaz.gov. Official information: https://www.goodyearaz.gov/government/departments/engineering-development-services/development-services/building-safety-division/currently-adopted-building-codes.

Goodyear, Arizona has adopted: Arizona has no mandatory statewide building code for general construction — the state legislature does not adopt a single edition binding all municipalities; each Arizona city/town or county adopts and amends its own building code by ordinance (contrast with counties, which are directed by A.R.S. Title 11 to adopt at least the most recent edition or the immediately preceding edition of the ICC codes for unincorporated areas). The City of Goodyear operates its own Development Services / Building Safety Division and administers its own adopted codes and permitting program within city limits — it does not defer to Maricopa County. Source: City of Goodyear Building Safety Division, Currently Adopted Building Codes page.; 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019. Source: City of Goodyear Currently Adopted Building Codes page; 2018 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (IRC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019, plus City of Goodyear Residential Design Standards (Table 301.2(1)); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019; 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019 (Arizona municipalities generally use the IPC rather than the Uniform Plumbing Code); 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019; 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) — City of Goodyear, with local amendments, effective November 27, 2019; City Code Fire Code amendments codified at Section 5-2-1 (International Fire Code Adopted); 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) — City of Goodyear (Goodyear retains the 2017 NEC rather than a later edition as of this review); ICC A117.1-2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities — American National Standards Institute / International Code Council; 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design — U.S. Department of Justice; NFPA 99 (2018 Edition), Standard for Health Care Facilities Code — National Fire Protection Association; Technical Building Codes amendments codified at City Code Section 9-1-1 ('Adoption by reference'). Source: City of Goodyear Currently Adopted Building Codes page (Building Safety Division). Local amendments apply — see the Goodyear overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

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 Goodyear building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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