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Commercial / Multifamily Building Permit in Peoria, Arizona

Required for new commercial construction, tenant improvements, commercial shells, and multi-family residential projects in Peoria. Commercial plan review must be completed before permits are issued. The plan review process ensures compliance with adopted codes. Plans and permit applications are submitted online at devservices.peoriaaz.gov using the appropriate commercial application (400NC for new commercial, 400TI for tenant improvements, 400CofO for Certificate of Occupancy only). Commercial plan review timelines are 18 business days for new commercial (1st submittal), 12–16 days for shells, and 12 days for tenant improvements.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Submit online at devservices.peoriaaz.gov with appropriate application: 400NC (new commercial), 400TI (tenant improvement), 400CofO (CofO only), or 400M (miscellaneous commercial)
  • Submit one set of plans with completed 201 – Commercial Plan Submittal Guidelines and Checklist
  • All plans must comply with 2018 IBC, IMC, IFGC, IPC, IECC, IFC, 2017 NEC, ADAAG, and current Peoria Zoning Ordinances
  • Contractor information required at permit issuance: name, Peoria Business License number, Arizona State License, and AZROC number

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Fee schedule

Building permit — valuation-basedPeoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025. 'Building Shell Only' is 80% of full valuation. Tenant Improvement major = 40% of original building area value; minor = 20%.
Tiered valuation-based fee from Development Fee Schedule, Section VI. Examples from the valuation table: tenant improvement (major) = 40% of original building area valuation; tenant improvement (minor) = 20% of original building area valuation. Commercial/office buildings (V-B, 'Other' column): $58/sq ft. Restaurants: $77/sq ft. Retail/stores: $45/sq ft. Warehouses: $25.50/sq ft.
Plan check feePeoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025.
65% of the building permit fee
Final Certificate of OccupancyPeoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025 — 'Final Certificate of Occupancy (C of O): $173'.
$173
Tenant Improvement — C of O only building permitPeoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025.
$259
60-day Temporary, Conditional & Partial C of OPeoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025.
$1,150
Expedited plan check / inspections (minimum $1,000)Peoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025 — 'Expedited Plan Check/Inspections (min $1,000): 200% of calculated fee'.
200% of calculated fee (minimum $1,000)

Review timeline

Plan reviewPeoria’s published plan-review target
12–18 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation / Structural

    Foundation and rough structural inspections during construction per approved plans

  2. 2

    Rough Trades

    Rough plumbing, mechanical, and electrical before concealment

  3. 3

    Final / Certificate of Occupancy

    Final inspection of all code-required construction; Certificate of Occupancy issued upon approval

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

Tips

  • Commercial over-the-counter plan review may be available on third reviews or for miscellaneous commercial permits — contact the building plan reviewer directly to set up an appointment.
  • Self-certification is available for eligible tenant improvement projects (non-residential occupancies, ≤2 stories, ≤15,000 sq ft, no H occupancy) by ICC-certified design professionals who complete Peoria-required training.
  • Peoria's 4-day workweek (Mon–Thu) affects plan review business-day counts and inspection scheduling.
  • The commercial plan review timeline for new commercial is 18 business days (1st submittal), commercial shell 16 days, tenant improvement 12 days.

Frequently asked questions

Peoria requires a commercial / multifamily building permit for: Submit online at devservices.peoriaaz.gov with appropriate application: 400NC (new commercial), 400TI (tenant improvement), 400CofO (CofO only), or 400M (miscellaneous commercial); Submit one set of plans with completed 201 – Commercial Plan Submittal Guidelines and Checklist; All plans must comply with 2018 IBC, IMC, IFGC, IPC, IECC, IFC, 2017 NEC, ADAAG, and current Peoria Zoning Ordinances; Contractor information required at permit issuance: name, Peoria Business License number, Arizona State License, and AZROC number. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Peoria Development & Engineering Department — Building Development at 623-773-7225 before starting work.

In Peoria, the published Building permit — valuation-based is: Tiered valuation-based fee from Development Fee Schedule, Section VI. Examples from the valuation table: tenant improvement (major) = 40% of original building area valuation; tenant improvement (minor) = 20% of original building area valuation. Commercial/office buildings (V-B, 'Other' column): $58/sq ft. Restaurants: $77/sq ft. Retail/stores: $45/sq ft. Warehouses: $25.50/sq ft.. Additional published fees: Plan check fee — 65% of the building permit fee; Final Certificate of Occupancy — $173; Tenant Improvement — C of O only building permit — $259; 60-day Temporary, Conditional & Partial C of O — $1,150; Expedited plan check / inspections (minimum $1,000) — 200% of calculated fee (minimum $1,000). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Peoria's published plan-review target for a commercial / multifamily building permit is 12–18 business days.

You'll need: 400NC – New Commercial Application; 400TI – Tenant Improvement Application; 201 – Commercial Plan Submittal Guidelines and Checklist (Handout 201). Depending on your project, Peoria may also ask for: 400CofO – Certificate of Occupancy Only Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Peoria 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 Peoria Development & Engineering Department — Building Development (623-773-7225).

Apply through City of Peoria Development & Engineering Department — Building Development at 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345. Phone: 623-773-7225, email: building.applications@peoriaaz.gov. Office hours: Monday – Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closed Fridays and holidays); Building inspectors available Monday – Thursday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Official information: https://www.peoriaaz.gov/business/development-services/plan-review-and-permits.

Peoria, Arizona has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Accessible Guidelines (ADAAG) — referenced for applicable projects; 2010 NFPA 13D — residential fire sprinkler systems (referenced in custom home requirements). Local amendments apply — see the Peoria overview page for the full list.

The self-certification program eliminates building plan review for qualifying tenant improvement permits by licensed design professionals who hold ICC Building Plans Examiner Certification and have completed Peoria-required training. Eligible projects must be non-residential, two stories or less, 15,000 sq ft or less, and not include H occupancy. Permits can be issued within three business days. Source: City of Peoria Plan Review and Building Permits page.

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

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