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 2026-06-29 · 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
Required documents
- Req
400NC – New Commercial Application
Permit application for new commercial construction
- Req
400TI – Tenant Improvement Application
Permit application for commercial tenant improvements
- Req
201 – Commercial Plan Submittal Guidelines and Checklist (Handout 201)
Comprehensive checklist and guidelines for commercial plan preparation and submittal
- Opt
400CofO – Certificate of Occupancy Only Application
Application for Certificate of Occupancy without associated construction work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit — valuation-based | 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. | Peoria 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%. |
| Plan check fee | 65% of the building permit fee | Peoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025. |
| Final Certificate of Occupancy | $173 | Peoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025 — 'Final Certificate of Occupancy (C of O): $173'. |
| Tenant Improvement — C of O only building permit | $259 | Peoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025. |
| 60-day Temporary, Conditional & Partial C of O | $1,150 | Peoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025. |
| Expedited plan check / inspections (minimum $1,000) | 200% of calculated fee (minimum $1,000) | Peoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025 — 'Expedited Plan Check/Inspections (min $1,000): 200% of calculated fee'. |
Review timeline
12–18 business days
Peoria’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Foundation / Structural
Foundation and rough structural inspections during construction per approved plans
- 2
Rough Trades
Rough plumbing, mechanical, and electrical before concealment
- 3
Final / Certificate of Occupancy
Final inspection of all code-required construction; Certificate of Occupancy issued upon approval
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
- What is the self-certification pilot program in Peoria?
- 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 2026-06-29.
- City of Peoria Development & Engineering Department — Building Development — official building department
- Plan Review and Building Permits | City of Peoria (Wayback Jan. 2024)
- Development Fee Schedule (Rev. 9/2025) — PDF | City of Peoria (current official)
- Building Plan Review Timelines (Oct. 2021) — PDF | City of Peoria (Wayback Jan. 2024)
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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