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Fence / Block Wall Permit in Peoria, Arizona

A building permit is required for residential fences or block walls over 3 feet in height in Peoria. Fences and walls under 3 feet do not require a permit (but corner lot properties must adhere to Peoria Standard Detail PE-091). Walls over 7 feet require a permit from the Building department with structural calculations. Retaining walls and sound walls require a permit from the Engineering department with structural calculations. Applications are submitted with a 400M – Miscellaneous Building Permit Application and a site plan.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Less than 3 feet at the tallest point: no building permit required (corner lots must comply with Peoria Standard Detail PE-091)
  • Over 3 feet in height: building permit and site plan required; Engineering review also required
  • Over 7 feet in height: building permit required with structural calculations
  • Retaining walls/sound walls: separate Engineering department permit required with structural calculations
  • When property is flagged as 'Special Flood Hazard' or 'Drainage Review Required': Engineering review required
  • Site plan must include: owner information, site address and APN, north arrow and scale, adjacent roadways with ROW dimensions, lot lines with dimensions, existing easements, location and height of existing and proposed fence/wall/gates, size and type of material, and distance between support columns
  • Properties north of Pinnacle Peak with over 10% slope: must demonstrate compliance with hillside standards (Peoria Zoning Ordinance Sections 21-710 through 21-734)

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Fee schedule

Fence permit — valuation-basedPeoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025 — 'Fences (Val/lf)'. Plan check fee is an additional 65% of the permit fee.
Valuation based on linear footage per Peoria Building Valuation Table: fences less than 3 feet or added to existing = $1.50/linear ft; 3 to 7 feet high = $4/linear ft; over 7 feet high = $6.50/linear ft. Minimum permit fee $87.

Review timeline

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

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Fence or block wall complete per approved site plan; height, materials, setbacks, and Engineering compliance verified.

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

Tips

  • Fences under 3 feet do not require a permit, but corner lots must still comply with Peoria Standard Detail PE-091.
  • Fences from 3 to 7 feet require a building permit and an Engineering review. Walls over 7 feet additionally require structural calculations.
  • Retaining walls and sound walls always require an Engineering department permit (not a building permit) with structural calculations.
  • The fence valuation for fee purposes is $4/linear ft for 3–7 ft walls and $6.50/linear ft for walls over 7 ft.

Frequently asked questions

Yes if the fence is over 3 feet in height. Fences under 3 feet do not require a permit (corner lots must comply with Standard Detail PE-091). Fences from 3 to 7 feet need a building permit and Engineering review; walls over 7 feet also require structural calculations. Submit a 400M application with a site plan online at devservices.peoriaaz.gov. Source: City of Peoria Residential Fence or Block Wall Checklist (Handout 503, Rev. 06/22).

In Peoria, the published Fence permit — valuation-based is: Valuation based on linear footage per Peoria Building Valuation Table: fences less than 3 feet or added to existing = $1.50/linear ft; 3 to 7 feet high = $4/linear ft; over 7 feet high = $6.50/linear ft. Minimum permit fee $87.. 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 fence / block wall permit is 5–5 business days.

You'll need: 400M – Miscellaneous Building Permit Application. Depending on your project, Peoria may also ask for: 503 – Residential Fence or Block Wall Checklist (Handout 503, Rev. 06/22). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Peoria requires 1 inspection(s) for a fence / block wall permit, in order: Final. 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.

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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