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Patio Cover / Carport Permit in Peoria, Arizona

A building permit is required for the construction, repair, or enclosure of a patio cover or carport in Peoria. Plans are submitted online at devservices.peoriaaz.gov with a completed 400M – Miscellaneous Building Permit Application and a site plan. A footing inspection and a final inspection must both be passed. Patio covers are limited to one-story not exceeding 12 feet in height and used only for recreational/outdoor living purposes. Carports must be one-story and open on two or more sides (except structural supports).

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Submit online at devservices.peoriaaz.gov with a completed 400M – Miscellaneous Building Permit Application and site plan
  • Site plan must show location of patio cover relative to property lines, easements, existing structures, and driveway width and slope
  • Patio covers: one-story maximum, 12-foot maximum height, recreational and outdoor living use only
  • Carports: one-story, open on two or more sides except structural supports; any enclosed use above = must comply with garage regulations
  • If patio cover posts are within 3 feet of a property line (for attached residences only where zoning allows): one-hour fire-resistive wall and parapet on the property line is required, with no openings. Exception: no wall required on the side next to a street or alley
  • Work must comply with 2018 IBC, IRC, and current Peoria Zoning Ordinances per Ordinance 2019-12

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Fee schedule

Patio cover / carport permit — valuation-basedPeoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025. Plan check fee is an additional 65% of the permit fee.
Valuation-based permit fee per Development Fee Schedule. Patio cover/deck/balcony valuation = $13/sq ft (Peoria Building Valuation Table, 'Other' column). Minimum fee $87.

Review timeline

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

How long did your Patio Cover / Carport Permit permit actually take in Peoria?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing

    Footing inspection required per Handout 502: footing size, depth, and rebar per plans before concrete placement.

  2. 2

    Final

    Final inspection required before the patio cover or carport is considered complete by the City.

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

Tips

  • Both a footing inspection and a final inspection are required for patio cover and carport permits.
  • The patio cover valuation for fee purposes is $13/sq ft of covered area; minimum permit fee is $87.
  • If your patio cover posts are within 3 feet of a property line, a one-hour fire-resistive wall and parapet are required on the property line side.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. A building permit is required for construction, repair, or enclosure of a patio cover or carport. Submit a 400M application online at devservices.peoriaaz.gov with a site plan. Both a footing inspection and a final inspection are required. Source: City of Peoria Attached Patio Cover & Carport Standards (Handout 502, Rev. 04/23).

In Peoria, the published Patio cover / carport permit — valuation-based is: Valuation-based permit fee per Development Fee Schedule. Patio cover/deck/balcony valuation = $13/sq ft (Peoria Building Valuation Table, 'Other' column). Minimum 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 patio cover / carport permit is 5–5 business days.

You'll need: 400M – Miscellaneous Building Permit Application. Depending on your project, Peoria may also ask for: 502 – Attached Patio Cover & Carport Standards (Handout 502, Rev. 04/23). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Peoria requires 2 inspection(s) for a patio cover / carport permit, in order: Footing, 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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