Residential Pool / Spa Permit in Peoria, Arizona
A permit is required for swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs in Peoria. Applications are submitted online at devservices.peoriaaz.gov using the 402 – Swimming Pool/Spa Permit Application. A separate permit is required for gas lines and subpanels exceeding 40 amps serving the pool. Pool and spa barrier requirements must be met at final inspection. Permit fees are a flat rate of $345 for pools/spas/hot tubs, plus $87 for the plot plan review. Plan review turnaround is 5 business days (1st submittal).
Verified 2026-06-29 · Source
When you need this permit
- Submit online at devservices.peoriaaz.gov with a completed 402 – Swimming Pool/Spa Permit Application
- A separate permit is required for gas lines and subpanels exceeding 40 amps
- Provide panel schedules and load calculations for pool/spa submittals that include de-rated panels for solar installation
- Pool and spa barrier must comply with the 2018 International Fire Code / 2018 IRC pool barrier requirements; barrier must meet one of the following: City-approved pool fence; self-closing/self-latching doors and windows with direct access to pool with latching devices at 54" above floor; window openings restricted to no more than 4" as an alternative (except bedroom egress windows); motorized pool cover; or above-ground pool with secured ladder/barrier
- Each owner must reconstruct and repair any masonry screen walls removed for pool installation consistent with the existing wall design, texture, color, and height
- Age-restricted communities (55+) with no children under 6: may provide a pool owner's declaration in lieu of standard barriers
Required documents
- Req
402 – Swimming Pool/Spa Permit Application (Handout 402)
Permit application for residential pools, spas, and hot tubs; submit online at devservices.peoriaaz.gov
- Opt
510 – Pool and Spa Barrier (Handout 510)
Pool and spa barrier requirements document
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Swimming pool, spa, and hot tub permit — flat rate | $345 | Peoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025 — 'Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Permit: $345'. |
| Review of swimming pool plot plan | $87 | Peoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025 — 'Review of Swimming Pool Plot Plan: $87'. |
| Re-inspection fee | $230 per re-inspection | Peoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025. |
Review timeline
5–5 business days
Peoria’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Pre-deck / Shell
Pool shell, bonding/grounding, and plumbing inspected before deck is poured per the 2018 IRC and IPC
- 2
Final / Barrier
Final inspection including pool barrier compliance; screen walls repaired per original design; all electrical, gas, and mechanical serving the pool complete.
Tips
- The pool/spa permit fee in Peoria is a flat $345, plus an $87 plot plan review fee — total $432 for a typical pool submittal.
- A separate permit is required for gas lines and subpanels exceeding 40 amps serving the pool — submit a 400M application.
- Screen/masonry walls removed during pool installation must be reconstructed consistent with the original design, texture, color, and height.
- Pool and spa barrier selection must be declared on the 402 application; age-restricted communities (55+) with no children under 6 may use the owner declaration option.
Frequently asked questions
- What does a pool permit cost in Peoria?
- The swimming pool, spa, and hot tub permit flat fee is $345, plus an $87 swimming pool plot plan review fee, for a typical total of $432. A separate permit is required for gas lines and subpanels over 40 amps. Source: Peoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.
- City of Peoria Development & Engineering Department — Building Development — official building department
- 402 – Swimming Pool/Spa Permit Application (Handout 402, 10/19) — PDF | City of Peoria (Wayback Jan. 2024)
- 510 – Pool and Spa Barrier (Handout 510) — PDF | 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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