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Residential Addition / Remodel Permit in Peoria, Arizona

A building permit is required for any addition, structural modification, or remodel of an existing single-family home in Peoria. Common additions include room additions, patio enclosures, detached/attached structures (casitas, garages, sheds), and structural alterations. Plans are submitted online at devservices.peoriaaz.gov with a completed 400M – Miscellaneous Building Permit Application. Over-the-counter plan review may be available for miscellaneous residential permits by appointment (contact Building Development). Plan review timelines for additions and alterations are 5 business days (1st submittal).

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 one (1) set of plans drawn to scale (1/4" = 1' for floor plans)
  • Site plan must include property boundaries, all setbacks, north arrow, location of existing and proposed structures, and easements
  • Work must comply with adopted codes per Ordinance 2019-12: 2018 IBC, IRC, IPC, IFGC, IMC, IECC, IPMC, IFC, 2017 NEC, and current Peoria Zoning Ordinances
  • Contractor information (name, Peoria Business License, AZROC number) required at permit issuance, or Owner/Builder Affidavit for owner-built projects Owner-builder

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Fee schedule

Building permit — valuation-basedPeoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025. Patio cover/carport valuation = $13/sq ft (same column as decks).
Same tiered valuation-based fee as new construction: $87 minimum; $501–$2,000: $87 for first $500 + $3.05/each additional $100; $2,001–$25,000: $120.25 for first $2,000 + $14/each additional $1,000; $25,001–$50,000: $443.25 for first $25,000 + $10.10/each additional $1,000; and so on per the Development Fee Schedule tiered table
Plan check feePeoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025.
65% of the building permit fee
Re-inspection feePeoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025.
$230 per re-inspection

Review timeline

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

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footings (if new foundation work)

    After excavation and forms placed, before concrete: footing size, depth, rebar per plans.

  2. 2

    Rough Trades / Framing

    After rough framing, rough electrical, rough plumbing, and rough mechanical are complete, before insulation and drywall.

  3. 3

    Drywall Nail (if applicable)

    Drywall nail inspection prior to taping, per Peoria's inspection sequence for attached/detached structures.

  4. 4

    Final

    After all work is complete per approved plans. Project is not considered complete until an approved final inspection is on record.

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

Tips

  • Over-the-counter plan review for miscellaneous residential permits may be available by appointment — contact Building Development at OTC.building@peoriaaz.gov or 623-773-7225.
  • Plan review timelines are 5 business days for additions and alterations, 5 days for plot plan reviews (1st submittal) per the published timelines sheet.
  • Peoria's 4-day work week (Mon–Thu) means Friday closures affect when inspections can be scheduled.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. A building permit is required for construction, repair, or enclosure of a patio cover/carport, room additions, garage/shed construction, and other structural work. Plans must be submitted online at devservices.peoriaaz.gov with a 400M application. Source: City of Peoria Attached Patio Cover & Carport Standards (Handout 502) and Attached/Detached Structure Standards (Handout 508).

In Peoria, the published Building permit — valuation-based is: Same tiered valuation-based fee as new construction: $87 minimum; $501–$2,000: $87 for first $500 + $3.05/each additional $100; $2,001–$25,000: $120.25 for first $2,000 + $14/each additional $1,000; $25,001–$50,000: $443.25 for first $25,000 + $10.10/each additional $1,000; and so on per the Development Fee Schedule tiered table. Additional published fees: Plan check fee — 65% of the building permit fee; Re-inspection fee — $230 per re-inspection. 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 residential addition / remodel permit is 5–5 business days.

You'll need: 400M – Miscellaneous Building Permit Application. Depending on your project, Peoria may also ask for: 508 – Attached/Detached Structure Standards (Handout 508, Rev. 04/23); 507 – Patio Enclosure Standards (Handout 507). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Peoria requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel permit, in order: Foundation / Footings (if new foundation work), Rough Trades / Framing, Drywall Nail (if applicable), 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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