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 2026-06-29 · 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
Required documents
- Req
400M – Miscellaneous Building Permit Application
General residential permit application used for additions, remodels, and miscellaneous work; submitted online at devservices.peoriaaz.gov
- Opt
508 – Attached/Detached Structure Standards (Handout 508, Rev. 04/23)
Requirements for casitas, garages, sheds, and other attached or detached structures, including code requirements for electrical, lighting, HVAC, room sizes, ceiling heights, attic access, sleeping room egress, and inspection stages
- Opt
507 – Patio Enclosure Standards (Handout 507)
Requirements for enclosing an existing patio cover
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit — valuation-based | 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 | Peoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025. Patio cover/carport valuation = $13/sq ft (same column as decks). |
| Plan check fee | 65% of the building permit fee | Peoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025. |
| 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
Foundation / Footings (if new foundation work)
After excavation and forms placed, before concrete: footing size, depth, rebar per plans.
- 2
Rough Trades / Framing
After rough framing, rough electrical, rough plumbing, and rough mechanical are complete, before insulation and drywall.
- 3
Drywall Nail (if applicable)
Drywall nail inspection prior to taping, per Peoria's inspection sequence for attached/detached structures.
- 4
Final
After all work is complete per approved plans. Project is not considered complete until an approved final inspection is on record.
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
- Do I need a permit for an addition or patio enclosure in Peoria?
- 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).
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)
- 508 – Attached/Detached Structure Standards (Handout 508, Rev. 04/23) — PDF | City of Peoria (Wayback Jan. 2024)
- 502 – Attached Patio Cover & Carport Standards (Handout 502, Rev. 04/23) — 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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