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Demolition Permit in Phoenix, Arizona

A demolition permit is required to demolish a structure in Phoenix. Single-family residential structures (including single-family accessory buildings) carry a flat demolition fee; all other structures are charged a base fee plus a per-square-foot amount. Larger demolition projects referenced in PBCC 105.3.1.1 also carry a demolition application fee. Apply using the Demolition Application.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Apply using the Demolition Application (TRT/DOC/00346)
  • Projects referenced in PBCC 105.3.1.1 carry a $390 demolition application (plan review) fee
  • An optional pre-move inspection is available for move-off projects

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Fee schedule

Demolition — Single-Family residential structurePDD Fee Schedule — Building Safety Permit Fees, Demolition Permits and Move-off Permits (Ordinance G-7465, effective 1/20/2026)
$98 (including single-family accessory buildings)
Demolition — All structures other than single-familyPDD Fee Schedule — Building Safety Permit Fees (Ordinance G-7465)
$390 plus $6 per 1,000 sq ft or fraction thereof
Demolition Application Fee (PBCC 105.3.1.1)PDD Fee Schedule — Building Safety Plan Review Fees (Ordinance G-7465)
$390
Optional Pre-move InspectionPDD Fee Schedule — Building Safety Permit Fees, Move-off Permits (Ordinance G-7465)
$195 per hour, minimum $390 (2-hours)

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Phoenix building department
~1–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final / Site

    Inspection confirming the structure is fully demolished and the site cleared per the permit

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

Tips

  • A single-family residential demolition (including accessory buildings) is a flat $98 permit fee.
  • Non-single-family demolition is $390 plus $6 per 1,000 sq ft.
  • Larger demolition projects referenced in PBCC 105.3.1.1 also require a $390 demolition application fee.
  • Note that the investigation fee for unpermitted work (2× the permit fee) does NOT apply to residential demolition permits.

Frequently asked questions

Phoenix requires a demolition permit for: Apply using the Demolition Application (TRT/DOC/00346); Projects referenced in PBCC 105.3.1.1 carry a $390 demolition application (plan review) fee; An optional pre-move inspection is available for move-off projects. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department at 602-262-7811 before starting work.

A single-family residential structure (including single-family accessory buildings) is a flat $98. All other structures are $390 plus $6 per 1,000 sq ft. Larger projects referenced in PBCC 105.3.1.1 carry an additional $390 demolition application fee. Source: City of Phoenix PDD Fee Schedule (Ordinance G-7465, effective 1/20/2026).

Plan review for a demolition permit in Phoenix typically runs 1–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department at 602-262-7811.

You'll need: Demolition Application (TRT/DOC/00346). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Phoenix requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Final / Site. Schedule each through City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department (602-262-7811).

Apply through City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department at 200 West Washington Street, 2nd/3rd Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003. Phone: 602-262-7811, email: pdd@phoenix.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (City business hours), except major holidays. Official information: https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/pdd.html.

Phoenix, Arizona has adopted: 2024 Phoenix Building Construction Code (PBCC) — adopted by Phoenix City Council June 18, 2025, effective August 1, 2025 (Ordinance G-7397); 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix E, with Phoenix amendments (IBC Chapter 1 Administrative Provisions adopted); 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices BA, BB, BF, BG, BI, BJ, BO, CA, CB, CD, CE, CF, NB, and NE, with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices C and E, with Phoenix amendments; 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), including Appendices A, B, C, I and M, with Phoenix amendments; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) — optional; 2022 ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators; 2023 ASME A17.3; 2022 ASME A17.6; 2023 ASME A18.1; ADA: referenced ICC A117.1-2017 as scoped in the amended 2024 IBC, plus the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Local amendments apply — see the Phoenix 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 Phoenix building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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