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Fence and Retaining Wall Permit in Phoenix, Arizona

Requirements for fences and walls in Phoenix are found in the Phoenix Building Construction Code and the Zoning Ordinance. A fence or wall is one of the common residential projects that requires a permit. Apply using the Fence Application (or the Retaining Wall Application for retaining walls). Permit fees follow the valuation-based Table A, with a $98 minimum for residential fences.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Fence and wall requirements are set by the Phoenix Building Construction Code and the Zoning Ordinance
  • Apply using the Fence Application (TRT/DOC/00349); retaining walls use the Retaining Wall Application (TRT/DOC/00355)
  • Fences/walls are among the residential projects that require a construction permit (per the Residential Single Family Construction Permit Guide)

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Fee schedule

Fence / wall permit — valuation-based (Table A)PDD Fee Schedule, Table A (Ordinance G-7465, effective 1/20/2026). The $98 minimum is the verbatim Table A minimum for residential water heaters and fences.
$1–$1,000: $98 minimum for residential fences (otherwise $195 base fee); $1,001–$10,000: $195 on first $1,000 plus $12 per additional $1,000

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

    Footing (if required)

    Footing inspection before concrete pour for masonry fences/walls and retaining walls requiring a structural footing

  2. 2

    Final

    Final inspection of the completed fence or wall per approved plans

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

Tips

  • Fence and wall requirements come from BOTH the Phoenix Building Construction Code and the Zoning Ordinance — check height and setback rules in zoning before building.
  • Residential fence permits have a $98 minimum permit fee under Table A.
  • Retaining walls use a separate application (Retaining Wall Application, TRT 00355).

Frequently asked questions

Yes — a fence or wall is one of the common residential projects that requires a permit in Phoenix. Requirements come from the Phoenix Building Construction Code and the Zoning Ordinance. Apply using the Fence Application (TRT 00349); the permit fee has a $98 minimum under Table A. Source: City of Phoenix Residential Fences and Walls page and PDD Fee Schedule.

In Phoenix, the published Fence / wall permit — valuation-based (Table A) is: $1–$1,000: $98 minimum for residential fences (otherwise $195 base fee); $1,001–$10,000: $195 on first $1,000 plus $12 per additional $1,000. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a fence and retaining wall 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: Fence Application (TRT/DOC/00349). Depending on your project, Phoenix may also ask for: Retaining Wall Application (TRT/DOC/00355). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Phoenix requires 2 inspection(s) for a fence and retaining wall permit, in order: Footing (if required), Final. 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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