Residential Pool / Spa Permit in Phoenix, Arizona
A permit is required for a residential pool or spa in Phoenix to ensure community health and safety. The process can be completed entirely online via email. The applicant emails the completed Pool/Spa Residential Permit Application and the plot plan (with the required property survey) to plotplan.submittals@phoenix.gov. Pool barrier requirements apply, and swimming pools are subject to a minimum permit fee plus an aquatics program surcharge.
Verified 2026-06-29 · Source
When you need this permit
- Submit the Pool/Spa Residential Permit Application and a plot plan to plotplan.submittals@phoenix.gov (the process is completed online via email)
- A property survey is required (or a Pool Property Survey Waiver where applicable)
- Pool barrier requirements must be met (see Pool Barrier Requirements and Pool Barrier Material Interpretation)
- Work must comply with the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) as adopted with Phoenix amendments
Required documents
- Req
Pool/Spa Residential Permit Application
Residential pool/spa permit application; available on the PDD Residential Pool/Spa Permits page
- Req
Plot Plan with Pool Property Survey
Plot plan and property survey (or Pool Property Survey Waiver) submitted with the application
- Opt
Residential Pool/Spa Permit Submittal Guideline
Submittal guideline and FAQs available on the PDD Residential Pool/Spa Permits page
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Swimming pool permit — minimum | Minimum permit fee of $234, plus a $30 aquatics program surcharge added to every swimming pool permit | PDD Fee Schedule, Table A note (Ordinance G-7465, effective 1/20/2026); aquatics surcharge per Ordinance G-3114. Above the minimum, fees follow valuation-based Table A. |
Review timeline
~3–15 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Phoenix building department
Inspection process
- 1
Pre-deck / structural
Pool shell, bonding/grounding, and plumbing inspected before deck per the 2024 ISPSC
- 2
Final / Barrier
Final inspection including pool barrier/enclosure compliance before the pool is placed in service
Tips
- The residential pool/spa permit process can be completed entirely online via email to plotplan.submittals@phoenix.gov.
- Every swimming pool permit carries a $30 aquatics program surcharge (Ordinance G-3114) plus a $234 minimum permit fee.
- Pool barrier requirements are mandatory — review the Pool Barrier Requirements and Pool Barrier Material Interpretation before submitting.
- A property survey is required unless a Pool Property Survey Waiver applies.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get a pool permit in Phoenix?
- Email the completed Pool/Spa Residential Permit Application and your plot plan (with property survey) to plotplan.submittals@phoenix.gov — the process is done entirely online via email. Swimming pools have a $234 minimum permit fee plus a $30 aquatics surcharge, and pool barrier requirements apply. Source: City of Phoenix Residential Pool/Spa Permits page and PDD Fee Schedule.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.
- City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department — official building department
- Residential Pool/Spa Permits | City of Phoenix PDD
- PDD Fee Schedule (Ordinance G-7465, effective 1/20/2026) — PDF
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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