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Residential Addition / Remodel Permit in Phoenix, Arizona

Required when existing homes are remodeled or additions are made. Examples include garage/carport construction or conversion, porch enclosure, partial/interior demolition done as part of a remodel, patio cover, and a fence or wall. (Whole-structure demolition is permitted separately — see the Demolition Permit.) The customer submits two sets of building plans to the residential permit counter along with a completed Residential Construction Permit / Plan Review Application. If the proposed work is minor, an over-the-counter permit may be possible; otherwise review fees are collected and plans are routed for review. The permit is issued after plans are approved and fees are paid.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Submit two sets of building plans to the residential permit counter with a completed Residential Construction Permit / Plan Review Application
  • Staff reviews the submittal for completeness; minor work may be issued over the counter, otherwise review fees are collected and plans are routed for review
  • A plot plan is required for additions (Residential Addition Plot Plan Review applies)
  • Grading and drainage or hillside permits, if required, must be obtained before issuance of the building permit
  • See the Residential Single Family Construction Permit Guide for the detailed list of construction that requires a permit

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Fee schedule

Building permit — valuation-based (Table A)PDD Fee Schedule, Table A (Ordinance G-7465, effective 1/20/2026, Appendix A.2).
Same valuation-based Table A as new construction: e.g. $1,001–$10,000 = $195 on first $1,000 plus $12 per additional $1,000; $10,001–$50,000 = $303 on first $10,000 plus $10 per additional $1,000. $1–$1,000 = $195 base fee (or $98 minimum for residential water heaters and fences).
Plan review — Residential Addition Plot Plan ReviewPDD Fee Schedule — Building Safety Plan Review Fees, Plot Plan Review (Ordinance G-7465)
$195 per hour, minimum $98 (1/2-hour)
Plan review — General Plan Review (residential)PDD Fee Schedule — Building Safety Plan Review Fees. Project valuation under $5,000 with a counter review of 15 minutes or less = no plan review fee.
100% of the permit fee, minimum $195 (1-hour) for valuations of $50K or less; 80% of the permit fee, minimum $195 for valuations over $50K (where valuation exceeds $5,000 and review is required)

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Phoenix building department
~5–20 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Pre-pour / footing (if foundation work)

    For additions involving new foundation: underground plumbing/electrical, rebar, hold-downs, footing depth/width, and UFER grounding before concrete is poured

  2. 2

    Rough trades / framing

    Rough plumbing, mechanical, and electrical, and framing (strap & brace) inspected before insulation and drywall

  3. 3

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans; fixtures, devices, smoke detectors, and equipment inspected at final

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

Tips

  • Minor remodel work may qualify for an over-the-counter permit at the residential permit counter.
  • Many common projects (garage conversion, porch enclosure, patio cover, fence/wall) require a permit — consult the Residential Single Family Construction Permit Guide before assuming a project is exempt.
  • Grading/drainage or hillside permits, if required, must be obtained before the building permit is issued.

Frequently asked questions

Yes for most work. Phoenix requires a residential construction permit when existing homes are remodeled or additions are made — including garage/carport conversion, porch enclosure, patio cover, partial/interior demolition as part of a remodel, and fences/walls. (Whole-structure demolition has its own Demolition Permit.) Minor work may be issued over the counter; otherwise plans are routed for review. Source: City of Phoenix Residential Additions and Remodels page, phoenix.gov.

In Phoenix, the published Building permit — valuation-based (Table A) is: Same valuation-based Table A as new construction: e.g. $1,001–$10,000 = $195 on first $1,000 plus $12 per additional $1,000; $10,001–$50,000 = $303 on first $10,000 plus $10 per additional $1,000. $1–$1,000 = $195 base fee (or $98 minimum for residential water heaters and fences).. Additional published fees: Plan review — Residential Addition Plot Plan Review — $195 per hour, minimum $98 (1/2-hour); Plan review — General Plan Review (residential) — 100% of the permit fee, minimum $195 (1-hour) for valuations of $50K or less; 80% of the permit fee, minimum $195 for valuations over $50K (where valuation exceeds $5,000 and review is required). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a residential addition / remodel permit in Phoenix typically runs 5–20 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: Residential Construction Permit / Plan Review Application (TRT/DOC/00030); Plot Plan (TRT/DOC/00285). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Phoenix requires 3 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel permit, in order: Pre-pour / footing (if foundation work), Rough trades / framing, 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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