What do I need to submit for a new home permit in Phoenix?

Submit two sets of building plans and calculations plus a plot plan showing the lot and orientation of the house, using the Residential Plan Submittal/Plan Review Checklist and a completed Residential Construction Permit/Plan Review Application. Staff reviews for compliance with the 2024 Phoenix Building Construction Code, design review, and any site-plan conditions. The permit is issued after plans are approved and fees are paid. Source: City of Phoenix Residential Process Overview, phoenix.gov.

How are Phoenix building permit fees calculated?

Phoenix uses a valuation-based fee table (Table A) where valuation equals building square footage times the standard occupancy rate. For example, a $250,500 project = $2,053 base plus $459 (51 × $9) = $2,512 permit fee. A separate plan review fee applies (100% of the permit fee, minimum $195, for residential valuations of $50K or less). Source: PDD Fee Schedule, Ordinance G-7465 (effective 1/20/2026).

Residential Building Permit (New Home / Custom Residence) in Phoenix, Arizona

Required for new single-family dwellings and custom residences in Phoenix. The customer submits proposed building plans to the residential permit counter using the Residential Plan Submittal/Plan Review Checklist along with a completed Residential Construction Permit / Plan Review Application. All submittals must include two sets of plans and calculations and a plot plan showing the lot and the orientation of the house on the lot. Staff reviews the plans for compliance with adopted city codes, design review requirements and any approved site plan conditions of approval; if corrections are required the customer picks up the plans, corrects, and re-submits. The building permit is issued once plans are approved and permit fees are paid. Applications and inspections are handled through the SHAPE PHX customer portal.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

Submit proposed building plans to the residential permit counter using the Residential Plan Submittal / Plan Review Checklist and a completed Residential Construction Permit / Plan Review Application
All submittals must include two sets of plans and calculations and a plot plan showing the lot and the orientation of the house on the lot
Plans are reviewed for compliance with adopted city codes (the 2024 PBCC), design review requirements, and any approved site plan conditions of approval
Grading and drainage or hillside permits, if required, must be obtained before issuance of the building permit
Permit fees must be paid before the building permit is issued
As a property owner intended for sole occupancy and not offered for sale or rent within one year of completion, you are not required to use a licensed contractor (ARS 32-1121.A.5); otherwise an Arizona ROC-licensed contractor is required

Required documents

Req
Residential Construction Permit / Plan Review Application (TRT/DOC/00030)
The universal residential construction permit application; available on the PDD Residential Applications & Checklists page (dsd_trt_pdf_00030.pdf)
Req
Residential Plan Submittal / Plan Review Checklist (TRT/DOC/00082)
Checklist documenting required plan-set elements for new homes and additions; referenced from the Residential Process Overview page
Req
Plot Plan (TRT/DOC/00285)
Plot/site plan showing the lot and the orientation of the house on the lot; required with all residential submittals
Opt
Energy Code Compliance Certificate (Residential) (TRT/DOC/00459)
Residential energy compliance certificate; helpful/required documentation for new homes
Opt
Residential Plan Development Review (RPDR) Checklist (TRT/DOC/00482)
Additional review checklist referenced from the Residential Process Overview page

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building permit — valuation-based (Table A, New Construction / Additions / Remodel)	$1–$1,000: $195 base fee; $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; $50,001–$200,000: $703 on first $50,000 plus $9 per additional $1,000; $200,001–$1,000,000: $2,053 on first $200,000 plus $9 per additional $1,000; $1,000,001–$10,000,000: $9,253 on first $1,000,000 plus $5 per additional $1,000; over $10,000,000: $54,253 on first $10,000,000 plus $5 per additional $1,000	PDD Fee Schedule, Table A (Approved 12/17/2025, Ordinance G-7465, effective 1/20/2026, Phoenix City Code Chapter 9 Appendix A.2). Project valuation = building square footage times the per-occupancy square-foot construction cost; Phoenix derives those $/sf rates from the ICC Building Valuation Data (August 2025) table, a national ICC dataset (not Phoenix-authored). The per-occupancy rates themselves are not reproduced here.
Plan review — General Plan Review (residential)	Residential with project valuations of $50K or less: 100% of the permit fee, minimum $195 (1-hour). Residential over $50K: 80% of the permit fee, minimum $195 (1-hour). Applies where valuation exceeds $5,000 and a plan review is required.	PDD Fee Schedule — Building Safety Plan Review Fees (Ordinance G-7465). Project valuation under $5,000 with a counter review of 15 minutes or less = no plan review fee.
Single-Family Plot Plan Review	$98 per permit (Single-Family and Duplex Dwellings)	PDD Fee Schedule — Building Safety Plan Review Fees, Plot Plan Review (Ordinance G-7465)
Re-inspection / inspection called before work ready	$195 each (second and subsequent re-inspections, inspections called before work was ready, or inspections that cannot be made due to no access)	PDD Fee Schedule — Building Safety Inspection Fees. Initial inspection and first re-inspection to verify corrections are included with the permit fee.

Review timeline

~10–30 business days

Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Phoenix building department

Inspection process

1
Pre-pour (underground / footing)
Before any concrete is poured: underground plumbing and electrical, rebar for foundations, required hold-downs for structural elements, depth and width of footings, and placement of electrical grounding (UFER) are inspected.
2
Rough framing (strap & brace)
After rough framing is completed: framing members for spacing and size, ties and clips, headers and lintels, and shear wall location and size are inspected.
3
Pre-drywall (rough trades)
Before insulation and drywall: rough plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems; windows checked for safety glazing and energy requirements; exterior water-proof covering (before stucco); if a tile roof, the roof should be loaded and truss calculations onsite.
4
Final
When the interior is drywalled: counters and cabinets, plumbing fixtures, electrical outlets and lights, heating registers and return-air grills, smoke detectors, doors and windows, gas vents and combustion-air grills, HVAC equipment, and the water meter are inspected. After a successful final, the gas and electrical utilities are notified to turn on service.

Tips

Phoenix transitioned to the 2024 Phoenix Building Construction Code (PBCC) effective August 1, 2025 — confirm your plans are designed to the 2024 editions, not the prior 2018 PBCC.
All residential submittals require two sets of plans and calculations plus a plot plan showing the lot and house orientation.
Grading and drainage or hillside permits, if required, must be obtained before the building permit is issued.
Permits with project valuations of $1–$1,000 include a maximum of two inspections (including re-inspections); additional inspections are $195 each.
Street work, curb cuts, sidewalks and new utility services are inspected by Civil inspectors, separately from building inspections.
Remote video inspections are available for many residential projects — check whether your project qualifies.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to submit for a new home permit in Phoenix?: Submit two sets of building plans and calculations plus a plot plan showing the lot and orientation of the house, using the Residential Plan Submittal/Plan Review Checklist and a completed Residential Construction Permit/Plan Review Application. Staff reviews for compliance with the 2024 Phoenix Building Construction Code, design review, and any site-plan conditions. The permit is issued after plans are approved and fees are paid. Source: City of Phoenix Residential Process Overview, phoenix.gov.
How are Phoenix building permit fees calculated?: Phoenix uses a valuation-based fee table (Table A) where valuation equals building square footage times the standard occupancy rate. For example, a $250,500 project = $2,053 base plus $459 (51 × $9) = $2,512 permit fee. A separate plan review fee applies (100% of the permit fee, minimum $195, for residential valuations of $50K or less). Source: PDD Fee Schedule, Ordinance G-7465 (effective 1/20/2026).

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.

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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