This is PermitBase’s published record for Queen Creek as of 2026-08-01. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.
Queen Creek building permits
VerifiedQueen Creek, Arizona — as published 2026-08-01.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Arizona has NO statewide mandatory building code floor for general construction — code adoption is a per-jurisdiction authority under state enabling statutes (A.R.S. Title 9 for municipalities). The Town of Queen Creek is an independently incorporated town (not administered by Maricopa or Pinal County for permitting purposes) that adopts and administers its own construction codes through its Development Services Department / Building Safety Division. Source: Town of Queen Creek Building Safety page (queencreekaz.gov/government/development-services/building-safety) and Building Codes page.2021 International Building Code (IBC), as published by the International Code Council, adopted by the Town of Queen Creek with an effective date of January 1, 2023; applications submitted on or after April 1, 2023 must be designed to the 2021 edition. Source: Town of Queen Creek Building Codes page (queencreekaz.gov/government/development-services/building-safety/building-codes).2021 International Residential Code (IRC), adopted by the Town of Queen Creek effective January 1, 2023 (mandatory for submittals from April 1, 2023). Source: Town of Queen Creek Building Codes page.2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted by the Town of Queen Creek effective January 1, 2023. Source: Town of Queen Creek Building Codes page.2020 National Electrical Code (NEC), as published by the National Fire Protection Association, adopted by the Town of Queen Creek — one edition behind the 2021 ICC family (the Town has not moved to the 2023 NEC as of this review). Source: Town of Queen Creek Building Codes page.2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted by the Town of Queen Creek effective January 1, 2023. Source: Town of Queen Creek Building Codes page.2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted by the Town of Queen Creek effective January 1, 2023. Source: Town of Queen Creek Building Codes page.2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), adopted by the Town of Queen Creek effective January 1, 2023. Source: Town of Queen Creek Building Codes page.2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), adopted by the Town of Queen Creek effective January 1, 2023, governing energy-efficiency requirements. Source: Town of Queen Creek Building Codes page.2021 International Property Maintenance Code, adopted by the Town of Queen Creek effective January 1, 2023. Source: Town of Queen Creek Building Codes page.2021 International Urban-Wildland Interface Code, adopted by the Town of Queen Creek effective January 1, 2023. Source: Town of Queen Creek Building Codes page.2021 International Pool and Spa Code, adopted by the Town of Queen Creek effective January 1, 2023, governing swimming pool and spa construction and barrier requirements. Source: Town of Queen Creek Building Codes page.2021 International Fire Code (IFC), adopted by the Town of Queen Creek effective January 1, 2023 as the Town's uniform fire code, administered by Fire Prevention within Development Services (see the Fire Prevention section of the Development Services Fee Schedule for operational/construction permit fees). Source: Town of Queen Creek Building Codes page; Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (Valuation Data, effective 4/1/2026), Fire Prevention section.2021 code adoption included Town-specific amendments; the Town's official '2021 Amendments' document and the original 2012 adopting Ordinance 539-13 / Resolution 969-13 / Exhibit A are both published on the Building Codes page for reference. Source: Town of Queen Creek Building Codes page (2021 Amendments PDF, and 2012 Ordinance/Resolution/Exhibit A PDFs).
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family dwelling construction Town-wide (both the Maricopa County and Pinal County portions of Queen Creek), reviewed against the 2021 IRC and 2021 IBC (for any non-residential portions) as adopted by the Town of Queen Creek, effective for all submittals since April 1, 2023. Applications are submitted electronically through the Development Nexus / Accela Citizen Access online portal; production homebuilders use a Standard (Master) Plan Permit process that clones a pre-approved Standard Plan Review record.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for all new single-family home construction within Town limits
- Plans must comply with the 2021 IRC and 2021 IBC as adopted by the Town of Queen Creek, effective for submittals on/after April 1, 2023
- Submittal via the Development Nexus / Accela Citizen Access online portal (aca-prod.accela.com/QC)
- Production homebuilders with an approved Standard Plan Review record ('Plan Review Approved' status) apply for a Standard Plan Permit, which clones the approved model plans rather than re-submitting a full plan set
- Standard Plan Permit applications require four separate uploaded documents: Site Plan, Water Sizing Worksheet, Master Community Permit Application, and Contractor Declaration
- Building permit fee is a Combination Permit charge (building + plumbing + electrical + mechanical together) computed from the Town's Fee Table against the greater of the ICC-derived Valuation Table or the applicant's declared valuation
Required documents
- RequiredPermit ApplicationTown of Queen Creek Permit Application, submitted via the Development Nexus / Accela Citizen Access portal
- OptionalMaster Community Permit ApplicationRequired for production/tract homebuilders using the Standard Plan Permit process
- RequiredSite Plan (Custom and Semi-Custom Homes)Town of Queen Creek Site Plan checklist for custom and semi-custom single-family homes
- RequiredWater Service Sizing WorksheetRequired supplemental form for water service sizing
- RequiredContractor DeclarationRequired supplemental form identifying the licensed contractor of record
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — Combination (building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical; not including Fire Systems) | Per Fee Table, based on the greater of the ICC Valuation Table (by occupancy/construction type, e.g., R-3 one/two-family valued $175.92-$224.62 per sq ft depending on construction type, per Building Safety Journal Feb. 2026 data) or the applicant's declared valuation. Fee Table example bands: $69.00 for the first $2,000 of valuation plus $11/additional $1,000 to $40,000; $487.00 for the first $40,000 plus $9/additional $1,000 to $100,000; scaling up to $18,327 for the first $5,000,000 plus $1/additional $1,000 thereafter. | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule — Valuation Data (effective 4/1/2026), 'Fee Table' and Valuation Table sections |
| Combination Permit Plan Review (building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical) | 65% of the applicable permit fee | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Plan Review Fees table |
| Third and Subsequent Plan Reviews | 15% of the applicable permit fee, due at submittal | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026) |
| Residential Certificate of Occupancy | $40 | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Miscellaneous Building Safety Permitting Fees |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for room additions, guest houses, garage additions, garage-to-living-area conversions, and remodels of existing one- and two-family dwellings in Queen Creek, reviewed against the 2021 IRC as adopted by the Town.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit explicitly required for: room additions, guest houses, garage additions, converting a garage to a living area, and remodeling (depending on project scope)
- Sheds, gazebos, pergolas, or ramadas exceeding 200 sq ft total aggregate area on-site require a permit; those at or under 200 sq ft aggregate do not
- Plans must comply with the 2021 IRC as adopted by the Town of Queen Creek
- Submittal via the Development Nexus / Accela Citizen Access online portal
Required documents
- RequiredPermit ApplicationTown of Queen Creek Permit Application, submitted via Development Nexus
- RequiredSite PlanShowing existing structure, addition footprint, and setbacks
- RequiredContractor DeclarationRequired supplemental form identifying the licensed contractor of record
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permits on existing one- and two-family dwellings (except swimming pools) — interior alterations, detached garages, carports, storage sheds requiring permits, patio covers, gazebos or similar structures | Per Fee Table, based on valuation | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Building Safety Permit Fees, item 20 |
| Combination Permit Plan Review | 65% of the applicable permit fee | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026) |
| Miscellaneous Plan Review | $40/sheet | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Plan Review Fees item 12 |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions or modifications to electrical systems (excluding simple fixture swaps) in Queen Creek, governed by the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by the Town. May be issued as a stand-alone trade permit or as part of a Combination Permit.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit explicitly required for additions or modifications to electrical systems, excluding fixtures
- Governed by the 2020 NEC as adopted by the Town of Queen Creek
- Stand-alone electrical permits are billed at 10% of the Fee Table amount plus a $20 administrative fee; plan review for a stand-alone electrical permit is billed separately at 65% of the applicable permit fee
- Apply via the Development Nexus / Accela Citizen Access online portal
Required documents
- RequiredPermit ApplicationTown of Queen Creek Permit Application (Electrical), submitted via Development Nexus
- RequiredContractor DeclarationRequired supplemental form identifying the licensed electrical contractor
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit (Stand Alone Permit) | 10% of Fee Table, plus $20 administrative fee | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Building Safety Permit Fees, item 4 |
| Electrical (Stand-Alone) Plan Review | 65% of the applicable permit fee | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Plan Review Fees, item 5 |
| Temporary Electric Power Permit | $95 | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Building Safety Permit Fees, item 11 |
| Utility Clearance Permit (2 inspections maximum, for inspection required by utility provider) | $150 | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Building Safety Permit Fees, item 18 |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in Queen Creek, including water heater installations, governed by the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted by the Town.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit explicitly required for water heater installations
- Governed by the 2021 IPC as adopted by the Town of Queen Creek
- Stand-alone plumbing permits are billed at 25% of the Fee Table amount plus a $20 administrative fee; plan review for a stand-alone plumbing permit is billed separately at 65% of the applicable permit fee
- Apply via the Development Nexus / Accela Citizen Access online portal
Required documents
- RequiredPermit ApplicationTown of Queen Creek Permit Application (Plumbing), submitted via Development Nexus
- RequiredContractor DeclarationRequired supplemental form identifying the licensed plumbing contractor
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit (Stand Alone Permit) | 25% of Fee Table, plus $20 administrative fee | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Building Safety Permit Fees, item 3 |
| Plumbing (Stand-Alone) Plan Review | 65% of the applicable permit fee | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Plan Review Fees, item 4 |
| Sewer Connection Permit | $95 | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Building Safety Permit Fees, item 12 |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions or modifications to air (HVAC) systems (excluding filters) in Queen Creek, governed by the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) as adopted by the Town.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit explicitly required for additions or modifications to air systems, excluding filters
- Governed by the 2021 IMC as adopted by the Town of Queen Creek
- Stand-alone mechanical permits are billed at 5% of the Fee Table amount plus a $20 administrative fee — the lowest percentage of the four trades; plan review for a stand-alone mechanical permit is billed separately at 65% of the applicable permit fee
- Apply via the Development Nexus / Accela Citizen Access online portal
Required documents
- RequiredPermit ApplicationTown of Queen Creek Permit Application (Mechanical), submitted via Development Nexus
- RequiredContractor DeclarationRequired supplemental form identifying the licensed mechanical/HVAC contractor
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit (Stand Alone Permit) | 5% of Fee Table, plus $20 administrative fee | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Building Safety Permit Fees, item 5 |
| Mechanical (Stand-Alone) Plan Review | 65% of the applicable permit fee | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Plan Review Fees, item 6 |
Re-Roofing Permit
VerifiedRequired for roofing work on structures in Queen Creek, priced as a flat fee that includes two inspections, distinct from the general valuation-based miscellaneous permit fee track.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit explicitly required for roofing work, per the Town's 'When is a Permit Required?' page
- Governed by the 2021 IBC/IRC roofing provisions as adopted by the Town of Queen Creek
- Flat fee of $150 covers the permit and 2 inspections
- Apply via the Development Nexus / Accela Citizen Access online portal
Required documents
- RequiredPermit ApplicationTown of Queen Creek Permit Application (Re-Roofing), submitted via Development Nexus
- RequiredContractor DeclarationRequired supplemental form identifying the licensed roofing contractor
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Re-Roofing (2 inspections) | $150 | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Building Safety Permit Fees, item 19 — flat fee inclusive of two inspections |
Single Family Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop residential solar photovoltaic systems in Queen Creek, priced as a flat fee inclusive of one plan review and two inspections. The majority of systems can be permitted without a structural engineer's report.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Solar energy systems explicitly require a permit per the Town's 'When is a Permit Required?' page
- An engineer's structural report for the mounting/racking is required ONLY if: (1) the system exceeds 5 lbs/sq ft distributed weight, OR (2) the system exerts a point load greater than 40 lbs, OR (3) the home is more than 35 years old
- Racking Configuration checklist document must be submitted as part of the plan set
- Flat fee of $375 covers the permit, one plan review, and two inspections for a standard single-family grid-tied system
- Apply via the Development Nexus / Accela Citizen Access online portal
Required documents
- RequiredPermit ApplicationTown of Queen Creek Permit Application (Solar PV), submitted via Development Nexus
- RequiredRacking ConfigurationTown of Queen Creek Plan Review Checklist detailing required racking/mounting configuration information
- RequiredContractor DeclarationRequired supplemental form identifying the licensed solar installation contractor
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single Family Residential Grid-Tied Photovoltaic System | $375 (includes one plan review and two inspections) | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Building Safety Permit Fees, item 25; confirmed matching on the Town's Solar Energy Systems page (Rates section) |
| Single Family Residential Solar Hot Water Heating System | $150 (includes one plan review and one inspection, per the Solar Energy Systems page; the Fee Schedule item lists two inspections) | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Building Safety Permit Fees, item 26; Town of Queen Creek Solar Energy Systems page |
| Complex/non-standard solar installations requiring additional plan reviews or inspections | Nominal additional fees apply | Town of Queen Creek Solar Energy Systems page |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of any structure in Queen Creek, priced by structure category (residential accessory, one/two-family dwelling, or other structures).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for demolition of any structure, per the Town's 'When is a Permit Required?' page
- Fee varies by structure type: residential accessory structure and one/two-family dwelling are both $100; structures other than those categories are $200 per structure
- Demolition plan review is a flat $40, separate from the base demolition permit fee
- Apply via the Development Nexus / Accela Citizen Access online portal
Required documents
- RequiredPermit ApplicationTown of Queen Creek Permit Application (Demolition), submitted via Development Nexus
- RequiredContractor DeclarationRequired supplemental form identifying the licensed demolition contractor
- RequiredSite PlanShowing the structure to be demolished and other existing structures on the lot
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit — Residential accessory structure | $100 | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Building Safety Permit Fees, item 6a |
| Demolition Permit — One- or two-family dwelling | $100 | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Building Safety Permit Fees, item 6b |
| Demolition Permit — Structures other than the above, per structure | $200 | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Building Safety Permit Fees, item 6c |
| Demolition Plan Review | $40 | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Plan Review Fees, item 9 |
Fence and Wall Permit
VerifiedRequired for fences and walls in Queen Creek, with fees differentiated by fence style (open vs. solid) for single-family lots and a discounted percentage-of-Fee-Table rate for subdivision perimeter fencing.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit explicitly required for fences and walls, per the Town's 'When is a Permit Required?' page
- Single-family open-style fences (e.g., rail or wire) are billed at a flat $98
- Single-family solid-style fences (any fencing that can divert water flow) are billed at a flat $198
- Subdivision perimeter fence/walls are billed at 40% of the Fee Table amount
- Fences/walls other than single-family are billed per the full Fee Table (valuation-based)
- A separate Fence/Wall Projects submittal guide document is published by the Town
Required documents
- RequiredPermit ApplicationTown of Queen Creek Permit Application (Fence/Wall), submitted via Development Nexus
- RequiredFence/Wall Projects checklistTown of Queen Creek submittal guide for fence and wall permit applications
- RequiredSite PlanShowing fence/wall location relative to property lines and setbacks
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single Family Open Style Fence (rail, wire, etc.) | $98 | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Building Safety Permit Fees, item 7a |
| Single Family Solid Style Fence (any fencing that can divert water flow) | $198 | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Building Safety Permit Fees, item 7b |
| Subdivision Perimeter Fence/Walls | 40% of Fee Table | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Building Safety Permit Fees, item 7c |
| Fence/Wall — Other than Single Family | Per Fee Table (valuation-based) | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Building Safety Permit Fees, item 7d |
| Fence/Wall Plan Review | $75 | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Plan Review Fees, item 11 |
Swimming Pool and Spa Permit
VerifiedRequired for in-ground and above-ground swimming pools and spas in Queen Creek, governed by the 2021 International Pool and Spa Code as adopted by the Town, with mandatory pool barrier compliance.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit explicitly required for swimming pools and spas, per the Town's 'When is a Permit Required?' page
- Barriers are required for both above-ground and in-ground pools; acceptable methods include a 5-foot fence on three sides plus a motorized safety cover / self-closing-self-latching door / 4-foot house-side barrier, OR 5-foot fencing on all sides
- Pool barrier enclosures are billed separately, per the Fee Table based on valuation
- Governed by the 2021 International Pool and Spa Code as adopted by the Town
- A dedicated Swimming Pool Process (Residential) guide and Swimming Pool Projects checklist are published by the Town
Required documents
- RequiredPermit ApplicationTown of Queen Creek Permit Application (Swimming Pool/Spa), submitted via Development Nexus
- RequiredSwimming Pool Projects checklistTown of Queen Creek submittal checklist for swimming pool permit applications
- RequiredSite PlanShowing pool location, setbacks, and barrier/fence layout
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| In-ground pools and spas (includes stand-alone permits; excludes fence/wall barrier) | $225 | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Building Safety Permit Fees, item 8a |
| Above-ground pools and spas (includes stand-alone permits; excludes fence/wall barrier) | $150 | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Building Safety Permit Fees, item 8b |
| Swimming Pool Plan Review (in-ground or above-ground) | $40 | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Plan Review Fees, item 7a/7b |
| Pool barrier enclosures (separate from the pool permit itself) | Per Fee Table, based on valuation | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Building Safety Permit Fees, item 21 |
EV Charging Station Permit (Electrical Permit)
VerifiedRequired for installation of a Level 2 (or higher) electric vehicle charging station/EVSE in Queen Creek. The Town publishes no dedicated EV charger/EVSE permit type, application, or fee line (unlike its dedicated Solar Energy Systems flat-fee program) — an EV charger circuit is billed as a stand-alone Electrical Permit under the 2020 National Electrical Code as adopted by the Town, using the same tiered stand-alone pricing this file's electrical-permit entry documents.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for the new/upgraded circuit and EVSE connection, governed by the 2020 NEC (including Article 625, Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System) as adopted by the Town of Queen Creek
- Stand-alone electrical permits are billed at 10% of the Fee Table amount plus a $20 administrative fee; plan review for a stand-alone electrical permit is billed separately at 65% of the applicable permit fee
- A dedicated branch circuit sized to the EVSE manufacturer's specifications is required; GFCI protection applies per NEC 625 where the EVSE is cord-and-plug connected
- Apply via the Development Nexus / Accela Citizen Access online portal
- If a panel/service upgrade is required, that scope may be combined with the electrical permit or filed as part of a Combination Permit
Required documents
- RequiredPermit ApplicationTown of Queen Creek Permit Application (Electrical), submitted via Development Nexus — no dedicated EV/EVSE application exists
- RequiredContractor DeclarationRequired supplemental form identifying the licensed electrical contractor
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit (Stand Alone Permit) — closest published category for an EV charger circuit | 10% of Fee Table, plus $20 administrative fee | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Building Safety Permit Fees, item 4 — same mechanism this file's electrical-permit entry documents. Show full citationHideTown of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Building Safety Permit Fees, item 4 — same mechanism this file's electrical-permit entry documents. No dedicated EV/EVSE fee line item was located; unlike the dedicated $375 flat-fee Solar PV program, EV chargers are billed under the general stand-alone Electrical Permit fee. |
| Electrical (Stand-Alone) Plan Review | 65% of the applicable permit fee | Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026), Plan Review Fees, item 5 |
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new commercial and industrial building construction in Queen Creek, reviewed against the 2021 IBC as adopted by the Town of Queen Creek. Tenant improvement work to an existing commercial building is NOT covered by this permit type: the Town publishes a separate, distinctly named 'Commercial Tenant Improvements' submittal-requirements page and checklist (see this file's commercial-tenant-improvement-permit entry), even though both scopes are ultimately submitted on the same generic Permit Application form with a 'RESIDENTIAL / NON-RESIDENTIAL' checkbox rather than a project-type-specific form.
Verified 2026-08-01 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new commercial/industrial building construction Town-wide, reviewed against the 2021 IBC and Town of Queen Creek amendments
- Per the Town's Commercial/Industrial Project Submittal Requirements page: 'It is the owner's responsibility to obtain a permit by completing an application... submitted online along with the electronic site plans, building plans, specifications, and other applicable and required construction documents'
- Each building requires a separate application and building permit
- Electronic construction plans must be in PDF format, maximum plan size 36" x 48", drawn to scale; plans prepared by a registrant (Architect or Engineer) must contain a legible imprint of the registrant's seal and signature
- Cover sheet must include a code summary/list of design codes, description of the work covered, property description (legal description, street address, suite number), the Building Code Use/Occupancy designation, and a list of deferred items/special inspections if applicable, per Section 7.1.5 of the Town Building Code
- Applicant must provide an estimated construction valuation for the proposed work
- Fire sprinklers, fire alarms, and commercial kitchen hood fire suppression systems are explicitly NOT covered by this permit — per the Town's own page note, they 'require separate Fire permits'
- A Town of Queen Creek Business License is required before opening for business and must be displayed conspicuously on site (courtesy notice on the Town's Commercial Requirements page)
- Apply via the Development Nexus / Accela Citizen Access online portal
Required documents
- RequiredPermit ApplicationTown of Queen Creek Permit Application (single generic form with a 'PERMIT TYPE (Check one): RESIDENTIAL / NON-RESIDENTIAL' checkbox — there is no separate new-construction-specific application form), submitted via Development Nexus
- RequiredConstruction Documents (Site Plan, Building Plans, Specifications)Electronic site plans, building plans, specifications, and other applicable/required construction documents, combined per Development Nexus formatting rules; plans by an AZ-registered design professional must bear a legible seal/signature imprint
- OptionalSpecial Inspection CertificateRequired if special inspections apply: Sections A, B and C completed, bearing the seal/signature of the AZ-registered design professional and signed by the owner/agent, with all applicable special inspections checked to match the cover sheet
- RequiredContractor Declaration FormRequired prior to permit issuance; the declared Contractor License classification must allow the type and valuation of the proposed work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation (New Construction) | Per the Town's own Fee Table, applied against the greater of the ICC-published square-footage Valuation Data (by commercial occupancy/construction type) or the applicant's declared project valuation — the same Town-wide valuation-banded Fee Table documented in this file's residential-building-permit entry (e.g., $69.00 for the first $2,000 of valuation plus $11/additional $1,000 to $40,000, scaling to $18,327 for the first $5,000,000 plus $1/additional $1,000 thereafter). The specific ICC per-square-foot rate for commercial occupancy/construction-type classifications (e.g., B, M, S) could not be independently re-extracted this session — the Town's Valuation Data / Development Services Fee Schedule PDFs (documents 40835 and 40807) returned only page-count metadata with no extractable text via this session's available fetch tools (direct fetch blocked by the Town's Akamai WAF; Wayback Machine has no snapshot of document 40807). Omitted rather than invented; the dollar-banded Fee Table mechanism itself is verified Town-wide from this file's other entries, which did successfully extract it. | Town of Queen Creek Commercial/Industrial Project Submittal Requirements page: 'Final Plan Review and Building Permit Fees: Fees are calculated after plan review using the square footage valuation of… Show full citationHideTown of Queen Creek Commercial/Industrial Project Submittal Requirements page: 'Final Plan Review and Building Permit Fees: Fees are calculated after plan review using the square footage valuation of construction published annually by the International Code Council.' Cross-referenced against the Town-wide Fee Table mechanism already verified in this file's localAmendments and residential-building-permit entry, both citing the Development Services Fee Schedule — Valuation Data (effective 4/1/2026). |
| Commercial Plan Review Fee | 65% of the applicable permit fee (this file's Town-wide Plan Review Fees convention), collected at the 1st review submittal based on the declared construction valuation | Town of Queen Creek Commercial/Industrial Project Submittal Requirements page: 'Plan review fees are collected at the 1st review submittal based on the declared construction valuation.' Percentage… Show full citationHideTown of Queen Creek Commercial/Industrial Project Submittal Requirements page: 'Plan review fees are collected at the 1st review submittal based on the declared construction valuation.' Percentage figure per the Town-wide Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026) documented elsewhere in this file. |
| Third and Subsequent Plan Reviews | 15% of the applicable permit fee, due at submittal (Town-wide rule documented elsewhere in this file) | Town of Queen Creek Commercial/Industrial Project Submittal Requirements page: 'All third and subsequent submittals will require additional plan review fees.' Percentage per the Town of Queen Creek Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/1/2026). |
| Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Plan Review (separate Fire permit — not included in this Building Permit's fee) | Calculated by the square footage of the building/suite; collected at time of submittal | Town of Queen Creek Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Submittal Requirements page (under Commercial Requirements): 'Plan review fees are collected at the time of submittal and are calculated by the square footage of the building/suite.' |
Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit
VerifiedRequired for improvements, alterations, or build-outs of an existing commercial tenant space in Queen Creek, reviewed against the 2021 IBC as adopted by the Town of Queen Creek. The Town publishes a distinct 'Commercial Tenant Improvements' submittal-requirements page and checklist, separate from its 'Commercial/Industrial Project Submittal Requirements' page for new construction (both are listed as separate items under 'Submittal Requirements' on the Town's Building Applications page) — though both scopes are filed on the same generic Permit Application form (checked 'NON-RESIDENTIAL') and billed under the same underlying Town-wide valuation-based Fee Table.
Verified 2026-08-01 · Source
Requirements
- Each tenant space requires a separate application and building permit
- Applicant must clearly indicate the suite or space to be occupied in the building (if applicable) and the type of business occupying neighboring suites, including Building Code Occupancy and Use if known
- Per the Town's Commercial Tenant Improvements page, the cover sheet's 'Work Covered' description must 'include a floor plan of the building depicting the tenant space for the proposed tenant improvement building permit and all occupied or unoccupied spaces in the building' — a requirement not stated on the new-construction Commercial Requirements page
- 'Only a licensed commercial contractor will be authorized to perform the construction work' — stated explicitly on the Commercial Tenant Improvements page and NOT repeated on the new-construction Commercial Requirements page
- Applicant must provide an estimated construction valuation for the tenant-improvement work
- Electronic construction plans must be PDF, maximum plan size 36" x 48", drawn to scale; plans by an AZ-registered design professional must bear a legible seal/signature imprint
- Fire sprinklers, fire alarms, and commercial kitchen hood fire suppression systems require separate Fire permits; for tenant improvements specifically, no fire-sprinkler submittal is required when adding or relocating 3 heads or fewer, per the Fire Sprinkler Submittal Requirements
- A Town of Queen Creek Business License is required before opening for business
- Apply via the Development Nexus / Accela Citizen Access online portal
Required documents
- RequiredPermit ApplicationTown of Queen Creek Permit Application (single generic form with a 'PERMIT TYPE (Check one): RESIDENTIAL / NON-RESIDENTIAL' checkbox — there is no separate tenant-improvement-specific application form), submitted via Development Nexus
- RequiredTenant Space Floor PlanFloor plan of the building depicting the proposed tenant space and all occupied or unoccupied spaces in the building — a document requirement specific to this permit type, not stated on the new-construction Commercial Requirements page
- OptionalSpecial Inspection CertificateRequired if special inspections apply: Sections A, B and C completed, bearing the seal/signature of the AZ-registered design professional and signed by the owner/agent
- RequiredContractor Declaration FormRequired prior to permit issuance; only a licensed commercial contractor is authorized to perform tenant-improvement construction work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tenant Improvement — Building Permit Fee | Based on the valuation of the tenant-improvement work performed. The Town's Commercial Tenant Improvements page states: 'Final Plan Review and Building Permit Fees: Fees are calculated after the plan review is finished' — this phrasing does not repeat the explicit ICC square-footage Valuation Data reference used on the new-construction Commercial Requirements page ('...using the square footage valuation of construction published annually by the International Code Council'), a genuine textual difference reproduced here rather than silently resolved. Both are billed under the same underlying Town-wide valuation-based Fee Table documented elsewhere in this file. | Town of Queen Creek Commercial Tenant Improvements page, compared directly against the Commercial/Industrial Project Submittal Requirements page; Development Services Fee Schedule — Valuation Data (effective 4/1/2026). |
| Tenant Improvement Plan Review Fee | Collected at the 1st review submittal based on the declared construction valuation; additional plan review fees required for the 3rd and subsequent submittals | Town of Queen Creek Commercial Tenant Improvements page: 'Plan review fees are collected at the 1st review submittal based on the declared construction valuation. All third and subsequent submittals will require additional plan review fees.' |
| Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Plan Review (separate Fire permit — not included in this Building Permit's fee) | Calculated by the square footage of the building/suite; WAIVED entirely for tenant-improvement projects adding or relocating 3 sprinkler heads or fewer | Town of Queen Creek Fire Sprinkler Submittal Requirements page (under Commercial Requirements), item 7: 'For tenant improvements, no submittal is required for adding or relocating 3 heads or less.'… Show full citationHideTown of Queen Creek Fire Sprinkler Submittal Requirements page (under Commercial Requirements), item 7: 'For tenant improvements, no submittal is required for adding or relocating 3 heads or less.' This carve-out is specific to tenant improvements and does not apply to new construction. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
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