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Swimming Pool / Spa Permit in Scottsdale, Arizona

A permit is required for the installation of swimming pools and spas in Scottsdale. Pool and spa work must comply with the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with Scottsdale amendments. Apply through the Scottsdale SPUR portal using the Application & Checklist for Swimming Pool & Spa (available on the Planning and Development Forms page). Pools include a Planning Inspection Fee in addition to the base fee and square-footage-based fee. Demolition of a residential pool requires a separate demolition permit ($121).

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Apply through Scottsdale SPUR portal using the Application & Checklist for Swimming Pool & Spa
  • Work must comply with the 2021 ISPSC with Scottsdale amendments (effective January 1, 2023)
  • Provide site plan showing pool location on property

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Fee schedule

Pools & Spas Attached — permit feePermit Fee Schedule – Miscellaneous, Resolution No. 13661 (FY 2026/27, effective July 1, 2026). Verbatim: 'Pools & Spas Attached: $0.61 sq. ft. + Planning Insp. Fee** + Base Fee*'; Base Fee* = $237; Planning Inspection Fee** = $195. Source: scottsdaleaz.gov/planning-development/fees.
$237 base fee + $0.61/sq. ft. (pool area) + $195 Planning Inspection Fee
Stand Alone Spas — permit feePermit Fee Schedule – Miscellaneous, Resolution No. 13661. Verbatim: 'Stand Alone Spas: $142 + Planning Insp. Fee** + Base Fee*'.
$237 base fee + $142 + $195 Planning Inspection Fee
Demolition Permit — PoolPermit Fee Schedule – Miscellaneous, Resolution No. 13661. Separate from the construction permit.
$121

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Scottsdale building department
~5–15 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Under-slab / structural

    Pool shell, bonding/grounding, and plumbing inspected before deck per the 2021 ISPSC.

  2. 2

    Final inspection / Certificate of Occupancy

    Final inspection when all work is complete and pool is ready for occupancy. A Certificate of Occupancy is issued when all required inspections pass.

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

Tips

  • Pool permits include a mandatory $195 Planning Inspection Fee in addition to the base fee and square-footage fee.
  • A separate pool demolition permit ($121) is required for removing a pool not in conjunction with new construction.
  • Residential pool demolition permits are not required if the pool is being removed as part of new construction on the same site.

Frequently asked questions

Scottsdale requires a swimming pool / spa permit for: Apply through Scottsdale SPUR portal using the Application & Checklist for Swimming Pool & Spa; Work must comply with the 2021 ISPSC with Scottsdale amendments (effective January 1, 2023); Provide site plan showing pool location on property. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services at 480-312-2500 before starting work.

A swimming pool permit costs $237 (base fee) + $0.61 per square foot of pool area + $195 Planning Inspection Fee. Source: Permit Fee Schedule – Miscellaneous, Resolution No. 13661 (effective July 1, 2026), scottsdaleaz.gov/planning-development/fees.

Plan review for a swimming pool / spa permit in Scottsdale typically runs 5–15 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services at 480-312-2500.

You'll need: Application & Checklist for Swimming Pool & Spa. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Scottsdale requires 2 inspection(s) for a swimming pool / spa permit, in order: Under-slab / structural, Final inspection / Certificate of Occupancy. Schedule each through City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services (480-312-2500).

Apply through City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services at 7447 E. Indian School Road, Suite #105, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Phone: 480-312-2500, email: OneStopShopStaff@ScottsdaleAZ.gov. Office hours: Mon 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Tue 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Wed 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (no new transactions after 4 p.m.); Sat–Sun Closed. Official information: https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/planning-development.

Scottsdale, Arizona has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 1, 2023 (per City Council adoption); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 7, 2023; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 1, 2023; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 1, 2023; 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 1, 2023; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 1, 2023; 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 1, 2023; 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 1, 2023; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 7, 2023; 2021 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective July 1, 2023 (mandatory); 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 1, 2023. Local amendments apply — see the Scottsdale overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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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 Scottsdale building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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