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 2026-06-29 · 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
Required documents
- Req
Application & Checklist for Swimming Pool & Spa
Scottsdale's combined permit application and checklist for pools and spas; available on the Planning and Development Forms page
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pools & Spas Attached — permit fee | $237 base fee + $0.61/sq. ft. (pool area) + $195 Planning Inspection Fee | Permit 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. |
| Stand Alone Spas — permit fee | $237 base fee + $142 + $195 Planning Inspection Fee | Permit Fee Schedule – Miscellaneous, Resolution No. 13661. Verbatim: 'Stand Alone Spas: $142 + Planning Insp. Fee** + Base Fee*'. |
| Demolition Permit — Pool | $121 | Permit Fee Schedule – Miscellaneous, Resolution No. 13661. Separate from the construction permit. |
Review timeline
~5–15 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Scottsdale building department
Inspection process
- 1
Under-slab / structural
Pool shell, bonding/grounding, and plumbing inspected before deck per the 2021 ISPSC.
- 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.
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
- How much does a pool permit cost in Scottsdale?
- 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.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.
- City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services — official building department
- Permit Services | City of Scottsdale
- Application & Checklist for Swimming Pool & Spa — PDF
- Permit Fee Schedule – Miscellaneous (FY 2026/27, Resolution No. 13661) — 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 Scottsdale building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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