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Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family / Addition / Remodel) in Scottsdale, Arizona

A building permit is required for all construction work in Scottsdale including new single-family custom homes, additions, patio covers, carport enclosures, walls and fences, retaining walls, and accessory buildings greater than 200 sq. ft. Smaller residential remodels and additions under 500 sq. ft. (single story, no second-floor additions) may qualify for a Small Scope Review (SSR). All permit applications are submitted through the Scottsdale SPUR planning and permitting portal. Fees are square-footage-based, not valuation-based.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Submit all permit applications through the Scottsdale SPUR portal (cityofscottsdaleaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice); create a SPUR account before applying
  • Plans must comply with the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) with Scottsdale amendments (effective January 7, 2023) and the 2021 IECC energy code
  • Use the 2021 IRC Building Code Plan Review Checklist (PDF published at scottsdaleaz.gov/codes-and-ordinances/building-codes) when preparing residential plans
  • Small Scope Reviews (remodels/additions under 500 sq. ft., covered patio additions, carport enclosures, garage conversions, non-habitable accessory buildings under 1,000 sq. ft., and solar compliant with placement guidelines) may be submitted as SSR in SPUR
  • Projects in FEMA (A) flood zones or Environmentally Sensitive Lands (ESL) zoning do not qualify for Small Scope Review and must be submitted for full plan review
  • Detached non-habitable structures smaller than 200 sq. ft. in floor area do not require a permit but a site plan is required for a courtesy plan review
  • Work completed without a permit is fined double the permit fee

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Fee schedule

Single Family Custom (new home) — permit feePermit Fee Schedule – Single Family Residential, Exhibit A, Resolution No. 13661 (FY 2026/27 effective July 1, 2026; same rates as FY 2025/26 Resolution No. 13391). Source: scottsdaleaz.gov/planning-development/fees.
$237 base fee + $0.94/sq. ft. (livable area with A/C) + $0.54/sq. ft. (covered area non-A/C) + $195 Certificate of Occupancy + $379 GIS fee
Single Family Addition — permit feeSingle Family Addition Less than 500 sq. ft. omits the Certificate of Occupancy and GIS fee. Source: Permit Fee Schedule – SFR, Resolution No. 13661.
$237 base fee + $0.94/sq. ft. (livable area with A/C) + $0.54/sq. ft. (covered area non-A/C) + $195 Certificate of Occupancy + $379 GIS fee
Single Family Remodel — permit feeSource: Permit Fee Schedule – SFR, Resolution No. 13661.
$237 base fee + $0.94/sq. ft. × 30% (livable area with A/C) + $0.54/sq. ft. (covered area non-A/C). Remodel with roof modification: $237 base + $0.94/sq. ft. × 70% (livable A/C) + $0.54/sq. ft. (covered non-A/C)
Plan review fee (Single Family Custom / Addition)Plan Review Fee Schedule – SFR, Exhibit A, Resolution No. 13661 (FY 2026/27, effective July 1, 2026; rates unchanged from FY 2025/26 Resolution No. 13391 — re-verified against the live FY26/27 PDF 2026-07-16). Note: Minimum permit projects (water heater, HVAC change-out, electrical minimum work) do not require a plan review. Source: scottsdaleaz.gov/planning-development/fees.
$0.54/sq. ft. (livable area with A/C) + $0.34/sq. ft. (covered area non-A/C)
Re-inspectionPermit Fee Schedule – Miscellaneous, Resolution No. 13661.
$121 per re-inspection

Review timeline

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

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation inspection

    When the excavation for footings is completed, with steel reinforcement in place, but before any concrete is placed.

  2. 2

    Under-slab or under-floor inspection

    When under-slab or under-floor plumbing, mechanical and/or electrical is installed, including the subfloor.

  3. 3

    Masonry inspection

    When required reinforcing steel is in place, but before grouting.

  4. 4

    Roof deck — strap & shear wall

    When all roof sheathing is nailed, straps and tie-downs are in place.

  5. 5

    Framing inspection

    When all walls, fire blocking, draft stops and fireplaces are completed and all electrical, plumbing and mechanical work are roughed in, but before any of this work is covered.

  6. 6

    Insulation inspection

    When insulation is in place, prior to installation of gypsum board.

  7. 7

    Lath or gypsum board inspection

    When all lath is in place, but before any plastering is applied.

  8. 8

    Final inspection

    When the building or construction is complete and all electrical, plumbing and mechanical fixtures are in place but before the structure is occupied. A Certificate of Occupancy is issued when all required inspections pass with no code violations.

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

Tips

  • Scottsdale adopted the 2021 I-Codes effective January 1, 2023 (IRC effective January 7, 2023) — ensure your plans are designed to the 2021 editions.
  • Small Scope Reviews (remodels/additions under 500 sq. ft., single story only) can be submitted online through SPUR with faster turnaround than full plan review.
  • Work done without a permit is fined double the permit fee.
  • Scottsdale's permit fees are square-footage-based, not valuation-based — the fee is calculated on livable (A/C) and covered (non-A/C) square footage, not project cost.
  • Inspections are scheduled through the Scottsdale SPUR portal (projects after Jan. 6, 2026) or the legacy eServices portal (older projects).

Frequently asked questions

Scottsdale requires a residential building permit (new single-family / addition / remodel) for: Submit all permit applications through the Scottsdale SPUR portal (cityofscottsdaleaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice); create a SPUR account before applying; Plans must comply with the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) with Scottsdale amendments (effective January 7, 2023) and the 2021 IECC energy code; Use the 2021 IRC Building Code Plan Review Checklist (PDF published at scottsdaleaz.gov/codes-and-ordinances/building-codes) when preparing residential plans; Small Scope Reviews (remodels/additions under 500 sq. ft., covered patio additions, carport enclosures, garage conversions, non-habitable accessory buildings under 1,000 sq. ft., and solar compliant with placement guidelines) may be submitted as SSR in SPUR; Projects in FEMA (A) flood zones or Environmentally Sensitive Lands (ESL) zoning do not qualify for Small Scope Review and must be submitted for full plan review; Detached non-habitable structures smaller than 200 sq. ft. in floor area do not require a permit but a site plan is required for a courtesy plan review; Work completed without a permit is fined double the permit fee. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services at 480-312-2500 before starting work.

In Scottsdale, the published Single Family Custom (new home) — permit fee is: $237 base fee + $0.94/sq. ft. (livable area with A/C) + $0.54/sq. ft. (covered area non-A/C) + $195 Certificate of Occupancy + $379 GIS fee. Additional published fees: Single Family Addition — permit fee — $237 base fee + $0.94/sq. ft. (livable area with A/C) + $0.54/sq. ft. (covered area non-A/C) + $195 Certificate of Occupancy + $379 GIS fee; Single Family Remodel — permit fee — $237 base fee + $0.94/sq. ft. × 30% (livable area with A/C) + $0.54/sq. ft. (covered area non-A/C). Remodel with roof modification: $237 base + $0.94/sq. ft. × 70% (livable A/C) + $0.54/sq. ft. (covered non-A/C); Plan review fee (Single Family Custom / Addition) — $0.54/sq. ft. (livable area with A/C) + $0.34/sq. ft. (covered area non-A/C); Re-inspection — $121 per re-inspection. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a residential building permit (new single-family / addition / remodel) in Scottsdale typically runs 5–20 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 for Single Family Residential (Excludes Demo, Fire, Pools & Backflow Preventer); 2021 IRC Building Code Plan Review Checklist; 2021 Residential Energy Compliance Certificate. Depending on your project, Scottsdale may also ask for: Minor Addition / Remodel Submittal Packet. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Scottsdale requires 8 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new single-family / addition / remodel), in order: Foundation inspection, Under-slab or under-floor inspection, Masonry inspection, Roof deck — strap & shear wall, Framing inspection, Insulation inspection, Lath or gypsum board inspection, Final inspection. Schedule each through City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services (480-312-2500).

All permit applications must be submitted through the Scottsdale SPUR planning and permitting portal. Create a SPUR account, then select 'Apply' and enter the permit type in the search field. Fees can be paid online or in person at the One Stop Shop (7447 E. Indian School Road). Source: City of Scottsdale Permit Services page, scottsdaleaz.gov.

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.

Scottsdale uses a square-footage-based fee structure, not a valuation-based one. For a new single-family custom home: $237 base fee + $0.94/sq. ft. of livable (A/C) area + $0.54/sq. ft. of covered (non-A/C) area + $195 Certificate of Occupancy + $379 GIS fee. Source: Permit Fee Schedule – Single Family Residential, Resolution No. 13661 (effective July 1, 2026).

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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