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Demolition Permit in Tempe, Arizona

A demolition permit is required in Tempe for the demolition of any structure. A flat fee of $97 per structure (per Table 2-A, effective July 1, 2025, includes plan review) applies for full demolition. Non-structural interior demolition carries a separate flat fee of $97. All applications are submitted through the Tempe Citizen Access Portal.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Apply electronically through the Tempe Citizen Access Portal (epermits.tempe.gov/CitizenAccess/Default.aspx)
  • Contractor Affidavit required (State of AZ requirement per AZ Department of Revenue)
  • Arizona 811/Blue Stake (call-before-you-dig) compliance required before any excavation
  • Asbestos surveys and abatement may be required for older structures — contact ADEQ for requirements

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Fee schedule

Demolition Permit (per structure) — flat fee (Table 2-A, effective July 1, 2025)Table 2-A — Building Permit Flat Fees: 'DEMOLITION PERMIT (PER STRUCTURE) — $97 *Includes Plan Review fee.' Effective July 1, 2025. Source: Table 2-A (library.municode.com/az/tempe/codes/city_code?nodeId=APXASCFECH_TA2UIPEFLFE).
$97 per structure (includes plan review)
Non-Structural Interior Demolition — flat fee (Table 2-A, effective July 1, 2025)Table 2-A: 'NON-STRUCTURAL INTERIOR DEMOLITION — $97 *Includes Plan Review fee.' Effective July 1, 2025. Source: Table 2-A (library.municode.com/az/tempe/codes/city_code?nodeId=APXASCFECH_TA2UIPEFLFE).
$97 (includes plan review)

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Tempe building department
~1–5 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Demolition final

    Inspection to verify completion of demolition per the approved permit; site must be clear and safe.

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

Tips

  • Both full demolition ($97 per structure) and non-structural interior demolition ($97) carry the same flat fee in Table 2-A.
  • Call Arizona 811 (Blue Stake) before any excavation to locate underground utilities.
  • Check ADEQ requirements for asbestos surveys on pre-1980 structures before demolition.

Frequently asked questions

Tempe requires a demolition permit for: Apply electronically through the Tempe Citizen Access Portal (epermits.tempe.gov/CitizenAccess/Default.aspx); Contractor Affidavit required (State of AZ requirement per AZ Department of Revenue); Arizona 811/Blue Stake (call-before-you-dig) compliance required before any excavation; Asbestos surveys and abatement may be required for older structures — contact ADEQ for requirements. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Tempe Community Development Department — Building Safety Division / Permit Center at 480-350-4311 before starting work.

The Table 2-A flat fee is $97 per structure for a full demolition permit, and $97 for non-structural interior demolition — both include plan review. Effective July 1, 2025. Source: Table 2-A — Building Permit Flat Fees (library.municode.com/az/tempe/codes/city_code?nodeId=APXASCFECH_TA2UIPEFLFE).

Plan review for a demolition permit in Tempe typically runs 1–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Tempe Community Development Department — Building Safety Division / Permit Center at 480-350-4311.

You'll need: Contractor Affidavit. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Tempe requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Demolition final. Schedule each through City of Tempe Community Development Department — Building Safety Division / Permit Center (480-350-4311).

Apply through City of Tempe Community Development Department — Building Safety Division / Permit Center at City of Tempe City Hall, 31 E. 5th St., Tempe, AZ 85281. Phone: 480-350-4311, email: permitcenter@tempe.gov. Office hours: Contact the Permit Center at 480-350-4311 or permitcenter@tempe.gov for current hours; inspections are conducted Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–3:30 PM (inspection requests received before midnight are inspected the following business day). Official information: https://www.tempe.gov/government/community-development/building-safety/permit-center.

Tempe, Arizona has adopted: 2018 Tempe Building Safety Administrative Code (local administrative provisions) — adopted with Tempe amendments; published on the ICC Safe platform (codes.iccsafe.org/content/AZTEMPEMC2018P2); 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted with Tempe amendments; published on the ICC Safe platform (codes.iccsafe.org/content/AZTEMPEBC2018P1); 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted with Tempe amendments; published on the ICC Safe platform (codes.iccsafe.org/content/AZTEMPERC2018P11); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted with Tempe amendments; published on the ICC Safe platform (codes.iccsafe.org/content/AZTEMPEMC2018P11); 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted with Tempe amendments; published on the ICC Safe platform (codes.iccsafe.org/content/AZTEMPEFGC2018P11); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted with Tempe amendments; published on the ICC Safe platform (codes.iccsafe.org/content/AZTEMPEECC2018P1); 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted with Tempe amendments; published on the ICC Safe platform (codes.iccsafe.org/content/AZTEMPEEBC2018P22); 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — adopted with Tempe amendments; published on the ICC Safe platform (codes.iccsafe.org/content/AZTEMPEPC2018P11); 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — adopted with Tempe amendments; published on the ICC Safe platform (codes.iccsafe.org/content/AZTEMPESPSC2018P1); 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) — adopted with Tempe amendments; published on the ICC Safe platform (codes.iccsafe.org/content/AZTEMPEFC2018P1); 2018 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) — adopted with Tempe amendments; published on the ICC Safe platform (library.municode.com/az/tempe/codes/city_code?nodeId=CH8BUBURE_ARTXIINGRCOCO); 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted with Tempe amendments; published in the Tempe City Code (library.municode.com/az/tempe/codes/city_code?nodeId=CH8BUBURE_ARTVIII2017NAELCO). Local amendments apply — see the Tempe overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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