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Patio Cover Permit (Single-Family Residence Addition) in Tempe, Arizona

A building permit is required for the addition of a patio cover to a single-family residence in Tempe. A flat fee of $294 per patio cover applies (Table 2-A, effective July 1, 2025), which includes the plan review fee. A handout on Residential Patio Cover Addition requirements is available on the Tempe Applications + Forms page. Convert-to-livable-space projects (converting a patio cover to habitable room) carry a higher flat fee.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Apply electronically through the Tempe Citizen Access Portal (epermits.tempe.gov/CitizenAccess/Default.aspx)
  • Plans must comply with the 2018 IRC (for residential) and 2018 IMC (if mechanical/electrical involved) with Tempe amendments
  • Refer to the Residential Patio Cover Addition handout for Tempe-specific requirements
  • Contractor Affidavit required

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Fee schedule

Patio Cover Addition to Single-Family Residence — flat fee (Table 2-A, effective July 1, 2025)Table 2-A — Building Permit Flat Fees: 'PATIO COVER ADDITION TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (PER PATIO COVER) — $294 *Includes Plan Review fee.' Effective July 1, 2025. Convert Single Family Carport, Garage or Patio Cover to Livable (habitble space): $978 flat fee. Source: Table 2-A (library.municode.com/az/tempe/codes/city_code?nodeId=APXASCFECH_TA2UIPEFLFE).
$294 per patio cover (includes plan review)

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Tempe building department
~1–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Structural / footing (if foundation work)

    Footing and structural inspection for patio cover foundations where applicable; approved before proceeding.

  2. 2

    Final inspection

    Final inspection of all completed patio cover work per approved plans.

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

Tips

  • The $294 flat fee (Table 2-A, includes plan review) applies per patio cover added to a single-family residence.
  • Converting a patio cover to livable (habitable) space carries a higher $978 flat fee — a different line in Table 2-A.
  • Review the Residential Patio Cover Addition handout before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Tempe requires a patio cover permit (single-family residence addition) for: Apply electronically through the Tempe Citizen Access Portal (epermits.tempe.gov/CitizenAccess/Default.aspx); Plans must comply with the 2018 IRC (for residential) and 2018 IMC (if mechanical/electrical involved) with Tempe amendments; Refer to the Residential Patio Cover Addition handout for Tempe-specific requirements; Contractor Affidavit required. 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 for a patio cover addition to a single-family residence is $294 per patio cover (includes plan review), effective July 1, 2025. If you are converting the patio cover to livable space, the fee is $978. Source: Table 2-A — Building Permit Flat Fees (library.municode.com/az/tempe/codes/city_code?nodeId=APXASCFECH_TA2UIPEFLFE).

Plan review for a patio cover permit (single-family residence addition) in Tempe typically runs 1–10 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. Depending on your project, Tempe may also ask for: Residential Patio Cover Addition Handout. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Tempe requires 2 inspection(s) for a patio cover permit (single-family residence addition), in order: Structural / footing (if foundation work), Final inspection. 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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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 Tempe building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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