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Residential Addition / Remodel Permit in Tolleson, Arizona

Required for room additions, remodels, and alterations to existing one-family dwellings in Tolleson. Reviewed against the City's adopted 2024 IRC. Uses the same Building Permit Application and Site Plan submittal process as new construction, scoped to the addition/remodel area.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Building permit required for room additions, remodels, and alterations to existing dwellings within Tolleson city limits
  • Complete Application, Site Plan showing existing structures plus the addition/remodel footprint and distances to lot lines, and Construction Plans showing conformance with adopted codes
  • Must meet the Tolleson Zoning Ordinance for the applicable zoning district; if noncompliant, the site plan must be revised or a variance obtained from the Board of Adjustment
  • Three (3) sets of Construction Plans required for submittal

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — Based on ValuationCity of Tolleson Citywide Fee Schedule, Development Services section — no separate flat fee schedule exists for additions/remodels; all are billed on project valuation
Same valuation-based table as new construction (see Residential Building Permit fee entry)
Building Plan Review FeeCity of Tolleson Citywide Fee Schedule, Development Services section
65% of Building Permit Fee

Review timeline

Plan reviewTolleson’s published plan-review target
5–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation/Footing

    Required before concrete pour for additions

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural connections to existing structure

  3. 3

    Final

    Completed work verified against approved plans

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

Tips

  • The City of Tolleson does not publish a separate flat-fee schedule for additions/remodels distinct from new construction — both are billed on the same project-valuation table.
  • Per the Development Handbook (rev. 01/22/24), additions, repairs, and remodeling plans usually take 1-2 weeks to review (5-10 business days).

Frequently asked questions

Yes, a building permit is required for room additions and remodels affecting structural elements, reviewed against the City's adopted 2024 IRC. The permit fee is based on project valuation using the same table as new construction.

In Tolleson, the published Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation is: Same valuation-based table as new construction (see Residential Building Permit fee entry). Additional published fees: Building Plan Review Fee — 65% of Building Permit Fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Tolleson's published plan-review target for a residential addition / remodel permit is 5–10 business days.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Site Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Tolleson requires 3 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel permit, in order: Foundation/Footing, Framing, Final. Schedule each through City of Tolleson Development Services Department — Building Division (623-936-7111).

Apply through City of Tolleson Development Services Department — Building Division at Tolleson Civic Center, 9055 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, AZ 85353. Phone: 623-936-7111, email: developmentservices@tolleson.az.gov. Office hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (closed Friday - Sunday). Fax 623-936-7117. Permit applications, plans, and licenses may also be submitted through the City's Civic Access online portal. Applications are submitted in person at the Civic Center front counter or via the Civic Access portal; three sets of plans are required for building permit submittal (per the City's Development Procedures handbook).. Official information: https://www.tolleson.az.gov/739/Permits-Construction.

Tolleson, Arizona has adopted: Arizona has NO statewide mandatory building code floor for general construction — code adoption is a per-city/county authority under state enabling statutes (e.g., A.R.S. Title 9 for municipalities). The City of Tolleson independently adopts and administers its own construction codes through its Development Services Department / Building Division. Source: City of Tolleson Permits & Construction page (tolleson.az.gov/739/Permits-Construction).; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), as published by the International Code Council. Source: City of Tolleson Permits & Construction page (tolleson.az.gov/739/Permits-Construction), directly fetched July 2026, listing currently adopted codes.; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), as published by the International Code Council. Source: City of Tolleson Permits & Construction page.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), as published by the International Code Council. Source: City of Tolleson Permits & Construction page.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), as published by the International Code Council. Source: City of Tolleson Permits & Construction page.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), as published by the National Fire Protection Association (one edition behind the 2024 ICC set, consistent with the standard NFPA/ICC publication cycle offset seen across Maricopa County cities). Source: City of Tolleson Permits & Construction page.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Source: City of Tolleson Permits & Construction page.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Source: City of Tolleson Permits & Construction page.; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC). Source: City of Tolleson Permits & Construction page.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Source: City of Tolleson Permits & Construction page.; 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Source: City of Tolleson Permits & Construction page.; 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Source: City of Tolleson Permits & Construction page.; NOTE ON SUPERSEDED SOURCE: The City's own 'DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES for Building Permits, Plan Review, Zoning Site Plan Review, Re-Zoning, Variances and Diminution of Value Waiver' handbook (rev. 01/22/24) states an older code set ('International Building Code 2018, International Residential Code 2018, International Plumbing Code 2018, International Mechanical Code 2018, National Electrical Code 2017, International Property Maintenance Code 2018, International Fire Code 2018, with no amendments'). This handbook predates the City's current live Permits & Construction webpage, which lists the full 2024 ICC suite (plus 2023 NEC) as currently adopted — the 2024-suite listing on the live official page is treated as authoritative/current since it is the most recently published statement of adopted codes. Source: City of Tolleson Development Handbook (rev. 01/22/24), tolleson.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2456/Development-Handbook, cross-referenced against the live Permits & Construction page.; Manufactured homes, mobile homes, and factory-built buildings are regulated directly by the State of Arizona (A.R.S. § 41-4001 et seq., Arizona Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety / Office of Manufactured Housing) for construction/installation standards; cities issue a separate on-site permit for placement, foundation/tie-down, zoning compliance, and site improvements consistent with standard Arizona practice. Source: City of Tolleson Building Permit Flow description (Development Handbook, rev. 01/22/24) describing the City's general permitting authority over placement/site work.. Local amendments apply — see the Tolleson overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.

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

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