Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Tolleson, Arizona

Tolleson requires a residential building permit (new construction) for: Building permit required before any owner or authorized agent may construct a new single-family dwelling within Tolleson city limits; Complete Application (Part A - Identification, Part B - Description of Work, Part C - Licensing and Exemptions), signed and dated; Site Plan showing the location of new construction and all existing structures, with distances from lot lines on all sides, meeting the Tolleson Zoning Ordinance; Construction Plans of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of proposed work and conformance with City of Tolleson codes; Three (3) sets of Construction Plans submitted for review; Civil Improvement Plans (if applicable) must be submitted as a SEPARATE submittal, not combined with building plans; Plans reviewed in the order submitted; typical single-family residence review takes 1-2 weeks per the City's Development Handbook. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Tolleson Development Services Department — Building Division at 623-936-7111 before starting work.

In Tolleson, the published Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation is: $0-$500 valuation: flat fee; $501-$2,000: $24.00 flat; $2,001-$40,000: $24.00 for the first $501 plus $3.00 per additional $100 or fraction thereof; $40,001-$100,000: $69.00 for the first $2,001 plus $11.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; $100,001-$500,000: $487.00 for the first $40,001 plus $9.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; $500,001-$1,000,000: $1,027.00 for the first $100,001 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; over $1,000,000: $3,827.00 for the first $500,001 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. Additional published fees: Building Plan Review Fee — 65% of Building Permit Fee; New Certificate of Occupancy — $47.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Per the City of Tolleson Development Handbook (rev. 01/22/24), plans for single-family residences, additions, repairs, and remodeling usually take 1-2 weeks to review (5-10 business days), while major commercial, industrial, and multifamily apartment complex projects average 2-4 weeks. Plans are reviewed in the order submitted.

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

Tolleson requires 3 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction), 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.

The City of Tolleson's current Permits & Construction page lists the 2024 IRC (and 2024 IBC for non-residential portions) among its currently adopted codes, along with 2023 NEC. Note that the City's own Development Handbook (rev. 01/22/24) still references an older 2018 code set with no amendments — the live webpage listing is treated as the current, authoritative statement.