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Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Tenant Improvement, Remodel) in Unincorporated Maricopa County, Arizona

Required for all new commercial, industrial, and multi-family buildings, tenant improvements, remodels, and change-of-use projects in the unincorporated areas of Maricopa County. The Maricopa County Planning and Development Department enforces the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) with local amendments for commercial construction in unincorporated areas. Applications are submitted online through Permit Center.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Required for all new commercial, industrial, and multi-family construction, tenant improvements, remodels, and change-of-occupancy projects in unincorporated Maricopa County
  • Apply online through Permit Center (https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice); company account recommended for contractor applicants
  • Submit site plan (view a typical commercial site plan at https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/71170/Typical-Site-Plan-Commercial) and complete construction plans as PDFs
  • Know the project valuation; commercial shell buildings are valued at 80% of new building value per local amendments
  • PDF files must be properly rotated, flattened, and optimized per Document Preparation Tip Sheet

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Fee schedule

Building permit/inspection fee (Building-Inspection) — valuation-based per Table 1-ALocal Additions and Addenda, Table 1-A (June 2024 Summary of Fee Schedule). Commercial shell buildings valued at 80% of new building value; alterations at 20% of new construction value for the area of alteration.
$1–$500: $23.50; $501–$2,000: $23.50 for first $500 + $3.05 per additional $100; $2,001–$25,000: $69.25 for first $2,000 + $14.00 per additional $1,000; $25,001–$50,000: $391.75 for first $25,000 + $10.10 per additional $1,000; $50,001–$100,000: $643.75 for first $50,000 + $7.00 per additional $1,000; $100,001–$500,000: $993.75 for first $100,000 + $5.60 per additional $1,000; $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,233.75 for first $500,000 + $4.75 per additional $1,000; $1,000,001+: $5,608.75 for first $1,000,000 + $3.65 per additional $1,000
Plan review fee (Building-Plan Review)Local Additions and Addenda §Processing. Covers up to three submissions and reviews.
65% of the calculated permit fee
After-hours commercial inspectionLocal Additions and Addenda (Building-Commercial After Hours Inspection)
$250 per inspection
Reinspection/failed inspectionLocal Additions and Addenda (Building-Commercial Failed Inspection)
$250 per commercial reinspection

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Maricopa County building department
~10–45 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing/Foundation

    Before concrete pour — per 2018 IBC

  2. 2

    Framing / Structural

    After structural framing complete, before wall cover

  3. 3

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans; Certificate of Occupancy issued

See the full Unincorporated Maricopa County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Use the Featured Permitting Solutions page (https://www.maricopa.gov/4360/Featured-Permitting-Solutions) to learn about Fast Track, Permit By Inspector, Annual Facilities Permit, and Standard Plans programs — these can significantly reduce review time and costs.
  • Annual Facilities Permit (AFP) is available for qualified facilities that regularly employ tradespeople on-site; it avoids the need for individual permits for routine alterations. Registration fee: $1,500; annual renewal: $500/year; inspections billed at $190/hour.
  • Commercial shell buildings are valued at 80% of new construction value for fee calculation purposes.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Maricopa County requires a commercial building permit (new construction, tenant improvement, remodel) for: Required for all new commercial, industrial, and multi-family construction, tenant improvements, remodels, and change-of-occupancy projects in unincorporated Maricopa County; Apply online through Permit Center (https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice); company account recommended for contractor applicants; Submit site plan (view a typical commercial site plan at https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/71170/Typical-Site-Plan-Commercial) and complete construction plans as PDFs; Know the project valuation; commercial shell buildings are valued at 80% of new building value per local amendments; PDF files must be properly rotated, flattened, and optimized per Document Preparation Tip Sheet. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Maricopa County Planning and Development Department at 602-506-3301 before starting work.

In Unincorporated Maricopa County, the published Building permit/inspection fee (Building-Inspection) — valuation-based per Table 1-A is: $1–$500: $23.50; $501–$2,000: $23.50 for first $500 + $3.05 per additional $100; $2,001–$25,000: $69.25 for first $2,000 + $14.00 per additional $1,000; $25,001–$50,000: $391.75 for first $25,000 + $10.10 per additional $1,000; $50,001–$100,000: $643.75 for first $50,000 + $7.00 per additional $1,000; $100,001–$500,000: $993.75 for first $100,000 + $5.60 per additional $1,000; $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,233.75 for first $500,000 + $4.75 per additional $1,000; $1,000,001+: $5,608.75 for first $1,000,000 + $3.65 per additional $1,000. Additional published fees: Plan review fee (Building-Plan Review) — 65% of the calculated permit fee; After-hours commercial inspection — $250 per inspection; Reinspection/failed inspection — $250 per commercial reinspection. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a commercial building permit (new construction, tenant improvement, remodel) in Unincorporated Maricopa County typically runs 10–45 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Maricopa County Planning and Development Department at 602-506-3301.

You'll need: Typical Site Plan — Commercial; Commercial Site Plan Checklist; Document Preparation Tip Sheet. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Maricopa County requires 3 inspection(s) for a commercial building permit (new construction, tenant improvement, remodel), in order: Footing/Foundation, Framing / Structural, Final. Schedule each through Maricopa County Planning and Development Department (602-506-3301).

Apply online through Permit Center at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice. Create a company account, complete the online application, upload required PDFs (site plan, construction plans), and pay any upfront fees. Source: https://www.maricopa.gov/1631/Commercial-Construction

Unincorporated Maricopa County, Arizona has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by Maricopa County Board of Supervisors 17 August 2022 (with AZBO/MAG amendments); Local Additions and Addenda TA2022001 dated 19 September 2022; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted 17 August 2022 (BOS vote, with AZBO/MAG amendments and Local Additions and Addenda); 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — adopted 17 August 2022 (BOS vote, with AZBO/MAG amendments); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted 17 August 2022 (BOS vote, with AZBO/MAG amendments); 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted 17 August 2022 (BOS vote, with AZBO/MAG amendments); 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted 17 August 2022 (BOS vote, with AZBO/MAG amendments); 2018 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) — adopted 17 August 2022, optional use; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted 17 August 2022, optional use; 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted 17 August 2022 (BOS vote, with AZBO/MAG amendments). Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Maricopa County overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.

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

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