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Registration process · City-wide
Standing the jurisdiction requires before it issues anything: business license, state license on file, insurance and bond certificates, portal account.
Pre-approval process
Sign-offs required before application: zoning, HOA, historic, flood zone, fire marshal, health department.
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Only if: Applies to RPBI, CHG, CGD, and RSME permit types
Hold job meeting before starting certain permit types
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Some permit types such as Residential Permit by Inspector (RPBI), Hillside & Grading permits (CHG, CGD) and Residential Remodel for Fire Rehabilitation (RSME) require a job meeting before the job is started.
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Design process
What must be submitted and who may prepare it: drawings, load calculations, engineered stamps, site plan.
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Confirm project needs a permit
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Construction permits are required for new homes and remodels or additions such as garage/carport construction or conversion, porch enclosures, demolition, patio covers, fences/walls, and other construction projects. Refer to the Residential Single-Family Construction Permit Guide for a detailed list of construction types requiring permits.
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Permit application process
Where to apply, the permit's name on the form, required fields and attachments, who may pull it, fees and payment.
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Apply through SHAPE PHX Portal
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Effective April 27, 2026, applicants can use the SHAPE PHX portal for Commercial Plan Review, Commercial Permitting and Inspections, Residential Plan Review, Permitting and Inspections, Licenses and Operating Permits, Planning and Zoning, and Historic Preservation. SHAPE PHX Tutorials are available on the SHAPE PHX Playlist.
Schedule a Residential Standard Plan Review appointment
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Appointments are available for standard plans for single-family residences, duplex buildings, or townhomes. Up to 5 standard plans or revisions per builder, per week, and up to 20 submittals per weekly appointment.
Contact Residential Building for questions
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Reach the Residential Building section by email at residential.building@phoenix.gov.
Contact (602) 261-8078
Updated Sep 22, 2026
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Plan review process
Whether review is required, typical turnaround, the corrections and resubmittal loop, expedited options.
Utility process
Power, gas, water, sewer: disconnect and reconnect scheduling, meter release, clearance, lead times, contacts.
Inspection process
Required inspections in sequence, how to schedule, notice period and windows, re-inspection fees, what the inspector checks.
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Post permit and stamped plans on site
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The permit should be posted and the stamped plans should be available for the inspector's use on the job site.
Schedule pre-pour inspection
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Before any concrete is poured, underground plumbing and electrical, rebar for foundations, required hold-downs for structural elements, depth and width of footings, and placement of electrical grounding (UFER) are all critical points in construction that require an inspection.
Schedule framing inspection
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After the rough framing is completed (strap & brace), inspection of the framing members for spacing and size, ties and clips, headers and lintels, shear wall location and size are inspected at this stage.
Schedule pre-drywall inspection
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Before insulation and dry wall is installed, inspection of the rough plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems should be done at this point. Windows are checked for safety glazing and energy requirements, and the outside water-proof covering (before stucco) should be in place. If the roof is tile, the roof should be loaded and truss calculations should be onsite.
Schedule final inspection
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When the interior is drywalled, counters and cabinets, plumbing fixtures, electrical outlets and lights, heating registers and return air grills, smoke detectors, doors and windows, gas vents and combustion air grills, HVAC equipment, and the water meter must all be installed for final inspection. After a successful final inspection, the gas and electrical utilities are notified that the utilities can be turned on.
Coordinate civil inspections for street work
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Street work, curb cuts, sidewalks and new utility services inspections are performed by Civil inspectors.
Learn how to schedule an inspection
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See the city's guide on how to schedule an inspection for detailed instructions.
Consider remote video inspection
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Remote Inspections are available for many home projects. City staff conduct the inspection via a web-based video program. Check if your project qualifies before requesting one.
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Close-out process
Final approval or certificate, permit expiration and extensions, revisions and change of scope, obtaining records.
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