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Building permits in Phoenix, AZ
Permitting authority: City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department (PDD). Zoning (setbacks, height, lot coverage) applies even when a building permit is not required.
| Project | Answer | Verified |
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| Fence | Depends on your project
Fences 3 ft or lower need no permit. Fences over 3 ft need a building permit (zoning approval first); fences over 6 ft are reviewed against … | 2026-10-19 |
| Deck | Depends on your project
Uncovered decks and platforms not more than 30 in above grade (not over a basement/story below) are exempt; higher decks or covered decks ne… | 2026-10-19 |
| Shed | Depends on your project
One-story detached sheds of 200 sq ft or less need no building permit; larger detached structures do. Adding utilities requires a permit for… | 2026-10-19 |
| Water heater replacement | Depends on your project
No permit is required when a licensed contractor replaces an existing water heater in a one- or two-family home. DIY (homeowner) water heate… | 2026-10-19 |
| Roof replacement | Depends on your project
Re-roofing with the same type of material (and no more than two layers of asphalt shingles) needs no permit. Changing the roof structure or … | 2026-10-19 |
| Interior / bathroom remodel | Depends on your project
Replacing fixtures and cabinets in the same locations needs no permit. Moving or adding sinks, toilets or tubs, removing walls, gas line cha… | 2026-10-19 |
Fee schedule: https://www.phoenix.gov/content/dam/phoenix/pddsite/documents/impact-fees/fee-schedule.pdf
Not legal advice. Always confirm with your local building department. Rules change, and your parcel's zoning, HOA, historic district, floodplain or utility work can change the answer. We show the official source and the date we last checked it so you can verify for yourself.