PlainPermitBuilding permit fees in Phoenix, AZ
Short answer: We verified 7 homeowner permit fees for Phoenix from official fee schedules; the table quotes each one. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department (PDD).
| Project | Fee | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | Valuation-based (Table A, effective 1/20/2026): $195 base for $1-$1,000; $195 + $12 per additional $1,000 to $10,000; $303 + $10 per $1,000 from $10,001-$50,000. | “$1,001 - $10,000 $195 on first $1,000, plus $12 for each additional $1,000,” Source · checked |
| Fence | Valuation-based (Table A): $98 minimum for residential water heaters and fences (valuation $1-$1,000); otherwise $195 base, then $12 per additional $1,000 up to $10,000. | “$1 - $1,000 $98 Minimum for Residential Water Heaters and Fences*” Source · checked |
| Interior / bathroom remodel | Valuation-based (Table A, effective 1/20/2026): $195 base for $1-$1,000; $195 + $12 per additional $1,000 to $10,000; $303 + $10 per $1,000 from $10,001-$50,000. | “$1,001 - $10,000 $195 on first $1,000, plus $12 for each additional $1,000,” Source · checked |
| Roof replacement | Valuation-based (Table A, effective 1/20/2026): $195 base for $1-$1,000; $195 + $12 per additional $1,000 to $10,000; $303 + $10 per $1,000 from $10,001-$50,000. | “$1,001 - $10,000 $195 on first $1,000, plus $12 for each additional $1,000,” Source · checked |
| Shed | Valuation-based (Table A, effective 1/20/2026): $195 base for $1-$1,000; $195 + $12 per additional $1,000 to $10,000; $303 + $10 per $1,000 from $10,001-$50,000. | “$1,001 - $10,000 $195 on first $1,000, plus $12 for each additional $1,000,” Source · checked |
| Solar panels | Residential solar PV fixed-fee options: $780 (plan review + 3 inspections) or $585 (plan review + 2 inspections). | “Option A – Over the Counter Review ……………… $780 Plan Review and 3-inspections ... Option B – Over the Counter Review ……………… $585 Plan Review and 2-inspections” Source · checked |
| Water heater replacement | Valuation-based (Table A): $98 minimum for residential water heaters and fences (valuation $1-$1,000); otherwise $195 base, then $12 per additional $1,000 up to $10,000. | “$1 - $1,000 $98 Minimum for Residential Water Heaters and Fences*” Source · checked |
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.