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Residential Building
Residential development includes single-family homes, duplex, and townhome projects.
Construction permits are required for:
- New homes
- Remodels or additions, such as:
- Garage/carport construction or conversion
- Porch enclosures
- Demolition
- Patio covers
- Fences/walls
- Other construction projects
For a detailed list of construction types requiring permits, refer to the Residential Single-Family Construction Permit Guide.
For residential photovoltaic (solar) submissions, email pdd.photovoltaic.residential@phoenix.gov or visit the SolarAPP/Photovoltaic Projects site.
SHAPE PHX Portal
Visit the SHAPE PHX portal for access to:
- Residential Plan Review
- Permitting and Inspections
- Licenses and Operating Permits
- Planning and Zoning
- Historic Preservation and more
For SHAPE PHX Tutorials visit our SHAPE PHX Playlist
Appointments - Residential Standard Plan Review
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
- Up to 20 submittals per weekly appointment
Appointments - Residential Projects
Appointments are available for:
- Custom homes and ADU's
- Addition and/or remodels
- Repairs or replacements
Residential Building Resources
Questions?
Contact us at residential.building@phoenix.gov
(602) 261-8078
Commercial Building
For development involving triplexes, fourplexes, condominiums, and apartments, refer to the Commercial Building pages.