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SHAPE PHX
The SHAPE PHX customer portal is available 24/7 and allows users to perform multiple functions from anywhere. SHAPE PHX is a transformative project that consolidates Planning & Development Department applications into a single, secure, and transparent application that supports Commercial and Residential Plan Review, Photovoltaic Projects, Permitting and Inspections, Planning & Zoning, and Historic Preservation.
Effective April 27, 2026 - You can now visit the SHAPE PHX portal for access to NEW Commercial Plan Review and Inspections permits:
- Commercial Plan Review
- Commercial Permitting and Inspections
- Single-family Residential Permits and Inspections
- Residential Subdivisions
- Residential and Commercial Photovoltaic Permits
- Including Building, Civil, Fire and Site Planning
- Elevator Permits
- Annual Facility Permits (AFP)
- Historic Preservation Applications
- Certificates of No Effect
- Certificates of Appropriateness
- Requests for Demolition Approval
- Request for Certificate of Economic Hardship
- Demolition Application Plan Review
- Certificates of No Effect
- Planning & Zoning Applications
- Abandonment
- Alternative Dustproofing
- ATUP - Temporary Use Permits
- Community Residences/Group Homes
- Downtown Signs
- General Plan Amendment
- Informal Interpretations/Zoning Verification/Clearances
- Planning Hearing Officer
- Pre-Applications - GPA/Rezoning/Text Amendment
- Rezoning
- Text Amendment
- Zoning Adjustments
SHAPE PHX Accounts
If you are new to SHAPE PHX, you will need to create an account.
If your business has more than one employee, please e-mail the SHAPE PHX Team at shapephx@phoenix.gov. Send a list of people who need access, and the SHAPE PHX Team will set up a Business Account and add your personnel.
Notice: Prior to attending your scheduled appointment with Planning & Development, if you do not have a SHAPE PHX Portal account, please contact the SHAPE PHX team at shapephx@phoenix.gov to assist, or set up your own account at SHAPE PHX Portal.