Fees, Valuations and Assurances

The Planning & Development Department (PDD) Development Center Payments & Submittals Counter is where the majority of fees are collected during the plan review or permitting process. Fees are also collected at the Civil Permits/Water Services Counter and through various PDD online project tools for plan reviews and permits.

Additionally, PDD collects fees for other departments during various service delivery processes.

A careful review of cost data associated with PDD services is performed before the fee structure is set and the fee structure is reviewed by the Development Advisory Board (DAB). After the DAB reviews the fees, the City Council reviews and approves the fee schedule. These two citizen-oriented reviews help share a well-rounded fee structure.

Need to make a payment?

Payment types accepted include cash, check, credit card (Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover), and bank wire transfer/ACH. Please contact your project Team Leader for bank wire transfer/ACH instructions

Visit the SHAPE PHX portal or the PDD Online portal here

PDD is not able to accept mobile payments, third-party checks, foreign currency/checks, E-checks or online payment apps such as PayPal.

PROPOSED PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT USER FEE INCREASE

The proposed fees will be considered by the Phoenix City Council at its formal meeting on or after December 17, 2025, commencing at 2:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Phoenix City Council Chambers, 200 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Notice of Intent to consider increasing certain Planning & Development Fees prescribed under Chapter 9, Appendix A.2 has been posted on the city's webpage in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-499.15.

Public Notice: Tax and Fee Changes

Hourly Rate Increase Justification Report

Proposed Amendment to Chapter 9, Appendix A.2

For more information about the proposed fee increase, contact:

Planning & Development: (602) 495-0243

Michelle Price, Accounting IV, Planning & Development, michelle.price@phoenix.gov

Fire Prevention Fees: (602) 206-5120

Eric Williams, Assistant Fire Marshal, Phoenix Fire Department, eric.williams@phoenix.gov, Fire Prevention