Demolition Requests

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Demolition of existing residential or commercial structures requires a permit whether activities are interior or exterior. 

Interior Demolition 

Permit required to ensure building systems integrity and can generally be issued after initial counter review and payment.  When significant structural demolition occurs, a plan review may be required.

Exterior Demolitions 

Application subject to additional plan review  processes prior to any demolition activities.  Demolition permits will not be issued until the Exterior Demolition Review Process has been completed.  Properties subject to special review include: 

1.    Properties listed on the Phoenix Historic Property Register will need to submit a request for demolition through the Historic Preservation office.

2.    The following exterior demolition requests will be subject to an HP review, a 30-calendar days or 60-calendar days for properties determined eligible for historic designation (HP-Eligible Flag)  wait and a $300 review fee in addition to the standard demolition permit fee.

a.    HP designated or HP pending properties.

b.    Commercial or residential properties listed on the National Register. (HP-ELIGIBL flag)

c.     Commercial buildings that have been determined HP eligible. (HP-ELIGIBL flag)

d.    Commercial buildings where construction is 50 or more years old.

e.    Commercial buildings where the age of construction cannot be determined.

f.      All properties located in the Downtown Code District (Chapter 12 of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance) that are either 50 years of age or older OR deemed eligible.

g.    Residential buildings that have been determined HP eligible. (HP-ELIGIBL flag)

Note: Applicants can verifiy if properties have been determined eligible for historic degisnation (HP-Eligible Flag) by searching My Community Map or by contacting the Historic Preservation Office.