City permit hub
Plain-language guidance for common repairs and upgrades handled by Phoenix Planning & Development.
City permit tools
These tools keep the same Phoenix context while you verify the authority, find the official record, check the contractor and save final proof.
Common projects
Open a cited local decision or continue through the official routing workflow.
Phoenix treats an air-conditioner replacement as permit-exempt only when the replacement does not increase size or capacity and does not change location.
A Phoenix heat-pump project is permit-exempt only if it fits the city's narrow unchanged-equipment replacement conditions; a new system or changed capacity, location or connections requires review.
Phoenix requires permits for electrical updates, service reconnects and service or panel upgrades.
Phoenix provides an over-the-counter permit path for qualifying residential EV charging equipment and routes larger service upgrades to formal plan review.
Phoenix distinguishes owner-installed electric water heaters, which require a permit, from certain licensed-contractor replacement work listed as exempt.
Phoenix generally exempts like-for-like re-roofing that stays within the published layer and structural limits; structural or material changes require a permit.
Phoenix requires Planning & Development approval for solar and a separate Fire Department permit; qualifying residential rooftop systems can use SolarAPP+.
Phoenix requires separate development and fire approval for residential energy storage and publishes capacity thresholds for over-the-counter versus plan review.
Phoenix does not require a permit for a replacement in the same opening and conditions, but enlarging or changing the opening requires a permit and inspection.
A permanently connected Phoenix standby generator is a multi-trade project: the electrical transfer and service work and any gas-line modification require permits, while placement must be checked separately.
Phoenix Planning & Development's reviewed official sources cover the building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems affected by this bathroom remodel. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourcePhoenix Planning & Development's reviewed official sources cover the building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and gas systems affected by this kitchen remodel. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourcePhoenix Planning & Development's reviewed official sources cover the building and structural systems affected by this wall removal. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourcePhoenix Planning & Development's reviewed official sources cover the building, structural and zoning systems affected by this residential deck. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourcePhoenix Planning & Development's reviewed official sources cover the zoning and building systems affected by this residential fence. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourcePhoenix Planning & Development's reviewed official sources cover the building and zoning systems affected by this residential shed. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourcePhoenix Planning & Development's reviewed official sources cover the building, electrical, plumbing and safety barrier systems affected by this residential swimming pool. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourcePhoenix Planning & Development's reviewed official sources cover the building and multiple trades systems affected by this basement finish or conversion. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourcePhoenix Planning & Development's reviewed official sources cover the zoning, building and multiple trades systems affected by this accessory dwelling unit. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourcePhoenix Planning & Development's reviewed official sources cover the plumbing systems affected by this whole-home plumbing repipe. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
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