Phoenix Plumbing Permit Requirements

When you DO NOT need a permit

The city does not publish a clear list of permit-exempt activities for this trade. Confirm directly with your local building department before starting work.

Required permits and forms

• Construction permit
  Phoenix Planning and Development Department requires construction permits for residential work including new homes, remodels, additions, garage/carport conversions, porch enclosures, demolition, patio covers, and fences/walls. Plumbing-specific permit requirements are not detailed on the fetched pages; refer to the Residential Single-Family Construction Permit Guide (dsd_trt_pdf_00823.pdf) linked from the Residential Building page.
• Application via SHAPE PHX Portal
  As of April 27, 2026, residential plan review, permitting and inspections are handled through the SHAPE PHX portal.
• Appointment for residential projects
  Appointments are available for custom homes, ADUs, additions/remodels, and repairs or replacements. Pages do not state whether an appointment is mandatory for plumbing-only work.

Fees

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Typical timeline

Timeline varies by project complexity; the city does not publish a typical range.

Apply online

Contact

Planning and Development Department, 200 W. Washington St., 2nd Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003. Phone: 602-262-7811. Email: pdd@phoenix.gov. Residential Building direct: residential.building@phoenix.gov, (602) 261-8078.

Sources

• https://www.phoenix.gov/pdd
• https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/pdd/residential-building.html