Arizona county guide · geographic index
Maricopa County building permits, inspections & zoning
Use this page to orient your search for the authority that handles building permits, plan review, inspections, zoning, and certificates of occupancy in Maricopa County, Arizona.
State-specific context
What to verify in Arizona
Cities and counties commonly control permit intake and local amendments. Start with the jurisdiction where the project is located rather than assuming a county-wide office.
Primarily local adoption and administration. The county may provide some services, but an address inside an incorporated city or another local jurisdiction may be served by a separate building department.
Your next steps
How to find the right permit office
- 01Identify the exact property address and municipality.
- 02Check whether the city, town, township, borough, parish, county, or regional authority serves that address.
- 03Ask which permits, zoning approvals, plan reviews, and inspections apply to the project.
- 04Save the official portal, permit number, approved plans, and inspection instructions together.
Verified local coverage
Research-backed department guides
Chandler
City of Chandler Development Services Department →
Official contact, permit, inspection, zoning, and portal details.
Glendale
City of Glendale Building Safety Division →
Official contact, permit, inspection, zoning, and portal details.
Maricopa County
Maricopa County Planning and Development Department →
Official contact, permit, inspection, zoning, and portal details.
Mesa
City of Mesa Development Services Department →
Official contact, permit, inspection, zoning, and portal details.
Phoenix
City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department →
Official contact, permit, inspection, zoning, and portal details.
Scottsdale
City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services →
Official contact, permit, inspection, zoning, and portal details.