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Phoenix Building Permit Search & History Reports

Phoenix Planning & Development Department (PDD) manages all permits within Phoenix city limits. PDD Online contains issued permit records and inspections. As of April 2026, new permit applications have moved to the SHAPE PHX Portal. Phoenix uses the International Building Code with city-specific amendments for desert construction, including specific requirements for shade structures and pool permits in flood zones.

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What's included in a Phoenix permit search.

Residential and commercial building permits; electrical, plumbing, mechanical permits; ADU permits; inspections.

Source: PDD Online / SHAPE PHX https://www.phoenix.gov/planningservices

  • Permit type and scope of work Full description of the work covered by each permit
  • Issue date, final date, current status Track open vs. finaled vs. expired permits
  • Contractor name & license Where recorded — required for AZ permits
  • Original PDF document (Premium tier) Certified copy from PDD Online / SHAPE PHX
Coverage limits

What this search does not include.

Cities outside Phoenix (Scottsdale, Tempe, Gilbert, Mesa — each has its own planning department), pending applications not yet issued.

  • Outside Phoenix, AZ jurisdiction Adjacent counties and municipalities use separate systems
  • Pending / in-review permits Not yet issued — not in the public records database
  • Unpermitted work Not in the records — flagged via history gaps, not direct data
  • Voided / expired (cleared) records Phoenix may clear old records from public view after a retention period
Common questions

Frequently asked about Phoenix permits.

How far back do Phoenix records go?
PDD Online has historical issued permit records. SHAPE PHX covers applications submitted from April 2026 onward. Older records are archived through PDD.
Can unpermitted additions be detected?
Yes. Cross-reference permit history against Maricopa County Assessor records. Discrepancies between the assessor record and permit history often indicate unpermitted additions.
How long does a search take?
PDD Online queries run in real time. SHAPE PHX applications (submitted April 2026 onward) are tracked separately and may require additional lookup time.
What's unique about Phoenix permits?
Phoenix has specific building code amendments for desert construction: shade structure requirements, pool barrier regulations near flood zones, and energy code requirements that differ from the standard IBC.

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