Building permits in Scottsdale, AZ
Which home projects need a permit here, what the size cutoffs are, and where to apply. Read from Scottsdale's own code of ordinances.
Projects covered
17
Permit needed
6
Depends on size
4
Pick your project
- Fence Depends
- Deck —
- Shed Depends
- Swimming Pool —
- Roof Replacement Yes
- Water Heater —
- HVAC Replacement —
- Electrical Panel Yes
- Demolition Yes
- Driveway —
- Tree Removal —
- Sign Depends
- Short-Term Rental —
- ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) Yes
- Garage Yes
- Basement Yes
- Above-Ground Pool Depends
A dash means we could not confirm the rule from the code text. Those pages link straight to the ordinance section instead of guessing.
Where to apply in Scottsdale
| Department site | scottsdaleaz.gov/ |
|---|---|
| County | Maricopa County |
| Population | 246,170 |
Working just outside the city line? Rules change at the boundary — unincorporated land is usually the county's call, not the city's.