City Building Permits

Chandler, AZ Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Chandler, Arizona. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Arizona Maricopa County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Chandler.

Department: City of Chandler Development Services, Building Safety
Website: https://www.chandleraz.gov/government/departments/development-services/building-safety-plan-review-permits-and-inspections

Online Permit Portal

Open Development Services

Platform: Electronic Plan Review System • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

Submit building permit application and plans through electronic system.
Building Safety reviews plans electronically or through walk-in review for smaller residential projects.
Address plan review comments and resubmit if required.
Pay permit fees.
Obtain permit issuance.
Schedule and complete required inspections.

Source: City of Chandler Development Services, Building Safety

General Requirements

A building permit is required for all construction within the City of Chandler.

Building code: 2024 editions of the International Codes with 2023 National Electrical Code, effective July 1, 2025

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Chandler Development Services, Building Safety to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Online system (online)
IVR phone system (phone)
Text message (text)

Additional Resources

Building code: 2024 editions of the International Codes with 2023 National Electrical Code, effective July 1, 2025
Verify contractor license: Arizona Registrar of Contractors
License lookup guide: Arizona Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Arizona Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Arizona hub: Arizona Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Chandler Development Services, Building Safety before applying.

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.