City Building Permits

Town of Fountain Hills, AZ Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Fountain Hills, Arizona. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Arizona Maricopa County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Town of Fountain Hills.

Department: Town of Fountain Hills Development Services, Building Safety Division
Website: https://www.fountainhillsaz.gov/194/Development-Services

Online Permit Portal

Open Building Safety

Platform: TOPPS - Town's Online Permitting and Planning System • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

Submit building permit application through TOPPS online system.
Building Safety processes permit application.
Coordinate plan review with Building Safety.
Address any comments and resubmit plans if required.
Pay permit fees.
Obtain permit issuance.
Schedule and complete required inspections through TOPPS.

Source: Town of Fountain Hills Development Services, Building Safety Division

General Requirements

A building permit is required for construction, alteration, and other structural changes within the Town of Fountain Hills.

Building code: 2024 building codes, effective September 1, 2025

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Fountain Hills Development Services, Building Safety Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

TOPPS system (online)

Typical inspection sequence: Building Safety processes applications and conducts construction inspections.

Additional Resources

Building code: 2024 building codes, effective September 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 Town of Fountain Hills Development Services, Building Safety Division before applying.

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