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September 2026 Building Permits

Official permit data from Phoenix — updated Mon, Wed & Fri from the county permitting office.

Phoenix, AZ issued 888 building permits in September 2026, down 2% from the prior month. The most active zip code was 85086 with 131 permits. SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC/BATTERY SYSTEM OTC was the top permit type, making up 6% of all permits issued.

Permits issued
888
vs. prior month
-2%
903 last month
Most active zip
85086
131 permits
Top permit type
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC/BATTERY SYSTEM OTC
6% of total

Permit activity by zip code

Top 10 zip codes by permit volume — September 2026

85086
131
85004
48
85034
42
85043
41
85037
35
85040
34
85009
31
85085
30
85041
27
85027
26

Permits by type

September 2026 · Phoenix, AZ

SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC/BATTERY SYSTEM OTC
56 (6%)
FIRE PREVENTION SERVICE REQUEST
48 (5%)
WATER SERVICES FIRE FLOW
37 (4%)
OTC BATTERY SYSTEM
32 (4%)
FP FLAMM/CMBST LIQ STO/HNDL CLS I,II/III
30 (3%)
FP PUBLIC ASSEMBLY-OUTDOOR EVENT
30 (3%)
GRADING/DRAINAGE CIVIL PERMIT
29 (3%)
ELECTRICAL
28 (3%)
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TANK INSTALLATION
28 (3%)
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM OTC
22 (2%)
FP HAZARDOUS MATERIAL STORAGE/HANDLING
20 (2%)
SITE PERMIT
20 (2%)
TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
20 (2%)
FP FIRE PROTECTION EQUIP COMPANIES
19 (2%)
STRUC
19 (2%)
FP PUBLIC ASSEMBLY OCCUPANT LOAD
18 (2%)
FP AUTO SPRINKLER RES-INSTALL/MODIFY
17 (2%)
CIVIL LANDSCAPE PERMIT
15 (2%)
CONCRETE CIVIL PERMIT
14 (2%)
OTC ELEC
14 (2%)
FP COMPRESSED GAS SYSTEM INSTALL/MODIFY
13 (1%)
FP COMPRESSED GAS SYS STORAGE/HANDLING
12 (1%)
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC/BATTERY SYSTEM
12 (1%)
FP TENTS OF CANOPY
11 (1%)
LP GAS CONTAINER < 125 GAL INSTALL OTC
11 (1%)
FP HOT WORK PROGRAM PERMIT
10 (1%)
FP PUBLIC ASSEMBLY OPERATION-INDOOR
10 (1%)
SIGN PERMIT
10 (1%)
STRUC/ELEC/PLMB/MECH
10 (1%)
CIVIL PAVEMENT RESTORATION
9 (1%)
EXTENDED CONSTRUCTION WORK HOURS RENEWAL
9 (1%)
FP TRADES SHOWS/EXHIBITS
9 (1%)
FP AUTO SPRINKLER INSTALLATION
8 (1%)
FP FLAMM/COMBUST LIQ TANK INSTALL A/G
8 (1%)
PLUMBING
8 (1%)
SPECIAL EFFECTS / THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE
8 (1%)
STRUC/ELEC
8 (1%)
CIVIL SINGLE LOT PERMIT
7 (1%)
HIGH PILED COMB STORAGE INDOOR
7 (1%)
SEWER CIVIL PERMIT
7 (1%)
CIVIL ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE PERMIT
6 (1%)
FP FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION
6 (1%)
FP FIREWORKS/PYROTECHNIC NEW LOCATION
6 (1%)
FP FLAMMABLE FINISHES OPERATION
6 (1%)
MECHANICAL
6 (1%)
OTC MECH
6 (1%)
PAVING CIVIL PERMIT
6 (1%)
COMMERCIAL STREET LIGHT
5 (1%)
DRAINAGE FACILITY CIVIL PERMIT
5 (1%)
FP UNDERGROUND FIRELINE & HYDRANTS
5 (1%)
WATER CIVIL PERMIT
5 (1%)
WOOD PRODUCTS, PALLETS
5 (1%)
FIRELINE CONN IN ROW W/PRIVATE BACKFLOW
4 (0%)
FP ALARM SYSTEM DIALER-OTC
4 (0%)
FP AUTOMATIC HOOD SYS-INSTALL OR MODIFY
4 (0%)
FP WELDING & CUTTING OPERATION/HOTWORK
4 (0%)
SHELL - STRUC/ELEC/PLMB/MECH
4 (0%)
STORM WATER MGT CIVIL PERMIT
4 (0%)
TEMPORARY INDOOR BUILDING USE PERMIT
4 (0%)
CO2 LIQUID BEV SYS STORE/USE/HANDLE
3 (0%)
DEMOLITION
3 (0%)
EXTENDED CONSTRUCTION WORK HOURS
3 (0%)
FP AEROSOL PRODUCTS STORAGE/HANDL >500#
3 (0%)
FP FIRE ALARM MOD-OTC-W/ OR W/O PWR BSTR
3 (0%)
FP PUBLIC ASSMBLY-VEH/CANDLES/OPEN FLAME
3 (0%)
UTILITY TRENCHING CI VIL PERMIT
3 (0%)
WRECKING YARDS, SALVAGE, AND JUNK YARDS
3 (0%)
ABANDON, CLOSE OR PLACE TANK TEMP O/S
2 (0%)
DRIVEWAY CIVIL PERMIT
2 (0%)
FIRE PUMP MODIFICATION
2 (0%)
FP AMUSEMENT BUILDINGS/HAUNTED HOUSES
2 (0%)
FP CRYOGENIC FLUID STORAGE/HANDLING
2 (0%)
FP INDUSTRIAL OVENS
2 (0%)
FP MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL DISPENSING STATION
2 (0%)
FP OPEN BONFIRE
2 (0%)
FP OPEN STORAGE OF >100 USED/WASTE TIRES
2 (0%)
FP PUBLIC ASSEMBLY CANDLES/OPEN FLAME
2 (0%)
FP REMOVAL OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM(S)
2 (0%)
FP SPECIAL EXTINGUISHING-NON-WATER BASED
2 (0%)
LIQ PROPANE GAS EXCH PROGRAM INSTALL
2 (0%)
LP GAS SYSTEM >2000LBS OPERATING PERMIT
2 (0%)
MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL PERMIT
2 (0%)
PLANT EXTRACTION SYSTEM
2 (0%)
PRIVATE FIRE FLOW TEST
2 (0%)
REPAIR GARAGE
2 (0%)
RES PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
2 (0%)
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
2 (0%)
STRUC/MECH/ELEC
2 (0%)
STRUC/PLMB/ELEC
2 (0%)
COMMERCIAL INSPECTIONS ONLY PERMIT
1 (0%)
ELEVATOR
1 (0%)
ENGINEERED FILL CIVIL PERMIT
1 (0%)
FIRE PERFORMERS PERMIT
1 (0%)
FIRE PREVENTION DEFICIENCY CORRECTION
1 (0%)
FIRE SPECIAL HAZARDS INSPECTION
1 (0%)
FP AUTO SPRINKLER MODIFICATION
1 (0%)
FP EMERGENCY ACCESS
1 (0%)
FP FIRE ALARM MODIFICATION
1 (0%)
FP FIRE PUMP INSTALLATION
1 (0%)
FP FLAMM/COMBUST LIQ TANK INSTALL
1 (0%)
GRADING/DRAINAGE CIVIL PERMIT -SELF CERT
1 (0%)
HIGH PILE COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
1 (0%)
HILLSIDE GRADING CIVIL PERMIT
1 (0%)
LIQ PROP GAS SYS INSTALL/MODIFY U/G
1 (0%)
OTC PLMB
1 (0%)
OUTSIDE COMBUSTIBLE MATS STORAGE & USE
1 (0%)
PLMB/MECH/ELEC
1 (0%)
PRE-ACTION SYSTEM
1 (0%)
STOCK PILE CIVIL PERMIT
1 (0%)
STRUC/MECH
1 (0%)
SWIMMING POOL
1 (0%)

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