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LAND USE PERMITS
If you need a land use permit in unincorporated Maricopa County (See Map) you will be applying through one of the departments below. Land use permits are required for projects that affect county zoning ordinances or projects that take place on land owned by Maricopa County.
Our land use permits are separated out by department: Environmental Services, Flood Control District, Planning & Development and Transportation (MCDOT). View the list of categories and permits below to see which applications and steps pertain to your project.
Get Prepared.
Know what type of permit application you need to complete. View types of land use permits in Step 2. Need help with this? Call 602-506-3301.
Make sure you have your site plans.
Know what other required documents you'll need to provide. These are listed on the permit applications, provided in step 2.
Have your contact information, owner and property information handy. Look up your parcel number for property information. Look up your parcel number.
Know your project's upfront fees (if any). Most land use fees are provided in the applications. If you can't find your project fees, call 602-506-3301.
Fill Out the Application.
The applications are listed by category/permitting department. Select the one that's right for your project. Don't see the application you're looking for?
View all permits, call 602-506-3301, or request more information online.
Flood Control District
Floodplain Use, Flood Control Right-of-Way Use (Skip Step 3. These applications are submitted for processing automatically after completion.)
Planning & Development
Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Pre Application, Variance,
Zone Change, Zone Change With Overlay, Zone Change: Major Amendment, Zone Change Minor Amendment, Zone Change: Modification of Conditions
Transportation (MCDOT)
Right-of-Way (Get detailed information about applying. Skip Step 3.)
Environmental Services
Stormwater - Pre-Construction, Post Construction (Fill out and drop off in person/mail CD/flash drive. Skip Step 3.)
APPLY ONLINE USING THE PERMIT TOOL.
If you completed a permit application that fell under the Planning & Development category/permitting department you will apply online using the permit tool.
Here you will either register as a first-time user or sign in. The tool will walk you through a number of questions and prompts. You will be uploading the permit application you filled out, along with your required PDF documents and paying any up front fees, if applicable.
Get Prepared.
Know what type of permit application you need to complete. View types of land use permits in Step 2. Need help with this? Call 602-506-3301.
Make sure you have your site plans.
Know what other required documents you'll need to provide. These are listed on the permit applications, provided in step 2.
Have your contact information, owner & property information handy. Look up your parcel number for property information. Look up your parcel number
Know your project's upfront fees (if any). Most land use fees are provided in the applications. If you can't find your project fees, call 602-506-3301.
Fill Out the Application
The permit applications are listed by category/permitting department. Select the one that's right for your project. Don't see the permit application you're looking for? View all permits, call 602-506-3301, or request more information online.
Flood Control District
Floodplain Use and Flood Control Right-of-Way Use (Contact Flood Control staff.)
Planning & Development
Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Pre Application, Variance,
Zone Change, Zone Change With Overlay, Zone Change: Major Amendment, Zone Change Minor Amendment, Zone Change: Modification of Conditions
Transportation (MCDOT)
Right-of-Way (Get detailed information about applying.)
Environmental Services
Stormwater - Pre-Construction, Post Construction
APPLY IN PERSON
Bring your completed permit application, all of your required documents, and payment method to the corresponding office.
Flood Control
District
Hours & Location
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2801 W Durango Street
Phoenix, AZ 85009
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Planning & Development and Environmental Services
Hours & Location
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
301 W Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
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Transportation
(MCDOT)
Hours & Location
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2901 W Durango Street
Phoenix, AZ 85009
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