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Maricopa.

Maricopa County in Arizona. This is where the state file translates into the local offices that actually issue the permit, schedule the inspection, and sign the filing. Start with the state baseline, then drill into the right city.

Cities on file
12
Trades indexed
12
County seat
Phoenix
Last verified
05 / 2026
FAST FACTS

Maricopa County at a glance

Quick-reference card
County seatPhoenix
Population (est.)4.6M
FIPS04013
Building departmentMaricopa County Planning & Development
Permit portalMaricopa County online permit portal
Fire marshalLocal fire districts (Rural Metro and others in unincorporated areas)
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County of
Maricopa
· ACTIVE FILE ·
ARTICLE I · COUNTY BASELINE
CODES & LOCAL AUTHORITY
FIPS 04013
Article I · County Baseline

The county inherits from the state. And adds local rules.

2018 International Codes (IBC, IRC, IPC, IMC) with Maricopa County amendments; NEC adopted per state.

Unincorporated Maricopa County permits route through P&D. Cities (Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale, Chandler, Gilbert, etc.) operate independent permit desks. Flood and hillside overlays apply in defined areas.

Dust control permits required for ground-disturbance work over a threshold under Rule 310.

How this fits with the state

The state authority here is Arizona Registrar of Contractors. The county file does not replace that — it adds the permit office, local overlays, and the actual filing path.

Source · Maricopa County Planning & DevelopmentLast verified · 05 / 2026
ARTICLE II · PERMIT OFFICES
WHERE THE PERMIT IS FILED
OPERATING PATH
Article II · Local Offices

Who issues, who inspects, who signs off.

ROC license stands statewide; some cities require local business licensing on top.

Building

Maricopa County Planning & Development

Permits, plans, inspections

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Permit portal

Maricopa County online permit portal

Apply, track, pay

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Planning / zoning

Maricopa County Planning & Development — Zoning Division

Land use, plan review

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Fire marshal

Local fire districts (Rural Metro and others in unincorporated areas)

Prevention, alarms, sprinklers

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
ARTICLE III · INSURANCE & BONDS
COUNTY OVERLAY ON STATE BASELINE
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Article III · County Overlay

What Maricopa County usually adds.

The state sets the floor. The county and city can require additional certificates, local bonds, or pre-permit registration.

CoverageRequired?MinimumIssued by
Workers' CompensationState rule with county add-ons
Verify
Required with employees; exemption if none
State authority
General LiabilityOften required by permit type
Conditional
Permit-based
Maricopa County Planning & Development
Surety BondTied to state license or county permit
Conditional
Active bond required; amount tied to license class and volume
State or county
County overlayWorkers' comp required with employees. ROC-licensed contractors carry state bond; permit type may add proof of liability.
Verify
Varies
Maricopa County Planning & Development
Source · Maricopa County Planning & DevelopmentVerify before filing
ARTICLE IV · INDEXED CITIES
CITIES IN MARICOPA COUNTY
12 CITIES
Article IV · Browse by City

Indexed cities in Maricopa County.

Pick a city to open its trade list. The trade page covers licensing, permits, insurance, and typical costs for that work in that city.

AvondaleMaricopa County
01
BuckeyeMaricopa County
02
ChandlerMaricopa County
03
GilbertMaricopa County
04
GlendaleMaricopa County
05
GoodyearMaricopa County
06
MesaMaricopa County
07
PeoriaMaricopa County
08
PhoenixMaricopa County
09
ScottsdaleMaricopa County
10
SurpriseMaricopa County
11
TempeMaricopa County
12
ARTICLE V · TRADES
TRADES IN MARICOPA COUNTY
12 TRADES
Article V · Trades

Trades branching in Maricopa County.

Each trade opens against the first indexed city in the county. Use the city browser above to open the same trade in another city.

Concrete
CODE · CN
GL
Open file →
Electrical
CODE · EL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Flooring
CODE · FL
GL
Open file →
Framing
CODE · FR
GL
Open file →
General Contracting
CODE · GC
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
HVAC
CODE · HV
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Landscaping
CODE · LS
GL
Open file →
Painting
CODE · PT
GL
Open file →
Pest Control
CODE · PC
State Lic.GL
Open file →
Plumbing
CODE · PL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Pool Service
CODE · PS
GLBond
Open file →
Roofing
CODE · RF
LicenseBondGL
Open file →
ARTICLE VI · SOURCES
LOCAL SOURCE REGISTER
VERIFY LOCALLY
Article VI · Sources & Citations

Every filing needs a source trail.

This template keeps the county page honest: local context here, filing decisions made with the issuing office.

State

Arizona Registrar of Contractors

Statewide licensing, reciprocity, and renewal rules.

/contractors/arizona
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
County

Maricopa County Planning & Development

Department that issues permits and schedules inspections for unincorporated areas.

Maricopa County online permit portal
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Planning

Maricopa County Planning & Development — Zoning Division

Land use, zoning review, and plan approvals.

Local planning office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Fire

Local fire districts (Rural Metro and others in unincorporated areas)

Prevention, protection systems, and code approvals.

Fire marshal's office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Frequently Asked

Questions contractors ask before filing.

Q01Do I need a state license to work in Maricopa County?+
Usually yes — the baseline is the state license through Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Maricopa County and its cities may add local registration before you pull a permit.Source · Arizona Registrar of Contractors
Q02Does the county or the city issue the permit?+
It depends on where the work is. Unincorporated areas usually route through the county (Maricopa County Planning & Development). Work inside an incorporated city normally files with that city's department.Source · Maricopa County Planning & Development
Q03What changes between county and state?+
The county adds the actual permit office, local zoning overlays, plan-review timelines, inspections, and local fees. The state license defines who can contract; the county defines how the job gets filed.Source · County and municipal departments

Open the county file. Then pick the city.

Maricopa County now inherits from the state template and adds its own local detail. The next layer is the city and trade pages.

Browse cities→Back to state←