Over the Counter Permits

Minor single-family residential projects may be eligible for over the counter plan review and permitting. The submittal would be handed 100% electronically through our online Citizen Access Portal only. To see if the project qualifies, please call 480-350-4311 and ask to be transferred to our Permit Center Team. 

 General Questions

Preliminary building code and engineering private development questions email: permitcenter@tempe.gov . Please allow up to 24 hours (business days) to receive a response.

Questions regarding how to use the portal may email permitcenter@tempe.gov or call 480-350-4311 and ask to speak to the Permit Center.

Initial plan review comments are returned via the portal and once plans are approved, the building permit is issued via the portal.