Phoenix — Ch. 22 Art. VI Property Maintenance § 22-426.6
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(a) The following fees shall be paid to the village for inspection of the premises, required prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, which fees shall be paid at the time of applying for such inspection: One or two units: $200.00 Each additional unit over two: $50.00 (b) However, if it is necessary that an additional inspection be made by the building inspector or his authorized representative, no fee shall be charged for said second inspection; provided further, that any additional inspections beyond two by the building inspector or his authorized representative shall be at a fee of $250.00 per inspection. (c) The following fees shall be paid to the village for inspection of the commercial buildings, required prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, which fees shall be paid at the time of applying for such inspection: Square Feet | Fee Amount 0--2,499 | $200.00 2,500--4,999 | $300.00 5,000--9,999 | $400.00 10,000--14,999 | $500.00 15,000--19,999 | $600.00 20,000--29,999 | $700.00 30,000--39,999 | $800.00 40,000--49,999 | $900.00 50,000--59,999 | $1,000.00 60,000--69,999 | $1,100.00 70,000--79,999 | $1,200.00 80,000--89,999 | $1,300.00 90,000--99,999 | $1,400.00 100,000 | $1,500.00 In the event the enforcement authority deems it necessary to retain the services of a professional in connection with said inspections, the fees for such services shall be paid by the applicant prior to the issuance of any permit or certificate.
Phoenix Ch. 22 Art. VI § 22-426.6 establishes a tiered fee schedule that must be paid before a certificate of occupancy is issued for residential and commercial properties. For residential properties, the base fee covers one or two units at $200, with $50 charged for each additional unit beyond two. A second inspection is provided at no charge if needed, but any inspections beyond two cost $250 each; commercial properties are assessed fees ranging from $200 to $1,500 based on square footage, and if outside professional services are required during the inspection process, those costs are also passed to the applicant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Phoenix Ch. 22 Art. VI § 22-426.6, compliant property operators submit the applicable inspection fee at the time they apply for inspection — before a certificate of occupancy is issued. Operators managing residential properties calculate their fee based on unit count ($200 for one or two units, plus $50 per unit beyond two), while commercial property owners reference the square-footage table to determine the correct amount. Keeping properties in inspection-ready condition helps avoid the need for third or subsequent inspections, each of which carries an additional $250 fee, and operators should budget for potential professional-services costs if the enforcement authority determines outside expertise is necessary.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Phoenix Ch. 22 Art. VI § 22-426.6 governs the inspection fees a property must clear before a certificate of occupancy is granted, which is a step that affects whether a residential unit is legally authorized for occupancy. Tenants who have questions about whether a property holds a valid certificate of occupancy may contact the relevant Phoenix municipal authority to verify compliance status. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how certificate-of-occupancy requirements connect to habitability standards and what options may be available if a unit lacks proper certification.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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