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PDD Online

SHAPE PHX Release 3 Go Live is scheduled for April 13, 2026. SHAPE PHX is the Planning and Development Department’s new permitting system. Release 3 is the final release for PDD and supports commercial permitting activity and remaining applications not already supported in Releases 1 or 2. More information on SHAPE PHX: SHAPE PHX | City of Phoenix


The SHAPE PHX Portal replaces PDD Online. Following the April 13 release, new applications for permits will be submitted via the new customer facing SHAPE PHX Portal. Sign up today! SHAPE PHX Portal


For Business Account creation or questions please contact shapephx@phoenix.gov

PDD Online is an interactive web application that allows residents and businesses to quickly and easily apply for city of Phoenix permits.

Users may apply for, provide documentation and pay for various permits that are offered by the city of Phoenix Planning & Development Department.

Manual FAQ

RESIDENTIAL PHOTOVOLTAIC - SOLAR APP+


The SolarAPP+ permit process requires photovoltaic plans to be submitted through SolarAPP+ at https://solarapp.nrel.gov/.

The applicant must receive approval documentation from SolarAPP+ prior to applying for the City of Phoenix SolarAPP+ permit listed below.

For more information on the SolarAPP+ permitting process, please click here.

Separate permit is required from the Phoenix Fire Department for solar photovoltaic installation. For more information, please click here.

FIRE

(Contractor must be licensed by Phoenix Fire Department)

COMMERCIAL

(triplex, fourplex, apartments, condominiums, and commercial properties)