How to respond to Maricopa County plan check corrections
What Maricopa County calls its correction letter, how to resubmit, and what to include, from the city’s own pages. Each fact links to its source.
How to resubmit
- In Permit Center, open the permit/plan's Reviews tab to see each reviewer's comments, corrections and recommendations; red means that reviewer needs files resubmitted.
- On the Attachments tab, select Markups to read the reviewers' markups, and Respond to a markup if needed.
- After making the changes, select Resubmit, respond to markups, turn on the Acknowledge toggle for each review listed in red, upload each revised file and select Submit.
From the city’s instructions: maricopa.gov
What to include
- To respond to any markups, select Respond.
From Maricopa County’s own page, read October 31, 2026: maricopa.gov
Codes its letters cite
Local code abbreviations you will see on Maricopa County letters: MCZO.
Building code named on the city’s pages: 2018 International Building Code.
Local amendments to the building code
Arizona has no statewide building code: each city, town and county adopts its own code edition and amendments by ordinance.
Official links
- Resubmittal instructions
- Building department page
- Planning and Development Department: 602-506-3301 (maricopa.gov, checked October 31, 2026)
- Address: 301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170, Phoenix AZ 85003 (maricopa.gov, checked October 31, 2026)
Links and facts checked on October 28, 2026.
What a good response to plan check corrections has
General guidance, not Maricopa County’s own rules. Check its page before you resubmit.
- Answer every comment, in the reviewer’s order and numbering, so nothing is missed.
- Say plainly what you changed for each comment, or why no change is needed.
- Name the sheet and detail where each change is, so the reviewer can find it fast.
- Mark changes on the drawings (clouds or deltas are common) and keep sheet numbers the same.
- Send the response letter, the revised drawings and any new calculations together.
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How we help
Send us the whole correction letter. We draft a response to every comment and list the drawing changes sheet by sheet. Your first letter is free. You review each response, then you sign and submit to Maricopa County yourself.
Cleared to Build is an independent service. We are not Maricopa County and are not affiliated with it.
Upload your correction letterOnly one comment to answer? Try the free one-comment tool.
Questions
How do I resubmit after Maricopa County sends corrections?
Review the markups and make the requested changes to your files. Upload a revised copy of every file that must be resubmitted.
What should a resubmittal to Maricopa County include?
In general: a response letter answering each comment, the revised drawings with changes marked, and any new calculations or reports the comments ask for. Maricopa County may ask for more, so check with it before you send.
How long does Maricopa County take to review a resubmittal?
Review times change with workload. Ask the building department at 602-506-3301.
Does Maricopa County charge for another plan review?
This guide doesn’t list fees. Ask Planning and Development Department at 602-506-3301 before you resubmit.
How many rounds of corrections can Maricopa County send?
This guide doesn’t list a limit. Answering every comment fully the first time is the surest way to fewer rounds; ask Planning and Development Department at 602-506-3301 if unsure.
Is Cleared to Build part of Maricopa County?
No. Cleared to Build is an independent service, not affiliated with Maricopa County or any permitting agency. You submit to the city yourself.