Avondale Development Services is 100% Paperless

 How To: Submit an Application Online

• Property owners, contractors and designers can set up an account in Avondale Accela Citizen Access which will require information including an email address and password.

• Begin an online application by selecting the Building/Engineering/Fire tab or the Planning tab depending on your record type. If the record type is not found on list, view more Forms & Applications.

• Complete the application screens, upload any documents such as site plan, construction plans, and submit the application. Please do not include any special characters in the project names. Please ensure proper encryption of files.

• Once the application is submitted, it will be reviewed by City Staff and you will be notified of the next step in the process either by email or phone.

• Once your application has been approved you will be notified by staff to process the payment; after which you will be contacted by staff when your permit is ready to print.

• If you have any questions about this process; please feel free to contact City Staff at 623-333-4000. 

• Required Submittal Instructions to prepare your documents for electronic plan submittal. Please read through the whole document. Note that plan review files (“plans”) have different submittal recommendations than supporting documents.

All payments need to be paid online through the Avondale Citizen Portal.

 Payment Options:

The City has a limit of $15,000 for credit or debit card payments. Online e-check (ACH) payments are accepted for all dollar amounts.