Phoenix, AZ Animal Ordinances: Wildlife Rescue Permits (2026)
CDFW and city permits required to rehabilitate injured wildlife, including the Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit program and approved holding facilities.
Research in progress
We are currently verifying Phoenix's specific local ordinance for wildlife rescue permits. In the meantime,Arizona state law generally applies, and below you'll find guidance for finding the official rules and links to related Phoenix ordinances we've already verified.
Arizona State Law Context
Arizona state law provides the baseline framework for wildlife rescue permits across all municipalities in the state. Individual cities like Phoenix may adopt additional local rules on top of state requirements, which is what makes checking your specific city ordinance important. For Phoenix residents, the safest approach is to follow state law as a baseline and contact City Hall for any additional local requirements.
You can browse all Arizona animal ordinances to see how cities across the state regulate this topic.
How to find official Phoenix Wildlife Rescue Permits rules
- Search for "Phoenix AZ municipal code" to find your city's online code portal (Municode, eCode360, or American Legal Publishing are the most common).
- Look for chapters covering animal ordinances, zoning, nuisance, or property maintenance — that's where most wildlife rescue permits rules live.
- Contact Phoenix City Hall's code enforcement, planning, or community development department for clarification.
- Check with your HOA if applicable — many HOAs have stricter rules than the city itself.
Other animal ordinances verified for Phoenix
We've verified the following animal ordinances for Phoenix: