Review the site from both front doors
We discuss the walk from parking, the existing home's outdoor spaces and the proposed ADU entrance. The design should make arrival comfortable while giving each household a useful place outside.
ADU BUILDERS OF ARIZONA · GOODYEAR
Custom ADU builders
in Goodyear.
We design and build Goodyear ADUs around how the new home will feel from arrival to everyday living. ADU Builders of Arizona develops your custom design, coordinates the property and permit information, and manages construction with Buildertrend schedules and updates. We consider the outdoor relationship, utility routes and finish choices together so the estimate describes the home you want to create.
Your initial consultation and design are at no cost.
CUSTOM DESIGN. COORDINATED CONSTRUCTION.
Design the arrival, the rooms and the construction together
The same layout can feel very different when its entrance or main windows face another direction. We connect those design decisions with the practical work needed to build on your Goodyear property.
Coordinate orientation with the furnished rooms
We develop the windows, doors and shading ideas alongside the bed, seating and work areas. A garden-facing living room or sheltered entry should support ordinary use as well as the exterior design.
Prepare the design and project documentation
Our team coordinates the architectural and engineering information for the proposed project and its permit package. Utility connections, access, site questions and finish choices are brought into the written scope.
Manage a clearly described build
We coordinate the construction work and share your schedule and progress through Buildertrend. The agreement documents the included work, allowances, selected additions and payment milestones.
A CLOSER LOOK AT YOUR GOODYEAR PROPERTY
Before the floor plan,
know the property.
A Goodyear ADU should feel connected to your home while giving its occupants a comfortable place of their own. We bring entry placement, shade, privacy and service routes into the first design discussion. The city’s development guides then help frame the site-specific package, including the separate questions that remain even when a pre-reviewed housing plan is considered.
Understand what a pre-reviewed plan does
Goodyear’s SMART guidance separates approval of a plan set from permission to build it on a particular property. The owner must obtain the plan author’s permission, and changes can require further review.
WHAT WE REVIEW WITH YOU
We compare the desired design with the property and confirm the intended review route. Our collection is architectural inspiration, not a claim of SMART approval.
Design the arrival and shaded outdoor space together
An entrance can face the courtyard without placing the bedroom directly in view of the main patio. Consider where people will walk, sit and gather as the sun and use of the yard change.
WHAT WE REVIEW WITH YOU
We test doors, windows and outdoor seating on the site plan while matching the main home’s architectural character and your preferred way of living.
Connect the rooms to the site package
A complete proposal needs more than an attractive elevation. Goodyear’s development library includes distinct building, planning and civil resources; the relevant documents depend on the proposed work and site.
WHAT WE REVIEW WITH YOU
We coordinate the building layout with service connections, existing improvements and any site information identified through the review process.
TURN THE IDEA INTO A BUILDABLE PLAN
A clearer path
through local review.
Your Goodyear project needs a coordinated design and a review path that fits the property. These are the questions we help organize before construction begins.
Start with the parcel and project description
Identify the actual address, intended living arrangement and proposed building position. Use the Development Center’s due-diligence resources to clarify the relevant review questions.
Develop the site-specific documents
Coordinate the applicable building and site information. SMART guidance specifically identifies site, grading, utility and other supporting documentation; a pre-reviewed plan is not a complete property submittal.
Coordinate review and construction approvals
Confirm the correct submittal guide with the Development Center, address the project’s review comments and follow the applicable approval and inspection process before treating a concept as ready to build.
We coordinate design, engineering and permit preparation for the agreed scope. The reviewing authority confirms the required approvals; any applicable HOA review is a separate step. Your construction schedule follows the approved plans and project conditions.
Explore planning, permitting & constructionGO STRAIGHT TO THE SOURCE
Goodyear planning
& official resources.
6 official resources
Use these links to investigate your parcel, understand the review process and prepare useful questions. The action on each card helps you find the right next step. Links open in a new tab.
City plan program
SMART housing-plan program
Review the city’s SMART program and listed plan availability before asking whether a listed option suits your property.
Use this toCheck plan-use rights and the property documents still needed for a SMART application.
Public informational resource.
goodyearaz.gov Reference reviewed October 29, 2026Planning & contacts
Planning and zoning contacts
Reach city planning staff and find the starting point for questions about zoning, site plans and proposed development.
Use this toConfirm the parcel’s zoning questions and the proposed dwelling use with planning staff.
Public informational resource.
goodyearaz.gov Reference reviewed October 28, 2026Forms & submittals
Development forms and guides
Find residential site-plan guidance, accessory-structure documents and application worksheets to prepare questions and submission materials.
Use this toFind the relevant due-diligence, residential, site-plan and inspection guidance.
Public informational resource.
goodyearaz.gov Reference reviewed October 29, 2026Zoning & maps
Current zoning ordinance and map
Open the current zoning ordinance and interactive map, then confirm the district and applicable standards with planning staff.
Use this toLocate current zoning resources before applying requirements to the parcel.
Public informational resource.
goodyearaz.gov Reference reviewed October 28, 2026Fees
Development fee schedules
Review the city’s published fee schedules and fee-estimate options for the scope you are considering.
Use this toReview the applicable fee schedules as part of the complete project budget.
Public informational resource.
goodyearaz.gov Reference reviewed October 28, 2026Permits & online access
Development Center and permit portal
Follow the city’s permit-portal instructions and find building-review or counter-service contacts before starting an application.
Use this toFollow the city’s current route for applications and permit information.
Public guidance and contacts. The linked Accela portal requires an account for application actions; no login or submission was tested.
goodyearaz.gov Reference reviewed October 28, 2026Resource directory updated October 29, 2026. Public information helps guide the conversation; it does not establish approval for a particular property. Requirements, links and agency responsibilities may change. The reviewing authority determines the applicable process.
BUILT INTO EVERY NEW ADU
Energy efficiency
comes standard.
- 2×6 exterior walls
- Spray foam insulation
- LED lighting
- Pella / Avanti Low-E windows
- High-SEER air conditioning
YOUR HOME SETS THE DIRECTION
Arches, warm wood and an easy flow.
Estrella pairs an arched porch and clay-tile roof with a warm, textured interior. Timber beams, stone surfaces and an inviting kitchen create a connected setting for cooking, conversation and an unhurried afternoon.
Explore Estrella and its floor plan
Architectural renderings for design inspiration. Finishes, furnishings, landscaping, pools and outdoor features shown may be optional or outside the building scope. Your property and selections shape the final design and estimate.
A STARTING POINT. YOUR OWN DESIGN.
For a Goodyear ADU, test the entrance and outdoor room first
Browse all ADU floor plansCompare a shared courtyard with a more independent side approach. Show where a guest carries luggage, where the main household sits outside and which windows need privacy. We use that site conversation to help decide whether the concept's front door and main living opening belong where they are shown.
Then work inward: a large window needs a useful relationship to the sofa, bed or desk beside it, and a shaded threshold needs enough room for the way people arrive. Goodyear's SMART program addresses a separate design-review route, outlined below; our custom concepts still need property-specific coordination and the applicable approvals.
These are architectural design concepts for discussion. Your parcel, intended use and approved plans determine what can be built. We can adapt a layout or start from scratch, matching your existing home’s architecture while shaping the design around your vision.
Modern Adobe
420 SQ FTTerracotta
Warm adobe character, arranged along a gallery.
Studio1 bath10′ ceilings
Starting at$105,000
$250/sq ft Compare a studio with a more defined sequence of spaces. Terracotta's 420 sq. ft. concept separates the front living area and rear sleeping alcove with a short connecting gallery.
Explore this 420 sq. ft. ADU concept
Desert Mediterranean
600 SQ FTAgave
Mediterranean warmth with an uncomplicated interior.
1 bed1 bath10′ ceilings
Starting at$150,000
$250/sq ft Explore a broad living frontage and a separate bedroom. Agave provides 600 sq. ft. with independent bathroom access and a Mediterranean exterior that can guide the material discussion.
Explore this 600 sq. ft. ADU conceptModern Spanish
1,000 SQ FTEstrella
A longer plan with a private suite at the rear.
2 beds2 baths10′ ceilings
Starting at$250,000
$250/sq ft Test a longer two-bedroom layout with a quiet rear suite. Estrella combines two bedrooms and two bathrooms in 1,000 sq. ft., with a Spanish-inspired entrance and organized service side.
Explore this 1,000 sq. ft. ADU conceptA CLEAR STARTING BUDGET
ADUs start at
$250 per sq. ft.
Enclosed gross area is the starting point. Your Goodyear property, finish selections and additions shape the personalized quote.
Explore the Cost GuideWhat can change your Goodyear budget?
Your building size is the starting point. These property decisions help define the complete scope.
The courtyard connection
Patios, shade structures and paths can turn separate buildings into a comfortable shared property. Define which pieces are included in the ADU project and which are optional additions.
Service routes around finished areas
A route that avoids a pool, paving or established landscape may change the work involved. We consider both the connection and the restoration in the site discussion.
Architecture that belongs
Rooflines, window proportions and finish selections help the ADU complement the main home. We connect those choices to the written scope so the estimate reflects your intended result.
Your written quote identifies the building work, agreed site work, selections and allowances.
Permit and jurisdictional plan-review fees and fill are excluded from the base price. Kitchen and laundry appliances are owner supplied. Renderings can show optional upgrades and outdoor features.
LOOK A LITTLE CLOSER
The details behind
a better Goodyear plan.
These local considerations give your property review a useful starting point. We connect the planning questions to the design and construction decisions they affect.
Return to official resourcesUnderstand what the city’s plan program does
Goodyear’s SMART program provides a route for reviewing residential designs before they are tied to an individual property. When we reviewed the official page, the listed plan categories were seeking submissions. Confirm current availability directly; the existence of a program does not establish that a particular plan is available.
The city also explains that a preapproved design is not a construction permit. Property-specific documentation and review remain part of the process. Our displayed ADU concepts are design inspiration, with no claim of municipal approval.
Give the front door an intentional address on the property
Draw the route from the street or parking area to the proposed entrance. Decide whether that route should feel shared with the main home or more independent. Show gates, turns, lighting locations, and places where a person might need to pause with groceries or luggage.
Compare the new entrance with the main home’s outdoor seating and primary windows. A courtyard can create a welcoming common point; a side entry may give both households more separation. Test those options using the actual buildings and property edges rather than a generic backyard illustration.
Plan shade and interior use together
Choose the rooms that need a view, the spaces that need privacy, and the outdoor area most likely to be used. Then discuss orientation, window size, and exterior shading with the design team. The same floor plan can feel different when rotated or placed beside a taller existing building.
Use realistic furniture on the drawing. A large window needs to work with the bed, sofa, or desk beside it. A covered outdoor area needs a useful relationship to the kitchen and door. Develop those decisions together so that the architecture supports the ordinary day as well as the exterior image.
Resolve connections before fixing the complete scope
Gather the available records for water, wastewater, electricity, and existing improvements. Confirm the providers and the information needed to evaluate the added dwelling. Keep the service route visible on the site concept, including any existing paving or landscape that may be affected.
Ask what site investigation, drainage coordination, access protection, and restoration are required for the proposed work. Separate known conditions from assumptions. This allows the team to discuss an initial design direction while identifying what must be resolved for a more complete scope and price.
Make the design brief specific to the household
Describe who will use the home and how often. A parent living nearby, an adult child establishing independence, and visiting family each bring different priorities. Include laundry, storage, work space, ease of arrival, and outdoor privacy in the discussion before selecting decorative details.
Bring the address, parcel information, site photographs, and any existing drawings. Obtain current association documents when applicable. A useful consultation connects those records with the way you want to live and produces a clear list of next decisions, rather than treating an attractive rendering as a completed project plan.
A FEW USEFUL STARTING QUESTIONS
Before you
choose a plan.
Bring your questions, property photographs and any available plans or HOA documents. We will help connect your ideas to the next step.
Talk about my Goodyear propertyCan the entrance and windows change to suit my Goodyear yard?
We can develop those changes during custom design, coordinating them with the interior layout, structure, property conditions and applicable requirements. The catalog is a starting point; the final openings need to be shown in the project documents.
Are these Goodyear SMART-approved ADU plans?
No. Our displayed plans are design concepts. Goodyear's SMART program is separate, and its design approval does not itself grant a construction permit. The actual property and required project documents still need review.
What will we cover in the first Goodyear property review?
We discuss the intended occupant, room needs, proposed building area, arrival route, outdoor privacy and known services. Bring the parcel information, site photos, available drawings and any applicable association documents so we can identify the next design decisions and property questions.
Does using a SMART plan remove the need for a property-specific permit package?
No. Goodyear’s guidance says a pre-approved plan is not a construction permit and identifies site-specific documents that remain part of the application. The property, service connections and other applicable review requirements still need to be addressed.
Can we choose the courtyard layout before finalizing the interior rooms?
Yes. That can be a useful way to establish the entrance, privacy and relationship to the main house. We then shape the rooms around those priorities and the reviewed building area, keeping optional outdoor features clear in the project scope.
Do I have to build one of these designs?
No. The collection offers floor plan ideas and visual inspiration. We can adapt a layout or begin with a custom design, then coordinate the exterior with your existing home and your Goodyear property.
KEEP PLANNING WITH CONFIDENCE
Useful next reads.
Architecture & Materials
Choosing an ADU style that belongs on the property
A practical way to compare desert modern, courtyard, transitional, and warm traditional design through form, materials, and daily use.
Read the guideGuest Homes
Planning a guest house for real stays
A room-by-room brief for visiting family, extended stays, and a guest home that works comfortably within an existing property.
Read the guideDesign Process
Why an ADU plan changes for your property
What a concept plan can help you decide, and why orientation, site information, services, and detailed review still shape the final design.
Read the guideMAKE THE FIRST CONVERSATION USEFUL
You bring the vision.
We connect the details.
Tell us how you want to live, what you love about your existing home, and what you want to preserve. We will connect those priorities to the practical questions on your Goodyear property.
Request my Goodyear property reviewYour initial consultation and design are at no cost. Payments begin when you choose to move forward with an agreement. See the payment stages.
A few things to have handy
- Your address and any existing plans
A survey, plot plan or previous building plans can help us understand the property. Send what you already have.
- Photos of the home, yard and access route
Include rooflines, exterior finishes, gates, pool equipment and the parts of the yard you want to keep.
- HOA and utility information, when available
Share architectural guidelines and any known electrical, sewer or septic information. We will identify what still needs review.
- Your priorities, size ideas and budget
Who will use the ADU? What rooms or features matter? Bring a favorite concept or your own ideas—we can adapt a layout or start from scratch.
You do not need every document or a finished floor plan to start the conversation.
YOUR PROPERTY. YOUR PRIORITIES.
Let’s explore
your Goodyear property.
Share your address, a few photographs and the way you want the home to work. We'll use that brief to begin a property review, design direction and personalized estimate.
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