Goodyear building permits
VerifiedDepartment contacts, adopted codes, permit types, fees, and gotchas for Goodyear, Arizona.
Last verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Building department
- Address
- 1900 N. Civic Square, 2nd Floor, Goodyear, AZ 85395
- Phone
- 623-932-3910
- Office hours
- Development Center, 1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, AZ 85395; general Development Services line 623-932-3910; development counter/fee questions 623-932-3004 option 2; project fee estimate requests developmentcounter@goodyearaz.gov
- Website
- Official site
Codes adopted
Arizona has no statewide building code for non-state buildings; codes are adopted locally. According to the International Code Council, codes are adopted locally in Arizona and are predominantly the I-codes, with different cities and counties choosing their own editions and local amendments. The Arizona State Fire Code (adopting the 2018 IFC) applies only to state and county buildings, public and private schools, and non-residential occupancies in areas without a locally adopted fire code — it does not establish a statewide residential or commercial building code floor. Each city and county adopts its own code editions independently, resulting in different I-Code years and amendment sets across jurisdictions. There is no state-mandated minimum edition; enforcement is entirely local. Always confirm the adopted edition and any local amendments with the specific jurisdiction before submitting plans.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Custom Single-Family Home)
Required for new single-family residential construction in Goodyear, including custom homes and standard (production) plans. Reviewed against the 2018 IRC and 2018 IECC as adopted by the City of Goodyear with local amendments. Applications are submitted through the City's Accela Citizen Access (ACA) online portal; fees are valuation-based per the Development Services Fee Schedule, using ICC Building Valuation Data updated each March 1 and September 1.
Residential Addition / Alteration / Remodel Permit
Required for additions of habitable square footage, interior alterations, and remodels to existing one- and two-family dwellings in Goodyear. Reviewed against the 2018 IRC as adopted by the City of Goodyear. Additions using the 'Other Types of Construction' valuation schedule are billed at $20.00 per square foot.
Electrical Permit
Required for electrical installation, alteration, or repair in Goodyear, governed by the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by the City of Goodyear. Panel upgrades, EV chargers, energy storage, and additional outlets/circuits at 600 volts or less and not over 400 amperes use a dedicated fee schedule; Express Lane and EZ Permit tracks are available for like-for-like panel changeouts and meter clearances.
Plumbing Permit
Required for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair in Goodyear, governed by the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted by the City of Goodyear. Covers water heater replacement/installation and water, sewer, and gas piping systems; both residential and commercial plumbing use the same fee structure under the City's Commercial Fees table.
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
Required for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installation or replacement in Goodyear, governed by the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) as adopted by the City of Goodyear. AC replacement (other than like-for-like) and new AC installation with or without ductwork use the City's Commercial Fees mechanical schedule; like-for-like AC replacement qualifies for Express Lane and EZ Permit review.
Re-Roof Permit
Required for residential and commercial re-roofing in Goodyear, though the City's Homeowner Info page notes that whether a permit is needed for roofing repair/replacement depends on scope and should be confirmed with Building Safety. Reviewed against the 2018 IBC/IRC as adopted by the City of Goodyear. Plans are generally not required for a straightforward re-roof.
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
Required for installation of rooftop or ground-mount solar photovoltaic systems in Goodyear. Reviewed against the 2018 IRC/IBC, 2017 NEC, and the City's SolarAPP+ instant-permitting program. Residential Solar Photovoltaic (including energy storage units) has its own dedicated Residential Fees line item; SolarAPP+ submittals receive same-day (0/0) review per the Review Times page.
Demolition Permit
Required for demolition of an entire building or structure within Goodyear city limits. No site bond requirement was found published on the City of Goodyear's fee schedule or homeowner resources (unlike some other jurisdictions) — omitted here rather than assumed. Reviewed under the City's standard Building Safety permitting process.
Fence, Wall, and Retaining Wall Permit
Fences up to 6 feet and retaining walls up to 4 feet (footing bottom to wall top) do not require a Building Safety permit in Goodyear, though zoning and engineering requirements may still apply. Taller fences/walls and retaining walls over 4 feet require a building permit under the City's 'Wall or Fence' fee category.
Accessory Dwelling Unit / Detached Guest House / Casita Permit
Goodyear does not publish a separate 'ADU permit' application distinct from its standard building permit process; a detached guest house, casita, or accessory dwelling unit is permitted as a Residential Building Permit under the 'Detached Casita or Guest House' fee and review-time category. Separately, the City has established the SMART (Streamlined Municipal Approved Residential Types) pre-approved plan program under A.R.S. Section 9-461.20 and SB 1529 (2025), which includes a dedicated Class 4 ADU track (SMART41/42/43, at 200/600/1,000 sq ft) — as of this review, that ADU plan class is still listed 'Seeking Submittals' with no pre-approved plans yet posted to the library.
New residential construction activity
New privately-owned residential construction onlyHousing units authorized by building permits for new privately-owned residential construction — this is not total permit volume (no commercial permits or remodels).
- Latest month (2026-05)
- 96units
96 buildings · $39.8M valuation
- Trailing 12 months
- 2,152units
12 of 12 months reported · #6 in Arizona coverage by units
- Year to date (2026 YTD through 2026-05)
- 682units
610 buildings · $253.5M valuation
5 month(s) reported to Census
- Full year 2025
- 2,209units
1,485 buildings · $643.4M valuation
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (BPS), 2026-05 vintage. Census survey data — separate from the permit-requirements verification above. All Arizona building activity
Tips & gotchas
- Arizona has no statewide mandatory building code — each Arizona municipality (Goodyear included) adopts and amends its own code by ordinance. The City of Goodyear runs its own Development Services / Building Safety Division and does not defer to Maricopa County for permitting within city limits.
- Goodyear's currently adopted codes (effective November 27, 2019) are the 2018 I-Codes (IBC, IRC, IMC, IPC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, IPMC, IFC) plus the 2017 NEC, ICC A117.1-2009, 2010 ADA Standards, and NFPA 99 (2018) — a notably older code cycle than several neighboring Maricopa County cities (e.g., Chandler's 2024 I-Codes/2023 NEC effective July 2025). Verify with Building Safety before assuming any newer edition applies.
- Building Safety Fees are grouped into Building/Fire Permit and Inspection Fees (valuation-based per ICC Building Valuation Data, updated March 1 and September 1 each year), Building Plan Review Fees (65% of permit fee), Fire Plan Review Fees (35% of permit fee), and Miscellaneous Fees. Plan reviews and permits are each valid for 180 days, with one 180-day extension available on written request.
- Express Lane (under 7 working days) and EZ Permit Application (5/6/6 business days) tracks exist for common like-for-like residential work: AC replacement, electrical panel changeout/upgrade, meter clearances, water heater/softener replacement, and standard-plan single-family/multi-family/pool submittals.
- SolarAPP+ solar permits receive instant (0 business day) review — the fastest track in the City's Review Times schedule.
- Plan Review Target Time Frames (updated 2/12/2026) are staff targets, not the maximum review times required by Arizona SB 1598 — see the City's Administrative Manual for the statutory maximums. Separately, the general Homeowner Info FAQ cites 'approximately 30 business days' for department review as a general caveat, which is a broader, less-current figure than the itemized Review Times table.
- Detached, single-story accessory structures (sheds, playhouses) 200 sq ft or less with no electrical/plumbing/mechanical do not require a building permit. Fences/walls up to 6 feet and retaining walls up to 4 feet (footing to top) also do not require a Building Safety permit, though zoning/engineering rules still apply.
- No demolition site bond requirement was found published by the City of Goodyear, unlike some other jurisdictions (e.g., Billings, MT's $10,000 bond) — omitted rather than assumed; confirm directly with Building Safety for project-specific bonding requirements.
- Goodyear has no distinct 'ADU permit' — a detached guest house/casita/ADU uses the standard 'Detached Casita or Guest House' building permit fee and review category. The City's newer SMART pre-approved plan program (est. under A.R.S. 9-461.20 / SB 1529, 2025) includes a Class 4 ADU track (200/600/1,000 sq ft) but had no approved plans posted as of this review — status 'Seeking Submittals.'
- Development Impact Fees (separate from permit/plan review fees) apply to new construction, additions, and several other project types, changed effective April 1, 2024, and vary by zone (North, South, Northwest Rainbow Valley); they are due at permit issuance per City Code.
- Development fee payments up to $2,000,000 can be made via a zero-fee eCheck (ACH); credit card payments are capped at $75,000 with a 2.75% service fee.
- The City's main development-services web pages (goodyearaz.gov) return HTTP 403 to direct automated fetches (Akamai edge protection) — content in this file was retrieved via Wayback Machine captures of the same canonical City URLs, which are cited as the sourceUrl/sources throughout.