Cost Guide

How Much Does an ADU Cost in Peoria, AZ?

Complete 2026 cost breakdown: construction, permits, financing, and expected rental ROI.

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New Construction
$120,000-$245,000
Garage Conversion
$55,000-$135,000
Prefab ADU
$85,000-$200,000
Cost Per Sq Ft
$145-$270

Construction Cost Breakdown

Building an ADU in Peoria costs between $120,000-$245,000 for new construction, with per-square-foot costs averaging $145-$270. These figures include design, permitting, site preparation, and construction. The most affordable option is a garage conversion at $55,000-$135,000, while prefab/modular ADUs fall in between at $85,000-$200,000.

Cost CategoryEstimated Range
Architectural Plans$3,000 – $15,000
Permits & FeesBuilding permit and plan review fees apply — Confirm current amounts with Peoria Development Services
Impact FeesConfirm with Peoria Development Services — the zoning ordinance does not address ADU impact fees, and no ADU fee waiver was found in a city source
Site Prep & Foundation$10,000 – $35,000
Framing & Structure$15,000 – $45,000
Plumbing$8,000 – $20,000
Electrical$5,000 – $15,000
HVAC$3,000 – $8,000
Interior Finishes$15,000 – $40,000

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Permit Costs & Timeline

Permit fees in Peoria are Building permit and plan review fees apply — Confirm current amounts with Peoria Development Services. The review timeline is Confirm with Peoria Planning & Community Development — no published ADU review timeline found in a city source, with plan check: Full construction plan review under Peoria's building and fire codes and the Peoria Engineering Standards Manual (§21-316.A). State law bars the city from applying a commercial building code to an ADU or requiring a fire sprinkler (A.R.S. §9-461.18(D)). Impact fees are Confirm with Peoria Development Services — the zoning ordinance does not address ADU impact fees, and no ADU fee waiver was found in a city source. Pre-approved plans: No city pre-approved ADU plan library found — Confirm with Peoria Development Services.

Rental Income & ROI

Investment Returns

1-Bedroom Rent$1,300-$1,600/month
2-Bedroom Rent$1,600-$2,000/month
Annual Rental Income (est.)$17,400/year
Payback Period (est.)10.5 years
Short-Term RentalConfirm with the City of Peoria — §21-316 does not address short-term rental of an ADU, and Arizona limits how far cities may restrict vacation rentals. What state law does guarantee is the long-term side: Peoria cannot prohibit leasing the house or the ADU separately on a 90-day-or-longer or month-to-month basis (A.R.S. §9-461.18(B)(1), (I)(3))
Overall ROI Estimate6-9% annual return

A typical ADU in Peoria generates approximately $17,400 per year in rental income based on average 1-bedroom rents. At an average construction cost of $182,500, the estimated payback period is 10.5 years — before accounting for the resale value the ADU adds, which an appraiser determines from comparable sales in Peoria and varies by market (often less than build cost).

Ways to Reduce ADU Costs in Peoria

1. Garage conversions save 40-60% vs new construction since the shell already exists. Average cost in Peoria: $55,000-$135,000.

2. Prefab/modular ADUs offer predictable pricing and faster timelines. Average: $85,000-$200,000.

3. Pre-approved plans — Peoria does not offer a pre-approved/standard ADU plan program yet, so budget for custom architectural plans (typically $3,000-$15,000). See which cities offer pre-approved ADU plans.

4. State grants — California's CalHFA ADU grant (up to $40K) is currently paused; check calhfa.ca.gov/adu for status and your state for active programs.

5. Get multiple bids — ADU contractor pricing varies 20-40% for the same project. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes.

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