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Tiny Homes in Phoenix, Arizona

Tiny home zoning, ADU laws, and builder costs in Phoenix, Arizona. The 2024 state ADU law makes Phoenix one of the most promising Sun Belt markets for tiny homes.

Last researched May 2026

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Why Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona offers unique opportunities for tiny home living. With a population of 1,608,139, the city provides a mix of urban convenience and community charm for those looking to downsize. Explore zoning rules, find local builders, and discover parking options below.

Zoning & Placement

Phoenix is implementing Arizona's 2024 ADU legislation with published guidance on how many ADUs may be allowed per qualifying lot. Foundation ADUs and compact detached units are a strong bet here.

Verify current requirements with your local planning department.

What to verify locally

  • Confirm whether your tiny home will be treated as an ADU, a site-built dwelling, or a recreational vehicle.
  • Ask about utility hookup requirements, especially sewer, electrical service, and emergency-access setbacks.
  • Check whether long-term occupancy is allowed on the lot type you are considering.
  • Verify minimum square footage requirements for your zone classification.

Where to Park

Communities, RV parks, and parking options in and near Phoenix.

THOW placement requires a separate legal path from foundation-based ADUs. Trailer-based units are not covered by the standard ADU framework.

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The Village on 13th

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Intentional tiny-home community on 13th Avenue in Phoenix focused on affordable housing for veterans; tiny houses on foundation only (no THOW), with 3 lots on 1 acre and a community garden. Operates with a waitlist and income restrictions.

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Covered Wagon RV Park

6540 N Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix, AZ

All-ages central-Phoenix RV community off I-17 that explicitly markets to long-term RV residents.

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Desert's Edge RV Park

2398 W Williams Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85027

Phoenix RV park with 220+ sites specializing in extended-stay residency, family-friendly with full hookups and on-site amenities.

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Pueblo El Mirage RV Resort

11201 N El Mirage Rd, El Mirage, AZ (West Valley, ~25 mi NW of downtown Phoenix)

55+ RV and golf resort with 378 sites that explicitly accommodates monthly and annual residents; long stays require utility transfer to the resident's name.

Builders Serving Arizona

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Deer Valley Homebuilders

Guin, Alabama

Guin, Alabama manufacturer of energy-efficient manufactured and modular homes, founded in 2004. Operates a 200,000-square-foot facility and has produced 15,000+ homes across 18 states. Offers a "Cozy Cabins" tiny-home line within its Signature series, built to HUD code or state modular standards. Member of the Alabama Manufactured Housing Association. Active as of May 2026.

Prefab / modular Manufactured homes Foundation builds Tiny homes

Service areas: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia

DwellWell Tiny Homes

Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix-based, woman-owned ADU and tiny home builder serving the greater Phoenix Valley, including Phoenix, Tempe, Glendale, Scottsdale, and Mesa. DwellWell brings deep roots in custom home building, design, and affordable housing to small-footprint construction — offering granny flats, in-law suites, backyard studios, casitas, backyard cottages, and custom one-bedroom and two-bedroom ADU plans. Typical build time is six to nine months depending on project scope. Homes start at approximately $125,000. The company's Yelp profile was updated April 2026, confirming active operations. DwellWell publishes detailed Arizona ADU regulatory guides on its website, reflecting hands-on knowledge of Phoenix Valley permitting requirements.

ADU Tiny homes

Service areas: Arizona

Minimal Living Concepts

Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona ADU and modular home builder founded in 2021 by Zander Diamont and Jared Amzallag. Minimal Living Concepts delivers turn-key accessory dwelling units and semi-custom modular homes across the Phoenix metro, with five models ranging from the 429 sq ft Flex to the 1,600 sq ft Resi. The company holds a KB-2 Dual Residential and Small Commercial contractor license in Arizona and a BuildZoom score of 117 (top 1% of 71,576 licensed Arizona contractors). With over 38 verified customer reviews averaging 4.6 stars on Birdeye, MLC is widely cited as one of the state's leading ADU builders. As of May 2026, the company is expanding its offerings to include semi-custom primary homes.

ADU Prefab / modular

Service areas: Arizona

Tiny Homes of Tucson

Tucson, Arizona

Tucson-based design-build company specializing in accessory dwelling units (ADUs), casitas, and small homes for Southern Arizona properties. Founded by Brad Jones — a University of Arizona alumnus and Certified ADU Specialist with over 30 years of sales and executive experience — the business operates as an Anchored Tiny Homes franchise and opened in Tucson in June 2024. The company manages every step from initial property assessment and design through permitting and construction, ensuring compliance with City of Tucson and Pima County codes. Services include detached ADUs, attached ADUs, garage conversions, pool houses, and home additions. Within its first year of operation, the company secured more than 35 signed construction agreements.

ADU Tiny homes

Service areas: Arizona

United Tiny Homes

Goodyear, Arizona

Goodyear, Arizona tiny home manufacturer building quality homes of 400 square feet or less since 2021. Founded by CEO Gail Kingsbury, United Tiny Homes offers several product lines — the Signature Line, Park Line, and Back Porch Line — designed for affordability and quick delivery (as little as 90–120 days). The company holds membership in the Tiny House Alliance USA and was named to the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies for 2025. Their showroom in Goodyear is open for tours, and they partner with lenders offering up to 30-year financing. As of May 2026, the company is actively partnering to develop a 65-home tiny community in Sedona to address regional housing shortages.

Park models Tiny homes Prefab / modular

Service areas: Arizona

Utopian Villas

Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin

Utopian Villas is a Wisconsin-based manufacturer of custom tiny homes and park model homes with published service-area pages that include Delaware. The company builds customized and personalized tiny homes and modular homes, with a current Wisconsin location in Mount Pleasant and a second listed location in Texas.

Park models Prefab / modular Custom builds Tiny homes

Service areas: Indiana, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho

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