ADU guides · Updated October 2026
ADU guides for Denver-area homeowners.
Each guide starts with the short answer, then explains the cases where it depends. Rules and figures carry a date and a source.
Money
Rules
What does Colorado's ADU law (HB24-1152) change?Who it covers, what cities must allow and what they can still regulate.Read the guide
Can my HOA block an ADU in Colorado?The 2024 rule that voids HOA bans, and what an HOA can still require.Read the guide
Do I have to live on the property to build an ADU in Denver?Denver's permit-stage residency rule and what state law allows.Read the guide
Project planning
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