On May 13, 2024, Governor Polis signed HB24-1152. This bill makes it unlawful for associations in ADU Supportive Jurisdictions and/or within ADU subject jurisdictions to prohibit owners of single family detached homes to construct ADUs (between 500 and 700 square feet) on their lots. Counties such as Jefferson, Denver, Boulder, Douglas, Arapahoe, and Broomfield all fall under Subject Jurisdictions, so if your community lies in one of these counties, you are subject to this restriction. It is also important to note that this bill prohibits associations from requiring ADUs to be owner occupied or requiring construction of new off-street parking.
Because of this new legislation, we have created a list of the major cities’ ADU Ordinances below. This is not an exhaustive list. If your city is not listed, the law may still apply to your city. You may find this information on your city’s website or by contacting your city officials.