An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a small, self-contained living space that is built on the same property as your home. They go by many names such as a carriage house, mother-in-law suites, granny flats, casitas, backyard cottages, garage apartments or basement apartments. An ADU has its own kitchen, bath and sleeping area, but is not considered a separate property that could be sold on its own.

ADU’s have grown in popularity as the Denver area has become crowded and space is limited. There has also become a significant need for affordable housing. The good news about ADU’s is they are a low impact way to expand housing options while providing a homeowner with another source of income. ADU’s can be rented out as a short term rental, like Airbnb. Or a long-term renter could occupy the space.

Alternatively, many homeowners choose to live in their ADU and rent out their house and receive a larger paycheck every month. Whatever your goals are, ADUs can be a great way to increase the value of your property and add an additional income stream.

We at ALH Contracting specialize in building ADUs and would love to chat about your project and learn what your goals are. The first step in the process is to reach out to us to get a free consultation where we can walk you through the process from start to finish and see if an ADU would be a good fit for you.