Yes, you can build in Denver. Denver is a national leader in ADU policy and missing middle housing — the city allows ADUs by right in all residential zones with no conditional use permit or variance needed. Denver uses a modern form-based zoning code with predictable processing. ADU permits take 4-8 weeks. The city has eliminated single-family-only zoning barriers more aggressively than almost any other U.S. city.
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ADU Status
Yes — by right in ALL residential zones
Common Zones
SU, TU, MU, G-RH, G-MU, C-MX
Permit Timeline
4-8 weeks (ADU), 6-12 weeks (standard)
Key Constraint
Form-based code design standards
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